Buy a new seat now, or wait?

So, I have 3 kids, 4, 2, and 3 mos. The seats they're in now are:
4- FR85
2- EFTA (exp 8/14)
3mos - KeyFit 30

I know I'm going to need to buy a new convertible seat for the baby - we haven't ever used the bucket seats for more than about 6 months or so. But I don't really NEED one today, and could probably use this KeyFit for quite a while.

BUT - Radian R100 is on sale for 165 right now, which, unless I'm greatly mistaken, is a really great price. (Also, I don't really like the EFTA as a FF seat - the sliding harness drives me batty.)

So, should I get a Radian R100 now and let the 2-year-old sit in it until I need it for the baby (which wouldn't be until the EFTA expires, since I like it just fine as a RF seat...) By that time I could put my oldest in a booster, and move everyone up a seat.

Also, is it worth another $35 to get the R120? Other than the extra 20lbs, is the only real difference the NB padding?

Thanks!
 
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Jan06twinmom

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I would get the Radian, especially at that price. I would be tempted to buy 2 Radians at that price and get rid of the EFTA all together.

It's probably not worth getting the Radian 120. Maybe someone else here can give more information about the differences between the seats.
 

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