FR85 or Nauti?

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tallylassie

New member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #1

If neither price nor vehicle fit were factors, which would you choose?

 

cowgirlsmommy

New member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #2

FR85. It will last longer and makes a better booster.

 

scariestone

New member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #3

Depends on the size of the child. If the nauti will get the child to booster age I would go with that. It costs a lot less and can also be used as a booster just like the fr85. If the child will need to be harnessed longer than typical or need a super tall booster then the fr85. Clear as mud?

 

jacqui276

New member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #4

FR85. I haven't played with either of them in person though so my opinion only matters a little bit.

 

gsdguenter

Well-known member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #5

I have both and love both But, I do have to say I like the Nauti if it has the old style buckle. New new style buckle on the Nauti would make me say FR85 all the way.

 

bethng

Active member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #6

FR 85. Love mine! Had a Nauti for about 2 days. It was OK. Nothing to write home about......as my mother used to say.

 

featherhead

Well-known member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #7

Fr85. My 3 and 5 year olds sleep very well in them. The Nauti was a disaster for my 5 year old, even though I loved the seat otherwise.

 

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kam1011

New member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #8

I'm definitely going to be in the minority here, but I like the nautilus. It's my favorite overall seat.

 

Genevieve

CPST Instructor

• Aug 6, 2012

• #9

I like both, but prefer the FR85 because my kids don't get head slump when they sleep. They do in the Nauti.

 

macmomma

New member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #10

FR85! I had a nauti for a few days..... The new buckle drove me insane, I returned it to the store. I also love out ProSport !

 

Brianna

New member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #11

Both Sort of. J already rides in an Argos and I just bought a Frontier for when he turns 3 and I turn him FF in my car.

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Kac

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Aug 6, 2012

• #12

I do love my Nautilus. J is 5y4m and is slightly below the 2nd slot from the top, so he should get to at least 6 in it. That's when I feel comfortable boostering.

He rides in a FR85 in his parents' cars though and I love that seat too. If I had money, I'd get two for the boys.

 

scoutingbear

New member

• Aug 6, 2012

• #13

I would say nauti unless you have a large child. Then a frontier. We have them both and love them both actually.

 

SavsMom

New member

• Aug 7, 2012

• #14

I say FR85, I've had both and really liked the Nauti but the FR85 wins as my daughter prefers it and I like that little extra bit of harness height.

 

Brigala

CPST Instructor

• Aug 7, 2012

• #15

I like the Nautilus just fine, but I like the FR85 better. If price were not a consideration, and both seats fit fine in my car, I'd pick the FR85.

 

Kayleen

New member

• Aug 7, 2012

• #16

FR85 - had the GN and had horrid head slump with DD. No head slump with FR85. With the 10 harness settings, I can adjust the headwings right where we need them. Relatively easy to install, get a secure fit with the long belt path. Love it!

 

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hesgimenez

New member

• Aug 7, 2012

• #17

cowgirlsmommy said:

FR85. It will last longer and makes a better booster.

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DS has now outgrown his GN straps by height. He still has room in his Regent so I can assume it'd be the same in an FR. I'd do the FR over the GN if I could do over.

 

msg221

Well-known member

• Aug 7, 2012

• #18

I have a FR85 and an Argos, so close enough to a Nauti, and I prefer the FR85. Apparently so does Nour, as she always wants to sit in the FR85 now. The kids just seem more comfy in the FR85 and I like that it will last longer. If it had a no rethread harness like the Argos, then I'd love it even more!

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Aug 7, 2012

• #19

FR85. I like the taller harness capability, and I love the long belt path install option.

 

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arly1983

New member

• Aug 7, 2012

• #20

FR85!