Hi everyone!
I am looking at starting fresh with my car seats as I am expecting my 2nd. I have two car seats and both of them I've had issues with, mainly because my DD is very tall for her age.
When my DD was a baby we used the car seat from this travel system from Graco:
http://www.graco.net/e/item.asp?code=3656&s
I think that is that SnugRide (but correct me if I am wrong). The seat itself worked great, the problem is she outgrew that one and we had her in a FF seat sooner than I was intially comfortable with.
We then moved her to her current seat which is also from Graco - Platinum CarGo Booster Seat:
http://www.sears.ca/product/graco-platinum-cargo-harnessed-booster-seat/32275020?ptag=1
http://www.graco.net/e/item.asp?code=10969&s=0707HAH
She is still in the 5 point harness.
I'm trying to learn from past experiences and the problem is this. My DD who just turned 3 is 40.5" tall and 37 lbs. When I say she's tall for her age, I mean it. Because of her age I am not comfortable getting her out of a 5 Point Harness just yet into a booster - even though she's about to be able to fit in one. The Graco's Height Straps are just at their last possible fit and they won't make it to winter with her growing.
In which case I am looking 2 new car seats that I can invest in that would last me with both kids and any future children.
So I need advice on:
A) Best Car seat for tall kids for Infant to Convertible stage
B) Best Car seat for tall toddlers that'll keep 'em in a 5 Point Harness the longest. That meants the Tallest Height Strap.
I've done some research and I think in Canada, Britax's Frontier's straps go up to 18" in a 5 point.
In my parents car she uses the First Years Tru Fit and while the height straps are great, she's very uncomfortable in it because of the buckle in the seat. It's way too close to her body and it's a tight fit.
Any suggestions on makes??
Thanks!
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I am looking at starting fresh with my car seats as I am expecting my 2nd. I have two car seats and both of them I've had issues with, mainly because my DD is very tall for her age.
When my DD was a baby we used the car seat from this travel system from Graco:
http://www.graco.net/e/item.asp?code=3656&s
I think that is that SnugRide (but correct me if I am wrong). The seat itself worked great, the problem is she outgrew that one and we had her in a FF seat sooner than I was intially comfortable with.
We then moved her to her current seat which is also from Graco - Platinum CarGo Booster Seat:
http://www.sears.ca/product/graco-platinum-cargo-harnessed-booster-seat/32275020?ptag=1
http://www.graco.net/e/item.asp?code=10969&s=0707HAH
She is still in the 5 point harness.
I'm trying to learn from past experiences and the problem is this. My DD who just turned 3 is 40.5" tall and 37 lbs. When I say she's tall for her age, I mean it. Because of her age I am not comfortable getting her out of a 5 Point Harness just yet into a booster - even though she's about to be able to fit in one. The Graco's Height Straps are just at their last possible fit and they won't make it to winter with her growing.
In which case I am looking 2 new car seats that I can invest in that would last me with both kids and any future children.
So I need advice on:
A) Best Car seat for tall kids for Infant to Convertible stage
B) Best Car seat for tall toddlers that'll keep 'em in a 5 Point Harness the longest. That meants the Tallest Height Strap.
I've done some research and I think in Canada, Britax's Frontier's straps go up to 18" in a 5 point.
In my parents car she uses the First Years Tru Fit and while the height straps are great, she's very uncomfortable in it because of the buckle in the seat. It's way too close to her body and it's a tight fit.
Any suggestions on makes??
Thanks!
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