Carrie_R
Ambassador - CPS Technician
So nannykid is 4.5y, 32-35lb (not totally sure, guessing 34ish) and 40" tall. I turned him FF at 4y1m, and he asked to turn back around shortly thereafter. He's happier RF, I'm happier with him RF (for a variety of reasons,) I'd like to keep him RF. I have a perfectly lovely ProSport in the garage - in all honesty, what he really wants is to RF in the ProSport lol - if I opt to FF him. But both of us would prefer RF.
Right now he's in a NextFit, and we're running into the headrest issue. Chicco has okayed continuing RFing use but as he creeps up the headrest it's making me more and more uncomfortable... particularly for a kid who does not need to RF. We got the NF because the Radian was not a good fit for him. I have a MR and a Scenera, too, but I'm guessing he's too tall. Haven't checked.
What are my options to keep this kid RF? I'm not opposed to buying a new seat (several of mine expire next year) but I'm not looking to spring for a Foonf or even a Fllo. I'd kind of prefer low profile. Things I'm considering:
1) Try him in the Radian again and see if it's a better fit now that he's grown. Baby sis is using it now but she can go back to her MR.
2) Buy a CA and violate the 40" rule, which I feel okay with for personal use up to a certain point. He's short-torsoed.
3) Try a Graco clone again. I had one when they first came out, but I hated the buckle and didn't love the short seat pan.
Is there something new and fabulous I've missed? Can't see the advantage to the 4Ever since I won't use most of the modes.
Any other ideas for us?
Right now he's in a NextFit, and we're running into the headrest issue. Chicco has okayed continuing RFing use but as he creeps up the headrest it's making me more and more uncomfortable... particularly for a kid who does not need to RF. We got the NF because the Radian was not a good fit for him. I have a MR and a Scenera, too, but I'm guessing he's too tall. Haven't checked.
What are my options to keep this kid RF? I'm not opposed to buying a new seat (several of mine expire next year) but I'm not looking to spring for a Foonf or even a Fllo. I'd kind of prefer low profile. Things I'm considering:
1) Try him in the Radian again and see if it's a better fit now that he's grown. Baby sis is using it now but she can go back to her MR.
2) Buy a CA and violate the 40" rule, which I feel okay with for personal use up to a certain point. He's short-torsoed.
3) Try a Graco clone again. I had one when they first came out, but I hated the buckle and didn't love the short seat pan.
Is there something new and fabulous I've missed? Can't see the advantage to the 4Ever since I won't use most of the modes.
Any other ideas for us?