Vivo vs. Parkway Pics

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Yoshi

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• Dec 11, 2008

• #1

Here are some pictures for comparison. Model is 5.5 yrs and 44 lbs 44 inches tall. Apparently the Vivo doesn't adjust as high as the PW. Last picture shows how it fits nicely in the center of my Camry- the PW was too tippy there- I like the base of the Vivo much better. DD likes it and we tried it out this morning- then school was cancelled for sleet. The belt sits nicely on her hips, and across the shoulder. Sorry, no pics of her in the car yet. In case anyone wants to know- I got my Vivos at Albee for $69.99 each.

 

melniemi

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• Dec 11, 2008

• #2

Thanks

 

scatterbunny

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• Dec 11, 2008

• #3

I the Vivo more and more as time goes on.

Can you get pics of your dd in each one adjusted to the highest setting? I know the PW appears taller when they are sitting side-by-side with no child in them, but the Vivo seems to give more torso room from seating area to shoulderbelt guide, when I've seen photos of other kids in them.

 

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Yoshi

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• Dec 11, 2008

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scatterbunny said:

I the Vivo more and more as time goes on.

Can you get pics of your dd in each one adjusted to the highest setting? I know the PW appears taller when they are sitting side-by-side with no child in them, but the Vivo seems to give more torso room from seating area to shoulderbelt guide, when I've seen photos of other kids in them.

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It's really nice- and I feel comfortable having DD in it because it is so surrounding, for lack of a better word. We tried the Monterey once, and the shoulder belt was on her throat- this one has a nicer fit.
Unfortunately, Scatterbunny, I put the Parkway back up on a high shelf in the garage- so no more pics anytime today I do know what you mean about the varying heights of each. When DD is in the PW, it actually is adjusted higher than a comparable fit in the Vivo- all else being equal (ie: shoulder belt guides in same place). That's for another day, though.

 

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arly1983

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• Dec 11, 2008

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I am with you two (well, at least as far as looks go, I haven't tried it as a booster ) The Vivo is growing on me.

I was putting off my booster training plan but then J had a growth spurt and is now just a smidge below 3rd slots on regent (without recline bar ) He fits the parkway like Yoshi's DD a couple of months ago. Stats are 45 lbs and 43.5 inches and will be 4 in 1 month. STOP GROWING!

Is that the Vivo? I have found the Vivo and Vivo lite for the same price and was trying to decide which to get.

 

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Yoshi

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• Dec 11, 2008

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arly1983 said:

I am with you two (well, at least as far as looks go, I haven't tried it as a booster ) The Vivo is growing on me.

I was putting off my booster training plan but then J had a growth spurt and is now just a smidge below 3rd slots on regent (without recline bar ) He fits the parkway like Yoshi's DD a couple of months ago. Stats are 45 lbs and 43.5 inches and will be 4 in 1 month. STOP GROWING!

Is that the Vivo? I have found the Vivo and Vivo lite for the same price and was trying to decide which to get.

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Yes, it is the Vivo. The Vivo lite may be a better fabric for the South, IDK... The fabric of the Regular Vivo is like the Como and Signo. You are familiar with them, no?

 

NannyMom

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• Dec 11, 2008

• #7

Thanks for the pics. I have both and have never actually compared the 2 side by side. We all like the Vivo better, but may be using the parkway for a 3 across soon. I like your parkway much better than my purple one!

 

Kat_Momof3

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• Dec 11, 2008

• #8

just knowing it doesn't tip in the center with a bit of a hump makes me want to score one at some point for Ruthie down the line.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 11, 2008

• #9

I like ours. Need to use it more, lol. I have 7 boosters and watch 1 booster kid, lol.

 

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arly1983

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• Dec 12, 2008

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yoshiandluke said:

Yes, it is the Vivo. The Vivo lite may be a better fabric for the South, IDK... The fabric of the Regular Vivo is like the Como and Signo. You are familiar with them, no?

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Yeah, just little bit

 

scatterbunny

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• Dec 12, 2008

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Kat_Momof3 said:

just knowing it doesn't tip in the center with a bit of a hump makes me want to score one at some point for Ruthie down the line.

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That's exactly my line of thinking right now. Dh will kill me knowing I want yet another booster, BUT, none of our boosters work well in the center (they all tip) of my Focus. Actually, the Starriser Comfy does not tip like the Parkway and Bodyguard, but I haven't tried the Indy Plus there yet. I feel it's wasted in the center because I can't LATCH it there, so I haven't bothered to try it there yet. If the Vivo doesn't tip, it could be our perfect booster for that center spot, which is ideally where I'd like her to sit.

 

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christineka

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• Dec 12, 2008

• #12

I love the vivo. My dd falls asleep in the car and stays in place now. She used to slump way over in her turbo.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 12, 2008

• #13

Jenny, next time you come over, just borrow any boosters that you don't already have.

 

christineka

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• Dec 12, 2008

• #14

I was out moving car seats around and had my tape measure in my pocket. I pressed the cushion of the vivo down and measured to the belt guide all the way up. It is 21 inches. Without pressing the cushion it is more like 20 inches.

 

scatterbunny

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• Dec 12, 2008

• #15

Thanks, Judi! If I can make it over at Christmas, and you aren't too busy, maybe we can try the Vivo out in my car then.

christineka said:

I was out moving car seats around and had my tape measure in my pocket. I pressed the cushion of the vivo down and measured to the belt guide all the way up. It is 21 inches. Without pressing the cushion it is more like 20 inches.

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I get 21 inches for the Parkway, too.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 12, 2008

• #16

Yep, and you can take it home. Take it for a test drive.

 

scatterbunny

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• Dec 12, 2008

• #17

Judi said:

Yep, and you can take it home. Take it for a test drive.

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You are too awesome.