nyholli
10-08-2006, 12:28 AM
DS 5yr. 38lb 42" car sleeper
I am back for more help. I just tried the regent in my car and it was just too tight of a fit for my comfort level. I love the seat, but I don't think it works well in a camry with another car seat in there. If my DH were to drive my DS would have his legs cut off. Am I doing something wrong. Long strap install without a doubt pushed out on his back, making him slump. Short strap was way too loose on top without the top anchor. Thoughts (before I ship back) UGHHH
Okay so now I send back the regent and I have spent another day searching BRU and Target. I tried him in the Britax Parkway, which was my fall back on and he looked squished. Like his shoulders were pushed forward. He didn't look thrilled. Tried him in a Marathon and he would be in the second to last strap not giving much growing room and really dont want to spend all that. I need multiple seats at this time.
Here are a couple I came up with and would love all your comments. Also I do not have LATCH or anchors in camry, but I am having the anchors (keep our fingers crossed that the holes are really predrilled like the manual states) put in by Hubby (OEM parts and torch wrench are being used).
Recaro Young Style??
Radian 65 (can this be installed outboard without Latch?? or should I keep him in the center?? who should be center: Booster child or 1 year old?? if one is in the center which side should the other be on-Driver or passenger)??
Also, I am buying for my DH chevy silverado pickup truck with a small bench seat in the back (no headrests and not high back), of the king cab.
So sorry to be a pain, but I just dont want to THINK I am doing the right thing and finding out later I just threw money out the window because it wasnt the safest option. Thanks so much.
-Andrea
I am back for more help. I just tried the regent in my car and it was just too tight of a fit for my comfort level. I love the seat, but I don't think it works well in a camry with another car seat in there. If my DH were to drive my DS would have his legs cut off. Am I doing something wrong. Long strap install without a doubt pushed out on his back, making him slump. Short strap was way too loose on top without the top anchor. Thoughts (before I ship back) UGHHH
Okay so now I send back the regent and I have spent another day searching BRU and Target. I tried him in the Britax Parkway, which was my fall back on and he looked squished. Like his shoulders were pushed forward. He didn't look thrilled. Tried him in a Marathon and he would be in the second to last strap not giving much growing room and really dont want to spend all that. I need multiple seats at this time.
Here are a couple I came up with and would love all your comments. Also I do not have LATCH or anchors in camry, but I am having the anchors (keep our fingers crossed that the holes are really predrilled like the manual states) put in by Hubby (OEM parts and torch wrench are being used).
Recaro Young Style??
Radian 65 (can this be installed outboard without Latch?? or should I keep him in the center?? who should be center: Booster child or 1 year old?? if one is in the center which side should the other be on-Driver or passenger)??
Also, I am buying for my DH chevy silverado pickup truck with a small bench seat in the back (no headrests and not high back), of the king cab.
So sorry to be a pain, but I just dont want to THINK I am doing the right thing and finding out later I just threw money out the window because it wasnt the safest option. Thanks so much.
-Andrea