new carseat, any rec's?

BellaBlessed

My Dh and I are going to start looking for a convertable car seat. Our little one is getting pretty long and now that she is 20lbs it's a bit much for me to lug her around in the infant carrier. Not to mention her little toes are pressing on the seat:/

Any recommendations?

Thank you:)

mieuxmieux

If you are looking for a more affordable carseat, we just got the Graco ComfortSport at Target for about $80 and I really like it.

 

https://www.target.com/1757845-Graco-Comfort-Sport-Marissa/dp/B002C3I8UW/sr=1-1/qid=1249415417/ref=sr_1_1/183-7032818-8914048?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Amarissa&page=1

ajanes

In general, I don't recommend any of the lower weight limit seats. They are just not tall enough. Your child will outgrow them heightwise - well before they are ready for a booster (age 5-6). I'd say 98% of the time, kids outgrow their seat height before weight.  With a higher weight comes a higher shell (height). So, while you might not need 65 lbs in a seat, you will need the height a 65 lbs seat offers. Therefore, I generally don't recommend any 40 lb seats (Graco Comfortsport, Evenflo Titan, Britax Roundabout or Diplomat).  I also dislike all of the 3-in-1s (Eddie Bauer, Alpha Omega). They are a pain to install, they are outgrown way too early, and make super crappy boosters.  All the things they claim they will do for you.

What do I recommend:

Britax Marathon, Boulevard, Roundabout 50

Sunshine Kids Radian (any variety 65, 80 or XT)

Evenflo Triumph Advance

First Years True Fit

Graco My Ride 65

M&D06

We initially bought a Comfort Sport but I took it back.  Like pp mentioned, the weight limit is low so you'd may end up having to buy another convertible seat.  Also, I hated trying to adjust the straps..such a pita when the seat is rear facing.  I took it back and got the Evenflo Triumph Advance..love it!! 

BellaBlessed

Thank you so much for all your suggestions!

Much appreciated:)