Question My ERF options, dang big kids

Keeyamah · Jun 21, 2013

I'd like to RF to as close to 4 as I can get with YDS. DH is finally on board, I think he's spent the last almost 2 years thinking about crash forces and little bones

We went boating recently and so I weighed ODS to make sure he'd still be ok in his life jacket (and how close he is to needing a new one). He will be 4 in Sept, is 42.75" (possibly 43" if he were to really stand up straight) and 45-45.5 lbs. Got his torso height for giggles, its 15.25"

YDS is following ODS growth pattern to a T, so he will likely be 40lbs and 40in by about 2.5. Currently is in size 18 month everything, approx 23lbs and 30in at 10 months old (same as big bro at the same age)

So the Radian(120 or RXT) goes to 45lbs and 44", but 1.5" of shell above head

Foonf is a 43", and 50lbs

Peg is 45lbs and 1"

Current vehicle is a 2004 Ford Freestar.

Anyone want to help me compare and contrast these? I'll likely be needed to buy before/by this time next year.

Stelvis · Jun 21, 2013

The Peg isn't that tall so I'd eliminate it right away.

The Foonf is a much, much taller shell than the Radian. Miles and miles taller.

So, it's a question of torso height. Will he max out the Radian by torso height before he hits 43"? If so, Foonf. If not, Radian.

HappyHoo · Jun 21, 2013

A 3 yo bigger than mine!

It will depend on torso v. legs too - how would your ODS fit in a Radian now RF even though he's over the weight limit.

My DS will be 4 one month from today. He is able to still RF in the Radian just barely - he's not quite at the 1 1/2" mark and is 43 lbs and 42 inches tall.

I guess with the Foonf 43" limit - my DS might possibly last a bit longer in it RF than the Radian, but probably not by that much.

Keeyamah · Jun 21, 2013

Stelvis said:
So, it's a question of torso height. Will he max out the Radian by torso height before he hits 43"? If so, Foonf. If not, Radian.

Ok, so peg is out.

Roughly what shirt size do kids outgrow the Radian RFing? Big bro is in a size 5 shirt from Old Navy (and pants too).

I wonder if there is anywhere nearby that actually carries the Radian here. Prolly not

ETA: supposedly my local targets and kohls carry them. I've never seen them, but it wouldn't hurt to call and see.

Mercuria · Jun 21, 2013

I thought it was online only for both. Definitely worth a shot, though.

Keeyamah · Jun 21, 2013

Mercuria said:
I thought it was online only for both. Definitely worth a shot, though.

Yeah, I'm doubting it, but it's worth a call to find out. Boys will be going down for a nap in about an hour or so, I'll call then.

Stelvis · Jun 21, 2013

Keeyamah said:
Ok, so peg is out.

Roughly what shirt size do kids outgrow the Radian RFing? Big bro is in a size 5 shirt from Old Navy (and pants too).

I wonder if there is anywhere nearby that actually carries the Radian here. Prolly not

ETA: supposedly my local targets and kohls carry them. I've never seen them, but it wouldn't hurt to call and see.

I'm starting to think shirt size isn't a great indicator, because how skinny kids are also affects shirt size, KWIM? DS would've probably been about a 3T when he outgrew the Radian. And about 41".

Keeyamah · Jun 21, 2013

Stelvis said:
I'm starting to think shirt size isn't a great indicator, because how skinny kids are also affects shirt size, KWIM? DS would've probably been about a 3T when he outgrew the Radian. And about 41".

Very true, I don't have skinny kids, so I don't think about that, lol.

featherhead · Jun 21, 2013

Clek has said that their 43" limit actually means anything less than 44". So 43.99" is still considered 43" for the Foonf. So the height limits for the Foonf and Radians are basically the same.

Keeyamah · Jun 21, 2013

featherhead said:
Clek has said that their 43" limit actually means anything less than 44". So 43.99" is still considered 43" for the Foonf. So the height limits for the Foonf and Radians are basically the same.

Interesting...... And it gives me 5 extra pounds.....

Stelvis · Jun 21, 2013

YOU NEED A FOONF!

;-)

Keeyamah · Jun 21, 2013

Stelvis said:
YOU NEED A FOONF!

;-)

Enabler............... I like it, lol.

Now to convince DH........................ that is gonna be HARD.

YouAreTheFocus · Jun 21, 2013

Can you get to a Buy Buy Baby? We were able to try all of the seats you've mentioned there. I was totally set on the Peg, until we went to BBB. WAY too short to consider. My 3.5 yo had a ton of growing room in the Radian & Foonf (and HeadWise & NextFit) but he's not quite 40" yet (and only weighs 33 lbs).

Keeyamah · Jun 21, 2013

We've got a BRU (couple actually) in the area, even if they are in the corner of a TRU. Not sure about BBB. Lemme go check....

ETA: none within 50 miles

agave · Jun 21, 2013

I put my 5 yr old in the radian yesterday to see if she still fit. She's 42.5" 16"ish torso and a big head. She had maybe an inch of growing room left.

Brianna · Jun 21, 2013

Just because I happen to love buying car seats, I would buy a MySize or clone for now and hope something even better than a Foonf is out by the time he outgrows the MySize. But that's not the most budget friendly approach :duck:

Keeyamah · Jun 21, 2013

agave said:
I put my 5 yr old in the radian yesterday to see if she still fit. She's 42.5" 16"ish torso and a big head. She had maybe an inch of growing room left.

Ok, so that is a maybe on the radian again.

And I called and confirmed that no stores near me carry them in store

ARGH, why do the men in my family have to be so BIG!

Phineasmama · Jun 21, 2013

I wouldn't get a Foonf for an older ERFer unless they REALLY needed that extra 5 lbs. I'd do a Radian and RF as long as you can, and call it good. Unless you want to import a seat that's probably your best option anyways.

agave · Jun 21, 2013

We went for a ride today she hasn't been RF in over a year. The seat is pretty upright with the angle adjuster. She had no space left in the roundabout.

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mrosehughes · Jun 22, 2013

My DS is just slightly shorter than your DS, wears size 5 shirts, and still fits RFing in his radian, but he weighs 40 lbs not 45. I'd get a foonf. I think the foonf will almost definitely get you yds to 4 RFing; the radian may not by weight.

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