Misu
11-19-2007, 05:05 AM
Hi,
This is my first post with this user name. I have been a LOOOONG time lurker, and I may have posted previously a few times under another user name, but I am traveling now, and I couldn't remember my user name/password (or even what my user name was).
Anyway.... it's time to move my 3yo up to a bigger carseat. Here are some considerations:
DD1 is 3 yo (just turned 3 in Sept), 39 inches and approx 36 pounds. At her 3 yr checkup, she was 90th percentile for height and 75% for weight. She is currently in a RA (one each in my car and DH's car). She is fast approaching the top limit (in terms of where her ears are in relation to top of seat) of the RA. We want to move her into a big girl seat ASAP. DD2 (7 mos) will move up into the RAs.
I'd like to keep DD1 harnessed as long as possible. I bought a Regent from BRU to try out, and returned it, because it just seemed sooooo HUGE. If it turns out the Regent is really the best option for us, I am not opposed to giving it another shot.
My car is a 2002 Honda CR-V. DH drives a 2003 Subaru Outback. She'll be in my car 99% of the time on weekdays, and DH's car frequently on the weekends.
It would be good if at least one of the seats is easy to install/move, because we will probably just do that when we visit with the grandparents, rather than buy another carseat for their car. (Or, maybe we'll just buy an Apex or something for their car.)
As far as budget, money is a consideration, but not the primary concern. I know all carseats sold are safe, but first and foremost I'd like the 5-point harness, and ease of installation. It would be good to have some more modest recommendations, in addition to the big $$ ones.
Sooooo.... given those considerations, what seats would you ladies suggest I look at? I truly appreciate any and all advice, and can provide more details as needed.
This is my first post with this user name. I have been a LOOOONG time lurker, and I may have posted previously a few times under another user name, but I am traveling now, and I couldn't remember my user name/password (or even what my user name was).
Anyway.... it's time to move my 3yo up to a bigger carseat. Here are some considerations:
DD1 is 3 yo (just turned 3 in Sept), 39 inches and approx 36 pounds. At her 3 yr checkup, she was 90th percentile for height and 75% for weight. She is currently in a RA (one each in my car and DH's car). She is fast approaching the top limit (in terms of where her ears are in relation to top of seat) of the RA. We want to move her into a big girl seat ASAP. DD2 (7 mos) will move up into the RAs.
I'd like to keep DD1 harnessed as long as possible. I bought a Regent from BRU to try out, and returned it, because it just seemed sooooo HUGE. If it turns out the Regent is really the best option for us, I am not opposed to giving it another shot.
My car is a 2002 Honda CR-V. DH drives a 2003 Subaru Outback. She'll be in my car 99% of the time on weekdays, and DH's car frequently on the weekends.
It would be good if at least one of the seats is easy to install/move, because we will probably just do that when we visit with the grandparents, rather than buy another carseat for their car. (Or, maybe we'll just buy an Apex or something for their car.)
As far as budget, money is a consideration, but not the primary concern. I know all carseats sold are safe, but first and foremost I'd like the 5-point harness, and ease of installation. It would be good to have some more modest recommendations, in addition to the big $$ ones.
Sooooo.... given those considerations, what seats would you ladies suggest I look at? I truly appreciate any and all advice, and can provide more details as needed.