Mommy0608
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Thanks to Brie (BW1426), I was able to try both seats in my car tonight. So much fun playing car seats! Anyway, first we tried the True Fit... it installed beautifully! It was so easy, fit great both RF and FF, Jessie loved it, etc. The only thing I don't like is that I can't get to the harness adjuster strap while RF, but I was already aware that it would likely be an issue. I'm hoping that having a continuous harness will make it a nonissue.
Then we tried the Radian. RF, it was pretty easy, and it DID fit behind the driver's seat! :thumbsup: However, getting it installed FF was really a challenge. After much struggle and contortion, it was finally tight. I think with practice it wouldn't be so difficult though. However, I'm afraid that if anyone else had to install the seat in a rush or emergency, it wouldn't be done correctly, so I'm ruling it out. I want a seat that I can be confident that with some instruction, whoever is caring for my kids can install correctly, and I think the True Fit wins hands down in this aspect.
One other thing I like about the TF over the RN was the deep side wings. Jessie still sleeps in the car a lot so it might be more comfortable for her. More importantly though, we have a small car with no side curtain air bags, so I like having her in a seat with deeper wings. Of course the RN allows RF tethering which is great, but that is a moot point once she's FF, but the wings will still be helpful, so that is more important to me.
It would have been nice to get 2 RNs so I can fit a third person in the back seat, but we know we're not having more kids, and rarely would need to transport another person so this really isn't that big of a deal. The folding for travel feature doesn't really matter either, because we hardly ever fly, and probably won't for a loooong time.
I meant to take pictures when I put Jessie in the seats, but didn't... kind of forgot, plus Jessie was hopping in and out of the seats (she was having fun). Of course when I get the seat I will be sure to take pictures and post them, including comparison photos with the EFTA. I'll probably stick Tyler in it too.
Again, big thanks to Brie for helping me out!! I truly appreciate it.
(If anyone sees a good deal on the TF, let me know! I posted a thread in the shopping and deals section).
Then we tried the Radian. RF, it was pretty easy, and it DID fit behind the driver's seat! :thumbsup: However, getting it installed FF was really a challenge. After much struggle and contortion, it was finally tight. I think with practice it wouldn't be so difficult though. However, I'm afraid that if anyone else had to install the seat in a rush or emergency, it wouldn't be done correctly, so I'm ruling it out. I want a seat that I can be confident that with some instruction, whoever is caring for my kids can install correctly, and I think the True Fit wins hands down in this aspect.
One other thing I like about the TF over the RN was the deep side wings. Jessie still sleeps in the car a lot so it might be more comfortable for her. More importantly though, we have a small car with no side curtain air bags, so I like having her in a seat with deeper wings. Of course the RN allows RF tethering which is great, but that is a moot point once she's FF, but the wings will still be helpful, so that is more important to me.
It would have been nice to get 2 RNs so I can fit a third person in the back seat, but we know we're not having more kids, and rarely would need to transport another person so this really isn't that big of a deal. The folding for travel feature doesn't really matter either, because we hardly ever fly, and probably won't for a loooong time.
I meant to take pictures when I put Jessie in the seats, but didn't... kind of forgot, plus Jessie was hopping in and out of the seats (she was having fun). Of course when I get the seat I will be sure to take pictures and post them, including comparison photos with the EFTA. I'll probably stick Tyler in it too.
Again, big thanks to Brie for helping me out!! I truly appreciate it.
(If anyone sees a good deal on the TF, let me know! I posted a thread in the shopping and deals section).