Lifesavers conference- Pics of the Merritt Roosevelt

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Apr 14, 2008

• #1

The Roosevelt is a special needs seat, that looks like the Regent on steroids. It goes to 115 lbs and has harness height of 22". The regular price is high, but buying is as an individual is about $550. Tyler was our model. He is about to outgrow the Regent, by height. His torso height is 18.75", weight about 67 lbs. He is 54" tall.

There are two crotch adjustments. He is still in the first.

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Tyler will be getting this seat in a couple weeks. He has a lot of grow room and the seat has quite a bit of padding. It can be used with long belt path. Also, over 65 lbs, it can be used without the recline bar.

 

Last edited: Apr 15, 2008

Mommy2Five

New member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #2

I it!

Awesome pictures!!

 

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Gypsy

Senior Community Member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #3

The harness is threaded differently through the buckle tongues on that than on any other seat that I can think of off the top of my head.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Apr 14, 2008

• #4

Yes, it is backwards of our, like the European ones.

 

katiesmommy

Active member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #5

:yeahthat: It looks like it's threaded like European seats.

ETA: lol, you beat me to it!

 

scatterbunny

New member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #6

I this seat, too. Just wish it wasn't marketed as special needs (meaning, higher-priced ). I understand why it is, I just wish it were more affordable for those who want/need the super-high top slots.

 

TerisBoys

Well-known member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #7

My question though - are those top slots really useable at the max height?

I'm mentally moving Tyler's head/neck/shoulders up, I think his ears would be above the back of the seat - or VERY close.

 

Mama!

New member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #8

OOH good pics.

 

Shaunam

New member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #9

Oooh, nice! I didn't realize they were so much cheaper than what the website says. I'll have to go change my blog post. That's definitely a SN seat that's within reach for many people. Even us, and DH works at wal-mart....we could afford that if we *really* needed to. I'm sure DS will be ready for a booster by the time he outgrows his regent though. Charlie is another story. But who know what cool things will be on the market by the time she needs one.

TerisBoys said:

I'm mentally moving Tyler's head/neck/shoulders up, I think his ears would be above the back of the seat - or VERY close.

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I don't know, if he stays proportioned the same, her tape measure shows 3 1/2" between his shoulders and the top slot, and it looks to me like he's got at least that much between his ears and the top.

 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Apr 14, 2008

• #10

Wow, thanks! I'm so glad to know more about this seat.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Apr 14, 2008

• #11

I will try to measure from top slot to top of seat, and post tonight.

 

mommyto4

New member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #12

OOOHHH!!! I want that seat, but I just can't justify the price when DS already weighs over 90 lbs. I sure do wish I could though. My have to talk to Sarah about this one. What is the life expectancy???

OH Sarah, what do you think?

 

Leila

New member

• Apr 14, 2008

• #13

Judi said:

Also, over 65 lbs, it can be used without the recline bar.

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Judi, is that new? When we bought D's Roosevelt, Shane was very firm that the tilt bar had to be used no matter the child's weight. He said that they hadn't tested the seat without the bar, therefore it must be used.

I'm glad you posted the consumer price too. Since Shane offered me a deal on the seat because my insurance wouldn't cover it, I've been keeping mum on what I paid. It was definitely closer to the $550 that you posted though!

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Apr 15, 2008

• #14

Ok, about head height. From the top harness slot to the top of the seat mearsures 7 3/4", so I think that will be fine. DH measured from should to head (bump) 7".

 

Leila

New member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #15

I e-mailed Shayne about the tilt bar. The change to no tilt bar became effective last month and it is retroactive.

 

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LCMOM

Senior Community Member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #16

I got to see the install video for the Roosevelt today at Lifesavers; it looks very similar to(and I think potentially easier than) the Regent, and there was no bar... Tyler has plenty of room even in the top slot, I think, if he stays in proportion as he is now.... I am SOOOO excited about getting him into one of his own in a few weeks!! (Yes, Judi will probably have more pics showing the install!)

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Apr 15, 2008

• #17

heck yeah!

 

Leila

New member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #18

LCMOM said:

I got to see the install video for the Roosevelt today at Lifesavers; it looks very similar to(and I think potentially easier than) the Regent, and there was no bar... Tyler has plenty of room even in the top slot, I think, if he stays in proportion as he is now.... I am SOOOO excited about getting him into one of his own in a few weeks!! (Yes, Judi will probably have more pics showing the install!)

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I truly have no idea how easy/hard a Regent is to install, but I can tell you that we had absolutely no issues installing the Roosevelt in our car. It was very simple, and the install is rock solid. We're driving 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.