ktgrok Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The car insurance is going to replace our carseat, as it was in a crash. I looked it up, and our seat is currently about $99, so that is how much they will reimburse, approximately. I don't want to spend much more than that, obviously. I'd love some advice on a seat for a 2 year old (she turns 2 in two weeks) that is 25lbs. She is unfortunately recently front facing, as she was escaping on a regular basis in order to stand up and face forward. We ordered a special strap from New Zealand that mainly keeps her in, but she will spend all her time trying to get out if she is rear facing. So, yeah....front facing strapped in is safer than rear facing standing up unstrapped, at this point. As for other requirements, comfort and easily adjusted straps. Sometimes she wears cloth diapers, sometimes disposable, so I am often readjusting the straps to account for the difference in bulk. Regarding placement, she is on the bench seat in the middle of the mini van. Soon we will have another carseat in that row, next to her, but I think there is plenty of room for that. For that matter, advice on an infant or covertable seat for an infant that will fit behind the driver's seat is also welcome. Money again is an issue. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I highly recommend checking out car-seat.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) thanks! I did check out that site, but although it talks about using the seat properly (which we do) I couldn't find anything on ease of use of certain brands, etc. Anyone with any thoughts? Edited January 25, 2012 by ktgrok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I love our Britax Marathon. Ds has been in it since birth and he is now 4-3/4 years old and still has room. No hassle straps which was an absolute for me. I know they are spendy. I just can't remember how much. But it has been well worth the money for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I like our MyRide 65 alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Graco Nautilus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I love our Britax Marathon. Ds has been in it since birth and he is now 4-3/4 years old and still has room. No hassle straps which was an absolute for me. I know they are spendy. I just can't remember how much. But it has been well worth the money for us. Yeah, that's about 100 dollars or more out of my price range. Graco Nautilus This looks like a good option, as it would convert to a booster seat, making the xtra 30 or 40 dollars worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yeah, that's about 100 dollars or more out of my price range. This looks like a good option, as it would convert to a booster seat, making the xtra 30 or 40 dollars worth it. It is a good seat. No complaints. We have 2 currently. We are replacing our Marathons with them as they expire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 we recently got a graco 3 in 1. it was only $130 and has a forward facing limit of 65 pounds.the side protection is decent too. safety 1st has a line for side impact protection, the best that I've ever seen, but they are a little more pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 It is a good seat. No complaints. We have 2 currently. We are replacing our Marathons with them as they expire. A lot of the reviews say the crotch strap is too close to the back of the seat, so a larger child is sitting on the strap. Also, several people said the buckle is hard to fasten on the newer ones, which would be an issue with my arthritis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm usually a Britax fan, but for your price range I definitely recommend the Graco Nautilus. I've heard really good things about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 given the issues I'm reading about the Nautilus and the crotch strap, I'm going to go to the store to have her try it out. Another option, that I think we can afford, is the Britax Roundabout 55. Any opinions on that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 given the issues I'm reading about the Nautilus and the crotch strap, I'm going to go to the store to have her try it out. Another option, that I think we can afford, is the Britax Roundabout 55. Any opinions on that one? I don't think I'd buy a roundabout for a ff 2 year old unless you plan on handing it down to a new baby. It won't last near as long height wise. Something like the nautilus will last you forever! What kind of insurance is replacing the seat? How bad was the accident? We were in an accident recently and insurance refused to replace the 4 carseats worth about $600 in our car. I am super irritated. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Wow, by law here they have to replace them. The car was totaled, so they really couldn't argue anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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