LO is going to grow out of his infant seat by height in another month or so. We're going to need two convertible car seats, not necessarily the same brand/model for both. One of them has to fit rear-facing in a Corolla without making the front passenger side too uncomfortable. In the other car size is much less of an issue.
What seat do you use? What features do you really love or wish you had?
Re: rec your convertible car seat
We have the Chicco nexfit and love it.
DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18
FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
We have gotten the most use out of the Diono. It was also the most expensive but my oldest is a 50lb 4yo and still fits in it. He outgrew the other two a while ago one way or another.
The twins will be in buckets for a while. I can't quite wrap my head around the logistics of getting two non-walkers to the car plus bags in one trip. I don't have enough hands.
Mama to 2 girls - H&I
I admit I was most drawn to rhe marathon for the cow print....but I love the no rethread straps and being able to pull the whole cover off and machine wash it. It's been handy when he's gotten sick on road trips or the occasionally potty training fail! It's so soft and comfy too.
My only complaint is it doesn't (or didn't at the time) come with a cup holder.
I'm kind of a britax brand whore, admittedly. Lots of good choices out there!
Edit: typos
DD2 8.22.13
MMC 1.4.17 at 16w
Expecting #3, EDD 1.29.18
ETA: it fits well in our honda civic
DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18
FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
Luckily, we also have an Evenflo Momentum that DS1 has been using, and he was able to RF in that up to the 2 year recommendation (and he is tall). I have a feeling they will be switching seats in a few months.
FWIW we do like the Evenflo, though I've been told its huge. But we don't mind; it's not like we move it around or anything. It's easy to adjust and user friendly.
Ya I have a wicked hard time adjusting the straps. I know that's a common complaint though about this seat. DB has tried showing me a bunch of times how to make it easier but I just can't figure it out.
Mama to 2 girls - H&I
I had issues with tightening my Nextfit at first (to the point I boxed it back up to take back). Before I actually returned it I did some research which changed everything and now I love it!
1. I put LO in the seat and click the buckles into the crotch strap.
2. I move the shoulder pads down away from the back of the seat. (Or else they would actually cause friction in tightening it because they were up against the seat).
3. Pull the straps around LO's legs tight and pull the tightening strap.
4. Do the "pinch test" at his shoulders to make sure it is tight enough, then position the shoulder pads and close the chest clip.
Also after talking to a tech I was told the straps around his hips do not have to be as tight as they were in his infant seat and the most important thing is to make sure it passes the "pinch test".