EFTA in Honda CRV? Quick!!

mamaofthree · Jul 30, 2008

My sis is at BRU. She was asking about the AOE, I couldn't remember if it was good or bad. It has low harness slots right? She liked the EFTA though, and I know thats a good one. I know some people say it doesn't work RF with their cars though cause of the knobs. Anyone know how it does in a Honda CRV? I'm not sure of the year though. Its not brand new new, but not too old. She has an 11 month old dd, avg size.

Kimberly

Ahzryn · Jul 30, 2008

I'd say no in general to the AOE, unless she is fully aware that it only harnesses to 40 pounds, and her dd is on the small side torso wise. It's not a bad seat, it's just that there are generally better choices.

The EFTA and the knob issue generally occurs in captains chairs and vehicles with deeply sculpted seats. The CRV has neither, so while I can't say for sure, it's highly unlikely to be an issue.

cryswilkins · Jul 30, 2008

She can take it to her car and try it at BRU. I would skip the AIO if possible.

Mom to a few · Jul 30, 2008

My sister had the EFTA in a Honda CRV (vehicle was maybe 3 yrs old??), and the knobs weren't a problem at all. Have her try it in her vehicle before she cuts any of the tags off. I hope she likes her new seat!

mamaofthree · Jul 30, 2008

Thanks all for the replies!! She didn't actually buy anything yet- couldn't make up her mind. Her dd is still in the infant seat, and she has a used MA from a relative that has about 6 months before it expires. Her dh thinks the MA is big and bulky though, but after going out looking, she is realizing everything is big, lol. Her Target didn't have the True Fit yet. I told her to get that or the EFTA.

Kimberly

NVMBR02 · Jul 30, 2008

At least she has a little time before she needs to get something. I really like the truefit. I am thinking about replacing the spares in dh's car with them.
While it is still really long maybe the Radian would work for them? At least it is slimer and seems less bulky.

Mom to a few · Jul 30, 2008

What infant seat is she using now, and how much does her daughter weigh?? I don't know very many "average" babies who were still using an infant seat at 11 months old. Sure, it's certainly possible that her daughter still fits properly, but just make sure that she hasn't exceeded the weight limit (usually 20 or 22 lbs), and that her head is at least one inch away from the top of the shell.

mamaofthree · Jul 30, 2008

She has a Keyfit. The weight limit is 22, and her dd is just under 20. She knows it is getting close, which is why she went shopping. Since she can't decide, she'll just install the used MA she has for now. I did suggest the Radian at one point, but for them I think ease of installation is the best criteria.

Kimberly

jewlsvern · Jul 30, 2008

Mom to a few said:
What infant seat is she using now, and how much does her daughter weigh?? I don't know very many "average" babies who were still using an infant seat at 11 months old. Sure, it's certainly possible that her daughter still fits properly, but just make sure that she hasn't exceeded the weight limit (usually 20 or 22 lbs), and that her head is at least one inch away from the top of the shell.

My 16 month old DD can sit fit in her SR, though we moved her to the EFTA at 14 months.

Mom to a few · Jul 30, 2008

jewlsvern said:
My 16 month old DD can sit fit in her SR, though we moved her to the EFTA at 14 months.

That's amazing, but I wouldn't call that "average"

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