https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:45:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2803150 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:31:07 +0000 krispi 2803150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nutmeg36: Yes, I have a Britax Marathon Clicktight in my car. I don't have center latch like my husband's truck does, so I wanted something that would be easy to install in the center with a seatbelt. The Clicktight is easier to install than the Contender, but I miss having the cup holder when we're in my car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2803076 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:32:59 +0000 pinkb 2803076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a contender that mostly stays in the baby sitters car. I like it! It's easy install and light. It's not overly padded and hot (we live in FL so this is important for us). I am not sure about fitting in smaller cars as we have only had it in larger vans/SUV. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2803068 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 18:53:10 +0000 crazydoglady 2803068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one in my car. It's nothing fancy and I wish it had two cup holders like the extend-2-fit but I really can't complain. It fit fine in my Honda civic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2803057 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:49:31 +0000 smuckers 2803057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@krispi: Thank you! Do you have a different one for your car? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2802981 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:30:21 +0000 krispi 2802981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Contender in my husband's Honda Ridgeline truck. We have it in the center position, and it fits well. It's not hard to install or anything, but it does require a good bit of effort and pulling the strap in just the right direction to get the latch installation tight. (I think there are videos of this online.) Overall we've been happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2802916 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:34:20 +0000 smuckers 2802916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were very generously gifted a Graco Contender carseat for Christmas for my DD. Does anyone have any experience with the car seat (good, bad, ugly)? Reviews online are favorable, but I don't know anyone with the seat IRL.</p> <p>Additionally, I drive a Mazda3, which has a very narrow backseat. Getting a new car is not a feasible option at this point. Does anyone happen to know if this carseat will fit (rear-facing) comfortably? We put her infant seat in the middle, but ideally I'd love to put her behind me so it's not so hard getting her in and out (I'm about 85% sure this won't be possible until she's forward facing, which is years away).</p> <p>ETA: Asking the question because we need to purchase a 2nd seat for my husband's car (she rides in both cars pretty frequently). If the Contender won't fit in my car, it will certainly in his (Pontiac Vibe), so we can do something different for mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1419405 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:59:49 +0000 twinmama 1419405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have radian 120s that we got for about $200 each, and I really love them. Extended rearfacing and use as a highback booster down the line sold me. We've had ours for nearly a year and I have no complaints. Very easy to install and adjust in our van and truck and the kids are comfy. The straps are the ratcheting type, which is different than our bucket seats, and I did need the angle adjuster foam pads to get the best install, just fyi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1419395 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:50:18 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1419395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one: <a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/recaro-performance-ride-convertible-car-seat-sapphire-826011?site=CA&#038;utm_source=Google&#038;utm_medium=cpc_D&#038;utm_term=RC-071&#038;utm_campaign=GooglePLA&#038;CAWELAID=1926790236&#038;utm_content=pla&#038;ca_sku=RC-071&#038;ca_gpa=pla&#038;ca_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D" rel="nofollow">http://www.diapers.com/p/recaro-performance-ride-convertible-car-seat-sapphire-826011?site=CA&#038;utm_source=Google&#038;utm_medium=cpc_D&#038;utm_term=RC-071&#038;utm_campaign=GooglePLA&#038;CAWELAID=1926790236&#038;utm_content=pla&#038;ca_sku=RC-071&#038;ca_gpa=pla&#038;ca_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D</a></p> <p>and I LOVE IT. I was hesitant. I had my eye on the diono radian and wanted it very badly, but when this one went on sale and I had a $20 off coupon, the price couldn't be beat. And I'm glad we chose this one. You mentioned the straps - and they could not be easily to adjust and buckle! We had a different convertible seat prior to this and the straps drove my bonkers. It was impossible to loosen them. These are so easy. I also love how cushy the seat is - that's funny to say, but it seems so comfortable. It is really easy to install, we use the latch system.</p> <p>As for the size, you can RF for up to 40 lbs, and 22.5" seated height. J is 24 months, about 27 lbs and 34"ish inches - and he's nowhere NEAR the height limit. So I think he'll fit RF for a long time. </p> <p>The only complaint I have at all is that it's a little difficult getting him in/out because we have a small car. But it's really not even that big of a deal. If we had an SUV it wouldn't matter at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1419386 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:42:52 +0000 Smurfette 1419386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Nextfit and Foonf. The Nextfit is SO hard to tighten the straps. I heard it is easier when it is FF. The love the Foonf. R loves seeing out the window, and so easy getting her in and out. It is pricey but we got on sale on amazon for 280. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1419347 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:23:34 +0000 wheres_c 1419347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the recaro proride and love love love it. It's really good for tall LOs (mine outgrew bucket seat at 5mo) and good for the climate. It also offers side impact protection and it's not too expensive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1417215 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:46:32 +0000 Bookish 1417215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @mrsjyw: Good to know! Thank you! </p> <p>@lawbee11: Also helpful! I know you're in the same climate as me, so that's something I'll have to consider </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1417205 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:44:54 +0000 lawbee11 1417205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookish: Ok we haven't actually used it yet, but we have the Maxi Cosi Pria and it looks so comfy!! One of the main reasons we got it is because a lot of the reviews I read said the fabric is great for warm weather climates. It's really breathable. I've heard that Britax seats aren't great for warm weather, and my LO runs warm as it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1417196 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:42:05 +0000 looch 1417196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Britax is known for being easy to install and easy to adjust the straps, but, if you're going for extended rear facing, you might not get as far as you planned. </p> <p>My son was rearfacing in a Britax Boulevard until he was 32 months old, then we had to switch him forward as he was just too tall for it rearfacing.