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s/o car seats, recs for non-convertible ones

Hey JellisyHey Jellisy
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So the prior thread got me thinking that I really need to start looking or a car seat for DD (2.5) so I can transition DS (7 months) sometime soon from the infant carrier.  Since we have two convertible car seats already (Britax Marathon and Boulevard), it would make sense to get a non-convertible one.  Anyone have one they love, or advice on features I should be looking for?  In my non-exhaustive search, it seems that these seats have cup holders and other amenities that might be nice.  
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From December 29, 2011
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  • vtkgirl77vtkgirl77
    Thanks for posting. I'll be interested in the answers too because we'll be at that transition point in a few months and I have no idea what to buy. We received two Britax Marathon's for DD#1 as gifts but I don't really want to drop $400+ on two more.
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  • SofkaSofka

    Why do you need another seat? We have 2 Marathons we plan to use until the kids are too big for them. They go upto 65lbs. DD is about 33lbs so until she realizes all other kids are now in boosters (what age is that? 4? she's not even 3 yet), she's staying in this one for a long long time!

     

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  • Gigs2000Gigs2000

    After researching and researching, I bought one Graco Nautilus and one Britax Frontier, because I could not decide between the two.

    Based on all of the reviews, and talking to some other moms, the Nautilus is as good as the Frontier but less expensive.  I got the Frontier on sale for about $40 more than an on sale Nautilus. 

    I prefer the Frontier, only because DS is really good at clicking himself out of the Nautilus when he's bored (although telling him that the police are going to stop us if he gets out of his carseat appears to be working for the time being).  I also think the Frontier looks more comfortable than the Nautilus, but DS doesn't appear to be uncomfortable in either carseat.     

    Like other Britax models, the Frontier is big but I drive a Santa Fe so space isn't much of an issue. 

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  • Hey JellisyHey Jellisy
    imageSofka:

    Why do you need another seat? We have 2 Marathons we plan to use until the kids are too big for them. They go upto 65lbs. DD is about 33lbs so until she realizes all other kids are now in boosters (what age is that? 4? she's not even 3 yet), she's staying in this one for a long long time!

     

    We need a minimum of 3 car seats.  DH drives DD to pre-school and I drive DS to daycare and then pick up both of them.  Until DS outgrows the infant carrier it can be a backup car seat for DHs car in an emergency.

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  • SofkaSofka
    imageHey Jellisy:
    imageSofka:

    Why do you need another seat? We have 2 Marathons we plan to use until the kids are too big for them. They go upto 65lbs. DD is about 33lbs so until she realizes all other kids are now in boosters (what age is that? 4? she's not even 3 yet), she's staying in this one for a long long time!

     

    We need a minimum of 3 car seats.  DH drives DD to pre-school and I drive DS to daycare and then pick up both of them.  Until DS outgrows the infant carrier it can be a backup car seat for DHs car in an emergency.

    ah, Ok, we have 4 Marathons, 2 in each car

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  • SofkaSofka
    imageHey Jellisy:
    imageSofka:

    Why do you need another seat? We have 2 Marathons we plan to use until the kids are too big for them. They go upto 65lbs. DD is about 33lbs so until she realizes all other kids are now in boosters (what age is that? 4? she's not even 3 yet), she's staying in this one for a long long time!

     

    We need a minimum of 3 car seats.  DH drives DD to pre-school and I drive DS to daycare and then pick up both of them.  Until DS outgrows the infant carrier it can be a backup car seat for DHs car in an emergency.

    ah, Ok, we have 4 Marathons, 2 in each car

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  • AgrippaRidesAgainAgrippaRidesAgain member
    We moved DS to a Graco Nautilus.
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  • flamencogalflamencogal
    I've just been researching the options for our DS1.  We decided on and just ordered the Britax Frontier.  We even went to the store to have him sit in both the Frontier and the Graco Nautilus.  The crotch strap on the Nautilus was already too snug so we opted for the Frontier.  THey should arrive later this week!

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  • ArtslvrArtslvr
    DD #1 rides in a Britax Frontier.  I have no way to compare to other seats, but it seems fine to me.
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  • vtkgirl77vtkgirl77

    In Consumer Reports for the "Toddler Boosters, Greater than 40lbs" category, the Nautilus is #1 (approx $165) and the Evenflo Maestro is #2 (approx $80). Both of those get a consumer reports "Best Buy" rating. (Prices are from CR so you may be able to find better prices based on sales).

    I was looking at reviews on the Maestro on Amazon and they look pretty good. The main complaint seems to be that the tether is not long enough in some cars so you have to pay $12 for an extender.

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