Quick recap....looking for a seat for DS 20 month old, 33lbs 34.5 inches (had his Dr visit today so measurements are updated). Need a seat that will fit RF in small car (VW Polo) (the car is overseas)
Went to USA BABY and got bad advice (on different post)
NOW...finally got it down to Graco MyRide and Safety 1st Complete Air since Radian wont fit and I need something that RF to 40 lbs...there is no point getting something that will last just another 2lbs.
Went to BRU this weekend and the usual guy in charge of the car seat section was not there, he is quite knowledgeable....instead the weekend guy (WG) was there.
I got a friend who drives a small car to come along so we could get an idea of how the seats would fit. I asked to take seats outside to put them in the car, WG brought them out, but it was like he was saving my life and was in a hurry to get back in the store...the MR was a very very tight fit, the CA seemed better but still tight.
WG tells me to just turn DS around FF as he is "too old to RF anyway".....here we go again, I explained how it is much safer to RF as long as possible, he tells me that is "just not right" but in any case why dont I just get any of the other smaller seats that will fit the car? I said because these r the only 2 that will RF to 40 lbs...he tells me that weight makes no difference...u can put a child on seat regardless of weight "if u can get him in there"...what? I showed him the big sign on the car seat that said RF to 40lbs...he says oh yeah, whatever, they say that but if u can get the kid in there it doesnt matter....he then tells me how he FF his son "as soon as he could get that sucker turned around" he "couldnt wait" so the kid would be more comfortable and see out of the window. I tried to explain but it fell in deaf ears...he just said, well looks like these seats wont work for you anyway since u refuse to FF your son...and just walked back into the store with the seats!!
My friend and I looked at each other in disbelief....my first instinct was to go after him, ask for the manager and give him a piece of my mind but in all honesty it was 90 degrees, DS has started crying cause he was hungry and I was too PO to go in there and rationally make my point. I was going to write to the store manager but thought I would ask you guys what the best course of action is..manager, head office, letter, phone, in person?
On a positive note, I asked about the 20%off if u trade your car seat in and I was told it would start Friday Aug 28th, they wouldnt do it any sooner, and they had no other coupons available. I am sure there is somewhere on this site I can post this upcoming discount so others can take advantage but where?
Went to USA BABY and got bad advice (on different post)
NOW...finally got it down to Graco MyRide and Safety 1st Complete Air since Radian wont fit and I need something that RF to 40 lbs...there is no point getting something that will last just another 2lbs.
Went to BRU this weekend and the usual guy in charge of the car seat section was not there, he is quite knowledgeable....instead the weekend guy (WG) was there.
I got a friend who drives a small car to come along so we could get an idea of how the seats would fit. I asked to take seats outside to put them in the car, WG brought them out, but it was like he was saving my life and was in a hurry to get back in the store...the MR was a very very tight fit, the CA seemed better but still tight.
WG tells me to just turn DS around FF as he is "too old to RF anyway".....here we go again, I explained how it is much safer to RF as long as possible, he tells me that is "just not right" but in any case why dont I just get any of the other smaller seats that will fit the car? I said because these r the only 2 that will RF to 40 lbs...he tells me that weight makes no difference...u can put a child on seat regardless of weight "if u can get him in there"...what? I showed him the big sign on the car seat that said RF to 40lbs...he says oh yeah, whatever, they say that but if u can get the kid in there it doesnt matter....he then tells me how he FF his son "as soon as he could get that sucker turned around" he "couldnt wait" so the kid would be more comfortable and see out of the window. I tried to explain but it fell in deaf ears...he just said, well looks like these seats wont work for you anyway since u refuse to FF your son...and just walked back into the store with the seats!!
My friend and I looked at each other in disbelief....my first instinct was to go after him, ask for the manager and give him a piece of my mind but in all honesty it was 90 degrees, DS has started crying cause he was hungry and I was too PO to go in there and rationally make my point. I was going to write to the store manager but thought I would ask you guys what the best course of action is..manager, head office, letter, phone, in person?
On a positive note, I asked about the 20%off if u trade your car seat in and I was told it would start Friday Aug 28th, they wouldnt do it any sooner, and they had no other coupons available. I am sure there is somewhere on this site I can post this upcoming discount so others can take advantage but where?