You gals are just awesome! I checked out the Como and Safeguard and do think I like the GN better. I actually HAVE a beautiful Madison Regent, dom 1/08. It installs perfectly...I have LATCH in that location. My custom van seats are so level that he slides into the crotch strap. I need more recline. My son is very small...14.5 torso, 10.5 shoulder width, 37lbs at five years old. He fits very nicely in the top slots of his sister's MA and could go 18mo to two years in that for all I know. I'm thinking I should try the GN before I get rid of the Regent, but even my 8yo stretched her toe to the floor to brace herself in the Regent during a short ride (unbuckled) on our property. Although he does seem too small for the Regent, the problem we have will not be corrected by his getting bigger.
And no, he's not girly by any stretch, but yes, HE chose the Madison pattern! lol We all know about Regent fashion. I wanted the Huntington and would not buy Sahara or Onyx and He wanted COLOR!
Thanks again, it helps SO much to get real advice based on experience! The slide show is great!