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My bff and I went to our local specialty store to try out some seats and strollers. I thought I'd share my thoughts on some seats.
Her dd is 10.5 mths, 22lbs, not sure on height, but she is fairly long-torsoed. She is at the second slots on her MA.
Recaro Como: I cannot see an older child fitting in this seat at all. Her dd is only ten months and her shoulders are looking stuffed in there. We took out all of the extra padding. The wings would not even fit on either side of her. The harness tightened up really nicely. We also did not like the huge base it sits on.
Sunshine Kids Radian: Her dd looked squished down by her thighs and she hated the straps so close to her neck.That car seat is HEAVY. I also could not get the harness to tighten up all the way. It seemed sticky, but it might have been the store model. Overall, I still don't like it. It might work great for some people and especially in a three across, but I just don't care for it.
Graco Safeseat 1: She fit with like three inches above her head and did not look squished at all really.
We loved the Mossy Oak and the Mariposa cover. A Mariposa cover is in LO's future!
We also tried out Hotslings(LOVE THEM!) and several strollers. Still love the orange Bob Revolution!! The Quinny Zap is strange and I found a $250 Gracoeek. We found the Fleurville diaper bags(LOVE THEM!!).
We were disappointed that they did not have a selection of cloth diapers. We both wanted to check them out, but alas we will have to hunt further for a BM store to see them.
Anyhow, just wanted to share. We had a blast trying everything out.
Her dd is 10.5 mths, 22lbs, not sure on height, but she is fairly long-torsoed. She is at the second slots on her MA.
Recaro Como: I cannot see an older child fitting in this seat at all. Her dd is only ten months and her shoulders are looking stuffed in there. We took out all of the extra padding. The wings would not even fit on either side of her. The harness tightened up really nicely. We also did not like the huge base it sits on.
Sunshine Kids Radian: Her dd looked squished down by her thighs and she hated the straps so close to her neck.That car seat is HEAVY. I also could not get the harness to tighten up all the way. It seemed sticky, but it might have been the store model. Overall, I still don't like it. It might work great for some people and especially in a three across, but I just don't care for it.
Graco Safeseat 1: She fit with like three inches above her head and did not look squished at all really.
We loved the Mossy Oak and the Mariposa cover. A Mariposa cover is in LO's future!
We also tried out Hotslings(LOVE THEM!) and several strollers. Still love the orange Bob Revolution!! The Quinny Zap is strange and I found a $250 Gracoeek. We found the Fleurville diaper bags(LOVE THEM!!).
We were disappointed that they did not have a selection of cloth diapers. We both wanted to check them out, but alas we will have to hunt further for a BM store to see them.
Anyhow, just wanted to share. We had a blast trying everything out.