BayAreaMom
05-01-2012, 08:04 PM
Hi
I have always had a spare (cheapish) carseat that I use exclusively for air travel and emergency travel (with relatives) at home (like 1-3x/year). I've cycled through the Scenera, some seat I can't remember and now the Evenflo Generations 65 (in 5 point harness mode only).
However, DD1 has now outgrown the Evenflo Generations 65 in 5 point harness mode. She is 6.1 years old, about 48-49 lbs and 48" with a tallish torso. In our normal cars she is a Frontier in harness mode (where she will be for maybe 1-2 more years).
I am flying on May 31 and need to decide what to do. Taking the Frontiers on the airplane is not possible. I travel alone with DD1 and can't carry it (I use a car seat backpack to carry the seat) through the airport. I also need it installed in our main cars for quick drop-off/pick-up at the airport curb (they are not latch installed in either car, and the LBP is a huge time suck and sweat fest that I avoid at all costs).
At my destination my sister is driving us around in her car for 3 days to Disneyland and the SDZoo, then we fly home.
SO I think my options are:
A. Buy a new 5 point harness seat (not really ideal, but open to suggestions for seats under $80 that have a HIGH harness height. When I bought the Gen65 it was the highest in its price point).
B. Bring the Evenflo Generations 65 and use in Booster mode in the car at our destination. I understand I can't use it on the airplane, but I don't want to check it as luggage for fear of getting microfractures in the plastic. So I guess I would gate check it? My only concern is I think I remember reading this sucks as a booster. Mine is about 2, maybe even 2.5-3 years old and I can't find the picture anywhere. It kinda a crappy seat to be honest but has done the job for us the <10 times we've used it.
C. Order a new backed booster and have it delivered to my destination (my sisters house- it would be in her car ready to use when she picks us up). Ideas for this booster would be a Britax Parkway SGL or the Harmony Dreamtime Deluxe Comfort Booster? Open to other ideas. Really at a loss here and need help!! THANKS!
I have always had a spare (cheapish) carseat that I use exclusively for air travel and emergency travel (with relatives) at home (like 1-3x/year). I've cycled through the Scenera, some seat I can't remember and now the Evenflo Generations 65 (in 5 point harness mode only).
However, DD1 has now outgrown the Evenflo Generations 65 in 5 point harness mode. She is 6.1 years old, about 48-49 lbs and 48" with a tallish torso. In our normal cars she is a Frontier in harness mode (where she will be for maybe 1-2 more years).
I am flying on May 31 and need to decide what to do. Taking the Frontiers on the airplane is not possible. I travel alone with DD1 and can't carry it (I use a car seat backpack to carry the seat) through the airport. I also need it installed in our main cars for quick drop-off/pick-up at the airport curb (they are not latch installed in either car, and the LBP is a huge time suck and sweat fest that I avoid at all costs).
At my destination my sister is driving us around in her car for 3 days to Disneyland and the SDZoo, then we fly home.
SO I think my options are:
A. Buy a new 5 point harness seat (not really ideal, but open to suggestions for seats under $80 that have a HIGH harness height. When I bought the Gen65 it was the highest in its price point).
B. Bring the Evenflo Generations 65 and use in Booster mode in the car at our destination. I understand I can't use it on the airplane, but I don't want to check it as luggage for fear of getting microfractures in the plastic. So I guess I would gate check it? My only concern is I think I remember reading this sucks as a booster. Mine is about 2, maybe even 2.5-3 years old and I can't find the picture anywhere. It kinda a crappy seat to be honest but has done the job for us the <10 times we've used it.
C. Order a new backed booster and have it delivered to my destination (my sisters house- it would be in her car ready to use when she picks us up). Ideas for this booster would be a Britax Parkway SGL or the Harmony Dreamtime Deluxe Comfort Booster? Open to other ideas. Really at a loss here and need help!! THANKS!