Ugh - he grew AGAIN...(booster help)

TerisBoys · Mar 29, 2008

Don't get me wrong - I like the fact that William is finally growing. But he's AT the limits for the FPSV booster I *just* bought heightwise.

I'm not that concerned about having 'wasted' the money - Ryan can use it as a backup for a good long time. But that leaves me in a conundrum for what to do with William yet again.

He's 8yo, 53#, 53" tall with an 18.5" torso. I only have him 2 weekends a month so while his safety IS important, I have to be budget conscious too (which is why we went with the FPSV in the first place).

He doesn't like the Parkway headwings. What else is out there for under $100 that will accomodate him heightwise for a decent amount of time?

skaterbabs · Mar 29, 2008

The Monarch and maybe the new SK booster, if it ever comes out. Not much under $100.

scatterbunny · Mar 29, 2008

Compass B510? It's shorter than the Britax and Recaro boosters, but it's taller than the FPSVB, and has decent head wings while not being as close to the head as the Britax and Recaro seats.

Graco AirBooster? It's also shorter than the Britax and Recaro boosters, but taller than the FPSVB (granted, I haven't tried H in a FPSVB, but her torso height is about 18.25 inches and she has some room in an Air. It becomes a backless and has great leg support, so it might be worth it?

The TurboBooster should also be taller than the FPSVB.

joolsplus3 · Mar 29, 2008

http://www.babylove.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Offset=&Product_Code=CSY-STARRSR

TerisBoys · Mar 29, 2008

joolsplus3 said:
http://www.babylove.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Offset=&Product_Code=CSY-STARRSR

You know me so well Jools

I'll have to drag my expired one out of storage and see how much grow room we have.

joolsplus3 · Mar 29, 2008

Yeah, that'd be a good plan...make sure there's room left! :thumbsup:

TerisBoys · Mar 29, 2008

I measured 20" to the bottom of the guide in the SR/C, cover compressed (not that there's much left to compress on an 8yo booster) and 18" on the FPSV-B

William in both adjusted to max height. Like I said, I *just* measured his torso at 18.5", so I guess the FPSV is magical too (he JUST fits).

When was the SR/C last made? 2005?

TerisBoys · Mar 29, 2008

Ok - it's most definately magical. I give up. Yanked the back up as hard as I could, latched the clip down and stuck it in the van.

He's got a good inch of growth that he did NOT have this morning when I pulled it out of the van.

*I* *GIVE* *UP*!

For giggles - had him try Ry's Nauti fully extended.

And lastly, the SR/C in the van.

courtfrog2 · Mar 29, 2008

He's SO cute! Isn't the Fisher price one supposed to be a remake of the Starriser?

joolsplus3 · Mar 29, 2008

Man, those are GREAT pictures! I was wondering how much taller the SRC was...lots! (I'm sooooo sorry it wasn't on sale or we didn't know about it being on sale before you bought the FP...ugh...). Yeah, I'm almost positive my SRC is from 2005, but I know a mom (momtoacrew) who just ordered a couple of these, I'll have her tell us what the date is :thumbsup:

TerisBoys · Mar 29, 2008

joolsplus3 said:
Man, those are GREAT pictures! I was wondering how much taller the SRC was...lots! (I'm sooooo sorry it wasn't on sale or we didn't know about it being on sale before you bought the FP...ugh...). Yeah, I'm almost positive my SRC is from 2005, but I know a mom (momtoacrew) who just ordered a couple of these, I'll have her tell us what the date is :thumbsup:

I knew it was on sale - but I didn't realize the height difference was THAT drastic. OR expect him to grow 1"+ in his torso in 2 weeks! (Seriously - 2 weeks ago he was AT the top slots in the Nauti).

What to do what to do...

TerisBoys · Apr 8, 2008

What to do has been solved

A local babystore had SR/C's (3/06 DOM) still in stock and Courtfrog picked one up for me last night - the store pricematched babylove.com too

So - my FPSV is going to my friend to replace her middle son's Evenflo Big Kid, and she's also getting a SR/C for her oldest.

Happy dance! AND I get to see Courtney again

This is like, 3 times in 3 weeks. I loves having RL CPS-addict friends within driving distance again

courtfrog2 · Apr 8, 2008

The guy there said he has 10 more so if anyone wants one for $39.99 let me know and I can pick it up and you can pay me for it plus shipping. It's not that heavy!

faeanne · Apr 8, 2008

courtfrog2 said:
The guy there said he has 10 more so if anyone wants one for $39.99 let me know and I can pick it up and you can pay me for it plus shipping. It's not that heavy!

I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU!! I really appreciate it. This is going to make the seating in my back row much easier. Plus I'll now have the replaced BK as a spare booster on hand.

courtfrog2 · Apr 8, 2008

No problem! I'll trade you a couple low back booster for your BK! LOL.

faeanne · Apr 8, 2008

courtfrog2 said:
No problem! I'll trade you a couple low back booster for your BK! LOL.

I would take you up on that, but I think I'm going to use the BK as an occasional ride HBB in my dh's truck. I want to have a couple seats to keep in his truck to make it easier for him to follow my new rules for the boys.

TerisBoys · Apr 8, 2008

faeanne said:
I would take you up on that, but I think I'm going to use the BK as an occasional ride HBB in my dh's truck. I want to have a couple seats to keep in his truck to make it easier for him to follow my new rules for the boys.

We've successfully assimilated her

faeanne · Apr 8, 2008

TerisBoys said:
We've successfully assimilated her

Yeah- you've pulled me over to the dark side! LOL

TerisBoys · Apr 8, 2008

faeanne · Apr 8, 2008

Yep- that's what she lured me with- cookies. Works every time!

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