pria 70 in my car

turtlemama · Aug 16, 2011

I tried the new Pria 70 in my car today. I was rushed since the store guy was there watching me and he was annoyed(I had him take the tiny fit out, he thought it didn't come out, I insisted it did. He wouldn't let me do it myself)
He told the manager after I took these pics. They thought I was from some company

She came and talked to me asking what I was doing, who I as with etc. I'm just a car seat crazy mom!

First, does this angle (in the store so I realize it might be different installed) seem right?

In the car with my 2 year old

Seat almost all the way back. It would have been more upright if fully tightened.

Lowest position, straps are still slightly above his shoulder, they were routed through the upper slots though

Highest position, slots are right at the bottom of the head rest.

Patriot201 · Aug 16, 2011

LOL about the "reporting you to the manager."

wendytthomas · Aug 16, 2011

Awesome, thanks! Was that in the third or second position in the car?

That looks normal in the store. It looks super reclined with the TinyFit in there, and it would be, but it would be fine. Dorel seats can work well in backseats with huge slopes, so I'm not surprised by that. I'm thrilled to see that in the car it's no deeper than your True Fit.

Wendy

ericarizo · Aug 16, 2011

I really like this seat.

NannyMom · Aug 16, 2011

It looks way too reclined in the store. This seat is different than any of their others. The level line makes the seat more upright (i think Judi measured 35*). When the tiny fit is put in, that portion makes that part 45* for a newborn.

turtlemama · Aug 16, 2011

wendytthomas said:
Awesome, thanks! Was that in the third or second position in the car?

That looks normal in the store. It looks super reclined with the TinyFit in there, and it would be, but it would be fine. Dorel seats can work well in backseats with huge slopes, so I'm not surprised by that. I'm thrilled to see that in the car it's no deeper than your True Fit.

Wendy

It's on the 2nd position. I really like it. I just wish the straps were thicker.
I tried him in the EasyFit 65(I think it was called that?) In the store and his head was already over the top of the shell by an inch or so. There was another one too, but I can't remember what it was called. It looks like it has the same shape shell as the Pria.

OT, my 6 year old could curl up and go to sleep in the BJCM. I reclined it back and was surprised! Too bad it won't fit in my car:/

murphydog77 · Aug 16, 2011

The headrest actually does go lower in the rf position without the TinyFit installed. Looking straight on at my Pria, it's about 3.5" from the top of the headrest to the top of the carseat.

ETA: What did your ds think of the headrest around his head? Too tight or not?

turtlemama · Aug 16, 2011

murphydog77 said:
The headrest actually does go lower in the rf position without the TinyFit installed. Looking straight on at my Pria, it's about 3.5" from the top of the headrest to the top of the carseat.

ETA: What did your ds think of the headrest around his head? Too tight or not?

That's what I get for thinking the store guy knew what he was talking about. It was extremely hard to adjust it down. I thought that meant it was as far as it goes. We both tried pushing it down and it refused to budge. It makes sense now why the straps were still above!
He didn't mind for the couple minutes he was in it. He's not too concerned with whatever seat I put him in though, so it may or may not bother other kids.
The crotch buckle was a bit short.

violets_mommy · Aug 16, 2011

I'm liking this seat so far.

NannyMom · Aug 16, 2011

Did you get the shell height?

turtlemama · Aug 16, 2011

No, I forgot my tape measure at home. I originally went there for a stroller (got a cute Lamaze umbrella stroller) and ended up trying out car seats too.

SignCuer · Aug 17, 2011

Ooo... I have a tape measure... I have a van....and I want to see how it will be installed in my van... if the top slots is like the CA, I want it!

Mags462 · Aug 17, 2011

Random question - but what kind of latch anchors does it have? The "hook" kind ala graco or the red push button kind like the Britax/TF....

I assume its the former, but i thought i would ask...

wavegal · Aug 17, 2011

Mags462 said:
Random question - but what kind of latch anchors does it have? The "hook" kind ala graco or the red push button kind like the Britax/TF....

I assume its the former, but i thought i would ask...

I see the red push button in one of the pictures so going to say premium latch like the tf/britax

Admin · Aug 17, 2011

Thanks!

Heather's review should be posted at CarseatBlog this week!

Mags462 · Aug 17, 2011

wavegal said:
I see the red push button in one of the pictures so going to say premium latch like the tf/britax

I swear i looked at those pics, and it wasn't until you pointed it out that i noticed

If this seat does have push button latches i am sold. Oh my dearest TF you may have met your match

Now of course if the First Years would rate the TF for 40lbs i would quickly return my loyalties, but man... that looks like a niiiice seat from the Dorel camp!

And since i love that you have a TF already OP - did you find the Pria as easy to install as the TF?

turtlemama · Aug 17, 2011

Super easy install! I didn't tighten it as much as needed, but it would not have been hard.

autumnlily · Aug 17, 2011

I was most impressed with the fact that it is NOT a continuous harness! The straps are fixed at the hips.

I didn't have a chance to play with it in any installation modes - but was very pleased with the hands on experience I did have at KIM.

Emi's Mommy · Aug 17, 2011

Please, oh please come to Canada!!!!

SignCuer · Aug 18, 2011

I will be going to Toys R Us and Great Beginnings to look at the new seats... with 3 kids in tow

14 months old, 3 year old, and 4.5 year old.

I plan to try them in the Pria70 and the new seats and bring them out to the van and see what it's like... If there's anything you want me to try/measure.. let me know before 2pm

I will take pics and upload them as soon school is over at 8pm

Today is car-seat day!!! Haven't had one in a long while!

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