NeedMoreCowbell
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It's been almost 6 years since I posted asking for recommendations on what car seat to get for my daughter:
http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=26827
Thank you again for those suggestions! Things have changed a bit; that beautiful 10 month old has turned into a stunning 6 yr old, joined by a couple beautiful sisters, ages 3 and 1.
The original Britax Marathons we purchased are now in a 2012 Honda Odyssey, along with an infant carrier for our tiny 1 yr old. The Mazda 6 was handed over to a lucky college student, and the Nissan Rogue is still trucking along as our auxiliary car.
We've loved our Britax seats, they really served us well and have seen a LOT of life. Luckily their safety features have never been tested by us. They are now at the end of their life, so we're ready to move to the next set of seats.
My two oldest girls are forward facing, and the youngest is rear-facing. Getting the little one into a rear-facing non-infant seat is a bit of an urgent priority, she's definitely ready.
I was hoping for some suggestions, given the following requirements:
Two forward facing seats
One rear facing seat
All seats must fit across the 2nd row in a Honda Odyssey
It's that last point that is a stickler for me - we got the Odyssey because the 2nd row seats have the ability to move side-to-side, giving our girls the chance to interact with each other on long rides, not to mention having them all close to us parents. The two Britaxs (Britaxes?) are wonderful but definitely a large seat, I wonder if 3xBritax will fit?
All our girls are skinny little things, 29", 38" and 45" tall, respectively and all in the 20th %ile for weight.
I've been reading lots of reviews, and like what I'm hearing w/the Recaro seats; I'm considering getting Two Prosports for the FF girls and a Proride for RF. I love the high limit of 120lbs ... might get one more for my petite wife. Alternatively, we've loved our Britax seats and I'm also considering getting three matching Marathon 70-G3s. Again, that's if they all fit side-by-side in 2xFF and 1xRF and eventually in 3xFF when the baby is old enough.
So ... price is no object; what's the best seat(s)?
9 Month old pic to show them all loaded up! Yes, I see the twisted strap and unbuckled buckle. Fixed before deployment.
http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=26827
Long time reader, first time poster.
In our home, money truly is an object, but not when it concerns the safety of my DD, a 10 month old, 17lb, 28" wonder. She's currently in a graco snug 'n ride but is at the height limit so it's time to move to a nice tank of a carseat asap.
I've read these forums for hours but am at a loss as to which seat to get. Britax's site calls the Boulevard its flagship seat, but then I saw a couple threads saying more of you prefer the Marathon.
Here's the facts: I'll pay any amount for the best seat I can get; I'll throw it on a credit card and hope for the best. I also need two, since we're a pretty hectic 2 car family.
I have a Mazda 6 sports sedan.
DW has a civic, but it's tiny and unsafe and we'll be getting her a Nissan Rogue (just came out, it's a crossover/small suv type thing).
Can anyone point me in the right direction? Am I at least correct in assuming Britax is the way to go? I just want to keep my little girl safe...
Thank you very much for any opinions.
Thank you again for those suggestions! Things have changed a bit; that beautiful 10 month old has turned into a stunning 6 yr old, joined by a couple beautiful sisters, ages 3 and 1.
The original Britax Marathons we purchased are now in a 2012 Honda Odyssey, along with an infant carrier for our tiny 1 yr old. The Mazda 6 was handed over to a lucky college student, and the Nissan Rogue is still trucking along as our auxiliary car.
We've loved our Britax seats, they really served us well and have seen a LOT of life. Luckily their safety features have never been tested by us. They are now at the end of their life, so we're ready to move to the next set of seats.
My two oldest girls are forward facing, and the youngest is rear-facing. Getting the little one into a rear-facing non-infant seat is a bit of an urgent priority, she's definitely ready.
I was hoping for some suggestions, given the following requirements:
Two forward facing seats
One rear facing seat
All seats must fit across the 2nd row in a Honda Odyssey
It's that last point that is a stickler for me - we got the Odyssey because the 2nd row seats have the ability to move side-to-side, giving our girls the chance to interact with each other on long rides, not to mention having them all close to us parents. The two Britaxs (Britaxes?) are wonderful but definitely a large seat, I wonder if 3xBritax will fit?
All our girls are skinny little things, 29", 38" and 45" tall, respectively and all in the 20th %ile for weight.
I've been reading lots of reviews, and like what I'm hearing w/the Recaro seats; I'm considering getting Two Prosports for the FF girls and a Proride for RF. I love the high limit of 120lbs ... might get one more for my petite wife. Alternatively, we've loved our Britax seats and I'm also considering getting three matching Marathon 70-G3s. Again, that's if they all fit side-by-side in 2xFF and 1xRF and eventually in 3xFF when the baby is old enough.
So ... price is no object; what's the best seat(s)?
9 Month old pic to show them all loaded up! Yes, I see the twisted strap and unbuckled buckle. Fixed before deployment.
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