happyjess
03-28-2006, 11:35 PM
I have been reading and reading and I still cannot figure out which seat to get next. My son is 35 months old, 37 1/2" tall and about 33-34 lbs. He is in a Roundabout and his shoulders are at the top slot now. I was going to keep him in it until he surpassed the slot but then two days ago, the button that releases/unlocks the straps came out of the seat somehow. So now the straps are tight and non-adjustable, but still useable while I decide what to get next.
After all the reading I've done here, I definitely want to keep him harnessed as long as possible. So I know I could go with one of the bigger Britax convertible seats but I am really loathe to have to buy another seat in a few years. Maybe this is why I am having trouble choosing this next seat. I was hoping it would be our last seat and therefore I am unsure which to get as I don't see any convertible seats rated very strongly anywhere.
We have an '05 Honda Element so I think the Apex would work okay. My son's weight gain is very slow but he grows like a fiend height-wise. I am not sure of his torso height, I will measure that tomorrow.
I am okay spending $200+ if it is the last carseat I will have to buy (i.e. harnesses for a long time and then becomes a good, safe BPB). If I have to buy a seat for now and then a BPB in a few years, I'd really like to stay at $150 or less if possible and still have a good, quality seat. I have loved the RA, I only wish I had known to get a bigger Britax when I bought the RA and then I wouldn't be in this boat.
Thank you so much!
Jessica
After all the reading I've done here, I definitely want to keep him harnessed as long as possible. So I know I could go with one of the bigger Britax convertible seats but I am really loathe to have to buy another seat in a few years. Maybe this is why I am having trouble choosing this next seat. I was hoping it would be our last seat and therefore I am unsure which to get as I don't see any convertible seats rated very strongly anywhere.
We have an '05 Honda Element so I think the Apex would work okay. My son's weight gain is very slow but he grows like a fiend height-wise. I am not sure of his torso height, I will measure that tomorrow.
I am okay spending $200+ if it is the last carseat I will have to buy (i.e. harnesses for a long time and then becomes a good, safe BPB). If I have to buy a seat for now and then a BPB in a few years, I'd really like to stay at $150 or less if possible and still have a good, quality seat. I have loved the RA, I only wish I had known to get a bigger Britax when I bought the RA and then I wouldn't be in this boat.
Thank you so much!
Jessica