Which one a CA or FR85?

runningincirclesx3 · Apr 16, 2011

OK i have narrowed it down to either a CA or FR85? which one would you get, my dd is 3yrs old 33.5 lbs, 40 inches tall and seated height is 13.5-14 inches, if we get the CA i want the 45lb rfing one, she has been asking to face back again cause ffing hurts her legs, which one would you get if you were in my shoes? i dont want to be buying another carseat in a year.

ericarizo · Apr 16, 2011

Just so you know the CA only goes to 40lbs RF. I have both seats and l really like them so I am of no help there.

hrice · Apr 16, 2011

If she wants to RF the Frontier is out since it is a FF only seat. As pp said the CA rear faces to 40#. The only seats that RF to 45 are the Radian 80SL and XTSL. At her age RF is still so beneficial so if shes asking I'd say GO FOR IT :thumbsup:

NannyMom · Apr 16, 2011

I'd get the CA and turn her back rear facing

Meg · Apr 16, 2011

Even if you don't switch her to RF, the CA is still a great option for FF because of the tall shell. I'd imagine your daughter can ride in the CA for another 2-3 years or until you're ready to booster her.

Last year, I got a CA for my son who was 3.5 years old and FF. It was much cheaper than buying another FR. Also, I prefer to buy a dedicated booster when he's ready and insure it's a great fit rather than using the booster that's part of a combo seat because who knows how that fit will be when he's ready to booster-train.

sixmaybemore · Apr 16, 2011

I hate the FR85, so I'm automatically going to say CA.

SavsMom · Apr 16, 2011

I would say CA as well. While I didn't like the seat when it first came out, I love it now that they made some changes so the straps aren't twisty.
I have the CA 65LX and honestly think it is the last seat I will buy until DD is ready to booster. DD is almost 3 1/2, 29lbs and 38" - she has TONS of growing room rear facing.

At 33-34 lbs your DD should still get tons of use in a seat with a 40 lb rear facing limit.

mylittlet · Apr 16, 2011

Id get a CA. She wants to rf and she is safer that way.

Stefanie - CPStech in Iowa

Kat_Momof3 · Apr 16, 2011

I would get her the CA and rearface her until 40lbs. the top slots are about 18.5" tall, so it will last her until she's ready for a booster at age 6+

runningincirclesx3 · Apr 16, 2011

OK Great, now on to find a CA that is on sale and i can afford, lol and one in a color she likes

Which one a CA or FR85?

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