Our daughter is 9 months 18 lb and only 24.5" (we do have an appointment about her height but no matter what I don't see her ever being about 50% on the growth curve). I want to keep her rear facing until at least 2 years (and with her current height and weight I don't see that as a problem). We still use the infant carrier but I am tired of lugging it around. I have done some research but all of the information is overwhelming. Currently I have a 2003 Sebring but I don't expect to have it for more than a year and will be going to a small SUV. DH has a 2004 Rendevouz. Ideally I would like to find a car seat that we can use from here on out until she is big enough to not need it anymore but I don't know if that really exists. Obviously it needs to RF and then convert to FF and then if it would also be a booster (although I know there are several different types of boosters). I am pretty budget minded but I will consider anything that keeps my child safe. Added bonus features would be a cup holder and/or armrests. Finally, as we are in Texas the cars get really hot really fast so a seat that the material don't get super hot would be wonderful. Am I asking for for too much? Thank you for any and all suggestions or input.