</p> <p>So consider that as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1417195 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:41:36 +0000 mrsjyw 1417195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookish: it's a pain to loosen it once they grow out of certain setting, but i've had no trouble with tightening! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1417192 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:40:18 +0000 Bookish 1417192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: Good to know! How easy is it to tighten? That's my main beef with the MySize, it's incredibly hard to tighten up on her, which I think is ridiculous </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1417163 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:33:24 +0000 mrsjyw 1417163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i bought a britax advocate and pavilion on nobetterdeal.com in perfect condition for $350 for both! :) i would check there for carseats they have available! DS grew out of his infant carseat at 8 months and we made the switch! :) they're great so far! (he's almost 15 months) and still has plenty of room for growth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1417148 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:30:26 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1417148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No recommedations, but following because LO is going to outgrow her carrier on height way before the 1 yr mark. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-convertible-seat#post-1417138 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:27:20 +0000 Bookish 1417138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Graco recall yesterday was the last straw for me with my Graco MySize 70. It is hard to adjust, hard to tighten, and yep, hard to get that little buckle un-buckled!</p> <p>We will soon need a second convertible seat, and there's no way I'm buying another of the MySize70. </p> <p>Can you all recommend a seat for a biiig LO? She was 19lbs and 28.5in at 6 months (about to outgrow bucket seat by height, which is why I need another convertible), so I need something that's got pretty extensive height limits. </p> <p>Any ideas? We'll be putting the Graco in DH's car, since she's only in there sporadically, and I'd like to spend about 200-250$ max, if possible.</p> <p>*ETA: It's the MySize, not the MyRide. Oops </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-1302409 Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:20:18 +0000 birdofafeather 1302409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got ours after convincing my mom to buy one for us while Amazon was running a deal in them. I'm loving it bc my mom is so tall but I'm wondering about the sleeping issue of it being more upright than her combi. Did your LOs get used to it or did you finagle it to recline more? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-952751 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:29:07 +0000 MsLipGloss 952751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: We just installed ours this weekend too . . . it is a BEAST of a seat! LO also really really like being able to see . . . I may even be able to sit up front with my DH now! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-950992 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:58:49 +0000 ChelseaRose 950992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I'm glad you got it in time and so happy it fits so well. My husband dad it looks like an airplane seat. Lol. I guess because we got the blue one. Either way we are happy with it too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-950965 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:49:22 +0000 PrincessBaby 950965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Yes bc it takes up less space than our maxi cosi mico (on the base) and really doesnt stick out (as far as the actual seat) any more than the mico...And the mico fits in mini coopers!</p> <p>We put the foonf in my husband's extended cab Z71, so it's not even a true doublecab/4door/normal back seat, and it fits nicely! It's sooooo nice! I really love it! You will not be disappointed! It's also awesome to see the steel bars in the back and know that if we're in an accident, those bars will take the force of the impact, not my LO's body! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-950957 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:43:20 +0000 littlek 950957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: do you think it would fit in the backseat of 2 door Accord? We need get convertible car seat for DHs car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-950942 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:34:08 +0000 matador84 950942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I might have to put the Britax in DH's car when LO 2 gets here because the foonf is getting amazing reviews...and with 2 car seats...omg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-950929 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:28:31 +0000 PrincessBaby 950929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChelseaRose: I did get 20% off- thank you!!! And we got snowberry:). I cant figure out how it takes up so little space while being so roomy but it does and is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-950925 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:25:57 +0000 ChelseaRose 950925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: Yay! Which one did you end up getting? Did you order in time to get 20% off? We really like it so far too. Lots of room and doesn't take up too much space in the car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-950911 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:20:30 +0000 PrincessBaby 950911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: @ChelseaRose: You GUYS! We installed it today and it's awesome! I'm so impressed with how nice it is! I totallywish I could have one for me!!! She seemed so much happier in it than her Maxi Cosi! And it doesnt hang off the seat at all and is pretty compact as far as how much space it takes! It looks big but somehow fits really nicely in a tight space...I can see how 3 would fit EASILY in most back seats. Looooove it!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-948930 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 19:28:43 +0000 allison 948930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: haha, yay! I'm glad I'm not the only one spending $400 on a car seat ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-948552 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:08:35 +0000 LovelyPlum 948552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: I think you started something here...before you posted this thread, I had never heard of this. Now, it seems to be catching on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-clek-foonf/page/3#post-947253 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 19:25:07 +0000 littlek 947253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Curious what people think.. I showed DH and he didn't get what the rage was about it and he has no money spending money on stuff for LO... </p>