suzska
03-13-2003, 09:18 PM
Need help--booster combo or another convertible carseat?
>Well, for various reasons I've put off buying a carseat for
>my parents' car and have just been taking the one (Century
>1000STE) out of my car when we need to travel with the
>grandparents. We have one of the last FPSE II's that were
>available in our area late 2001, and that's in DH's car
>since his is LATCH compatible. My car and my dad's car
>aren't.
>
>Anyway, the reason for my post....My dad is getting a new
>minivan this week, a 2003 Mazda MPV. So I figure since this
>van is LATCH compatible, maybe I'll break down and get a 3rd
>seat to keep at their house. My son will be 2 next week.
>We don't have a doctor's appt. until the end of the month so
>I don't know his actual height and weight, but I'm guessing
>he's right around 36" tall and under 30 pounds. He's always
>in the 50-75% range for height and 25-50% range for weight.
>
>My question is should I get another convertible seat, or can
>I go ahead and get some kind of booster combo seat that will
>work now as well as later? I'll admit to not reading the
>boards in months, so I'm not up on the latest
>carseat/booster models. I have the Toddler Bargains Book,
>but there are so many models, I need pointed in the right
>direction. :-) I'm not looking to spend a ton of money,
>but I'd be willing to spend a little more on a booster combo
>that will be used for many years to come.
>
>Thanks so much for any help you can provide!
>Well, for various reasons I've put off buying a carseat for
>my parents' car and have just been taking the one (Century
>1000STE) out of my car when we need to travel with the
>grandparents. We have one of the last FPSE II's that were
>available in our area late 2001, and that's in DH's car
>since his is LATCH compatible. My car and my dad's car
>aren't.
>
>Anyway, the reason for my post....My dad is getting a new
>minivan this week, a 2003 Mazda MPV. So I figure since this
>van is LATCH compatible, maybe I'll break down and get a 3rd
>seat to keep at their house. My son will be 2 next week.
>We don't have a doctor's appt. until the end of the month so
>I don't know his actual height and weight, but I'm guessing
>he's right around 36" tall and under 30 pounds. He's always
>in the 50-75% range for height and 25-50% range for weight.
>
>My question is should I get another convertible seat, or can
>I go ahead and get some kind of booster combo seat that will
>work now as well as later? I'll admit to not reading the
>boards in months, so I'm not up on the latest
>carseat/booster models. I have the Toddler Bargains Book,
>but there are so many models, I need pointed in the right
>direction. :-) I'm not looking to spend a ton of money,
>but I'd be willing to spend a little more on a booster combo
>that will be used for many years to come.
>
>Thanks so much for any help you can provide!