Mazda Protege 5 (2002)

[Zweebee]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a car seat that will fit a Mazda Protege 5. I am very interested in having this car seat also fit on an airplane, but safety comes first with the seat fitting my car. Price is not much of a concern (though we rather pay less than more). Consumer Reports rated the Evenflo Titan and Triumph high as well as one of the Britax seats.

To make this a little more tricky, we are looking to purchase a Honda Element and would love the car seat we choose for the Protege 5 to also fit the Honda.

I have a little time before I have to purchase one, about 2 months, as my DD is 8 months, 20 lbs, and 26.5" long.

Thanks for your help.

Jodi

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[Sunflowercat]

Hi Jodi,

I have an '03 Protege5 and DS is currently in a Britax Marathon and it fits great rear facing. I'll leave him that way as long as possible(he's just turning 1 and barely 20lbs), but it will definitely fit better FF. I really like having such a sturdy seat in a small vehicle, because where we live there are alot of semi trucks and not so good drivers. I know the Britax seats are pretty expensive, but I think it's well worth it, especially since he can use this to 60lbs...

I haven't flown with it yet, but will in a few weeks. I've heard it does fit in airlines seats, but I don't know how easy it will be.

Good luck with your decision.

Nora

	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 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.

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