Help me help my friend

nosidammai

New member

• Mar 1, 2012

• #1

We're going car seat shopping tomorrow for her 3 yr old son. He is a big boy at 50lbs ad 45 inches tall. She can only spend $220 max. I was thinking of either going with a Nauti or Symphony 65, but what do you think?

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Mar 1, 2012

• #2

Three on the edge of turning four, I might consider the Nauti, but the Frontier 85 is likely to be a better seat unless he's already unusually mature for his age.

 

nosidammai

New member

• Mar 1, 2012

• #3

Yeah I thought about it too, but I don't think she'll have enough for one. We'll see though

 

moonmommy

Senior Community Member

• Mar 1, 2012

• #4

Frontier 85 is probably the best bet for a 3 year old that size. There are always deals to be found. Justkidsstore.com has the Frontier 85 on sale for $212.49 right now.

 

Laurelz

New member

• Mar 1, 2012

• #5

I would say a FR85 for a kid that size. a nauti might work but you would have to try him in one first. My ods has both and while he fits fine in his nauti he fits better in his fr an he says it's more comfortable. He's 41lb, 40in or vice versa. I can't remember this early.

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firemomof3

New member

• Mar 1, 2012

• #6

Maybe the GN but I think the Frontier 85 would be a better choice, especially when it comes time for booster mode in a few years.

 

christineka

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• Mar 1, 2012

• #7

If she can try out the frontier in store and buy online, it would be best. There are deals on the frontier for that cost or a little less.

 

MichiganMomma(Kim)

New member

• Mar 1, 2012

• #8

Amazon has them under 225$ NO Tax (most states) and Free shipping on all of them. The Canyon is $220.00, The Rushmore is $212.00, Cow is $223.00, Maui $223...of course Livia is $202.00 LOL

Good Luck!!

 

Phineasmama

New member

• Mar 1, 2012

• #9

Frontier 85 all the way for a bigger kid! Have her try it out at BRU or whatever and order it online.

 

Carrie_R

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Mar 2, 2012

• #10

If he's a young 3 she can't quite swing the F85, I might go Argos instead of GN for the 5 extra lbs.

 

Baylor

New member

• Mar 2, 2012

• #11

Go for the Fr85. I have the same size kid and he is just about out of the GN at this point.. He has a 1/2 inch or less depending where it is installed. In the Fr85 he has plenty of room all around.

There are plenty of deals like the people said. She could have it in a week..

 

msg221

Well-known member

• Mar 2, 2012

• #12

I would also say a FR85 for a kid that big. I can't picture 50 lbs. on a 3 year-old! I'm used to these peanut kids! Nour barely tips the scale at 30 lbs. and she will be 4 in May! That is why I did not go with a FR85 for her after seeing how big it is after I got one for Zain! She has an Argos now and it's perfect for her!

 

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Athena

Well-known member

• Mar 2, 2012

• #13

moonmommy said:

Frontier 85 is probably the best bet for a 3 year old that size. There are always deals to be found. Justkidsstore.com has the Frontier 85 on sale for $212.49 right now.

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And you can usually get one on amazon for that with free returns if you find it does not install well in her car.