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so long as the harness slot is even with or above the top of the shoulders then kiddo still fits....

I just checked them. It looks like I'm going shopping in the morning. The straps on the RA are right at if not over DD2's shoulders. My DD1 still fits her CarGo for now, but I'll be passing that on to my DD2.

Does your older child fit the Marathon still? Both girls still fit their Marathons. I've loved them. I have about 2 more years before the DOM is too old.


I found our 2003 MDX very easy to fit 3 seats across & did manage to fit the Marathon + CarGo next to each other in the middle row, but that might be a null issue at this point. Do you think it would fit better if I put both MAs in the Accord and put the CarGo and the Sunshine Kids (if that's what I get) in the MDX? If so, which one would go in the center or does it matter? Should the CarGo be in the car driven less or does it matter?

I would consider the Sunshine Kids Radian65 as it has 18" tall top harness slots & is very narrow, but installation could be quite difficult. I'll check out both the Sunshine Kids and the Safeguard tomorrow. We're lucky to have a baby store that has all of its staff NHTSA Certified so I'll have them install whatever seat I get the first time. There is also a strong group here that offers carseat checks several times a month.


The Britax Regent is undergoing a major installation method change at the moment so I hesitate to suggest that unless the vehicle has reclineable seatbacks (recline, install, then bring back upright for a secure fit). Thanks for the update. I was strongly considering the Regent. Maybe when I have to replace one of the Marathon's I'll get one then. I was also hoping to check out the Recaro Signo but I guess I can't wait.

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