spitmonkey
New member
Alright, here is my situation.
I am pregnant with DD2 and I am all set for her to come home in an infant carrier (SnugRide). DD1 currently uses a FF Marathon using LATCH. She is 36 lbs., 38" tall, almost 3.5 years old. She also LOATHED the infant seat, so I am anticipating the same reaction with DD2 at some early point.
My dilemma is... should I "hand down" DD1's Marathon (I'll need to check manuf. date on it... how do I do that?) and go with some other convertible seat for her? Should I get a new Marathon for DD2? Get some other convertible for DD1 and/or DD2?
My concern is DD1 outgrowing the Marathon by height, we're on the second to top notches for the belts as it is, and while I know her growth has slowed tremendously, she's still pretty top-tall for her age, I believe. I LOVE the Marathon, but my other concern is getting it to fit RF for DD2. With DD1 we had it in the center which wasn't a big deal, but as the driver my seat needs to go all the way back which leaves little leg room for FF and I am not sure if RF will fit well for DD2.
I've been doing research until my eyeballs dried out - Consumer Reports, Baby Bargains, etc. I've read good things about the Nautilus, and most of the Britax seats seem to do well. Any suggestions?
I drive a 2000 Mazda 626, no LATCH (sigh), if that helps.
Thank you so much in advance for suggestions.
I am pregnant with DD2 and I am all set for her to come home in an infant carrier (SnugRide). DD1 currently uses a FF Marathon using LATCH. She is 36 lbs., 38" tall, almost 3.5 years old. She also LOATHED the infant seat, so I am anticipating the same reaction with DD2 at some early point.
My dilemma is... should I "hand down" DD1's Marathon (I'll need to check manuf. date on it... how do I do that?) and go with some other convertible seat for her? Should I get a new Marathon for DD2? Get some other convertible for DD1 and/or DD2?
My concern is DD1 outgrowing the Marathon by height, we're on the second to top notches for the belts as it is, and while I know her growth has slowed tremendously, she's still pretty top-tall for her age, I believe. I LOVE the Marathon, but my other concern is getting it to fit RF for DD2. With DD1 we had it in the center which wasn't a big deal, but as the driver my seat needs to go all the way back which leaves little leg room for FF and I am not sure if RF will fit well for DD2.
I've been doing research until my eyeballs dried out - Consumer Reports, Baby Bargains, etc. I've read good things about the Nautilus, and most of the Britax seats seem to do well. Any suggestions?
I drive a 2000 Mazda 626, no LATCH (sigh), if that helps.
Thank you so much in advance for suggestions.