what should i get?

Unregistered · May 3, 2009

my son (2 1/2) is 37 3/4 inches tall with a long torso and short legs, and hes 32 lbs. i live in canada. we have a montana van.
i currently have him in an alpha omega but the straps are starting to go below his shoulders which i know is a big no-no.
i am looking into a seat that will accommodate his height for a couple more years.
the 2 i have found that look like they will work is the greco nautilus and the safety 1st apex. i see the frontier would work too but its so much more then the other 2. i like that these ones go to 52 and 53 inches.
are these the tallest seats? which one would be the best to get?

mcomommy · May 3, 2009

The Apex will need a head rest behind it so you will need to think about that. We have the Nautilus and really like it.

Jennee · May 3, 2009

the more i read the more i hear about the nautilus, but im not seeing much on the apex. i really am leaning towards the nautilus. i just really want to make sure im making the right choice.
thanks!

tjham · May 3, 2009

The Apex was a big deal when it first came out, because it harnessed to 65 lbs and had high top harness slots. But -it does need a headrest behind it, it is very wide and doesn't make a great booster.

Then the Nautilus came out and totally stole the show! High harness slots, no headrest needed, etc. Makes a pretty good booster for most kids.

An Aurora · May 3, 2009

I would recommend the Nautilus, espeically for a long-torsoed kid. The Apex's top slots are about even with that of the Marathon, and a tall kid will outgrow it before they are ready for a booster.

Jennee · May 3, 2009

thanks!
people keep giving me information on britax seats but i really dont want to pay the extra money unless there is a good reason to.
it sounds like the nautilus is the seat for us!

April · May 4, 2009

There is absolutely no way I can see someone regretting buying a Nautilus over an Apex. I have both and the Apex does not even compare in my books. If you want to see the difference, go to Walmart and peel back the cover on both of them, turn them around, pick them up, etc. The Nautilus is 100% more solid and sturdy, and has EPS foam and higher top harness slots. It may not make a perfect booster on every child, but it makes a better booster on most kids than the Apex does.:twocents:

Jennee · May 4, 2009

i cant get the apex at walmart here, only at toys r us.
the nautilus i have seen at walmart and sears.

what should i get?

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