Tall & thin: Regent or Radian65 or 80?

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Maeve

New member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #1

We just got the Boulevard a year ago and now my son is less than 1/2" from outgrowing it. We need a new seat. What seat will accommodate a TALL but thin child? He's 42" and 38lbs, just turned 3yo.

I need two seats: one for our Odyssey van and one for my mother's Subuaru. She has a REALLY difficult time getting him strapped in tightly with the Boulevard. Because of that, I don't let him ride with her unless I'm able to strap him in.

I would really appreciate any advice, here are my questions:

Is one easier than another to get a tight, secure fit with the harness?

Which seat is best for tall, fast-growing kids?

Do I understand correctly that Britax is going to put out a new Regent or replacement? If so, when?

Is one considered safer than the other? More comfortable?

Thanks a bunch,
Maeve

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Nov 19, 2007

• #2

The 65 and 80 are the exact same seat...the 80 just has more expensive covers and an 80 on the label
It's not a particularly easy seat to adjust, but I find that since I put the long crotch strap on (you have to call them to get it, or maybe they sell it on their site again), I really don't have to tighten and loosen the straps much, and it's pretty easy to get my kiddo in and out of the seat without adjusting the harness.
We like our 65...the cover is nice, the padding is fine, my dd was happy riding in it till she was 7/48 pounds/49 inches tall. (now I use it RF for my 21 mo)
:thumbsup:

 

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor

Staff member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #3

I agree, the Radian is a bit tough to adjust. I don't have a ton of experience with the Regent, but that hasn't been a problem for me.

The Regent with the new instructions does not work for a 40+ pound child in an Odyssey's captain's chair. Third row is fine, but not the second. However, the Radian installs beautifully. So maybe a Radian for you (definitely the 65, don't waste your money on the 80) and a Regent for your mom?

Wendy

 

M

Maeve

New member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #4

Thanks!

I'm trying to find info on the Regent - why doesn't it work in an Odyssey? I really LIKE the Regent!

Are they planning on replacing or updating the Regent any time soon?

 

M

Maeve

New member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #5

Okay, figured out the difficult with the Regent and the Odyssey.

Still, any chance they're improving it?

 

bombedier

Senior Community Member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #6

I was able to install a Regent in 2nd row bench yesterday with a little elbow grease. Haven't tried a Captain's chair, but the bench worked fine.

 

mom2riley

New member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #7

I would definitly go with a Regent for a tall child. It will keep him harness the longest. My DS stats are in my siggy and he fits very well into both, but he will definitly make it much longer in the Regent.

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Nov 19, 2007

• #8

Odyssey doesn't have a second row bench...?

 

azgirl71

CPST Instructor

• Nov 19, 2007

• #9

joolsplus3 said:

Odyssey doesn't have a second row bench...?

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I think it may be an option. Or maybe she meant 3rd row.

 

M

Maeve

New member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #10

I think I'm getting a Safeguard Child Seat for my mother's car, since it seems very easy to adjust the harness.

As for ours - I'll keep obsessing about it until I truly have to make a decision.

Thanks for the help!

 

Amaris

New member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #11

The regent installs great in a 2003 style odyssey in a middle row captains chair and outboard in the 3rd row. Unless someone has figured out a neat trick then it's pretty much impossible in the middle of the 3rd row!

 

crunchierthanthou

New member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #12

Amaris said:

The regent installs great in a 2003 style odyssey in a middle row captains chair

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Is that with SBP, seatbelt and recline bar? Wendy is referring to the post advisory Regents, which require all three of those for a child over 40 lbs in a Honda.