convertible carseat recs?

Asawa

I thought that the britax marathon was the one to check out and then recently there were talks of the recaro?a friend of my suggested graco (can't remember the model)

any other brands/models you would recomend?

TIA

qtqiqi

we just bought the Recaro Signo, it's being shipped!

we read a lot of review that seems to indicate that it's more comfy than the britax, and dh and I liked the look better.

Can't give real experience rec yett, but have fun shopping!

qtqiqi

oh, on the con side, it is apparently huge, so we will probably end up buying a smaller one like a maxi cosi for my car.

mrscerruti2be

I bought the Britax Marathon, but returned it when I heard so many good things about the Recaro.  We bought the Recaro Signo, but we haven't installed it yet.

HeyLadyloo

We just installed the Recaro Como seat in my car this weekend. It is so nice and I love it, but I think it might be too much for my car so it may end up in my husband's car instead. I really like how safe and sturdy it feels, and really like how the buckles work.

If I do switch seats for my car it will be to a Britax Roundabout, because those are supposed to be the best fit for my car model. I'll be really sad if I can't get the Recaro to work, though! 

SeasonalCook

We have the maxi cosi priori and it's great.

Mrs.K&C

We have the Maxi Cosi Priori in both cars and it's awesome. We have smaller cars so we needed something a bit more compact.

AvaLikeLava

We bought an Alpha Omega Elite. It's ranked 3rd on the Consumer Reports website. Theirs in order is:

1. Evenflo Triumph

2. Britax Roundabout

3. Cosco Alpha Omega Elite 

4. Britax Marathon

 

It was 1/2 the cost of the Britax Boulevard and in my opinion much cushier.

We just got in this week-end, but haven't installed it yet.

AvaLikeLava

Oh, PS -- I have a Honda Civic, and DH has a Honda Fit. We tried it in the Fit (which is smaller) and the Alpha Omega fits just fine.

we-love-to-try

we have the recaro signo and I love, love, love it. We also have the Alpha Omega one, and it's cute, but I don't like it (not as easy to use, the straps are a PITA).

Asawa

thanks for the info ladies! i am off to go look for a carseat!

Meritage

It seems like other carseats have come into favor on this board lately.  I'm sticking with my original opinion though.  This is the easiest baby gear decision by far.  Buy a Britax and never think about it again.  We have the Marathon, but if that's too big for your car, the Roundabout is the only other convertible I'd consider.

Elizabeth1017

All our kids car seats are Britax and our kids have loved them!  They are very easy to install, use and they seem to be comfy enough for them.  We've driven down to Disneyland more than 10 times and the kids have never complained about being in their car seats.  The convertible one we have is the Decathalon.  If you have a smaller car I recommend the Roundabout as well.

eastbaygirl

We have the Recaro Como.  D's been in it about 2 weeks now and we love it.  He's really comfortable in it and it's easy to get him in/out.