Finally saw the Frontier IRL!!

seamonkeys · Jun 4, 2008

Sure, the day after I order online (couldn't pass up the deal - $223.99!!), I see that a local store has it on display! Unfortunately DS wasn't with me, so I couldn't try it out. But I figure it doesn't matter now that I have one coming - and from the posts on here, I'm pretty sure it will fit DS and in my van just fine.

FYI - If any locals are wondering, the store is The Nurture Center in Lafayette.

mish · Jun 4, 2008

Did you like it as much IRL?

seamonkeys · Jun 4, 2008

Definitely liked the way the harness height adjusts! Still don't love the mesh fabric! I wish they had a plush version like the other convertibles! Oh, and noticed the belly pad and shoulder pads weren't plush either! It was this thin, blah fabric! But DS doesn't use the belly pad anymore, so I think I'll just move one of my softer black ones from another seat!

mish said:
Did you like it as much IRL?

Calideedle · Jun 4, 2008

Oh I LOVE The Nurture Center!

Maybe I will head out there and look at it, lol, ours arrives Saturday though!

Heather98012 · Jun 4, 2008

2lilmonkeys said:
Definitely liked the way the harness height adjusts! Still don't love the mesh fabric! I wish they had a plush version like the other convertibles! Oh, and noticed the belly pad and shoulder pads weren't plush either! It was this thin, blah fabric! But DS doesn't use the belly pad anymore, so I think I'll just move one of my softer black ones from another seat!

I'll have to go look at mine, but I could swear it was a plush fabric for hte belly pad & shoulder pads.....

joolsplus3 · Jun 4, 2008

Yeah, the Belly Pad... it's... not good... :thumbsdown: Really cheap compared to every other one they've ever made. I took it and the shoulderpads off first thing, lol.

Heather98012 · Jun 4, 2008

joolsplus3 said:
Yeah, the Belly Pad... it's... not good... :thumbsdown: Really cheap compared to every other one they've ever made. I took it and the shoulderpads off first thing, lol.

Maybe I think it's fine since I have never owned a Britax & it's nicer than the Evenflo one we had on our seats (makes sense).

joolsplus3 · Jun 4, 2008

Yeah, it was plush, it was just... not as deliciously plush as other Britax pads have always been. Not bad at all, but you know, when you're expecting a peach and you get an apple... still a good fruit, just not what you had in mind, lol.

Heather98012 · Jun 4, 2008

joolsplus3 said:
Yeah, it was plush, it was just... not as deliciously plush as other Britax pads have always been. Not bad at all, but you know, when you're expecting a peach and you get an apple... still a good fruit, just not what you had in mind, lol.

ROFL...."deliciously plush"! I love it!!

essnce629 · Jun 5, 2008

I was FINALLY able to see one IRL as well-- the day AFTER I ordered it online (couldn't pass up the Albee Baby sale price). I really liked it and Conner was on the third notch from the top. I did notice that the straps twisted very easily though-- definately NOT expected with Britax as I've owned 5 Britax seats and I have NEVER had a strap twist. That was disappointing, but maybe if it continues to be a problem Britax will come out with thicker replacement straps. I had no choice but to order the Frontier since I didn't like the Nautilus and the Regent (that we have in my car) doesn't fit in my boyfriend's car. So Frontier it is. Mine should be here on Friday. I got the red one!

seamonkeys · Jun 5, 2008

essnce629 said:
I was FINALLY able to see one IRL as well-- the day AFTER I ordered it online (couldn't pass up the Albee Baby sale price)

Funny that the same thing happened to you!

essnce629 said:
I got the red one!

Yeah, I got red, too! My son's current fave color! And actually the one I liked the best too.

mamabear · Jun 5, 2008

essnce629 said:
I did notice that the straps twisted very easily though-- definately NOT expected with Britax as I've owned 5 Britax seats and I have NEVER had a strap twist. That was disappointing, but maybe if it continues to be a problem Britax will come out with thicker replacement straps.

This is my only beef with the Frontier...otherwise we

it!
DD is 5.3ys and has about 1" until she's over the harness slots on the second from the top position. Then still has one more harness setting to go, she'll be in this seat for a while!!

But, yeah, I was really disappointed with the thin straps that twist so easily (NOT what I'd expect from Britax). we're learning to deal with it...............

seamonkeys · Jun 6, 2008

I didn't really have time to examine the seat a lot - so I didn't notice the straps being thinner. Why wouldn't they be the same as the other seats?!?!

Now I'm thinking of going back to examine it better! Not that it would help - the seat is coming next Wed!

Definitely hope that if they got enough complaints they would switch to the thicker ones! I found out from CS the other day why they started sewing the harness pads = they got complaints of kids getting scratched by the velcro! I thought that sounded odd - never had that problem!

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