Question Second car and new convertible seat (Canada)

renfern · Nov 11, 2013

I could use some help with buying a new convertible carseat and car. I have a 3 year old (29 lbs. 25% for weight, 50% for height) in a Diono Radian RXT rear facing. And a 7 month old (18 lbs, 85% for weight, 50% for height) in Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP (which she will be coming out of very shortly as she is looking uncomfortable).

I was planning to buy another Diono Radian RXT but we are also going to be buying a second car shortly which will be a lot smaller and used primarily for commuting- maybe a jetta or nissan altima or prius v. Our primary family car is a Mazda 5. The second car will rarely be used for transporting the kids, but I would like the ability to do so.

Suggestions for a convertible car seat? Any experience with the specific cars mentioned or other suggestions for a gas efficient commuter car. We are planning to keep both kids rear facing as long as possible (4-5 years old).

joolsplus3 · Nov 11, 2013

Welcome!

You might look at the Graco MySize70's, a lot of people have great luck fitting them in a variety of cars and the rearfacing capabilites are remarkable for a lower priced seat. The Evenflo SureRide is another good choice, though I believe there's a standing height limit of 40 inches for rearfacing (that's a very tall 3 year old, but more often a 4 yo..the seat has very deep sides and I would not feel at all squeamish going FF at 40 inches in a modern car with good rear seat safety ratings..and believe me, I'm a nervous mama

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Mary_Ann · Nov 11, 2013

Unfortunately, we don't have the My size yet in Canada. The radian is still the best option for extended rear facing. The foonf is another good option, but it's pricier.