Need advice for RF large toddler
I need some advice regarding my DS and his car seat.
DS is large for his age. 36 inches and 32 lbs at 18 months. I suspect he may be nearing the height limit of the Marathon 70 for RF because most of his height is in his torso. I plan to verify where the top of his head is this weekend when I have time to get him into it. He was 30 lbs at his 15 month checkup, so his weight is still slowly gaining. I'm not sure if he'll keep that pace or not, he's very active and has slimmed down, but is still very solid. DD1 is like this too,she looks thin but weights a lot more than you think she would just by looking at her.
If he's too tall for RF, is he also too tall for it FF? Or does it change because they are more upright when FF?
I was hoping he could RF until at least two (closer to three would be even better, I had no plans to go beyond 3 for RF). Would you recommend getting a Radian to keep him RF longer? I still need a 3-across situation (DD1 in nothing or LBB, DD2 in Parkway SGL) in both DH's car and mine.
My issues with Radian (I swore I'd never buy another one):
-I had a Radian 65 for DD2 and didn't really like it all that much (needed it for 3-across). It was SO hard to install compared to the Marathon.
-the whole mighty-tite and then the latch debacle leaves a really sour taste in my mouth with SK/Diono.
-I'm not sure it would fit in our cars RF. I only used the 65 FF.
I don't think there is another taller seat that would suit a 3-across situation and two new cars is out of the question, LOL.
I need help planning what to do if it turns out he is too tall?
Last edited by mom2khj; 03-22-2012 at 09:19 AM.
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mom to DD1 (17), DD2 (14) and DS (9)