I can't decide what seat to get DS! Its driving me crazy, and DH is so tired of listening to me, I am coming here for help. I know you all will understand, and maybe offer some insight...
Background -DS just turned 4, is about 42+ inches tall, and almost 40 lbs (he's been about 39ish for a couple months). He is in an MA in my car (Toyota Highlander) and a Cargo in DH's car (Honda Element), which means he's about to outgrow it. Depending on how upright the MA is, he has about an inch before he's over the top slot. We love the MA, hate the Cargo. He's in DH's car more now than he used to be, so almost 50/50. We also have a 94 Chevy Xcab pickup that we use rarely. DS is in the center in the back in one of his seats installed with lapbelt.
1 - get a Regent for my car, move the MA to DH's. Pro- he won't outgrow it soon. Love Britax seats. Cons: HATE the covers currently offered. Seat is HUGE, and I probably can't fit him in the center of the Highlander. Leaves only the MA for travel, which means checking the seat, which I hate to do, or also buying a booster in a few months to travel with. We don't travel a lot, but often enough to have to deal with it. Has installation issues.
2. Get a radian for DH's car. Pro - cheaper, folds for storage/travel, not as huge as regent. Lasts 8 years so can be passed down (we haven't ruled out having a 2nd child). Would last long enough to maybe see what other HWH seats come out in the next few years. Con - installing it in other vehicles can be a problem. Won't last him as long as a Regent. Is this seat taller than the MA? I worry about him up against the back window in the truck.
Sorry for my rambling. Advice? WWYD?
Background -DS just turned 4, is about 42+ inches tall, and almost 40 lbs (he's been about 39ish for a couple months). He is in an MA in my car (Toyota Highlander) and a Cargo in DH's car (Honda Element), which means he's about to outgrow it. Depending on how upright the MA is, he has about an inch before he's over the top slot. We love the MA, hate the Cargo. He's in DH's car more now than he used to be, so almost 50/50. We also have a 94 Chevy Xcab pickup that we use rarely. DS is in the center in the back in one of his seats installed with lapbelt.
1 - get a Regent for my car, move the MA to DH's. Pro- he won't outgrow it soon. Love Britax seats. Cons: HATE the covers currently offered. Seat is HUGE, and I probably can't fit him in the center of the Highlander. Leaves only the MA for travel, which means checking the seat, which I hate to do, or also buying a booster in a few months to travel with. We don't travel a lot, but often enough to have to deal with it. Has installation issues.
2. Get a radian for DH's car. Pro - cheaper, folds for storage/travel, not as huge as regent. Lasts 8 years so can be passed down (we haven't ruled out having a 2nd child). Would last long enough to maybe see what other HWH seats come out in the next few years. Con - installing it in other vehicles can be a problem. Won't last him as long as a Regent. Is this seat taller than the MA? I worry about him up against the back window in the truck.
Sorry for my rambling. Advice? WWYD?