Does anyone know whether it is safer to max out the height and weight limits of a convertible seat or move to a larger-capacity seat? We have a Britax Roundabout and DS is 2.5 yo, 38" tall and weighs 36 lbs. I definitely plan to keep him in a 5-pt harness for several more years, and I'm wondering if we should move to a Marathon or even something more high-end like a Recaro or SafeGuard, where he would be on the low end of the limits rather than the top.
Thanks!
Suzanne
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Max out height/weight limit or upgrade to larger seat?
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RE: Max out height/weight limit or upgrade to larger seat?
It's ok to max it out (40 pounds or shoulders at the top slots), as it's THE nicest seat you can buy, I don't think you should rush out of it. Hopefully in a couple more months there'll be more choices out there for higher weight harnessing (the current Recaro only goes to 40, wouldn't do you much good with such a big fella).
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