Love the SureRide!

firemomof3 · Feb 15, 2013

So I returned the Defender as fast I could and went and got a SureRide. I got it home and wow, I have to say its one of my favorites! Its lightweight, very easy to use (including changing harness height & crotch position), install was one of the quickest & easiest ever

, crotch strap is a decent length, harness length might become an issue with a husky child and it puzzles well with the Radian. With 19" top harness slots & a 65lb. harness rating AND being $100...I don't see it can be beat! I'm just so impressed with this seat.

firemomof3 · Feb 15, 2013

More pics, I had the crotch strap on the outer setting & the harness straps were at the 2nd to top slots:
Here is dd2, her stats are in my siggy. She loves to still be harnessed and has lots of growing room. She found the seat comfortable and I love the high sides

Here is ds, he also found the seat comfortable and the crotch strap didn't "crunch" anything

Brianna · Feb 15, 2013

Is there any way you can put the harness on the top slots and see how much tail is left for your them?

SavsMom · Feb 15, 2013

I have one too and am loving it. DD prefers it over all her other seats

VoodooChile · Feb 15, 2013

I'm glad to hear it; one of my friends is probably buying this as a travel seat for her dd!

gsdguenter · Feb 15, 2013

Why did you return the defender? I've been thinking about the sure ride, defender, or secure kid.

I'm looking for another seat to harness DD1. We have a FR85 and Nauti. I could ff her in my spare RN, but I'd rather not. I have no reason lol, just want a new seat

ETA: I just saw your defender thread. It sounds horrid!

firemomof3 · Feb 15, 2013

Here is ds with the harness snug & on the top slots:

Brianna · Feb 15, 2013

Thanks! I doubt that would last another 13 pounds, assuming his siggy weight is correct.

I think this will replace my MyRide as a spare when it's outgrown

mominabigtruck · Feb 15, 2013

The sureride is way nicer than the defender. Ds3 is in one right now and other than the buckle I love it. For $100, a seat that is easy to use and installs easily and bought at target. Plus, it will fit your average infant to 5yo!!

whiteyacht · Feb 15, 2013

Is the buckle difficult? I think this is going to be the baby's seat when he outgrows his bucket.

Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos.

firemomof3 · Feb 15, 2013

whiteyacht said:
Is the buckle difficult? I think this is going to be the baby's seat when he outgrows his bucket.

Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos.

No I didn't find the buckle difficult at all

zactayaus · Feb 15, 2013

If they come out with a red cover I'll be all over this!

Shaunam · Feb 15, 2013

I'm curious if they actually lengthened the harness from the display they had in stores last summer. They said they did, but that still seems short. Your kids are fairly slim and have like barely any harness left! When I tried Adrian in the display over the summer he didn't come close to fitting in the harness, even though he was 7 lbs under the weight limit and like an inch under the top slots.

mominabigtruck · Feb 15, 2013

whiteyacht said:
Is the buckle difficult? I think this is going to be the baby's seat when he outgrows his bucket.

Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos.

It's just the cheapy buckle that graco and evenflo are using now. I much prefer IMMI buckles but I suppose you can't have everything for $100.

jjordan · Feb 15, 2013

Shaunam said:
I'm curious if they actually lengthened the harness from the display they had in stores last summer. They said they did, but that still seems short. Your kids are fairly slim and have like barely any harness left! When I tried Adrian in the display over the summer he didn't come close to fitting in the harness, even though he was 7 lbs under the weight limit and like an inch under the top slots.

I think someone here said that Evenflo said they made the harness 3" longer.

ETA: Yup, NannyMom said she asked on Evenflo's facebook and that's what they reported, the harness is 3" longer than what was on the first prototypes.

kelkel2090 · Feb 15, 2013

So far two check events in we've had no problems with harness length. Even using some bigger kids!

Kamy04 · Feb 15, 2013

Hmmmm...this may be a viable contender for a new seat for grandmas car!

I wonder if my DS would fit decently RF still? Is it allowed to be installed at a more upright angle? Does it need noodles? Anyone used it RF? DS is 32lbs ish and 36.5" ish.

kelkel2090 · Feb 15, 2013

Kamy04 said:
Hmmmm...this may be a viable contender for a new seat for grandmas car!

I wonder if my DS would fit decently RF still? Is it allowed to be installed at a more upright angle? Does it need noodles? Anyone used it RF? DS is 32lbs ish and 36.5" ish.

Here is my 33ish lb, 38 inch son. His boots make it look there is less leg room then there is. Without them, he can comfortably sit cross cross.

littleangelfire · Feb 15, 2013

Any ideas on how it might work for newborns yet? Would be great to add another convertible that would fit newborns well.

jjordan · Feb 15, 2013

littleangelfire said:
Any ideas on how it might work for newborns yet? Would be great to add another convertible that would fit newborns well.

Funny you should ask! thread about this very topic from this evening

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