Is it worth it?

mcomommy

New member

• Mar 12, 2008

• #1

My second dd seems to be on her sisters growth curve (DD1 outgrew her seat rear facing at about 29 months) My question is it worth to buy another seat for only 2 more pounds of rear facing. I would not get the Scenera as it has no EPS foam so my cheapest option I think would be the Uptown. My husband does not think it is worth but I really wanted to get her to 3 years rear facing.

What would you do?

 

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magoose

New member

• Mar 12, 2008

• #2

I would not as they can gain 2 lb over night. Anna

mcmommy83 said:

My second dd seems to be on her sisters growth curve (DD1 outgrew her seat rear facing at about 29 months) My question is it worth to buy another seat for only 2 more pounds of rear facing. I would not get the Scenera as it has no EPS foam so my cheapest option I think would be the Uptown. My husband does not think it is worth but I really wanted to get her to 3 years rear facing.

What would you do?

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Ali

New member

• Mar 12, 2008

• #3

If the child is under 2, then I would probably get a 35lb weight limit seat.

Over 2, probably not.

I turned DD FF at 2 years, 9 months because she was 31.8lbs. I turned her back RF at 3 years because she had lost a few ounces and complained constantly about her legs when FF.

 

Mommy2Five

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• Mar 12, 2008

• #4

I did, but it might not be worth it for everyone. I still didn't get the full 35 lbs either, he outgrew it by height first

 

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AutoShopMama

Member

• Mar 12, 2008

• #5

Well since your siggy says you're expecting another little one, I don't think it would hurt, as the next one can use it when he/she outgrows the SS1 or it could be an extra seat for either of the kids. That's what we do. Everyone has a dedicated seat in my van, but they rarely ride with dad, so whoever does uses the seat that's in his truck.

 

mcomommy

New member

• Mar 12, 2008

• #6

I am buying a Regent for my older dd this Sept of Feb (during the sales) so the baby already has a dedicated MA waiting for him or her. I think my dh just does not really want to spend $$$ on another seat for two pounds when we are about to shell out a little over 200.00 on one as it is.


Thanks for your comments though

 

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AutoShopMama

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• Mar 12, 2008

• #7

Makes sense to me - especially if you already have another one for the baby. My dh would just say "no" - he wouldn't bother discussing it

 

mcomommy

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• Mar 12, 2008

• #8

Yeah on paper it makes sense to me too, but I just read a story about a 2.5 year old who was internally decapitated in her 5 point harness. So I got freaked about the whole their spine being fused by three thing. She is not even 33 pounds yet but that story just got me thinking.

 

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AutoShopMama

Member

• Mar 12, 2008

• #9

Ack, I hate it when I read stuff like that. There is a line though, at least in my home, between safety and honoring dh. Of course I wouldn't unsafely honor his wishes, but there are a lot of things that "slide" when he drives that don't when I do. I might read the article to him and share my concerns, as I have before, but in this house the response I'd get is "If you're THAT concerned about it, quit driving" - so I generally don't bring it up. They ride RF with me if they can.

I think for now you should just wait. Her growth may end up being different and I've noticed it takes them FOREVER to grow that last inch or gain that last pound - sometimes, anyways.

 

mcomommy

New member

• Mar 12, 2008

• #10

Yeah I probably will wait, I would never buy the seat if he did not want me to or push it if he really was against it but right now we are just discussing it and the pros and cons. So I figured I would see what other people who are really into car seats would do.

 

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abharrington

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• Mar 13, 2008

• #11

also, keep in mind that there is nother magical about the day she turns 3. every child develops at a different rate. i wouldn't trouble youself over 1 story. you are clearly making wise choices to keep your children safe, but ultimatly you can't protect them from everything. so many factors are simply out of your control. i read a very sad story about an 8 year old that drowned in the bath tub at home, but do you think that means i will spend every minute of every bath with my dd until she turns nine? no. i would go with your hubby.

 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Mar 13, 2008

• #12

She is 16 months? Yes, I probably would at that age. I would not for an older child.