2012 corolla which convertible seat-Canada

allicat · Jul 7, 2014

My son 11 months, 20 lbs and 29 inches is just about to the max in height for his bucket seat. We have started shopping for a convertible seat and are having trouble to find one that will fit in the back seat comfortably and also leave the front passenger comfortable.
We were looking at the Evenflo triumph and Evenflo Sureride but it looks like they won't fit rear facing without the passenger being at the dash. We have considered the Britax Marathon, Peg Perego Viaggio both expensive seats and were hoping to get something a little more affordable if possible. Please suggest a convertible car seat that will fit in our 2012 Corolla.

Mary_Ann · Jul 7, 2014

Hi! Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of affordable compact seats here. If you want to stay around $200. You can look at the Britax Classic Marathon, sold only at Target. It only goes to 35lbs rear facing, but should fit well in your car.

The Evenflo Sureride needs a 45° recline, so it likely won't fit. I don't know about the Triumph, sorry. Maybe the Graco My Ride could fit, it's around $200.

Hope that helps!

SafeDad · Jul 7, 2014

We have a comparison of convertible seats that take up less space in small cars here:

http://carseatblog.com/22818/the-ul...ertible-space-comparison-review-size-matters/

The $39 Cosco Scenera is worth a try, also. It's relatively small, though you may need a pool noodle in some cars to get it to a comfortable recline angle. It's no frills, but also easy to return at Walmart if you don't like it:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cosco-Scenera-Convertible-Car-Seat/16932760

The Britax Roundabout G4 is also less expensive than the Marathon:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Britax-Roundabout-Convertible-Seat-Onyx/dp/B00F9Q3FPC/"]Amazon.com : Britax Roundabout G4 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx : Convertible Child Safety Car Seats : Baby[/ame]

Mary_Ann · Jul 7, 2014

OP is in Canada

SafeDad · Jul 7, 2014

Whoops sorry I didn't see this was for Canada. These are more expensive, but still a lot less than some others:

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/safety-1st-scenera-lx-car-seat-in-a-bag-latte/6000167660755

http://www.snugglebugz.ca/roundabout-w-anti-rebound-bar.html

5littleH2OBabies · Jul 7, 2014

The Scenera would only rear face for another 3", I wouldn't go that route.

The MyRide also tales up more space than the SureRide. I can easily fit a SureRide in my Mini but no way would a MyRide fit.

bbartlettnfld · Jul 7, 2014

The Guide 65 would probably work.

It is very compact, but might not have the best RF height limit.

Pixelated · Jul 8, 2014

allicat said:
My son 11 months, 20 lbs and 29 inches is just about to the max in height for his bucket seat. We have started shopping for a convertible seat and are having trouble to find one that will fit in the back seat comfortably and also leave the front passenger comfortable.
We were looking at the Evenflo triumph and Evenflo Sureride but it looks like they won't fit rear facing without the passenger being at the dash. We have considered the Britax Marathon, Peg Perego Viaggio both expensive seats and were hoping to get something a little more affordable if possible. Please suggest a convertible car seat that will fit in our 2012 Corolla.

Have you tried installing in the middle? And actually install, don't just sit it there. You can also gain front-to-back space by standing behind the seat and wedging it BACK with your pelvis, as you tighten down the belt (must use the belt in the middle, not lower anchors).

I would suggest you try the MyRide ($160 at Costco.ca, a little more elsewhere), it's quite good in small spaces, as well as the Evenflo Titan 65/SureRide ($99 at Walmart, a little more elsewhere, on sale right now for $84 at Bestbuy.ca plus get $15 off if you sign up for their Viva Baby program). Those would be my top two budget options.

How long do you hope to rear-face for?

allicat · Jul 9, 2014

Pixelated said:
Have you tried installing in the middle? And actually install, don't just sit it there. You can also gain front-to-back space by standing behind the seat and wedging it BACK with your pelvis, as you tighten down the belt (must use the belt in the middle, not lower anchors).

I would suggest you try the MyRide ($160 at Costco.ca, a little more elsewhere), it's quite good in small spaces, as well as the Evenflo Titan 65/SureRide ($99 at Walmart, a little more elsewhere, on sale right now for $84 at Bestbuy.ca plus get $15 off if you sign up for their Viva Baby program). Those would be my top two budget options.

How long do you hope to rear-face for?

We have not actually tried to fit the seat in the car yet, my husband is almost 6 feet so the drivers seat is pretty far back.
Next time we go shopping we plan to try the seats in the car.

We are hoping to rear face until at least 2 years old, longer if possible.

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