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Convertible car seat recs?

Ok, mama's that have older ones, what are your rec's on car seats (or where I should research these)?  I have some time, but want to start my research now so I can keep an eye on sales as we get closer to buying one.....
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Re: Convertible car seat recs?

  • I did my research on Consumer Reports, and we bought one for each of our cars, but ended up with 2 different kinds. We have a Cosco Scenera (top crash test rating from CR, and the cheapest convertible available) and the Evenflo Triumph Advanced (also top crash test rating, side-impact tested, and I think it runs $120ish? or did...). I love the Triumph. There's nothing wrong with the Scenera; it just isn't anything special. So my rec is always the Triumph, unless you are broke or buying a secondary seat, then the Scenera. :)

    I reviewed them both in detail on my blog: http://rodgersrachel.blogspot.com/2010/09/carseat-reviews.html 

    ETA: My facts are obviously a little old, since we bought our Triumph 11ish months ago and the Scenera over a year ago. So I'd still look at CR or something up to date, just in case something even more awesome is on the market these days. 

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  • I also researched on Consumer Reports.  We have the Triumph and Britax Roundabout.  The each have pros and cons.  The Triumph is huge, but I like that you don't have to rethread the straps.  I have the Roundabout in my car, and it fits better. I like them both, but I would choose the Roundabout.  We are trying to decide about getting a 3rd for a nanny.  We are either going to get her the Scenera or another Roundabout.
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  • We have The First Years True Fit convertible car seat, and I love it. My mom bought it first after she did research on Consumer Reports [she bought the car seat for her car a good six months before JJ needed it], and it came with great reviews. We've had it for a couple of years now, so the information is probably outdated, but we haven't had issues with it. It's a little on the big [and expensive, at close to $200] side, but it's grown well with JJ and is a very secure seat.
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  • Thanks gals!

    Anyone know if BRU allows you to try one out in your care to see how it fits?

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  • imagemaynard1978:

    Thanks gals!

    Anyone know if BRU allows you to try one out in your care to see how it fits?

    They do. 

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