Do I really need 5 seats for 2 kids?

Dorothy · Mar 29, 2012

Someone has asked for my Ave. I had offered it to a family member, but they didn't end up needing it. So, I started using it off and on just so it wasn't wasting away in the closet. I have remembered that I quite like it and am waffling as to whether or not to give it up. Silly? Maybe. Regardless, I thought you all might like to help me decide. ;-)

I have a MR, TF, RA55 and Maestro between two vehicles. DD still fits in all but the RA55. DS is still rf in the MR, TF or RA55. DD has outgrown the Ave rfing but has about .25" left ffing. DS still fits rfing.

I like having an extra seat in case someone gets sick or has a potty accident. Do I *need* it, though? The second vehicle is only used on the weekends if we aren't in the first vehicle. Unless we were transporting someone else's kid(s), we do not need all four seats simultaneously. It's just nice not to have to play musical seats if one is out of commission for whatever reason, you know? So, if I do keep a spare around, should I get another Maestro instead?

Thoughts?

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Brianna · Mar 29, 2012

You only have 5 for 2? I have 4 for 1!

Dorothy · Mar 29, 2012

Brianna said:
You only have 5 for 2? I have 4 for 1!

Why do you think I'm asking here? ;-) ;-)

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Brianna · Mar 29, 2012

DorothyoutofOz said:
Why do you think I'm asking here? ;-) ;-)

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Because you know we're going to tell you to keep it and maybe even buy another one

Dorothy · Mar 29, 2012

Brianna said:
Because you know we're going to tell you to keep it and maybe even buy another one

Maybe... (Said with evil scientist snicker.)

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Dorothy · Mar 29, 2012

When the TF was being persnickety, I was all set to get DD a FR85. Now that the TF is fixed, I can't justify that. But I think I might break out in anxious hives giving up the Ave and not getting anything to replace it. LOL!

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2BunniesMommy · Mar 29, 2012

I have 6 for 2. A set in my van, a set in DH's van, and MIL has a set. If you don't use it, I can see not keeping it, but if you do, I would.

Baylor · Mar 29, 2012

I have 6 for 2. And am considering one more. Lol. To be fair I have two kids I baby sit but that is ending soon.

I think I just like them. I had a panic menu today when I saw my 7.5 yr olds feet touch the floor while sitting in the van. I know he is nowhere near 5 stepping but it's coming!!

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lanwenyi · Mar 29, 2012

I have 6 seats for 2 kids + an RSTV, a CARES, and we just got a booster for DD b/c her arm is broken and its hard/painful to get her into her Radian. So really, I have 8 seats+CARES for 2 kids.

5 seats is not nearly enough for 2 kids! Lol

You can't possibly give one away!

hrice · Mar 29, 2012

I have 20 seats for 3 kids. That IS an improvment over a few months ago. I have sold a few.

Baylor · Mar 29, 2012

hrice said:
I have 20 seats for 3 kids. That IS an improvment over a few months ago. I have sold a few.

Holy harnesses batman.

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jeminijad · Mar 29, 2012

hrice said:
I have 20 seats for 3 kids. That IS an improvment over a few months ago. I have sold a few.

Where do you keep them?!

I have 12 for 2 kids and am having storage problems. 2 are at MIL's, to share with cousins, so I'm really only storing 10 and that is taking over my finished basement.

Little Ps Mama · Mar 29, 2012

hrice said:
I have 20 seats for 3 kids. That IS an improvment over a few months ago. I have sold a few.

Phew, I was starting to get panicky reading the responses before I got to yours.

I have 9 for two kids.

babyherder · Mar 29, 2012

I have 5 seats for 0 kids! But I do babysit so they get used on a fairly regular basis.

MorgieBear'sMama · Mar 29, 2012

I don't think you're going to find anyone here to tell you 5 seats are too many LOL. I feel like I have the bare minimum of what I need and that is 3 per kid.

Ashley- Mom to Morgan 2/25/04 riding in SK Monterey and Clek Olli, Jackson and Colton 11/1/10 riding in Diono R120's and Recaro ProRIDE's

cookie123 · Mar 29, 2012

You guys have a problem. I have only 8 on my car seat shelf and 1 in my car for my 3 grandkids. One is expired.

I like the Avenue. I'd keep it. Let them get their own. It's good for 3 across. Plus if you're borrowing it out, you'll be sad when you get it back most likely. Don't do it.

Dorothy · Mar 29, 2012

hrice said:
I have 20 seats for 3 kids. That IS an improvment over a few months ago. I have sold a few.

Whoa, Nelly! Should I just come shop at your house for my next purchase? LOL!

jeminijad said:
Where do you keep them?!

I have 12 for 2 kids and am having storage problems. 2 are at MIL's, to share with cousins, so I'm really only storing 10 and that is taking over my finished basement.

Or yours? ;-)

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cookie123 · Mar 29, 2012

Good idea. I could 'store' a convertible seat for one of you for awhile!

hrice · Mar 29, 2012

Baylor said:
Holy harnesses batman.

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11 are boosters

jeminijad said:
Where do you keep them?!

I have 12 for 2 kids and am having storage problems. 2 are at MIL's, to share with cousins, so I'm really only storing 10 and that is taking over my finished basement.

9 seats are in vehicles.

One side of my garage is dedicated to car seat storage. My DH got me a nice shelf.

But my boxes don't all fit so some are stacked on the ground along the wall.

joolsplus3 · Mar 29, 2012

Sometimes I let my old seats go, just knowing that space is now freed up for new seats :whistling:

Do I *really* need 5 seats for 2 kids?

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