musicmaj
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I have had such a dilema with car seats due to financial constraints (dh has been unemployed for months) and the fact that I have this tiny, old, car that there is no chance of replacing anytime soon. As I have said for the past year here - I NEED another option for my almost 6 year old who is autistic. His stats are in my siggy.
I may be able to get some Christmas money to buy him an inexpensive seat. The apex will not work for him as there is no harness adjuster strap left to adjust when he sits in it. I do not believe that he will tolerate a ride safer vest. If it rides up at his neck he will freak out. He has sensory issues around his neck. These are the options as I see it.
1.Buy an 86Y to use with the fpbooster in the corolla. The issue with this is that I will need to front face my two year old so that the 6 year old will fit in the center. 6 year old can not be outboard in this car as he plays with the doors and windows. Using the 86Y in our van is not an option - unfortunately due to tether anchors. I think this option would cost between $80-$90 due to having to purchase the harness plus at least one tether anchor from toyota for the two year old.
2. Keep the radian in the corolla. Buy a vivo light for him in the van. I think that with the locking seatbelts and side impact protection, he would sit properly in it. Right now he can almost handle sitting in the fpbooster with the seatbelt locked, but he leans to the side and slips his shoulder out of position in it. I don't think we would have that problem with a side impact booster. He could use this seat in other vehicles too. About $90
I am hoping to be able to swing the $90 soon.
If you were in my shoes, which option would you try?
I may be able to get some Christmas money to buy him an inexpensive seat. The apex will not work for him as there is no harness adjuster strap left to adjust when he sits in it. I do not believe that he will tolerate a ride safer vest. If it rides up at his neck he will freak out. He has sensory issues around his neck. These are the options as I see it.
1.Buy an 86Y to use with the fpbooster in the corolla. The issue with this is that I will need to front face my two year old so that the 6 year old will fit in the center. 6 year old can not be outboard in this car as he plays with the doors and windows. Using the 86Y in our van is not an option - unfortunately due to tether anchors. I think this option would cost between $80-$90 due to having to purchase the harness plus at least one tether anchor from toyota for the two year old.
2. Keep the radian in the corolla. Buy a vivo light for him in the van. I think that with the locking seatbelts and side impact protection, he would sit properly in it. Right now he can almost handle sitting in the fpbooster with the seatbelt locked, but he leans to the side and slips his shoulder out of position in it. I don't think we would have that problem with a side impact booster. He could use this seat in other vehicles too. About $90
I am hoping to be able to swing the $90 soon.
If you were in my shoes, which option would you try?