Help Pick New Seats

flutie128 · Nov 20, 2013

So, after 2 accidents I think I need to replace my seats. I had a Graco Affix, a Parkway backless and a Frontier in my van. My DD usually rides in the Affix since most of the time it is to school for drop off. She is 45 inches tall, 42 pounds and 5.5 years old. My DS is usually in the Parkway backless. He is about 55 inches tall, 68 pounds and 9.5 years old. What would you recommend for them? They ride in a Nautilus and an Affix backless in our other car. I really would prefer latchable boosters because they are easier for me.

Carrie_R · Nov 20, 2013

The Parkway is not available as just a backless, right? You'd need to buy a new HBB? So for your older DS, how about a Santa Fe (backless Monterey?)

For your DD, if you liked the Affix, I would stick with it. ETA: missed that she also has a harnessed seat. I might be tempted to go with a Maestro, since she is petite and will likely not need a harness for too much longer. Or, go with another Frontier, if she uses it often and you want something comfy. It will last a long time as a booster, post-conversion.

flutie128 · Nov 20, 2013

Carrie_R said:
The Parkway is not available as just a backless, right? You'd need to buy a new HBB? So for your older DS, how about a Santa Fe (backless Monterey?)

For your DD, if you liked the Affix, I would stick with it. ETA: missed that she also has a harnessed seat. I might be tempted to go with a Maestro, since she is petite and will likely not need a harness for too much longer. Or, go with another Frontier, if she uses it often and you want something comfy. It will last a long time as a booster, post-conversion.

She doesn't use the Frontier a ton, most for longer trips. So, I am torn with replacing it since we do have a Nautilus for longer trips. No, the parkway isn't available backless, the back is living in my basement. The Santa Fe might work since he fits well in that in my MIL's car.