CarriereFamily
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Hi! We have been shopping around for a few weeks (incentivized by the Babies R Us trade-in sale) and realized we really have been needing some new car seats. I have 3 kids and am due in March 2017. Kids ages and weights:
F - 8YR, 55 pounds, on the tall side (feel good about Diono Monterey, got today)
F - 5YR, 40 pounds, medium height (???????????)
M- 28M, 30 pounds, medium-tall (awaiting Chicco Nextfit in mail)
??? Due in March (planning to get a Chicco Keyfit in the Spring)
I ordered a Chicco Nextfit from BRU after seeing them at Target. I've gotten a few things from Amazon and sent back, I really don't like the quality of the Graco seats. We've had the Turbobooster and the elastic fell apart after a year or so. With having another due in March I feel like we will use whatever seat we get for the 5yo for the full life of the seat, so I wanted a higher quality.
I got the 2 Diono Montereys today in the mail. It's Amazon so I can send it back, but I really do like the seat for the 5YO. It's pink and pretty, I am just worried that she looks a little small in it. She's at the bottom of the weight limit. If I don't put her in it, I'm not sure what options I have for a 5-point. I feel like I haven't really found a 5 point I love, and another Nextfit or a Diono 5-point will be another 250 at least. Any thoughts or suggestions?
How can I know she has a good fit and is safe in the Monterey? Advice on deciding? Any other ideas for a 5-point? THANKS!!!
F - 8YR, 55 pounds, on the tall side (feel good about Diono Monterey, got today)
F - 5YR, 40 pounds, medium height (???????????)
M- 28M, 30 pounds, medium-tall (awaiting Chicco Nextfit in mail)
??? Due in March (planning to get a Chicco Keyfit in the Spring)
I ordered a Chicco Nextfit from BRU after seeing them at Target. I've gotten a few things from Amazon and sent back, I really don't like the quality of the Graco seats. We've had the Turbobooster and the elastic fell apart after a year or so. With having another due in March I feel like we will use whatever seat we get for the 5yo for the full life of the seat, so I wanted a higher quality.
I got the 2 Diono Montereys today in the mail. It's Amazon so I can send it back, but I really do like the seat for the 5YO. It's pink and pretty, I am just worried that she looks a little small in it. She's at the bottom of the weight limit. If I don't put her in it, I'm not sure what options I have for a 5-point. I feel like I haven't really found a 5 point I love, and another Nextfit or a Diono 5-point will be another 250 at least. Any thoughts or suggestions?
How can I know she has a good fit and is safe in the Monterey? Advice on deciding? Any other ideas for a 5-point? THANKS!!!