What's next?

[nmclean29]

Short story....

We got a Nautilus from a family member at my baby shower in Sept 2009. DS didn't use it until he was 3 (Nov 2012). It expires at the end of this year.

DS will be 6 in Nov., weighs 38 lbs, 44" tall.

I have Britax Pioneer in my car and the Nautilus is in DH's car. DH does most of the longer distance driving - he takes and picks up from school right now and next year, he will take the bus and I will pick him up at school which is 5 minutes from our house.

Should I get another combination seat, or will a booster at this point be ok? Any recommendations? He will likely be in this seat for a long time...he's my peanut

 

[Brianna]

At his age and size, a booster is a good choice. You know him best- will he sit in place and leave the seat belt alone in a booster? You can try him in a booster now- at his size though the Nautilus might not give him the best seat belt fit as a booster. Feel free to post pics of him in a booster for feedback on how well it fits him. Starting him in a booster now will give you time to find out if he is ready, or if he needs more time in a harness before his expires.

Also, I think the Nautilus can be used as a booster after the harness portion expires? Hopefully someone else will verify that for you.

 

[Carrie_R]

I think it's just the backless portion of the Nautilus that has the +3 years.

The rest of Brianna's post is spot on!

 

[sm1982]

Also, I think the Nautilus can be used as a booster after the harness portion expires? Hopefully someone else will verify that for you.

The bottom portion is good for nine years, but the back (on older models) expires with the harness.

 

[rosey2007]

I think that a booster seat would be fine.