Kimberly - posted on 11/01/2009 ( 4 moms have responded )
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Hello all!! I'm starting to look into a convertible car seat for my little guy so I'm prepared when we get to that point. I know there are quite a few options, but I need a seat that will fit in the back seat of my Honda Fit that has very limited space. Any suggestions?
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Dana - posted on 11/01/2009
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We got the Evenflo Triumph Advance and I love it. We need to make sure we got one that would fit into our Volkswagen Jetta. So I know exactly where you're coming from on that one. lol. I went to Toy's -R- Us where they also let you bring them out and fit into your car before you buy. I've heard that the Triumph's are similar to the Britax but half the cost, from what I saw, they are. I'm *very* pleased with mine and love the fact that they have a knob on each side so you can easily adjust the straps by turning it, which is wonderful when one day they have thicker clothes on and another it's different. It also makes it easy to get them in and out by loosening it in a flash. Obviously, I highly recommend this one. lol. Good luck!!
Lindsay - posted on 11/01/2009
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We have the Britax Marathon and (if you can afford to spend that much-ours were free) they are great! We have loved it as both a rear and forward facing carseat.
Kim - posted on 11/01/2009
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Your best bet is to go to babies r us and try them out in your car. The Ones I put stars beside are the ones which would probbly fit the best!
Higher Weight Limit Convertible Seats
*****Britax Marathon, Decathlon, or Boulevard (MA/DC/BV)
17” top slots, RF 5-33lbs (newer models RF to 35 lbs.), FF up to 65lbs in 5 point harness. Allows for RFing tethering, has lock offs to replace locking clips.
Dorel Cosco Alpha Omega 3 in 1 (New version only)
17.5” top slots. RF 5 to 35lbs FF to 50lbs
******Evenflo Triumph Advance
17” top slots RF to 35lbs, FF to 50 lbs.. Much taller shell than the old Triumph. Harness not removable.
Sunshine Kids Radian 65/80
18” top slots, RF 5-33lbs, FF up to 65 or 80lbs in 5 point harness, depending on model. Allows for RF tethering, 8yr lifespan The new ones being made rear face to 40/45 lbs
Recaro Como & Signo
17.75” top slots. RF to 35lbs, FF to 70lbs. The Como & the Signo are basically the same shell the biggest difference is that the Signo has an infinitely adjustable harness (whereas the Como has to be re-threaded).
******First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat
17” top slots RF 5 to 35 lbs, FF 35 to 65lbs, . 3 crotch positions, designed to fit smaller cars—headrest removes to allow RFing seat to recline to 45°, put headrest back on after older child is 22 lbs. and adjust seat to be more upright when RFing., lock offs for RFing & FFing, Covered in EPP Foam
********Graco my ride 65 rear faces to 40 lbs forward faces to 65 lbs
Cindy - posted on 11/01/2009
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look at safe and sound seats, you can also buy a extenstion strap
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