Britax vs Graco?

kmchavez82 · June 2012

I was dead set on Britax until further researched revealed they won't have harmful chemicals out of their seats until the end of 2012 so now I'm leaning towards graco my snugride65 convertible car seat, anyone used this model? Thoughts?

Jayhawk08 · June 2012

Ack... Please tell me more! I haven't heard about chemicals...

kmchavez82 · June 2012

"BRITAX stands by its commitment to expand its specifications to focus on reducing and/or eliminating the usage of all chemicals containing bromine or chlorine to all components, not just those that are in close or direct contact with children. This new specification has several challenges, but we fully expect that all suppliers will be compliant by the end of 2012."

https://www.healthystuff.org/press.releases.britaxorbit.php

Another point of view is from the Carseat Lady and she makes some good points as well:

https://www.thecarseatlady.com/choosing_a_car_seat/car_seat_buying_guide_3.html

Bottom line is I'll be getting a graco until britax has updated their inventory in december and then we'll get a Britax (we need 2 anyhow for us and gmom aka daycare )

kmchavez82 · June 2012

ps - Orbit baby has already updated their inventory but while researching I also read conflicting testing on their safety due to the swivel base so I'm just going with Graco for peace of mind!

pss - Being a momma is ROUGH! So much to worry about!