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First let me say that it is great that you have kept DD rear facing this entire time. I am assuming that you are planning to turn her forward facing when she hits 20lbs? If you want the option to remain rear facing you will want to look at a convertible car seat. The Evenflo Triumph Dlx is a nice seat that now has a higher weight limit than many other seats. Since your DD sounds like she is tall and thin, I would pay much more attention to the height restrictions instead of the weight restrictions. If you are looking to turn her forward and stay in a reasonable price range, then I am a big fan of the Apex 65. It is sold under the Alpha Omega or Safety 1st label, it is made by Dorel. It sells for around $129 or so I think. It is forward facing only. You can keep them in the 5pt harness up to 65lbs and I think up to maybe 52in (I can't remember for sure). You can then use it as a booster seat up to 100lbs and 57in. So it would last you a long time. Just my personal opinion, but I think you get the most for your money with this seat. The only downside is that it is a little bigger than other seats. I would think it would still fit in your jeep though. I have installed it is a Ford Focus with no problem. There are of course many other good seats out there. As long as it fits you daughter well, fits in your car well and is easy to install, that is what is the most important.

Good Luck!

Andrea

	Forward Facing Car Seats A forward-facing car seat is one in which the child sits facing the front of the car. The seat should be installed in the back seat of your vehicle. Most forward-facing only seats are for children above 20 pounds.

	Rear Facing Car Seats A rear-facing seat is one in which the infant faces the back of the car. Always install a rear-facing seat in the back seat of your car. This is the safest position for an infant. NEVER place a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with passenger airbags.

	Convertible Car Seats Convertible seats are for infants and toddlers. The seat can be used as a rear-facing seats for younger children, and switched to a forward-facing seat on the child's first birthday if the child weighs at least 20 pounds. However, experts recommend keeping the child in a rear-facing position until he or she outgrows the weight or height allowed by the safety seat.

	Booster Seat A booster seat raises your child up so that the car's lap and shoulder belts fit correctly. The lap belt should fall across the upper thighs. The shoulder belt should go across the middle of the shoulder and chest. A booster seat is used for older children up to about 80 pounds. Some states have passed laws requiring booster seats for children up to age 8 or 80 pounds. Check your state's law.

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