Graco/FF Car Seats

LauranBilly · August 2010

https://www.target.com/Graco-Nautilus-Car-Seat-Tilla/dp/B003JT5ZRC/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton

Does anyone have this car seat? I am wanting to get my DD a FF carseat, but I am so nervous about the transition. Half of me wants to keep her in RF because its the safe thing to do. But I think she would enjoy car rides more if she was FF.

How did the Transition go for you?

MrsJMB · August 2010

We just moved DD to FF not long ago and we have one of these seats for each of our cars. We actually got a different one for DH's car and then ended up going and buying another Nautilus because we liked the one in my car so much. I think you'll be happy with it. DD loves it.

sunnyday016 · August 2010

Is she miserable RFing? Throwing up? Personally, just "enjoying car rides more" would not be a good enough reason for me to switch my DD. Why not buy a convertible seat that can be installed RFing and FFing, that way you can switch her later?

LauranBilly · August 2010

sunnyday016:

Is she miserable RFing? Throwing up? Personally, just "enjoying car rides more" would not be a good enough reason for me to switch my DD. Why not buy a convertible seat that can be installed RFing and FFing, that way you can switch her later?

She has a perfectly fine RF car seat now. That link above is a FF car seat that grows with her into a booster. I dont really want to purcahse 3 different car seats that all do the same thing.

caitlyn_alexis · August 2010

We have one in both cars. DS loves it! The cupholder and toy cubby's are great for longer trips. I say do what you think is right for your DD. Just because you choose to ff your child does not mean you are not a good parent.

lzybeanie · August 2010

My sister has this and she raves about it. When we have to get DD FF seats so that the new LO can have our current seats this is the one that we will be getting.

macchiatto · August 2010

From what I've heard, the Nautilus is a great car seat. I personally don't want to FF my boys until at least 2 but if you're planning to turn her around anyway, that is a good seat.

ohfour · August 2010

What car seat do you have right now?

I have a Radian 65SL so DD will be FF in that until 65lbs or until she outgrows it height wise. After that, I plan on maybe getting this booster. I don't think I need the one with a back but will probably get it just in case she needs to use it in someone else's car.

https://www.amazon.com/Graco-High-Back-TurboBooster-Wander/dp/B001GQ2PIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1282057069&sr=1-1

I am curious to know what seat you have because depending on what it is, you may be able to keep your LO in it until time for a booster without buying another expensive seat.

sunnyday016 · August 2010

LauranBilly:
sunnyday016:

Is she miserable RFing? Throwing up? Personally, just "enjoying car rides more" would not be a good enough reason for me to switch my DD. Why not buy a convertible seat that can be installed RFing and FFing, that way you can switch her later?
She has a perfectly fine RF car seat now. That link above is a FF car seat that grows with her into a booster. I dont really want to purcahse 3 different car seats that all do the same thing.

If you bought a convertible, that could accomodate your child until they were big enough for a simple booster. So 2 seats, not 3.

carlab44 · August 2010

We have the Nautilus for DD but she's 4. She's been in it since she was just a bit older than 3 (we moved DS into her Britax and got the Nautilus for her). I love it for DD, but it is a big seat. Personally I wouldn't feel as comfortable with a one year old in it. DS is 18 months and he'll occasionally climb into her seat (he is still RF in his marathon) and he looks swamped in it.

goodheartedmommy · August 2010

I would absolutely not put a barely 1 year old in a nautilus, or any FF seat. Safer (and alive) is more important than enjoying car rides more.

goodheartedmommy · August 2010

ohfour:
What car seat do you have right now?
I have a Radian 65SL so DD will be FF in that until 65lbs or until she outgrows it height wise. After that, I plan on maybe getting this booster. I don't think I need the one with a back but will probably get it just in case she needs to use it in someone else's car.
https://www.amazon.com/Graco-High-Back-TurboBooster-Wander/dp/B001GQ2PIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1282057069&sr=1-1
I am curious to know what seat you have because depending on what it is, you may be able to keep your LO in it until time for a booster without buying another expensive seat.

you definitely will need a booster with a back. Backless boosters are not a good choice until about 7 years old.

ohfour · August 2010

I was going by www.car-safety.org:

"

Use a high back model if your vehicle has low seat backs with no head rests. Some models may offer increased side impact protection.
A backless model is fine if your vehicle has headrests, or if there is plenty of growing room from the tops of your child's ears up to the top of the seat back"

Hopefully she will fit in the Radian until 6ish anyway.......

goodheartedmommy · August 2010

A high back model with good side impact protection is better, though.

true_norskie · August 2010

Aside from the fact that I'm risking my child's life for turning her at 16 months instead of well past the age of 2...

DD2 outgrew one of her convertible seats in shoulder height a couple months ago. We chose to get "the last car seat you'll have to buy" (the Nautilus) for her to replace that. DD1 has been in one pretty much since they came out a couple years ago and we were very happy with it.

We currently own four Nautilus seats between all the cars the girls ride in regularly. That is what we'll buy to replace as DD2 outgrows her Roundabout and Marathon.

At nearly 4.5 and 42+ inches tall (with a long torso), DD1 still has another couple inches before she outgrows the shoulder harness. For the price, I love the extended harness option and convertibility into both types of boosters the girls will need.

carlab44 · August 2010

Also, if you are going to have another baby you will likely need to get a third car seat anyway. So if you are going to have another I'd get a convertible, then when your 2nd child outgrows the infant seat you can get the Nautilus for your DD and move your baby into the convertible.

jordysmom09 · August 2010

We have it. I love it and think its a great seat.

LauranBilly · August 2010

ohfour:

What car seat do you have right now?

I have a Radian 65SL so DD will be FF in that until 65lbs or until she outgrows it height wise. After that, I plan on maybe getting this booster. I don't think I need the one with a back but will probably get it just in case she needs to use it in someone else's car.

https://www.amazon.com/Graco-High-Back-TurboBooster-Wander/dp/B001GQ2PIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1282057069&sr=1-1

I am curious to know what seat you have because depending on what it is, you may be able to keep your LO in it until time for a booster without buying another expensive seat.

We have a Graco Alano travel system car seat with the matching stroller. I love it and she fits in it fine. Its my SO that keeps talking about turning her around. Im still half and half on it.

LauranBilly · August 2010

sunnyday016:
LauranBilly:
sunnyday016:

Is she miserable RFing? Throwing up? Personally, just "enjoying car rides more" would not be a good enough reason for me to switch my DD. Why not buy a convertible seat that can be installed RFing and FFing, that way you can switch her later?

She has a perfectly fine RF car seat now. That link above is a FF car seat that grows with her into a booster. I dont really want to purcahse 3 different car seats that all do the same thing.

If you bought a convertible, that could accomodate your child until they were big enough for a simple booster. So 2 seats, not 3.

The one i have now, the one you are recomending, and a booster. 3 seats.

LauranBilly · August 2010

Thanks everyone! I think i will go with this seat. Now i just need to think about when i want to make that change.

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