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I have an Evenflo Triumph for my 4-year-old son who is 34.5lbs and 39" tall. This seat goes up to 40lbs but only 40". My first question is about height - the top of his head is still well below the top of the seat AND his shoulders are still well below the top belt positioners, is it safe to keep him in the seat or should I just move on to another seat?
If/when I do purchase the next seat, should I buy a seat that will let him be 5-point harnessed until 65 or 80lbs (I have a car seat safety person tell me at an inspection that the 80lb harness seats were more for the children that tend to be larger for their age and my son is on the small size - 25% for height and weight, so he could possible be in an 80lb harness seat until he is 8). OR should I find a good quality high-back booster? From what I read in other posts it seems that a harness seat is ALWAYS safer than a high-back booster?
I also have a younger son who is 2, 25.5lbs and 34" tall, so I suppose I could buy a higher-weight harness seat (the Radian65 seems to get univerally good reviews) that would get passed down to him and at that time buy a high-back booster for my older son who would then be 6 or 7.
I am just trying to figure out what makes the most sense from a safety and financial perspective.
I would really appreciate any recommendations!
Oh, I drive a Honda Odyssey (is it true that I can only use my LATCH to 40lbs regardless of the seat?)
If/when I do purchase the next seat, should I buy a seat that will let him be 5-point harnessed until 65 or 80lbs (I have a car seat safety person tell me at an inspection that the 80lb harness seats were more for the children that tend to be larger for their age and my son is on the small size - 25% for height and weight, so he could possible be in an 80lb harness seat until he is 8). OR should I find a good quality high-back booster? From what I read in other posts it seems that a harness seat is ALWAYS safer than a high-back booster?
I also have a younger son who is 2, 25.5lbs and 34" tall, so I suppose I could buy a higher-weight harness seat (the Radian65 seems to get univerally good reviews) that would get passed down to him and at that time buy a high-back booster for my older son who would then be 6 or 7.
I am just trying to figure out what makes the most sense from a safety and financial perspective.
I would really appreciate any recommendations!
Oh, I drive a Honda Odyssey (is it true that I can only use my LATCH to 40lbs regardless of the seat?)
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