Thank you all so much for your feedback! I have much more to go on now with all
your suggestions. Next step is a shopping trip with Ethan to check out the
seats!

Nicole

--- In parentsoflittlepeople2@yahoogroups.com, "quanttravel" <jenniehenn@...>
wrote:
>
> The Recaro has great SIP also, that is why we bought it. Here is what there
site says about it.
> The RECARO Como convertible car seat is a forward or rear facing child seat
featuring RECARO Side Impact Protection (SIP), plush microfiber fabrics, and a
thick adjustable headrest. The Como is a highly adjustable car seat, with a
harness and headrest that adapt to your son or daughter's growing body. The
Como's adjustability, superior safety features, and high harness weight capacity
may make it the only carseat you will ever need.
>
>
> --- In parentsoflittlepeople2@yahoogroups.com, "Fowler, Lindsay"
<lindsay.fowler@> wrote:
> >
> > I've been researching the heck out of car seats and strollers these
> > days. Paige is now 2.5, but is still very small for her age (26in and
> > 18lbs). She is still in her Chicco Keyfit in my car, but is outgrowing
> > it. I took her to our Children's Hospital where they have a car seat
> > clinic for kids who need special consideration. The OT/car seat tech
> > there highly recommended both the Britax and the Sunshine Kids Radian
> > XT. The Radian had a very impressive firm back, steel frame and a low
> > center of gravity. I chose the Britax Boulevard for the side impact
> > wings, but it was a tough choice. I feel that it will help when Paige
> > falls asleep (as well as being safe!) and it's weight limit is 80lbs.
> > I'm still waiting on it to come in. In the meantime, we purchased both
> > an Alpha Omega Elite (nice firm back) and the Britax Roundabout. We had
> > the AOE in my husbands 4Runner, but it was large and to get it reclined
> > back far enough, we had to use 3 pool noodles (done at the fire
> > station). Otherwise, Paige's head fell WAY too far forward when she
> > slept and I was worried about her airway. We gave the AOE to the
> > babysitter. The Roundabout is very nice and reclines well with 1 noodle.
> > The leg straps don't seem to fit quite right, however. The Roundabout
> > has the lower weight limit (40lbs) and her head is already within 3
> > inches of the top, but it should last long enough to get our money's
> > worth. Overall, we are really happy with it's firm back and comfort for
> > her. My husband likes that the Roundabout does not come up in between
> > his two front seats and the straps are easier to loosen and tighten.
> >
> > Take Ethan to the store with you and try him out in the seats. Babiesrus
> > and Target have a lot of options. I have not seen the Sunshine Kids
> > brand in the stores, only online, but we did get to try it at the car
> > seat clinic. Others have recommended Recaro, but I could not blindly
> > order one without trying it as Paige's head is pretty large and I was
> > worried about a lack of space with the head cushion. I ordered the AOE
> > and Roundabout from Albeebaby.com. They have really good prices and free
> > shipping.
> >
> > Good luck,
> > Lindsay
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: parentsoflittlepeople2@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:parentsoflittlepeople2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of nlisevich
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 8:48 PM
> > To: parentsoflittlepeople2@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Parents of Little People 2] Best car seat?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi again,
> >
> > Since we're on the topic of car seats, what are your opinions on the
> > best car seat after the infant carrier for kids with bigger heads, lower
> > weight and reduced muscle tone? Ethan is 11 months old and not ready to
> > come out of the infant carrier yet, but we want to be prepared and have
> > a seat ready for him. I know the Britax Marathon was mentioned. Any
> > other recommendations? How about the nautilus? regeant? Those are names
> > I've heard tossed around as being good car seats, but I really have no
> > idea. Thanks!
> >
> > Nicole
> >
> >
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