girls2sweet
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So, I had a Kiddy in my cart at NBD yesterday and let it go. I had decided to get a Recaro Performance Booster instead. I didn't want to make a rash decision when the Kiddy appeared and so I lost out on it. Now I'm questioning my decision. Which would you pick & why?
Kiddy (+) I just read somewhere that the Recaro may require a headrest behind it. I have a recaro ProRide in my car now and I had to take the headrest out for it to fit, which makes me worry a bit about the Recaro booster. If I have to take the headrest out for it to fit, that will be a problem if the headrest is required. I also read that the Cruiserfix does not require a headrest.
Recaro (+) The Recaro has cupholders. DD specifically requested cupholders. None on the Kiddy.
Kiddy (+) Expandable seat bottom. Is that really a concern? I have never heard concerns about the old Probooster being too short.
Recaro (+) Head & side support. This is major for me. I have heard that the Kiddy headwings are adequate, but not really that deep. To me, the deeper the headwings the better. Recaro always has really deep headwings. Also, the side support on the Recaro goes all the way down. The Kiddy has gaping holes in it's side support. While it does have side wings, they don't seem very big.
Recaro (+) While I like the Kiddy in red, I LOVE the pink Rose Recaro, and so does DD.
Install/Function (?) I've heard nothing but good about the belt guides on the Kiddy. Not sure about the Recaro, but never read anything negative. The Recaro obviously isn't out yet, but there's speculation the tippy issue may have been fixed.
Latch (?) Does anyone really know if rigid or loose latch is better?
Price (=) If I happen upon another NBD, they are very similar in price. I want to know in advance if I'm going to pull the trigger on the Kiddy beforehand though or wait on the Recaro. If I don't find another deal, the Recaro will win on this.
I *love* my Recaro ProRide. I feel it's the safest seat I've ever had my hands on. That's why I decided on the Recaro. When the Kiddy came up and I actually was able to get it in my cart, I freaked out and didn't know what to do. I was also looking at the Vivo, but I know it won't last as long and it also doesn't have cupholders. Yes, it's cheap, but I think I'd rather wait on the new Performance booster rather than get the Vivo. Anyone know when they are going to be released, BTW? I keep hearing "Summer."
Before anyone says anything, I want to note that I am not considering Britax Frontiers. I have a Britax now and I feel that the Recaro is way better than the Britax in the headwings and side support. I know it's a popular seat here, so I thought I'd get that out of the way!
Thanks!
Kiddy (+) I just read somewhere that the Recaro may require a headrest behind it. I have a recaro ProRide in my car now and I had to take the headrest out for it to fit, which makes me worry a bit about the Recaro booster. If I have to take the headrest out for it to fit, that will be a problem if the headrest is required. I also read that the Cruiserfix does not require a headrest.
Recaro (+) The Recaro has cupholders. DD specifically requested cupholders. None on the Kiddy.
Kiddy (+) Expandable seat bottom. Is that really a concern? I have never heard concerns about the old Probooster being too short.
Recaro (+) Head & side support. This is major for me. I have heard that the Kiddy headwings are adequate, but not really that deep. To me, the deeper the headwings the better. Recaro always has really deep headwings. Also, the side support on the Recaro goes all the way down. The Kiddy has gaping holes in it's side support. While it does have side wings, they don't seem very big.
Recaro (+) While I like the Kiddy in red, I LOVE the pink Rose Recaro, and so does DD.
Install/Function (?) I've heard nothing but good about the belt guides on the Kiddy. Not sure about the Recaro, but never read anything negative. The Recaro obviously isn't out yet, but there's speculation the tippy issue may have been fixed.
Latch (?) Does anyone really know if rigid or loose latch is better?
Price (=) If I happen upon another NBD, they are very similar in price. I want to know in advance if I'm going to pull the trigger on the Kiddy beforehand though or wait on the Recaro. If I don't find another deal, the Recaro will win on this.
I *love* my Recaro ProRide. I feel it's the safest seat I've ever had my hands on. That's why I decided on the Recaro. When the Kiddy came up and I actually was able to get it in my cart, I freaked out and didn't know what to do. I was also looking at the Vivo, but I know it won't last as long and it also doesn't have cupholders. Yes, it's cheap, but I think I'd rather wait on the new Performance booster rather than get the Vivo. Anyone know when they are going to be released, BTW? I keep hearing "Summer."
Before anyone says anything, I want to note that I am not considering Britax Frontiers. I have a Britax now and I feel that the Recaro is way better than the Britax in the headwings and side support. I know it's a popular seat here, so I thought I'd get that out of the way!
Thanks!