Advice on 3 please

[greentree]

Hi, new here! Been reading for a while now but thought to post a question on what to choose. I am looking at new car seats for my 4 children (7, 6, 4, and 2) because of expiration dates/growing out of existing seats.
What combo would you do? Because of research here and friends' recommendations, I now have a Diono Radian RXT otw for my 2 yr old for RF. What would you get for my 4 yr old, 6 yr old and 7 yr old? I am thinking my 7 yr old can now go with a backless booster. Budget is a concern, as well. We have a Excursion otw and thinking the 3 older kids will be in the back seat? Any helpful thoughts are much appreciated.

 

[MommyShannon]

As long as the 6 and 7 year old can sit properly in a booster, I'd probably get them high back boosters. How tall are they? A backless would be ok for the 7 year old if he will sit right and has headrest support. I prefer (and so does my 8.5 year old) to have a high back for longer trips or when she's tired. The Parkway is nice and can be backless or high back. The 4 year old I'd get a combination (harness to booster) seat. The Nautilus, SecureKid, and Harmony Defender (being clearances at a lot of Walmarts if you look) are some options. Knowing torso heights would help with recommendations.

 

[greentree]

Thanks! I ordered the Graco Nautilus for my 4 yr old.
And newb question but how do I measure torso?

 

[MommyShannon]

Have them sit cross legged against the wall and measure to the top of their shoulder. Unless you have taller than average kids, the seats mentioned should work well.