Convertible car seat recommendation?

Unregistered · Oct 27, 2011

Can anyone please recommend a good convertible car seat?

We're looking to purchase an additional car seat for occasional use in our second vehicle. It needs to be RF to start (12 month old, 18 lbs), but we would like something that will last a long time FF too.

We don't really want to spend a ton because it's only for occasional use, but at the same time, I like features such as no re-threading harnesses, etc.

Thanks!

oddduck · Oct 27, 2011

The First Years True Fit and Safety 1st Complete Air are on sale at Zellers starting tomorrow for $99.99.

I've got a True Fit and it's quite nice. It RFs to 35lbs, has a no re-thread harness, premium latch connectors. The seat covers are quite plush and padded. It's a fairly tall seat and can FF to 65lbs.

canadiangie · Oct 27, 2011

The TrueFit is a great seat, and for 99 I'd be all over it.

chay · Oct 27, 2011

Agree with the above.

Are you familiar with the recommendations to keep kids rear facing at least until 2 (or even longer if possible)? If you need convincing, here's lots of great info -
http://carseatblog.com/5168/why-rear-facing-is-better-your-rf-link-guide/

Unregistered · Oct 28, 2011

Thank you for all the feedback.

I just checked the Zellers flyer, and it says the True Fit seat is only RF to 22 lbs. Is this just an error in the flyer? I definitely want something that will RF until at least about 30 lbs.

chay · Oct 28, 2011

It's an error. The True Fit will RF to 35lbs. It also has a very tall shell so you'll have lots of time by height. It has very tall top harness slots (17.5-18") and a 65lbs limit FF so it will last a long time FF as well.

It has a no-rethread harness, built in lock offs which are great for older cars without UAS and is a pretty easy seat to install (or at least in every car I've tried). It is also known for fitting RF in compact cars really well if that's a factor.

canadiangie · Oct 28, 2011

Unregistered said:
Thank you for all the feedback.

I just checked the Zellers flyer, and it says the True Fit seat is only RF to 22 lbs. Is this just an error in the flyer? I definitely want something that will RF until at least about 30 lbs.

Zellers has always had that typo. They've been emailed about it many times.

It does in fact rf to 35 pounds.

tam_shops · Oct 28, 2011

I'd phone and get them to hold you one, asap, the stock at our Zellers has been low for awhile...if they don't have any, I'd get a rain cheque, just in case they get them back in before you need one, it's a great price.

tam

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