Need some help finding a car seat for my 07 Honda Civic Coupe

[MaceyzMomma]

Ok so I have a convertible car seat already. I have the Britax Roundabout. It has never really fit all that good in the center seat of my car. I have an 07 Honda Civic coupe, not a great car for having kids but still. Anyway, I recently got into an accident (not a bad one and I am sure the car seat is fine) but my insurance is requiring that I replace it and they are paying for it so I am trying to find a new one that fits better in my car. Any suggestions? This is really meant specifically for people who have my car or similiar (06 model and later). Otherwise I would just go shop on my own and find a car seat. I really do like the roundabout overall just trying to see if there isn't something that would work better. 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.

	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.

	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.

[MnMadhouse]

First, if there is any possible way for you to get to a Babies R Us or other specialty shop that carries Britax, try them before you buy. The RA is a nice seat, but for some extra money, you can get a Marathon or a Boulevard and keep your child rear facing longer b/c the shell is taller. You can also keep your child harnessed to 65lbs vs only 40 with the RA.

In your vehicle manual, does it allow the installation of a carseat in the middle? How old is your child? If you child is still RFing and has more upper body control, you can recline the seat between 30-45 degrees (as long as their head doesn't flop forward when trying to sleep).

If you aren't getting a very good install in the middle, I would move the seat to an outboard location to see if you can get a better install. If you are still having issues, take your vehicle to a car seat tech and see if they can assist you!

	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.

	Britax Boulevard - Click for more info It is all about the wings with the Britax Boulevard convertible car seat - head and torso safety wings help keep your child from harm in a side-impact crash. And this matters - side-impact crashes are the leading cause of death for 6 - 14 year-old children. Of course, the safety wings are only one of the many safety features that the Britax Boulevard offers: built-in lock-offs, 5-point harness with front adjuster, tangle-free webbing, a push button release LATCH system with Versa-Tether®, and a sculpted base, ensuring an easy installation with a secure fit.

[MaceyzMomma]

No I have tried putting her to the side and that is a definite no go. The middle is best not only due to the lack of room but also because my car has side air bags all the way around. Scares me. I bought the roundabout due to the size constraints. I am looking into a Recaro Signo. Expensive but I think it might work better in my car.

	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.

	RECARO - Click for more info With over 100 years of company history and long standing experience in vehicle seat construction RECARO knows how to make long journeys a pleasure for the whole family. Materials, design and technical highlights ensure a pleasant journey for adults and children alike. RECARO uses its strength as the premier mobile seat manufacturer to engineer an innovative line of products for your children. No other manufacturer can apply experience from production vehicles, commercial vehicles, and race cars to design toward the comfort and safety of children.

	RECARO Signo - Click for more info The RECARO Signo car seat is the premier convertible child seat RECARO produces. With its 5-70 lbs weight capacity, adjustable harness, and forward or rear-facing convertibility, the deluxe RECARO Signo may be the only car seat you will ever need. The Signo offers the same basic features and specifications as the RECARO Como convertible, but adds a few features - such as double wall head support and infinite harness adjustment settings.

[Papooses]

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Side curtain airbags are not dangerous for kids in carseats -- they're safer than not having them A secure/correct outboard installation is much safer than a loose/incorrect center installation, no matter what kind of fancy features the vehicle or carseat has Correct use always trumps extra features....

& YAY for you that the insurance company is so easily offering to pay for a new seat! Lots of people have to fight for that

[MnMadhouse]

Ditto pp. From my understanding, as long as the carseat is installed correctly AND the harness is snug on the body, the side airbag should not affect your child if deployed. Again, check your vehicle manual.