Hi all,
I've had some trouble with the new Peg Convertibles (a big thanks to everyone who helped me with the strap issues yesterday.)
Here's the thing - they now seem safe, assuming I don't need to add a noodle. (The car seat tech who installed them told me it was safer not to add a noodle b/c they weren't that unlevel. http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t454/mom2bnjl/Car Seat Photos/0450ef0d.jpg is a link to a photo - I've already posted in the installation thread about this.)
However, I got them a week ago, and my kids don't seem comfortable. They are just a little fussy on short trips, lots of crying on big trips. We are planning a long car trip (10 hours each way) on Friday, so if I'm going to make a change, it needs to be in the next few days. (Also, the store only gives you 14 days for returns... and I might lose 20% b/c they are used.)
The car seat tech (who also owns the store where I bought them) said it often takes kids a while to adjust to a new seat. I never saw this with my older daughter moving to her Britax Advocate CS. And, in a bizzare twist, I ended up putting my son in a borrowed Recaro ProRide for a few days, and he settled in immediately.
Any thoughts? I love the safety features of the Peg, and it's easier for me to get the kids in and out than the Recaro, but I want happy kids in the car. I'm reluctant to explore anything but the Recaro b/c I've seen my fussiest kid be so happy in it.
Thanks,
Carolyn
I've had some trouble with the new Peg Convertibles (a big thanks to everyone who helped me with the strap issues yesterday.)
Here's the thing - they now seem safe, assuming I don't need to add a noodle. (The car seat tech who installed them told me it was safer not to add a noodle b/c they weren't that unlevel. http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t454/mom2bnjl/Car Seat Photos/0450ef0d.jpg is a link to a photo - I've already posted in the installation thread about this.)
However, I got them a week ago, and my kids don't seem comfortable. They are just a little fussy on short trips, lots of crying on big trips. We are planning a long car trip (10 hours each way) on Friday, so if I'm going to make a change, it needs to be in the next few days. (Also, the store only gives you 14 days for returns... and I might lose 20% b/c they are used.)
The car seat tech (who also owns the store where I bought them) said it often takes kids a while to adjust to a new seat. I never saw this with my older daughter moving to her Britax Advocate CS. And, in a bizzare twist, I ended up putting my son in a borrowed Recaro ProRide for a few days, and he settled in immediately.
Any thoughts? I love the safety features of the Peg, and it's easier for me to get the kids in and out than the Recaro, but I want happy kids in the car. I'm reluctant to explore anything but the Recaro b/c I've seen my fussiest kid be so happy in it.
Thanks,
Carolyn