jubuguls2
03-10-2004, 03:05 AM
My DD is currently 20 months old. Another mom with a 22 month old wants me to purchase a 2nd car seat so we can start taking turns carpooling the girls around town. Plus the grandparents could use it. My original thought was to purchase a less expensive 2nd carseat.
However, I am expecting child #2 in Sept. and will eventually need a 2nd car seat. My DD will be over 3 years old when my 2nd child will be ready to move to the convertible. Originally I thought I could use our Britax Roundabout for the 2nd child and move my 3yo DD to a booster.
I'm looking to optimize my purchases of car seats but am confused. Can anyone help me with the best option? Of course safety is more important than saving some money.
1) Is the booster or combination seat a safe choice for an extra car seat? (Both girls are about 27 lbs). Any product recommendations or stay with Britax?
2) Or should I purchase the Britax MA right now even though my 2nd child isn't here yet. (but I can use it as an extra car seat). I saw that some people had their 6 yo in the Marathon but I wasn't sure if that was typical or not.
Thank you!
Juliana
However, I am expecting child #2 in Sept. and will eventually need a 2nd car seat. My DD will be over 3 years old when my 2nd child will be ready to move to the convertible. Originally I thought I could use our Britax Roundabout for the 2nd child and move my 3yo DD to a booster.
I'm looking to optimize my purchases of car seats but am confused. Can anyone help me with the best option? Of course safety is more important than saving some money.
1) Is the booster or combination seat a safe choice for an extra car seat? (Both girls are about 27 lbs). Any product recommendations or stay with Britax?
2) Or should I purchase the Britax MA right now even though my 2nd child isn't here yet. (but I can use it as an extra car seat). I saw that some people had their 6 yo in the Marathon but I wasn't sure if that was typical or not.
Thank you!
Juliana