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Two questions:
1. Is this Diplomat too new to be considered safe? So many products have recalls after a year or so that I'm nervous to use a BRAND NEW seat. Would it be safer to use a "tried and true" seat such as the Boulevard that has all the kinks worked out already? Even though it's just a "smaller version" of a well tested seat....it's still a new seat....
2. The reason that I am considering the Diplomat (vs. a Boulevard) is that I was told I would not be able to RF the Boulevard for my twins! It is mandatory for me to RF them, as well as have TSIP since they will be outboard. I was told that since the seats have to be installed outboard, and since the seats are so large, I would not be able to move the front driver seat back far enough to be able to drive (or for a passenger to be comfortable).
In lieu of going to a store and trying the seats out (which would be very difficult for me to do right now), do any of you have any experience with this? Do you think I could RF two Boulevards and still be able to drive and have my LARGE dad fit in the passenger seat? Luckily, neither my husband or I are very tall...yet we do currently have the front seat as far back as they can go with our RF Graco Snug Rides.
So, in a nutshell...are the RF Boulevards much larger than a RF Graco Snug Ride?
I drive a 1995 Volvo XC70.
Gratefully, finances aren't an issue for car seats...they are gifts from our in-laws! So, the fact that the Diplomats only FF to 40 lbs vs. the Boulevard's lbs is okay. Once they reach 40 lbs, I will be able to get new seats.
THANK YOU, most truly, for your thoughts.
Best,
Tamara
(Mama to DS and DD, both 13 months, and both apx 29 inches and 21 pounds, and both in dire need of bigger seats!!
1. Is this Diplomat too new to be considered safe? So many products have recalls after a year or so that I'm nervous to use a BRAND NEW seat. Would it be safer to use a "tried and true" seat such as the Boulevard that has all the kinks worked out already? Even though it's just a "smaller version" of a well tested seat....it's still a new seat....
2. The reason that I am considering the Diplomat (vs. a Boulevard) is that I was told I would not be able to RF the Boulevard for my twins! It is mandatory for me to RF them, as well as have TSIP since they will be outboard. I was told that since the seats have to be installed outboard, and since the seats are so large, I would not be able to move the front driver seat back far enough to be able to drive (or for a passenger to be comfortable).
In lieu of going to a store and trying the seats out (which would be very difficult for me to do right now), do any of you have any experience with this? Do you think I could RF two Boulevards and still be able to drive and have my LARGE dad fit in the passenger seat? Luckily, neither my husband or I are very tall...yet we do currently have the front seat as far back as they can go with our RF Graco Snug Rides.
So, in a nutshell...are the RF Boulevards much larger than a RF Graco Snug Ride?
I drive a 1995 Volvo XC70.
Gratefully, finances aren't an issue for car seats...they are gifts from our in-laws! So, the fact that the Diplomats only FF to 40 lbs vs. the Boulevard's lbs is okay. Once they reach 40 lbs, I will be able to get new seats.
THANK YOU, most truly, for your thoughts.
Best,
Tamara
(Mama to DS and DD, both 13 months, and both apx 29 inches and 21 pounds, and both in dire need of bigger seats!!