rear facing convertible carseat for small car?

[pshontz]

My daughter measured 13 lb 3 oz & 25.5 inches at her 4-month checkup. She will soon outgrow her Graco Snugride infant seat (at 26") so I am beginning to research convertible car seats. Obviously she will have to ride rear-facing until 1 year of age. We have a Toyota Corolla and the Snugride is installed in the right rear seat because the car has the LATCH system. We have to push the front passenger seat up pretty far because the infant seat takes up so much room in the back seat.

What convertible car seats would you recommend for a long, lean infant who has to ride rear-facing for several more months ... in a small car?

Thank you!

Priscilla
mom to Laura 09/14/02

[celfsh]

I have the same problem--small car, tall baby, tall parents. I just bought a Roundabout last night because I couldn't resist the price ($97.90 + 10% off at Zany Brainy), but I AM wondering how it's going to work in our Nissan Sentra. We have been told that we may just have to bite the bullet and get a bigger car. Of course, DH is already dreaming....

Celeste
Mom to Olivia 9/25/02