Hey all, I'm hoping to get some feedback from a tech.
Baby #2 is coming in August and I'm considering getting a new infant carrier. I already have a Chicco KeyFit 30 (and two bases), that are usable, but I'm considering the Aton 2 (or Q).
I've been reading the Car Seat Lady's blog, and I'm think she's swaying me. I'm rather concerned about her post in April, in response to the Consumer Reports' infant seats ratings. She says that it's difficult to get a proper baseless install of the KeyFit 30 in most cars. Can someone comment on this?
The new baby will be swapped between four cars throughout the week. (Hooray for nearby grandparents willing to care for my child.) But, this will mean that I'll want to have an easy and effective baseless install.
The Car Seat Lady recommends the Aton 2 or Q, among others, for the European routed baseless install. I think I've decided I'd go with the Aton 2 (if I buy a new one) because of the LSP and the size (I drive a 2004 Corolla).
But is a new seat necessary?
My original plan was this (all would be installed outboard, behind the passenger seat, with my 4 yo FF Radian center, provided the this allows for the passenger seat to accommodate and average sized adult):
- baseless install in my Corolla
- baseless install in either my mother's 2011 Altima or my husband's 2005 Grand Cherokee, depending on who can get a more reliable fit (although my mother will probably be doing the most in & out of the car during the week, so I'd love to give her the base)
- base install the either my mother's or husband's car
- base install in my mother-in-law's 2012 Grand Cherokee (I don't trust that she'll get a good fit without a base, no matter how easy it is)
Granted, I could buy another Keyfit 30 base (or two) for less than I'd spend on a new Aton, but I think I'd prefer the space saved by a baseless install in my Corolla. Also, with the baby outboard, perhaps it's worth springing for the added LSP the Aton 2 provides.
Feedback from techs, or those with experience using the baseless install with the Keyfit and Aton would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Baby #2 is coming in August and I'm considering getting a new infant carrier. I already have a Chicco KeyFit 30 (and two bases), that are usable, but I'm considering the Aton 2 (or Q).
I've been reading the Car Seat Lady's blog, and I'm think she's swaying me. I'm rather concerned about her post in April, in response to the Consumer Reports' infant seats ratings. She says that it's difficult to get a proper baseless install of the KeyFit 30 in most cars. Can someone comment on this?
The new baby will be swapped between four cars throughout the week. (Hooray for nearby grandparents willing to care for my child.) But, this will mean that I'll want to have an easy and effective baseless install.
The Car Seat Lady recommends the Aton 2 or Q, among others, for the European routed baseless install. I think I've decided I'd go with the Aton 2 (if I buy a new one) because of the LSP and the size (I drive a 2004 Corolla).
But is a new seat necessary?
My original plan was this (all would be installed outboard, behind the passenger seat, with my 4 yo FF Radian center, provided the this allows for the passenger seat to accommodate and average sized adult):
- baseless install in my Corolla
- baseless install in either my mother's 2011 Altima or my husband's 2005 Grand Cherokee, depending on who can get a more reliable fit (although my mother will probably be doing the most in & out of the car during the week, so I'd love to give her the base)
- base install the either my mother's or husband's car
- base install in my mother-in-law's 2012 Grand Cherokee (I don't trust that she'll get a good fit without a base, no matter how easy it is)
Granted, I could buy another Keyfit 30 base (or two) for less than I'd spend on a new Aton, but I think I'd prefer the space saved by a baseless install in my Corolla. Also, with the baby outboard, perhaps it's worth springing for the added LSP the Aton 2 provides.
Feedback from techs, or those with experience using the baseless install with the Keyfit and Aton would be appreciated.
Thanks.