Good morning! I wanted to ask if any of you had some experience with a couple of these car seats. I've been researching convertible car seats because DS is just about to outgrow his infant seat at 5.5 months. A lot of the info I've gathered were comments from forums here. We have currently a Chicco Key Fit 30, which we've really liked, but maximum weight is 30 lbs (at least I had the foresight to go with the bigger one!) and maximum height is 30 inches. DS is currently 20 lbs. and between 27 and 28 inches. Because he is still so young, I need to get a convertible that will rear face with at least a higher max height limit. I'm thinking the weight won't be as much of an issue once he really gets mobile, but you never know.
I have a 06 Honda Civic, DH a 07 Chrysler Sebring; we've toyed with the idea of getting a new slightly larger vehicle like a crossover, but we aren't quite ready to jump into that just yet since we have paid both vehicles in full. Maybe in a couple years and maybe when trying for #2 we will really go for the new vehicle. Anyhow, from what I've been able to gather, convertible seats that will fit will be the Britax Marathon or Boulevard (same size, features slightly different), the Graco My Ride 65, and the Diono Radian (formerly Sunshine) that all have some of the higher max height and weight limits. I think the Boulevard would be my first choice, however it is a bit pricey (not that this is a factor that will really sway the decision, but it is something to consider), and I'm also reading that the leg room for rear facing leaves something to be desired. Since we are about to reach height limit in in fant set already, that is a concern to me. In that case, I've read the Graco My ride is better for the rear facing leg room, it is also about $100 cheaper, but bulkier from what I understand (I know Britax is reported one of the safest and, no, you can't put a price on that, but in the US they do follow the same guidelines for safety). The attractive thing about the Radian is that it is more narrow and could have an even better fit in my car (also folds flat for storage because of the steel frame!), seems to have great safety ratings too, and it is about the same price or more as the britax. Anyone, have any experience, thoughts, or comments about any of those seats especially with a honda civic being the primary car for the seat? In addition, do particular models of the same seat make differences in usage that you've noticed to be an issue? I'm also open to suggestions of other seats. A friend suggested this as a cost-effective solution: <http://www.target.com/p/evenflo-titan-elite-convertible-car-seat-santa-monica/-/A-13306509> My concern with this is the 35 lb. max rear facing limit. I know I've asked a lot. Any help is appreciated!
I have a 06 Honda Civic, DH a 07 Chrysler Sebring; we've toyed with the idea of getting a new slightly larger vehicle like a crossover, but we aren't quite ready to jump into that just yet since we have paid both vehicles in full. Maybe in a couple years and maybe when trying for #2 we will really go for the new vehicle. Anyhow, from what I've been able to gather, convertible seats that will fit will be the Britax Marathon or Boulevard (same size, features slightly different), the Graco My Ride 65, and the Diono Radian (formerly Sunshine) that all have some of the higher max height and weight limits. I think the Boulevard would be my first choice, however it is a bit pricey (not that this is a factor that will really sway the decision, but it is something to consider), and I'm also reading that the leg room for rear facing leaves something to be desired. Since we are about to reach height limit in in fant set already, that is a concern to me. In that case, I've read the Graco My ride is better for the rear facing leg room, it is also about $100 cheaper, but bulkier from what I understand (I know Britax is reported one of the safest and, no, you can't put a price on that, but in the US they do follow the same guidelines for safety). The attractive thing about the Radian is that it is more narrow and could have an even better fit in my car (also folds flat for storage because of the steel frame!), seems to have great safety ratings too, and it is about the same price or more as the britax. Anyone, have any experience, thoughts, or comments about any of those seats especially with a honda civic being the primary car for the seat? In addition, do particular models of the same seat make differences in usage that you've noticed to be an issue? I'm also open to suggestions of other seats. A friend suggested this as a cost-effective solution: <http://www.target.com/p/evenflo-titan-elite-convertible-car-seat-santa-monica/-/A-13306509> My concern with this is the 35 lb. max rear facing limit. I know I've asked a lot. Any help is appreciated!
