Question Convertible Car seat: Britax Boulevard or Graco Smart Seat all in one?

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Hello,
I need your help to choose the best fit car seat for my daughter.. She is 19 months old, 25lbs, 31" tall...

I am thinking in the Graco Smart Seat all in one and the Britax boulevard 70.. My car is a Mazda 3 sedan, model 2007..

Can you help me to find my best fit? I am very interested in get a very comfy seat with rear and forward face reclining position, breathable fabrics, as i am in a very warm city, a car seat to fit my car, and I think all these are coverd with this 2 models but I am not sure if they fit my car and what are the differences are.. Can you help me? thanks!!
 
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EmmaCPST

CPST Instructor
I would skip the SmartSeat on price alone. For the price tag you're really not getting your money's worth, it's huge and bulky and a good idea in theory, but lacks in the execution. There is a great full review here: http://carseatblog.com/8834/the-ultimate-graco-smart-seat-review-with-tons-of-pics/

The Diono Radian has a great mesh fabric that is great for hot climates, and with the angle adjuster would fit great in your vehicle and allow your daughter to rear face another couple years.

The First Years True Fit would be a great choice too, it does only rear face to 35 pounds rather than 40 of some other seats, but at her size she'll most likely be 3 1/2, 4 years old before she hits 35#.
 

Brigala

CPST Instructor
I like the Radian for warm climates because it's so open and allows kids to spread out a little more, hang feet over the sides, and that sort of thing. I don't know whether it really makes a difference, but it looks less hot.
 

Haley.h87

New member
I have my 25 month DD RF in a Graco My Ride 65 in my 2010 Mazda3. Sometimes its behind my drivers seat and sometimes its in the middle. It fits wonderfully! I think my profile pic is of her in it. She has tons of room left to grow. I don't know about the fit of the Britax in there, but I think it would fit really well also, especially since you can brace a Britax on the drivers side. I know more people will have more info for you, but I just wanted to throw the MR in there :)
 

mylittlet

Senior Community Member
I wouldn't get the smart seat. It is huge. Our 4y tried it out and looked squished. They tried but it doesn't work like they wanted it to. Not a big fan of and 3-in-1s, because at least 1 stage usually doesn't work.

I would skip on the bv too. The new 70 version ones have shorter shells then the old version. Lots of other seats will last longer and cost less.

I would look at the radian, truefit or myride. All of those we mentioned above. Another seat not mentioned but neat is the pria. Its newer.
 

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