2nd Convertible Seat Suggestions

[griffygriff]

I have the Britax Decathalon in my SUV, which I love. I need a 2nd seat for my in-laws car, one that is not quite so big. I will also use it to fly with since the Decathalon barely fit into the airplane seat! My son will be 1 next week and weighs 25 lbs, about 31 inches. Any info./recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

	Britax - Click for more info Britax International has been producing reliable child safety products for over 30 years. Not only does Britax have decades of experience creating car seats and other children's safety equipment, Britax has a long standing reputation as an industry leader and innovator. Britax International is headquartered in the United Kingdom, but Britax car seats are designed and manufactured at facilities in Germany, Austria, and the United States. In the summer of 2002, Britax strengthened their commitment to creating the safest car seats with the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art crash testing facility in North Carolina. Britax car seats have a reputation around the world for being some of the safest, most reliable, and best designed child safety seats ever made.

[Papooses]

What is the other vehicle year, make, model?

The Safety 1st Uptown is a nice basic, reasonably priced, lightweight yet comfy & relatively easy to use convertible....

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	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.

[griffygriff]

My husband has a 2 door Acura so it is tight back there. In reality, whomever has the baby uses the big SUV so... The in-laws have more room in a 4 door Lexus & an Isuzu Rodeo. The airplane fit made me nervous. I was thinking of buying a Marathon since it is a bit cheaper than my Decathalon but it was so hard to get it on the plane!

	Britax Marathon - Click for more info Increasing the time a child can safely stay in their convertible car seat is a big issue and Britax engineers have come through in a big way with the introduction of the Britax Marathon with LATCH. A LATCH Compatible Convertible Child Seat, the Britax Marathon can be used rear facing 5 to 33 pounds and forward facing from 20 to 65 pounds. Compare the numbers and you will see it is hard to find a seat with these weight limits that is safe and functional.

[Papooses]

Did you lift up the armrest(s) on the plane? I never had a problem when I did that: I also had the attendants check my seating at the gate to make sure I had armrests that could lift up -- if not they were always good about helping me out ... either switching my seats or asking if I'd need help installing.

RF on the plane is usually easier, plus it helps to flip the buckle if installing FF (so you can release it easier afterwards) or there's a seatbelt extender which also helps.

The Uptown is narrower than the Britax seats, though & not as tall Doesn't keep kids harnessed as long, but by the time it's outgrown there may be some nice travel options for a child that size!

	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.

	Britax - Click for more info Britax International has been producing reliable child safety products for over 30 years. Not only does Britax have decades of experience creating car seats and other children's safety equipment, Britax has a long standing reputation as an industry leader and innovator. Britax International is headquartered in the United Kingdom, but Britax car seats are designed and manufactured at facilities in Germany, Austria, and the United States. In the summer of 2002, Britax strengthened their commitment to creating the safest car seats with the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art crash testing facility in North Carolina. Britax car seats have a reputation around the world for being some of the safest, most reliable, and best designed child safety seats ever made.

	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.

[griffygriff]

Yes, I lifted the arm rests. The problem was the space between his seat & the seat in front of his. I had him RF on the way there and he was too upright since I couldn't recline the Decathalon. Then on the way home the person in front reclined their seat & I couldn't even fit his seat in the RF position. I had to turn his seat around to FF. I will check out the Safety 1st. What about the Britax Roundabout? I read it is smaller & lighter than the Decathalon.

	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.

	Britax - Click for more info Britax International has been producing reliable child safety products for over 30 years. Not only does Britax have decades of experience creating car seats and other children's safety equipment, Britax has a long standing reputation as an industry leader and innovator. Britax International is headquartered in the United Kingdom, but Britax car seats are designed and manufactured at facilities in Germany, Austria, and the United States. In the summer of 2002, Britax strengthened their commitment to creating the safest car seats with the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art crash testing facility in North Carolina. Britax car seats have a reputation around the world for being some of the safest, most reliable, and best designed child safety seats ever made.

	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.

	Britax Roundabout - Click for more info With the introduction of the new LATCH laws, Britax has improved even further upon their famously popular Roundabout Convertible Car Seat. This car seat has been praised by just about every consumer safety organization and mom and dad out there - and for good reason. It is easy to install, compatible in just about every car, super comfortable for baby, stylish and most importantly safe! Ask around and you will see that everyone raves about this car seat.

[Papooses]

Ah, gotcha -- the Roundabout is about the same size as the Uptown with the same limits, but costs more & is heavier....

	Britax Roundabout - Click for more info With the introduction of the new LATCH laws, Britax has improved even further upon their famously popular Roundabout Convertible Car Seat. This car seat has been praised by just about every consumer safety organization and mom and dad out there - and for good reason. It is easy to install, compatible in just about every car, super comfortable for baby, stylish and most importantly safe! Ask around and you will see that everyone raves about this car seat.