We are debating between the Cybex Aton and the Chicco Keyfit 30, and I finally tracked down a store with the Aton in stock to check out in real life---hooray! But---I'm still stuck!
Basically, I much preferred the Aton's belt buckles and canopy to the Keyfit---but the Keyfit seems easier to snap into and out of the base. The Aton isn't hard, per se...but the release latch is lower on the seat, so I'm worried that once it's actually in the car, it will be trickier to get it in and out regularly.
Can anyone who owns an Aton weigh in on this? Ideally I'd love a seat where it's equally easy to latch the buckles and to get it in and out, and I'm sure we'll adjust to whatever we end up with. But I'm wondering if you find the low release lever a concern on a daily basis, or if you just got used to it right away. The Aton is otherwise leading because of the easy seatbelt install (we will need to install without the base on a somewhat regular basis) and the lighter weight/smaller front-to-back length for our compact car, but it's only slightly better than the Keyfit in both of those arenas, so it's still not a clear decision for me. Was really hoping I would either love or hate the Aton once I saw it in real life...*sigh* Thanks!!
Basically, I much preferred the Aton's belt buckles and canopy to the Keyfit---but the Keyfit seems easier to snap into and out of the base. The Aton isn't hard, per se...but the release latch is lower on the seat, so I'm worried that once it's actually in the car, it will be trickier to get it in and out regularly.
Can anyone who owns an Aton weigh in on this? Ideally I'd love a seat where it's equally easy to latch the buckles and to get it in and out, and I'm sure we'll adjust to whatever we end up with. But I'm wondering if you find the low release lever a concern on a daily basis, or if you just got used to it right away. The Aton is otherwise leading because of the easy seatbelt install (we will need to install without the base on a somewhat regular basis) and the lighter weight/smaller front-to-back length for our compact car, but it's only slightly better than the Keyfit in both of those arenas, so it's still not a clear decision for me. Was really hoping I would either love or hate the Aton once I saw it in real life...*sigh* Thanks!!