Will anything but a Frontier or an RNXT

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Jul 13, 2009

• #1

work for a 31# 2yo (FFing, not my choice, I've said my piece already) and a 51# 7yo (I'm saying 51# because I wouldn't feel comfortable with her in a 50# EFTA) without uninstalling or rethreading straps every time? It's not my car: I'd be willing to mess with seats but the other parent is uncomfortable doing so. 7yo can be harnessed or boostered -- she prefers booster and I'm okay with it, but right now I'm a mean mama and her preference is the least of my concerns.

Frontiers and XTs are $$$ but I can't think of anything else.

 

Jeanum

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

Staff member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #2

I'm not super familiar with the Radian XT's height adjustment, but wouldn't the XT be more easily adjusted heightwise for going back and forth between the two kids using it, assuming the 7 year old is within the height guidelines to use it? The Frontier would need to be at least partially uninstalled and/or the vehicle seat reclined if it reclines in order to access the plastic flap/handle behind the Frontier that you'd need to release in order to raise or lower the shoulder harness setting. :twocents:

 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Jul 13, 2009

• #3

The 7yo fits. And I agree that the RNXT might be easier, but I just can't afford either of those for two weeks of carpooling, you know?

 

Jeanum

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

Staff member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #4

If you knew for certain that the 7 year old would fit a Safeguard Go's harness and the car had a top tether anchor, that could be a less spendy alternative if you could snag one of those on closeout/clearance. :twocents:

 

G

Gypsy

Senior Community Member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #5

The XT needs to be rethreaded, just like the 65 and 80 - the only thing that slides up and down are the wings.

I agree that the GO is likely the best option.

 

A

Austins-mama

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #6

what about a truefit? will she fit height wise? their harness doesn't need rethreading.

 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Jul 13, 2009

• #7

Car does not have a tether, otherwise I'd go GO -- daughter would fit in a new one, not an old one.

She fits in the Truefit sometimes -- it depends on what vehicle it's in. Since she's SO close to outgrowing it, I can't justify the purchase.

Since budget is an issue, I think I'll probably go with the Nauti, since I already own it. It's an easy enough seatbelt install that I think the other mother can deal with it, and I'll just let my daughter sit on the harness when it's boostered. This is not my first choice, but it's oodles better than the other choices we seem to have that are available and affordable.

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #8

I got my GO for $120 shipped, much less than either seat. The XT needs rethreading.

 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Jul 13, 2009

• #9

No tether, parent not extremely excited about installing one.

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #10

Gosh I'm a slow poster. Nauti seems like a good choice then.

 

A

Austins-mama

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #11

the only other seat I can think of that EH that doesn't need rethreading is the Safeguard Child Seat - and thats if you can even find one plus those are $$$ and the narrow seat might not a appeal to a 7 year old.

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #12

Austins-mama said:

the only other seat I can think of that EH that doesn't need rethreading is the Safeguard Child Seat - and thats if you can even find one plus those are $$$ and the narrow seat might not a appeal to a 7 year old.

Click to expand...

Yeah, too bad you don't live closer, chickabiddy, or I'd loan you one of mine.