Defrost
Moderator - CPSTI Emeritus
Me and Gypsy went to BRU today. We were hoping they'd have a Frontier in, but none yet. Gypsy asked the saleswoman but I don't remember if she said when they were coming in. I was too busy freaking out about that ugly Blvd with the LATCH strap wrapped around the harness (yes, I know, they don't sell floor models - I freaked anyway.) The salewoman was nice - when Gypsy explained that we weren't really looking FOR anything, but we were techs "getting to know" the new seats, she was impressed and wanted to watch so she could learn. :thumbsup:
I think the Blvd CS is a good idea. We did notice that it started clicking before the harness was actually tight enough (we could still pinch at the shoulder, though not a huge amount) but considering how horribly loose most parents get their straps, I still think it's a good feature. Even if it means Grandma still doesn't manage to get the harness as tight as Mom, it's a considerable improvement and something I'd consider a worthwhile feature if I were in the market for a convertible.
Evan graciously tried out the seat for us, and he's got less growing room in it than he does in his Decathlon.
Then we tried him in the new Cosco 3-n-1, and he has MORE growing room than the Decath. Woohoo! It'll never be my favorite carseat, but I'm so glad to finally see the improvements on this one since it's so incredibly popular. Oddly enough, the new 3-n-1's were actually cheaper than the older versions they had... because the older versions were the "Luxe" and "Eddie Bauer" models. I feel bad because I just know some poor parent is going to decide to "upgrade" to the more expensive carseat, and in trying to do something nice for their child, wind up with the worst of the two!
Plus, we talked a mom out of buying a Turbo for her "nearly 30lb" 3 yo. Yay!
Lastly, I have to put in that our kids were incredibly patient and well-behaved during all this, and for that we are very grateful!
I think the Blvd CS is a good idea. We did notice that it started clicking before the harness was actually tight enough (we could still pinch at the shoulder, though not a huge amount) but considering how horribly loose most parents get their straps, I still think it's a good feature. Even if it means Grandma still doesn't manage to get the harness as tight as Mom, it's a considerable improvement and something I'd consider a worthwhile feature if I were in the market for a convertible.
Evan graciously tried out the seat for us, and he's got less growing room in it than he does in his Decathlon.
Then we tried him in the new Cosco 3-n-1, and he has MORE growing room than the Decath. Woohoo! It'll never be my favorite carseat, but I'm so glad to finally see the improvements on this one since it's so incredibly popular. Oddly enough, the new 3-n-1's were actually cheaper than the older versions they had... because the older versions were the "Luxe" and "Eddie Bauer" models. I feel bad because I just know some poor parent is going to decide to "upgrade" to the more expensive carseat, and in trying to do something nice for their child, wind up with the worst of the two!
Plus, we talked a mom out of buying a Turbo for her "nearly 30lb" 3 yo. Yay!
Lastly, I have to put in that our kids were incredibly patient and well-behaved during all this, and for that we are very grateful!