List of highest strap level in various car seats?

pingjoy · Nov 19, 2007

I'm looking for a new seat for my 2 yo. He is outgrowing his current convertible (Graco COmfortsport) by height loooong before weight. In looking for a new seat, I'd be interested to see the measurement of the highest level the straps can be at for a variety of different cars (from seat to strap. ex: 17 inches), but it seems like manufacturers only publish max weight info. That is so misleading for the general public! But i digress...

Anyone know of such a resource without having to go to a store and measure them all myself? I live in a rural area so most likely will need to travel a distance to see all the seats in person. Just like to narrow it down before I do that...

Thanks!

shauburg · Nov 19, 2007

This site should help you: Car Seat Measurements

crunchierthanthou · Nov 19, 2007

Convertibles
Britax BLVD, MA, DC ~16.5-17"
FPSVD 17"
Evenflo Triumph Advance 17"
Radian65 and 80 17", but can be used 1" beyond that
Recaro Como and Signo ~18.5-19"

ff only
Britax Regent ~20"
Safeguard- I've seen 17"-19.5"

ff only combination harnessed/booster
Recaro Young Sport 17" (but only harnesses to 40 lbs)
Grago CarGo- 17" (but only harnesses to 40 lbs and makes a somewhat poor booster)
Cosco Apex65 (and clones) ~17", but tends to fit children longer than other 17" seats

Stretchy Glue · Nov 20, 2007

Safeguard- I've seen 17"-19.5"

Cosco Apex65 (and clones) ~17", but tends to fit children longer than other 17" seats[/QUOTE]

I would say that the Safeguard Go I tried this weekend is the same as the Apex, at 17". My dd was crammed into both of them and is just over the Radian's top slots.

I've seen the higher measurement on the Safeguard go, but I know my dd doesn't have a 19.5" torso! She also complained about the Go hurting her shoulders when I tightened her up.

bombedier · Nov 20, 2007

Radian models top harness slot is 18 inches, but can be used 1 inch above.

crunchierthanthou · Nov 20, 2007

bombedier said:
Radian models top harness slot is 18 inches, but can be used 1 inch above.

I used to think that too.

http://car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=25404

Although, it does tend to fit longer than the 17" Britax seats, even without going over.

Stretchy Glue · Nov 20, 2007

http://car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=29432

There are two similar threads going. The grumpy looking blonde in the princess seat is my dd, and supposedly has about a 17 inch torso. She's above the harness on the Radian. I'm not at all disagreeing, but if we can figure this out I'll know how long of a torso she has. Every time I measure her it's different.

I know she's maxed out in the Go and Apex and as far as my comfort goes, she's maxed out the Radian. (I'm still a little paranoid with the harness being below her shoulder.)
She's got about an inch and a half before she's even with the Husky slots.
So I'm rereading that thread that was linked to and I say it's about as clear as mud. Helpful...

SusanMae · Nov 20, 2007

bombedier said:
Radian models top harness slot is 18 inches, but can be used 1 inch above.

Can you show me that in the manual? I've looked at it and can't find it.

Thanks
Susan
ps---I'm interested in being a tech for KDMF.

bombedier · Nov 20, 2007

It's not in the manual, but it's what Russ told me WAY back when we started donating these seats.

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