Question What is the best FF/Booster seat for longevity?

[abh413]

Easy installation is a must since I have trouble tightening our Blvd by myself. DD will be 4 yrs in Oct; she's tall & skinny. She's currently 36 lbs - 40.5 inches tall - 13.75 inches (seated to top of shoulder) - 21.5 inches (seated to top of head). Currently she is RF in a Blvd 70 & I will need to turn her in the near future.

We have a 2003 Nissan Maxima. My 20 month old DS is RF in a Blvd 70.

If I purchase a new seat, what is my best option? My needs...
- EASY Installation including tightening
- Longevity for my DD's size, etc
- Fit in our current car plus possible future buys & other family vehicles

Is there anything else I should consider? TIA for your advice!

 

[BSoares]

I think the Britax Frontier 90 would work well for the needs you described, no? You can go Pinnacle 90 too if you want added side protection.

 

[abh413]

I think the Britax Frontier 90 would work well for the needs you described, no? You can go Pinnacle 90 too if you want added side protection.

That seat certainly peaked my interest online. All of my IRL friends keep saying 'get a Radian' so I want to be sure before purchasing.

 

[jordansmom]

If you are going to use it forward facing only, then I'd skip the radian. Pass the blvd to your younger. A FR 85 or 90 would be my choice too.

 

[Mary_Ann]

Why exactly do you need a new seat? My dd is older than yours, weighs 42 lbs and is 41 inches. She is at the 2nd to top slot in her advocate and there is still room to grow. You could wait until she outgrows her boulevard before buying another seat.

 

[abh413]

Why exactly do you need a new seat? My dd is older than yours, weighs 42 lbs and is 41 inches. She is at the 2nd to top slot in her advocate and there is still room to grow. You could wait until she outgrows her boulevard before buying another seat.

I don't *need* another seat. Except I can't switch the Blvds to Grandma's car by myself. I can't get them tight enough.

So, if I buy another seat, I can get my husband to install one Blvd in Grandma's car & keep one in our car. Then I can switch the new seat in & out by myself when needed. At least, that's what I'm thinking.