Diaper Swappers

Hungry Caterpillar · 02-01-2013, 10:28 AM

I need a second convertible to put in my husband's car because we are tired of flipping the seat back and forth. We have the Peg Perego convertible in my car. It RF to 45 pounds which is important to me since I have the baby with me 90% of the time and we drive my car on weekends, generally. My question is, would you spend the extra $150 to get the extra five pounds RF for a second car, or would you instead go with a $200 seat that would RF to 40 pounds? My son is 15 months old, and already 27.5 pounds. He is in the 90 something percentile for weight and height. He is huge. But, I go back and forth. $150 for five pounds, but safety shouldn't have a price, but at what age will he hit that?? Can anyone help me?

Husband's car is a Prius, if that matters.

imjustjessa · 02-01-2013, 11:58 AM

I don't know how it will fit in a Prius, but the Graco MySize70/Size4Me/HeadWise (all the same seat, different stores have exclusive names for it in their own store) is the tallest seat on the market, and rear faces to 40 pounds.

mrosehughes · 02-01-2013, 02:22 PM

I have a 2007 Prius, and radians fit marvelously well in them with an angle adjuster. But maybe the peg would, too.

We faced a similar decision, as we had a radian and needed to replace our older gen (35 lb RFing limit) britax for DS in DH's car bc DS hit 35 lbs at two -- we opted for the cheaper Complete air 65 over getting another radian. We ended up having to flip him in DH's car at just three, bc he outgrew the CA by height (40" overall limit that safety first is firm on; he also hit 40 lbs shortly thereafter). It means occasional whining rants about how he much prefers sitting in DHs car. That said, I love the CA FFing, and can't say the same for the radian.

If you *love* the peg, I'd probably spring the extra $150 and get another. However, if you can find another, 40lb limit seat that you like almost as much, it just depends how you think you'll handle possibly having fights about RFing/FFing before you're ready to full-time ff. I don't regret getting DS the ca, despite the fights, because I really like it FFing.

sisu · 02-01-2013, 06:56 PM

Knowing your goal for RFing would help.

My son has always been in the 95th+ percentile for both height and weight and we got him a Radian. He's been hovering right at 40 pounds since a couple months past two, so I'm really glad we went with a seat with a 45 pound RFing limit. Also, with a taller kid, pay attention to how tall the seat is. We had a MyRide that DS was too tall for before he turned two - of course, he's got a long torso so that makes a big difference in that department.

Hungry Caterpillar · 02-01-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MarchMama2010

Knowing your goal for RFing would help.

My son has always been in the 95th+ percentile for both height and weight and we got him a Radian. He's been hovering right at 40 pounds since a couple months past two, so I'm really glad we went with a seat with a 45 pound RFing limit. Also, with a taller kid, pay attention to how tall the seat is. We had a MyRide that DS was too tall for before he turned two - of course, he's got a long torso so that makes a big difference in that department.

My goal is to RF for as long as possible according to the height and weight limits

I don't care much about how he feels about it. DH is on the safety-board as well.

I have been looking at a Radian. My DS has a long torso too so that's part of what killed us in the infant seat, he outgrew it at 28.5 inches but it was a 30 inch limit. The Radian always looks so odd to me though, it reminds me of an airplane seat for some reason. Are they just different bells and whistles with the different models?

Hungry Caterpillar · 02-01-2013, 07:28 PM

So, I am close to ordering this one
http://www.justkidsstore.com/prod/di...r-seat/daytona
For the Prius.

Regarding the incline adjuster - what exactly do I need to make this work in the Prius?

ETA: I found the adjuster and added it to the cart with the Radian RXT I just placed an order for

Apparently I have no self control. Thanks for the help! New car seat on the way.

imjustjessa · 02-01-2013, 07:54 PM

The Size4Me will last longer RF'ing than the Radian if your son is tall.

~~If you're set on the Radian, the RXT model (with the headwings) isn't recommended for tall children as the headwings limit how long you can use the seat.~~ (Also, don't count on it being a booster as it is outgrown quickly, has a 50lb minimum, and the belt paths aren't as good as they would be using a dedicated booster.)

ETA: Gah! I didn't reload before posting. Yay for the new seat!

sisu · 02-01-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hungry Caterpillar

So, I am close to ordering this one
http://www.justkidsstore.com/prod/di...r-seat/daytona
For the Prius.

