Does anyone know if there are any new carseats coming out this fall or early 2013? Particularly tall cOnvertibles or combo boosters? My daughter might have at most 6 months left in her combi coccoro and I'm debating on buying a new frontier now or wait it out to see if anything new and exciting is coming out soon ;-) isn't the fall expo in September??
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glockchick
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My DD is 2.5, 37.5", 30 lb., ALL torso. She's pushing 14.5" in the torso. She is FF and we plan to keep her that way bc that works best for our family. I'm stuck between getting a better convertible like maybe a Peg that might last her until high back booster age at 6ish that we could then have around as a second convertible when we have another baby. Or if I should just get a combo booster like a frontier or prosport that'll work for possibly longer. I really like the clek high back booster so I might eventually get that when she's older anyways. I LOVE the foonf concept but haven't gotten to see it or do I know if it's worth the money for our current situation??? It's so pretty looking though 
we drive a 2006 GMC envoy Denali. What o you think mamas? What would you do?
we drive a 2006 GMC envoy Denali. What o you think mamas? What would you do?
Brianna
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Personally, I would RF her. It's still much safer at her age. I know you say it's what works best for your family, but read this and see if you still feel the same http://carseatblog.com/5168/why-rear-facing-is-better-your-rf-link-guide/
I wouldn't buy a convertible if I was only going to use it FF, unless there is another child to pass it down to. Combination seats (harness to booster) will last longer, especially for a child with a long torso. I would look at Evenflo Maestro or Securekid, Graco Nautilus or Argos and Britax Frontier if she's going to stay FF.
I wouldn't buy a convertible if I was only going to use it FF, unless there is another child to pass it down to. Combination seats (harness to booster) will last longer, especially for a child with a long torso. I would look at Evenflo Maestro or Securekid, Graco Nautilus or Argos and Britax Frontier if she's going to stay FF.
Brianna- thanks for your concern. I am well aware of all the research and all factors considered in this is safest for us and I don't feel guilty or concerned about that that decision. I'll have to look at a couple more of those sets you mentioned but I think I'm leaning towards a frontier unless someone can convince me otherwise ;-)
Brianna
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The Frontier will last approximately 2 years longer in harness mode (height wise) than the other seats I listed. If she is all torso, it may be the best choice for her. It's a heavy seat though, so i wouldn't plan on moving it often. After you've read the manual you may find Britax's installation videos on YouTube helpful. If you need a spare seat for other vehicles, the other seats I listed should be fine for her, except possibly the Maestro with a 50 pound harness limit.
I would hold off on a convertible to pass down to a future baby- there could be new and exciting seats out by then that you may like more than what's available now.
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I would hold off on a convertible to pass down to a future baby- there could be new and exciting seats out by then that you may like more than what's available now.
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tiggercat
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Saruca22 said:My DD is 2.5, 37.5", 30 lb., ALL torso. She's pushing 14.5" in the torso. She is FF and we plan to keep her that way bc that works best for our family. I'm stuck between getting a better convertible like maybe a Peg that might last her until high back booster age at 6ish that we could then have around as a second convertible when we have another baby. Or if I should just get a combo booster like a frontier or prosport that'll work for possibly longer. I really like the clek high back booster so I might eventually get that when she's older anyways. I LOVE the foonf concept but haven't gotten to see it or do I know if it's worth the money for our current situation??? It's so pretty looking though
What would I do? I'd rearface her. She's actually pretty similar in size and proportion to my youngest (almost 3, 29lb, 15 in torso) who has plenty of room to grow in his RXT.
If she's going to be FF despite the decrease in safety, I'd probably get a Frontier.
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Snorris2
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I would rf her. She's actually quite a bit smaller than my rf'ing 2.5 year old. May I ask why ff'ing works better for your family?
From what I understand, the CCO doesn't take up a lot of room rf'ing. You could also get a Radian with an angle adjuster. It gets most kids to an acceptable booster age.
From what I understand, the CCO doesn't take up a lot of room rf'ing. You could also get a Radian with an angle adjuster. It gets most kids to an acceptable booster age.
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