Diaper Swappers

barnone · 12-12-2012, 07:51 PM

I need some help for a friend of mine. She just bought the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 for her 10 month old. The description at the store said it could RF, but everything I've seen says it's only FF. She drives a 95 Chevy S-10 and needs to put the carseat in the front seat (I'm not even sure this is allowed- I guess if there is no airbag, or it's off?). And the carseat will also be going in a Toyota Tacoma in the back seat. She also doesn't have a lot of money to spend unfortunately. As I mentioned, her DD is 10 mos and weighs about 20 lbs.

Can anyone recommend a carseat that would be good for her situation? Obviously, it has to be RF. That was my first concern when she posted the pic of her 10 month in his new seat. She thought the Nautilus could RF, but I guess not. Please help! There are SO many seats and I just don't have the time to do all the research needed. My 10 month old is going to be in a Britax Marathon, which I love- but I don't think she has that kind of money to spend.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

babilove121405 · 12-12-2012, 08:32 PM

guide 65 around 80 or scenera around 40

luvsviola · 12-13-2012, 07:46 AM

If she wants to keep the Nauti for later, I'd do a Scenara for $39 at Walmart to get her through til she's ready to FF.

crazymom · 12-13-2012, 12:41 PM

Nautilus can rear face. My 6 year old who still sits in the full booster, sat extended rear facing in hers until she was 28 months. I just bought a new one for my 7 months old. LOVE the nautilus

Di..... mom to my teen, my princess, and a new addition may 2012. I can spell but my iPhone can't!

Computermama · 12-13-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crazymom

Nautilus can rear face. My 6 year old who still sits in the full booster, sat extended rear facing in hers until she was 28 months. I just bought a new one for my 7 months old. LOVE the nautilus

Di..... mom to my teen, my princess, and a new addition may 2012. I can spell but my iPhone can't!

Um, no it can't. The Nauti is a three in 1, yes. It's forward facing, high back booster and backless. You must be thinking of a different seat.

slimy72 · 12-13-2012, 03:10 PM

Nautalis doesn't rear face. If money is an issue go with a costco scerena (about $40) and then keep the Nauti for when it's outgrown.

jackyl08 · 12-13-2012, 09:42 PM

The Nautilus absolutely does NOT rearface, although many think it does due to incorrect labeling by stores. I would tell her to grab the Scenera.

jaelynsmommy61607 · 12-13-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymom

Nautilus can rear face. My 6 year old who still sits in the full booster, sat extended rear facing in hers until she was 28 months. I just bought a new one for my 7 months old. LOVE the nautilus

Di..... mom to my teen, my princess, and a new addition may 2012. I can spell but my iPhone can't!

I'd like to see pictures of this. Eek!

Dory · 12-14-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jaelynsmommy61607

I'd like to see pictures of this. Eek!

Yeah, or maybe I don't! I'm just hoping she has the Nautilus and the MyRide confused.

slimy72 · 12-15-2012, 07:13 AM

Horrible admission time, from when my son outgrew his infant seat and I didn't know a ton about car seats:

It is possible to get the nauti in RF, but it isn't meant to. I know this because I hadn't done any research on the seat and went to BRU and the lady told me it could RF FF and booster. So I went out to my truck, put it in RF. and tried it out (didn't drive anywhere-my son was with dh at the time). With a little creative figuring I was able to find a place to put the belt through and "install" but couldn't figure out why the install was so bad. I knew something was wrong as things didn't fit the way they should. So I went back in and read the box and sure enough not suppose to RF. But it was possible to get it in RF and even get a seat belt to kinda secure it. It isn't approved for that and no way was it safe, but it is possible and someone who really didn't read their manual and just believed the people in the store might just not know. That was actually the day that I started reading manuals and really trying to learn about car seats because I didn't want my son[s safety compromised based on misinformation from someone at the store (which is previously what I had relied on).

12-12-2012, 07:51 PM	#1
barnone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 389 Ratings: 20 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Please recommend a convertible for a pick up truck I need some help for a friend of mine. She just bought the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 for her 10 month old. The description at the store said it could RF, but everything I've seen says it's only FF. She drives a 95 Chevy S-10 and needs to put the carseat in the front seat (I'm not even sure this is allowed- I guess if there is no airbag, or it's off?). And the carseat will also be going in a Toyota Tacoma in the back seat. She also doesn't have a lot of money to spend unfortunately. As I mentioned, her DD is 10 mos and weighs about 20 lbs. Can anyone recommend a carseat that would be good for her situation? Obviously, it has to be RF. That was my first concern when she posted the pic of her 10 month in his new seat. She thought the Nautilus could RF, but I guess not. Please help! There are SO many seats and I just don't have the time to do all the research needed. My 10 month old is going to be in a Britax Marathon, which I love- but I don't think she has that kind of money to spend. Any help is greatly appreciated! __________________ Barbara Mama to Katelyn 9/14/07 and Haleigh 2/1/12 ISO New BGEs or GroVia AIOs ISO Turkish Delight, Kokadi Tuga or Mydas, Oscha Linen Grad, Knots, Gira Love

12-12-2012, 08:32 PM	#2
babilove121405 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 146 Ratings: 18 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Please recommend a convertible for a pick up truck guide 65 around 80 or scenera around 40

12-13-2012, 07:46 AM	#3
luvsviola Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 15,189 Ratings: 115 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Please recommend a convertible for a pick up truck If she wants to keep the Nauti for later, I'd do a Scenara for $39 at Walmart to get her through til she's ready to FF. __________________ Kristen Mommy to Abigail ~1/24/07 and Kendall~3/17/2011 and FINALLY adoptive mama to LEDGER~4/4/09!!!--G-J tube, asthma, oral aversion, reflux, SPD, drug exposure, and still searching for a diagnosis of the rest... Ask me about extended rear facing!

12-13-2012, 12:41 PM	#4
crazymom Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 318 Ratings: 41 Feedback: 100%	Nautilus can rear face. My 6 year old who still sits in the full booster, sat extended rear facing in hers until she was 28 months. I just bought a new one for my 7 months old. LOVE the nautilus Di..... mom to my teen, my princess, and a new addition may 2012. I can spell but my iPhone can't! __________________ Di ... loving wifey to my coach and slightly crunchy mama to my teen (16) ,my princess (6) and my Cinnabon (May 2012) :blue baby:

12-13-2012, 03:10 PM	#6
slimy72 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western US Posts: 8,274 Ratings: 30 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Please recommend a convertible for a pick up truck Nautalis doesn't rear face. If money is an issue go with a costco scerena (about $40) and then keep the Nauti for when it's outgrown. __________________ hand spinning, soap making, sheep raising wife to my hardworking and FT WOHM to my 'lil & 6 angels in heaven. Hoping for a RAINBOW baby soon. On the road to a healthier me- 30lbs down, 20 lbs to go!