Recommendations for a new mom

Unregistered · Jun 24, 2009

My DD is 9 month old and we are trying to decide on her next car seat. She is currently 15lbs and 28.5" long (she has always been long and very skinny). We orginally purchased an Alpha Luxe because my DH thought it would be great to not have to buy another car seat but when we tried to fit it in our vehicle rear-facing, it was huge and did not fit properly. I am so confused as to what to purchase and am looking for advice. We don't know if it's worth buying a seat that goes to booster or just a convertible that goes to 50lbs. We doubt she will hit weight restrictions but height may be an issue. Our budget is very tight so Britax is definitely out of the question.

Thanks for any help

cpsaddict · Jun 24, 2009

It's better to just go with a seat that does not convert to a booster. The Alpha Omega seems nice, but there is just no way it can ever be the last seat you need. I would consider the Evenflo Triumph Advance, First Years True Fit or the Graco My Ride. Since your LO is petite, also consider the Safety 1st Avenue, which only harnesses to 40lbs, but has nice, tall harness slots. It runs about $80. Also, convertibles do look huge, but they can be placed more upright than infant seats, which makes it so they don't take up so much room.

andre149 · Jun 24, 2009

Adding on... I know you said Britax is out of the question, but the Roundabout50 is newish and a lower price tag than other Britax seats

I agree on the other convertables listed... all good options! I would plan on buying a convertable seat then a booster or HWH seat when she gets older. Unfortunately there isn't really an all in one seat that fits all stages well, so while it's a novel idea, it doesn't really work that well.

kathysr98 · Jun 24, 2009

My DD is also very long & skinny (stats in siggy). Of the less expensive seats, I think the Evenflo Triumph Advance is an excellent option, but be sure you get a version that has the infant padding. It goes on each side of my DD, and keeps her in a straight position instead of slouching to the side.

Rosey · Jun 24, 2009

There is an Evenflo Triumph Advance under closeouts on albeebaby.com for $109 free shipping. The Britax Roundabout 50 has a $50 off promotion now on amazon until June 27th which would make it $150. The True Fit is on amazon for $146. They are all excellent seats will harness her for a long time. The problem with the 3-in-1's is that they often do not make good booster seats anyway. If you plan on having more kids, you can pass car seats around.

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