DanielleCT
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Hello, my 11 month old is reaching the height limit on her Chicco Keyfit 30 so I am looking for a new seat before her next growth spurt. Right now it's between a Foonf and a Radian RXT, but I'm hoping you guys could let me know if I'm on the right track here. I've been doing tons of research and seem to be suffering from Analysis Paralysis!
I want a seat that will last her until she outgrows it- I don't plan on buying anything else unless something truly revolutionary in terms of safety comes out. I'm open to any seat, but I am specifically looking for the safest way to RF her until 3yo (or longer). I know there's no real way to prove what is the safest car seat, and I find that so frustrating.
The foonf is appealing to me for a few reasons. First, I perceive it to have better side impact safety than the Radian (no idea if this is true). It also seems to be easier to install. Finally, if we don't make it FFing much past 3, the foonf seems to be safer in a FF situation. It also looks very easy to clean.
A couple of the cons of the foonf (pros for the Radian) is that the Radian looks more comfortable for toddlers - the foonf seems like it might get cramped. The Radian is obviously a better price (we will need two seats), but that's not a dealbreaker for the foonf. Visibility in the foonf seems like it might be an issue (I am only 5' tall and I drive the Prius). It also seems harder to place a RF toddler into the foonf due to the high base, and I'm concerned that my egg-shaped Prius would make this even worse.
Anyone have any experience with these seats in these particular cars? Am I missing a better seat for our needs? If not, opinions on the Foonf vs Radian?
NOW, the install questions. Neither the Prius or the Outback have center LATCH installs. Is it safer to keep her in the LATCH on an outboard seat, or should I move her into the center with the convertible seat? From what I read, the Outback only goes toa total of 60 pounds with LATCH anyway (My girl is a lightweight - about 20 pounds now and 29.5" tall with long legs, but those seats are heavy!)
I want a seat that will last her until she outgrows it- I don't plan on buying anything else unless something truly revolutionary in terms of safety comes out. I'm open to any seat, but I am specifically looking for the safest way to RF her until 3yo (or longer). I know there's no real way to prove what is the safest car seat, and I find that so frustrating.
The foonf is appealing to me for a few reasons. First, I perceive it to have better side impact safety than the Radian (no idea if this is true). It also seems to be easier to install. Finally, if we don't make it FFing much past 3, the foonf seems to be safer in a FF situation. It also looks very easy to clean.
A couple of the cons of the foonf (pros for the Radian) is that the Radian looks more comfortable for toddlers - the foonf seems like it might get cramped. The Radian is obviously a better price (we will need two seats), but that's not a dealbreaker for the foonf. Visibility in the foonf seems like it might be an issue (I am only 5' tall and I drive the Prius). It also seems harder to place a RF toddler into the foonf due to the high base, and I'm concerned that my egg-shaped Prius would make this even worse.
Anyone have any experience with these seats in these particular cars? Am I missing a better seat for our needs? If not, opinions on the Foonf vs Radian?
NOW, the install questions. Neither the Prius or the Outback have center LATCH installs. Is it safer to keep her in the LATCH on an outboard seat, or should I move her into the center with the convertible seat? From what I read, the Outback only goes toa total of 60 pounds with LATCH anyway (My girl is a lightweight - about 20 pounds now and 29.5" tall with long legs, but those seats are heavy!)