carykim
10-29-2004, 10:57 PM
I have read every post on this forum going farther back than is probably relevant, but I can't find the post that puts me over the edge with this marathon vs. husky decision.
I realize that ultimately it's a guess about the growth pattern of any given child. But I'm still hoping someone out there has an expert opinion on the matter.
My dd turns three in January. Long in the torso at 38 pounds, 39 inches tall. She's in a Roundabout and loves it, but shoulders are right there at the top harness slot and tips of ears are right there at the top of the shell. I had decided on the Marathon, thinking she'd be able to sit in it until hopefully age 6 and then pass it down to her sister to be born Jan 05. I put her in a friend's MA and found she's only has the space between the top two slots to grow, i.e. she's at the second to the highest slot now.
I've read joolsplus in many posts mentioning torso growth slowing down and legs starting to catch up, which makes sense as suddenly her pants are turning into high waters. My main hesitation with the Husky is the reduced visibility from the lowered height of the seat itself. We just got a new minivan and I know she will freak if she can't see out the windows. I'd also like the option to travel with it as we fly cross country 3 times a year. That said, I want her to be in this seat for at least two years, in a perfect world three to get the full value.
I found a deal for them on babyage.com. 10% off every purchase through Halloween, bringing the total with shipping to under $200 for both the MA and Husky. Hence my desire to figure out which seat and just order it already!
Any help would be so appreciated,
Cary
I realize that ultimately it's a guess about the growth pattern of any given child. But I'm still hoping someone out there has an expert opinion on the matter.
My dd turns three in January. Long in the torso at 38 pounds, 39 inches tall. She's in a Roundabout and loves it, but shoulders are right there at the top harness slot and tips of ears are right there at the top of the shell. I had decided on the Marathon, thinking she'd be able to sit in it until hopefully age 6 and then pass it down to her sister to be born Jan 05. I put her in a friend's MA and found she's only has the space between the top two slots to grow, i.e. she's at the second to the highest slot now.
I've read joolsplus in many posts mentioning torso growth slowing down and legs starting to catch up, which makes sense as suddenly her pants are turning into high waters. My main hesitation with the Husky is the reduced visibility from the lowered height of the seat itself. We just got a new minivan and I know she will freak if she can't see out the windows. I'd also like the option to travel with it as we fly cross country 3 times a year. That said, I want her to be in this seat for at least two years, in a perfect world three to get the full value.
I found a deal for them on babyage.com. 10% off every purchase through Halloween, bringing the total with shipping to under $200 for both the MA and Husky. Hence my desire to figure out which seat and just order it already!
Any help would be so appreciated,
Cary