Am I the only one...CA related (pix heavy)

Cryssy Jane · Jul 30, 2009

not impressed with the CA? Our BRU finally got them in today so of course I had to go check it out. Yes the shell height is oh so nice and I like the SIP, but that sucker was a PITA to install. I've heard rumors about the RNs being a PITA but I have no problem with them, the CA absolutely refused to install in my car (06 subaru impreza):thumbsdown:.No install pix because I was frustrated by then. Oh, and Odin kept saying 'Ow' the whole time he was in the seat, not sure why as he's never done that before.

I'll personally stick with my RNs... but now I'm determined to go back without baby and figure out how to get this thing installed right in my car... grr I lost to a carseat...

He also modeled a Blvd for a pregnant lady. She was asking the BRU employee if it fit infants well and what the difference between the CS and the regular are and the BRU employee said that the CS had a taller shell and more leg room... BS oh well. I stuck my nose in and explained that pretty much the only difference between the two was the CS (which actually clicked for once) and the new style headwings as the regular was older. I told her in general Britax seats don't really fit a newborn well, however she purchased the seat anyways... I'm not a CPST so there's only so much info I can give out if they're willing to listen.

Anyways here's some pictures of our carseat adventure today.

Look at all that room

APmama2MAK · Jul 30, 2009

I played with one the other day and was so excited to see it in store...but then I picked it up and messed with it and honestly I really really really dislike it haha. I will still recommend itbecause of the shell height and the weight limit but only AFTER a radian

I like the air headwings, but I would rather have an XT.
If this was a $150 or under seat instead, I would feel completely different, nothing about it felt nice *shrug*

Qarin · Jul 30, 2009

Maybe he was saying "ow" because the cardboard tag was poking or rubbing his neck/shoulders?

jess71903 · Jul 30, 2009

From your pics it looks like the wings are kinda pushing his head forward. It may just be the way he's sitting. This is always my worry with seat with separate wings.

Cryssy Jane · Jul 30, 2009

Qarin said:
Maybe he was saying "ow" because the cardboard tag was poking or rubbing his neck/shoulders?

possibly. It felt pretty flat but you never know with cardboard.

joolsplus3 · Jul 30, 2009

Not impressed with it, either. It's a viable option for hard core ERFers who can't get an RN into their car (like, er, me, in my Escape <whistle>), but it's just a Cosco...they are going to be using the same shell till the end of time, lol.

gecikuh · Jul 30, 2009

my BRU happened to have them when i went on monday and i was not impressed at all. i also had no idea how much they were supposed to cost and i was shocked! i actually wondered if it was wrong until i looked online. never would i pay that much for a dorel seat! and yes, it's a great option if you can't get a RN in your car...but i think i would honestly buy a new car before i would buy the CA over a RN when they are essentially the same price. just my opinion!

Mommy0608 · Jul 30, 2009

I know it's just a Dorel. I'm excited for more than just the ERF capabilities... I like it for the SIP. I like that it was developed at Kettering. I like that it's made in the USA. DD likes it for the "pillows."

I also know I might be in the minority.

gecikuh · Jul 30, 2009

Mommy0608 said:
I know it's just a Dorel. I'm excited for more than just the ERF capabilities... I like it for the SIP. I like that it was developed at Kettering. I like that it's made in the USA. DD likes it for the "pillows."

I also know I might be in the minority.

well someone needs to like it! i'm glad you can find reasons to

Spam · Jul 30, 2009

I'm so glad I'm not alone :duck: A fit in the seat about the same as your lo. The cover was already coming apart on the McKenna, and it didn't seem that plush to me. The wings were HUGE, although quite squishy, I think they would bother A if he was in it for any length of time. I would have hard time swallowing that price for a dorel seat, jmo. Another thought, if you a got a whole in the headwing, would all that air get let out?? Like if it was stabbed or something??

jujumum · Jul 30, 2009

The airbags have vents in them so they can be swished again and again.

I was never a fan of dorel or the AOE (which seems like its sibling), but I like this seat and think the headwings are great and like the cover & padding. For us, the Radian is too heavy and won't install at the proper angle, and the MR is too short. This seat is a very viable option for people in my situation.

At least dorel is moving forward with increasing the rf limit and creative ideas (the air bags) compared to some 'other' manufacturers.

cpsaddict · Jul 30, 2009

It's a dressed up AOE for $250.

Cryssy Jane · Jul 30, 2009

I can understand all of these point of views. Luckily I make my Rns fit in my impreza. But for people who can't get an rn to work (it wouldn't work well in our van), it would be an option, since it gives a ton more room than the MR for O. I didn't really like the cover, it wasn't plush but more like neoprene type of material, of which I love on life vests but not so much on carseats.

For those that have the CA for everyday use, let me know if your child overly sweats in the Ca, it looks like it would be really hot to me.

DahliaRW · Jul 31, 2009

Was it at the southcenter or lynnwood one?

Cryssy Jane · Jul 31, 2009

Actually it was the little bellevue one that's connected to toys r us

joolsplus3 · Jul 31, 2009

cpsaddict said:
It's a dressed up AOE for $250.

Yes. Minus the base and armrests. (when you put a full wrap cover on an AOE it looks like an Avenue, but the Avenue is the same, too, minus the headrest).

I'm sure most of the cost is the headwing design and testing...they are probably going to recoup those costs and then the price will drop (the BRU My Ride went from 159 to 139 after a couple weeks for a looooong sale, I suspect the CA will do the same, and I bet they will be cheaper when they come to other stores... Leah's holding steady at 34 so I can leave her RF in her TFP if I want to till I can get a CA much cheaper).

Sorry to hijack, lol, but for those waiting for the price to drop, it will

abbi_n_nadia · Jul 31, 2009

If it fit nb's I think I would like it better but so far I'm not really loving it. I don't want to have to use pool noodles to get the right recline either. I haven't seen one in person though.

daniele_ut · Jul 31, 2009

stegmanc said:
not impressed with the CA? Our BRU finally got them in today so of course I had to go check it out. Yes the shell height is oh so nice and I like the SIP, but that sucker was a PITA to install. I've heard rumors about the RNs being a PITA but I have no problem with them, the CA absolutely refused to install in my car (06 subaru impreza):thumbsdown:.No install pix because I was frustrated by then.

I haven't seen one IRL yet, but the source of your install problem could just be that you were installing in a Subaru, lol! Sorry, I couldn't resist because I own one as well and I have never had more trouble than when installing seats in ours!

I'm still in awe that you manage a 3 across in yours. Every time I see your siggy I bow down to you.

Cryssy Jane · Jul 31, 2009

daniele_ut said:
I haven't seen one IRL yet, but the source of your install problem could just be that you were installing in a Subaru, lol! Sorry, I couldn't resist because I own one as well and I have never had more trouble than when installing seats in ours!

I'm still in awe that you manage a 3 across in yours. Every time I see your siggy I bow down to you.

HA HA HA I love my subie! Everyone told me that Radians were a PITA to install let alone in a subie, I have had no issues installing them, easy peasy. I'll have to take a picture to throw in my siggy of the umm usual occupants. I just post pictures of Odin on here mostly because not only is he a daycare kiddo but also my godson, so I am fully allowed to brag

cookie123 · Jul 31, 2009

I've stated my views in other posts, but have to say, it is a good seat option if if installs well in your car. After wrestling to get a good install with my Radians for so long, I'm burned out. I want a seat I can stick in there in a minute, since I don't leave them in there all the time, and that seat (or the Radian) isn't the one!

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