Regarding the incline adjuster - what exactly do I need to make this work in the Prius?

ETA: I found the adjuster and added it to the cart with the Radian RXT I just placed an order for

Apparently I have no self control. Thanks for the help! New car seat on the way.

Radians are a love-it-or-hate-it seat, it seems. They can be tricky to install and don't work in all cars, but I liked our first one enough that we got another. Hope you love it!

mrosehughes · 02-01-2013, 09:33 PM

Yay! If you need some help with the install in the prius, PM me. I've got it down to an art, now, but it took some practice to get there!

02-01-2013, 10:28 AM	#1
Hungry Caterpillar Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,773 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100%	Second seat recs I need a second convertible to put in my husband's car because we are tired of flipping the seat back and forth. We have the Peg Perego convertible in my car. It RF to 45 pounds which is important to me since I have the baby with me 90% of the time and we drive my car on weekends, generally. My question is, would you spend the extra $150 to get the extra five pounds RF for a second car, or would you instead go with a $200 seat that would RF to 40 pounds? My son is 15 months old, and already 27.5 pounds. He is in the 90 something percentile for weight and height. He is huge. But, I go back and forth. $150 for five pounds, but safety shouldn't have a price, but at what age will he hit that?? Can anyone help me? Husband's car is a Prius, if that matters. __________________ Andrea Wife of E, Mom of B (10/11) Enjoying the smile that wakes me up every morning.

02-01-2013, 11:58 AM	#2
imjustjessa Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 118	Re: Second seat recs I don't know how it will fit in a Prius, but the Graco MySize70/Size4Me/HeadWise (all the same seat, different stores have exclusive names for it in their own store) is the tallest seat on the market, and rear faces to 40 pounds. __________________ Loving wife of Jason since 01-08-10, and proud mama to Aiden , born 08-10-10, and Noah , born 16-04-12.

02-01-2013, 02:22 PM	#3
mrosehughes Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arvada, CO (near Boulder/Denver) Posts: 1,776 Ratings: 41 Feedback: 100%	I have a 2007 Prius, and radians fit marvelously well in them with an angle adjuster. But maybe the peg would, too. We faced a similar decision, as we had a radian and needed to replace our older gen (35 lb RFing limit) britax for DS in DH's car bc DS hit 35 lbs at two -- we opted for the cheaper Complete air 65 over getting another radian. We ended up having to flip him in DH's car at just three, bc he outgrew the CA by height (40" overall limit that safety first is firm on; he also hit 40 lbs shortly thereafter). It means occasional whining rants about how he much prefers sitting in DHs car. That said, I love the CA FFing, and can't say the same for the radian. If you love the peg, I'd probably spring the extra $150 and get another. However, if you can find another, 40lb limit seat that you like almost as much, it just depends how you think you'll handle possibly having fights about RFing/FFing before you're ready to full-time ff. I don't regret getting DS the ca, despite the fights, because I really like it FFing. __________________ working mom to Owen 10/29/2009 and wife to Brad. My ISO/IHA http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...2#post10991862 Last edited by mrosehughes; 02-01-2013 at 02:25 PM.

02-01-2013, 06:56 PM	#4
sisu Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 6,571 Ratings: 44 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Second seat recs Knowing your goal for RFing would help. My son has always been in the 95th+ percentile for both height and weight and we got him a Radian. He's been hovering right at 40 pounds since a couple months past two, so I'm really glad we went with a seat with a 45 pound RFing limit. Also, with a taller kid, pay attention to how tall the seat is. We had a MyRide that DS was too tall for before he turned two - of course, he's got a long torso so that makes a big difference in that department. __________________ Kylee, married to my inimitable DH. Mama to my seraphic sweetheart (3.2010), my bodacious babe (11.2011), and impatiently awaiting someone new (8.2013).

02-01-2013, 07:28 PM	#6
Hungry Caterpillar Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,773 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100%	Re: Second seat recs So, I am close to ordering this one http://www.justkidsstore.com/prod/di...r-seat/daytona For the Prius. Regarding the incline adjuster - what exactly do I need to make this work in the Prius? ETA: I found the adjuster and added it to the cart with the Radian RXT I just placed an order for Apparently I have no self control. Thanks for the help! New car seat on the way. __________________ Andrea Wife of E, Mom of B (10/11) Enjoying the smile that wakes me up every morning. Last edited by Hungry Caterpillar; 02-01-2013 at 07:39 PM.