did BBB steer us wrong?

Re: did BBB steer us wrong?

• SuperCuteBenz member

  December 2012

  The person at BBB was wrong, as all seats have height restrictions. It really depends on your child's torso length. Ex: My daughter is almost 5. She has a super short torso. She can still fit rear-facing in all of Britax seats, she is however nearing the weight limit on the Classic seats. If a child has a longer torso, then they could outgrow the seat very early on. The Britax seats should fit an average child rear-facing til at least 2. It isn't highly recommended by techs, because a lot of techs plan to rear-face past 2, so they are looking for a higher limit seat.

  This fb group is really helpful (if you have fb). There are several techs on the page, including myself.
  

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarSeatsForTheLittles/457562217614508/?notif_t=group_comment_reply
  

  

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• luvmyducks member

  December 2012

  Britax shells are some of the shortest shells on the market.  Especially for the price, I personally feel you can get something better for your money.  But like you said, it doesn't really matter anymore.  Sorry!

   

  
  

  
  

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• gimmietimmies member

  December 2012

  Yup, SOL. I got suckered years ago by a BRU employee that sounded like they knew what they were talking about (and got talked into one of the worst seats I've ever owned). Never again. I know before I shop know what I'm looking for now. Oh well, live and learn!

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• ellewoodsSC member

  December 2012

  While it cost you some money, I think those are both reputable and safe seats and a popular choice with many parents.  Ultimately the fit in your cars and ease of use will dictate if these are the best seats for you.  The big caveat I read about the Recaro is that the Proride is really cramped for RF toddlers.  Overall, these seats have average life span for a convertible carseat (especially if extended RF past 2 yr is not a necessity for you) and added features and better fabrics give it the premium price.  While the harness height and height restrictions do vary between the different models, the weight limits tend to be very similar across the brands, so perhaps the BBB employee was confused when he told you they would all accommodate similarly.

  If you wanted the most longevity out of a seat, you would have to consider something like the Radian XLT, which is a tricky monster of a seat to deal with RF unless you have ample space in your vehicle. 

  

  
  

  

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• GirlWithTheMostCake member

  December 2012

  The BBB staff, as usual was wrong. That's why I always go to and buy from boutiques, The staff has to offer more knowledge and expertise in order to be better than the big stores.
  

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• penguingrrl member

  December 2012

  Too late now, but yes you got poor advice from the sales staff (you might want to get in touch with a manager there and suggest they update their training). Neither the britax nor the recaro convertibles offers great leg room and both have shorter shells than a lot of competitors, meaning they're outgrown for height sooner. Neither of my kids would have made it to age 2 RF in the britax seats and both outgrew the classic marathon for height FF before turning 3. Diono radian and graco myride are both better options for tall children, as is the foonf, although that's pricey.
  

  

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