Our BRU is 2 1/2 hours away, so needless to say, I don't make it there very often. We were in the market for a new 2nd seat for Dd1, and I wanted to look at the Apex. Never seen one in person. Turns out the crotch strap is too short, just like I'd heard. We ended up buying the Advance.
But I went in prepared for a fight, because I've heard so many horror stories here! LOL The employee asked me if I needed any help, but left when I said no. She didn't stay to direct me toward the boosters when she saw my big kid in a harness seat.
However, she DID direct another couple to a Safe Seat 2 as an option for their 5 month old! They asked what seat he would need since he's growing out of his carrier, and she said he'd need a convertible, then proceeded to point to the Safe Seat 2 next to her and others on the wall across from them. :thumbsdown:
I spoke up when the couple came near me, offerring assistance. I showed them how dd1 still fit in the Advance at 4 1/2, and she has at least a year if not a year and a half to grow. I pointed out the Britaxes (still no MA on shelf), too, but they said money was an issue. They ended up getting an Advance!
Anyway, I feel VERY satisfied that dd2 is out of her EB (getting too cramped to get her in RF) and into the more spacious RF Radian. Dd1 loves her Regent and now has an Advance for dh's car since I gave the Radian to dd2. :thumbsup:
But I went in prepared for a fight, because I've heard so many horror stories here! LOL The employee asked me if I needed any help, but left when I said no. She didn't stay to direct me toward the boosters when she saw my big kid in a harness seat.
However, she DID direct another couple to a Safe Seat 2 as an option for their 5 month old! They asked what seat he would need since he's growing out of his carrier, and she said he'd need a convertible, then proceeded to point to the Safe Seat 2 next to her and others on the wall across from them. :thumbsdown:
I spoke up when the couple came near me, offerring assistance. I showed them how dd1 still fit in the Advance at 4 1/2, and she has at least a year if not a year and a half to grow. I pointed out the Britaxes (still no MA on shelf), too, but they said money was an issue. They ended up getting an Advance!
Anyway, I feel VERY satisfied that dd2 is out of her EB (getting too cramped to get her in RF) and into the more spacious RF Radian. Dd1 loves her Regent and now has an Advance for dh's car since I gave the Radian to dd2. :thumbsup: