Diaper Swappers

bohemianxchaos · 12-08-2012, 06:10 AM

So here's the deal. 23 mo old DS is in a Britax marathon 55. I just flipped him to FF so as to comfortably fit the bucket seat in the car (jeep Cherokee). Have an older son not in a seat, so we're limited on space. Now the new baby is about to hit the limit on his infant seat (already!), what are my options for a skinnier (but safe!) Seat?

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kushie tushie · 12-08-2012, 06:14 AM

How old and big is the baby?
I'm sure that would help the techs out but know that every seat on the market goes through the same safety testing.

Amanda

. Blaming my phone for typos and crap.

Mom2Connor · 12-08-2012, 06:30 AM

Your 7 year old isn't in a seat at all? He really should be in a booster seat.

keen1981 · 12-08-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom2Connor

Your 7 year old isn't in a seat at all? He really should be in a booster seat.

This. 8 is the legal age to stop using a seat, in my state.

kushie tushie · 12-08-2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mom2Connor

Your 7 year old isn't in a seat at all? He really should be in a booster seat.

Yikes! I didnt even see that! I'm mobile so I cant see siggies :/
He should be in a seat mama.

Amanda

. Blaming my phone for typos and crap.

Fashionably Green Baby · 12-08-2012, 07:17 AM

What is your budget? I have radians and love them (we have 5) also a complete air is pretty slim side to side but the radian is the smallest.

Also as others said your 7 yo should at the very least be in a backless booster which. An be bought very cheap. Just want to make sure your little dude is safe

Jenn135 · 12-08-2012, 10:30 AM

Her oldest may be the proper weight and height to not use a booster anymore. Good advice if he's not though.

Have you tried going to toysrus/babiesrus? They will let you take seats out to your car to see if they fit. You can also search on car-seat.org with the year of your jeep and see what others have done. I hear the radian65 is pretty slim and popular for using 3 seats in a row, which should leave room for your oldest to squeeze in.

bohemianxchaos · 12-08-2012, 04:52 PM

Budget: nothing over 150 preferably. And good catch ladies, he just hit the height/weight combo and will be 8 in Feb (although sometimes I wish I could still five-point him!).
Baby is nearing 20lbs already, 26in long.

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bohemianxchaos Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 776 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Okay gurus. Help me find a seat. So here's the deal. 23 mo old DS is in a Britax marathon 55. I just flipped him to FF so as to comfortably fit the bucket seat in the car (jeep Cherokee). Have an older son not in a seat, so we're limited on space. Now the new baby is about to hit the limit on his infant seat (already!), what are my options for a skinnier (but safe!) Seat? 'Smartphone' approved __________________ Just call me Paula Mama to Nich (02.08.05) Josh (01.21.11) and Gavin (8-31-12)

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kushie tushie Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6,789 Ratings: 22 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	How old and big is the baby? I'm sure that would help the techs out but know that every seat on the market goes through the same safety testing. Amanda . Blaming my phone for typos and crap. __________________ Amanda , wifey to hubby Daniel , BWing, Co-sleeping, BFing, ing, non vaxing, non-circing, crunchy MAMA to W(2/10) , L (6/11) and due in March 2013! Come SWAG with me and earn FREE $$$$

12-08-2012, 06:30 AM	#3
Mom2Connor Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,779	Re: Okay gurus. Help me find a seat. Your 7 year old isn't in a seat at all? He really should be in a booster seat. __________________ Proud SAHM to Connor (8-6-10) and our little born 4-14-13

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Fashionably Green Baby Registered Users Formerly: artistmom Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,406 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	What is your budget? I have radians and love them (we have 5) also a complete air is pretty slim side to side but the radian is the smallest. Also as others said your 7 yo should at the very least be in a backless booster which. An be bought very cheap. Just want to make sure your little dude is safe __________________ When you feel like giving up, Remember why you held on so long in the first place. Swag with me! 10% off at my HC store with code: diaperswappers

12-08-2012, 10:30 AM	#7
Jenn135 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 276 Ratings: 26 Feedback: 100%	Re: Okay gurus. Help me find a seat. Her oldest may be the proper weight and height to not use a booster anymore. Good advice if he's not though. Have you tried going to toysrus/babiesrus? They will let you take seats out to your car to see if they fit. You can also search on car-seat.org with the year of your jeep and see what others have done. I hear the radian65 is pretty slim and popular for using 3 seats in a row, which should leave room for your oldest to squeeze in.