Opinions on seat for 8mo?

momofmany

New member
I need to retire my 6 yo Roundabout and would love opinions on convertible seats for a 21 lb 28in 8mo.

I just bought a frontier for my 3yo, after I had just bought him a MA (was going to give that to the baby, but might put him back in it RF after mulling things over and watching videos tonight). In either case, I wanted a second seat for the baby.

I'm looking for opinions on the different convertible seats, with 30-35+ lb RF. Can you tell me what you have/have had and what you liked and didn't like about it? I'll be using them in a 12 pass Ford E350 and a '97 Mazda MPV with captains chairs.

THANKS
 
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featherhead

Well-known member
I have a Radian for my almost 1 year old. I love it, other than the fact that it can be difficult to tighten the harness. If you tighten before you buckle the child, it is easier. I would check out the True Fit too. It looks so comfy with the infant padding:)
 

firemomof3

New member
I have 2 recaro signos and :love: them! I had the true fit and its a great seat but I didn't keep them because of the lack of head support when my kids would sleep & I hated the harness adjustor (but those are just 2 of my pet peaves) The marathon/boulevard are fantastic, EFTA is also great but it didn't work in my van because I have molded seats and the harness adjustor knob was burried not allowing me to turn it.
Good luck! :thumbsup:
 

Murphy's Law

New member
I love the EFTA. It is pretty inexpensive, all things considered (I think I paid about $130 for it). I love the sliding harness height adjuster. My 9 month old and my 3.5 year old both use it RF and all I have to do is pull the straps up or push them down. It's comfortable and easy to use. I prefer the adjusting knobs to the tug strap that most of the other seats come with. And the 35 pound RF limit is the highest you can currently get in the US. We own 6 seats and this one is my favorite for all-around use. Of course the others have their perks too. I love the narrow width and the RF tether of the Radian. I love the adjustable crotch strap and RF tether on my DC. The only thing my alpha omega is good for is the 35 pound RF limit, but we still use that seat in a pinch. I guess it depends on what situations you will be installing in as different seats fit different cars. But my recommendation is to try the EFTA.
 

Caseylaine

New member
We have a Radian for our 2.5 year old, and he's had it since he was around 18 months or so.. maybe younger, and I really really like it a lot. We have gotten a great fit with it in our 2001 Nissan (thanks to some help from these helpful folks), and it had an especially great fit RF'ing.

I do have a AOE which is okay, its in our second car, still solid without the base. He's been in that one since he was around 6-7 months. Its fine, I think the thing is its just pricey for something that isn't all it claims to be. Nice to know now... ;) That just means I get to buy another seat in the future.. :D. My son likes the armrests on it. I wouldn't suggest it with all the other seats out there.

Maybe the TrueFit? That might be an option.
 

miraclebabies

New member
I have 3 Marathons and would not go with any other carseat out there. I love how easy they are to use and the covers can be switched. I used them when my DD was little and she fit really well RF and still does at 17months.
 

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