https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:16:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1064253 Wed, 04 Sep 2013 09:34:35 +0000 ValentineMommy 1064253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the foonf for our 7 month old and we love it! I'm tall, so sightline isn't an issue. As for comfort, we were told at bbb to take into consideration how much/long we drive when I asked them about the lack of padding. We don't do long road trips with the baby too often (at most an hour to 2) and he ALWAYS falls asleep in the seat, so it can't be too comfortable. Safety over comfort was why we chose the foonf. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1062945 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:16:52 +0000 mozahsuf 1062945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks everyone for your input! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1059305 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 18:39:38 +0000 MamaCate 1059305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mozahsuf: I don't know how helpful this is since we have the pavilion (as I mentioned above): our seats are not in the center seat but behind the passenger as there is no LATCH fasteners in the center. We have been really happy with this and felt LO is safe. We do have an old Civic (2001) but we are both tall so I can't say anything about sightlines... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1059278 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 18:19:29 +0000 allison 1059278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mozahsuf: Ok, so I have the Foonf in the center seat of my Jeep Liberty. I'm 5'1". Currently, the headwings are in the lowest position, and I have no trouble seeing out of the rearview mirror. But I have heard that it can be an issue when you need to start raising the headwings higher. I was pretty set on keeping LO in the middle of the backseat, too, but if seeing out the back becomes a real issue, I'll move the seat to the driver's side. I guess if there were any carseat I'd feel comfortable with doing that, it'd be the Foonf, because of the steel frame.</p> <p>I haven't used any of the other seats talked about in this thread, though, to know how the Foonf compares.</p> <p>Oh, and you mentioned the cushioning. Yeah, it doesn't seem very cushy, that's true. I haven't noticed if he's been uncomfortable, but he's only 7 months old, so he can't just tell me if he is :). He doesn't sleep AS much/well in it as he did in his infant seat, but he seems pretty content in it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1059196 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 17:26:07 +0000 mozahsuf 1059196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump:)</p> <p>Once you taste the collective wisdom of HB you can't go without it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1058429 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 02:20:57 +0000 mozahsuf 1058429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had another followup question the foonf: </p> <p>Through store credit and discounts, I may be able to purchase a foonf for around $160, or a Recaro/Britax for around $50. Is the foonf worth the extra money, or should I stick with a Prosport or Boulevard? My LO is 16 months. </p> <p>Secondly, I've done some searches on fitting the foonf into a Civic, and the results have been somewhat heartbreaking. It seems there's a near consensus that the foonf will definitely obstruct your vision when you glance at the rear-view mirror, and therefore the foonf is probably best placed behind the driver's seat. I am bummed out because we want to keep LO in the center seat, so my second question revolves around the practicality of shifting LO to one of the OB positions in the backseat in order to put him into a foonf. Is the maneuvering worth it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1058427 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 02:15:08 +0000 mozahsuf 1058427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: Thanks for the info! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1058356 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:33:22 +0000 MamaCate 1058356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mozahsuf: If my memory is correct, they are practically identical. I think our version of the pavilion had some minor safety enhancement like extra-absorbent pads on the safety harness? We only got the pavilion because the amazon sale made it cheaper than the boulevard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1058332 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:12:41 +0000 mozahsuf 1058332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: thanks! How would you compare the pavilion to the boulevard? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1058330 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:10:11 +0000 MamaCate 1058330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mozahsuf: We have the pavilion and have been really happy with it! My LO is in the 95th %ile for height and at 21 months is still well below the height guideline to continue rear-facing until at least two, if not longer. I would say she has at least 6 or so inches before she is too tall for the RF seat.</p> <p>We got the pavilion on sale through amazon mom around this time last year and I think it might be on sale again this year! The price savings made a big difference for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1058155 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 20:17:03 +0000 mozahsuf 1058155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@keiki_mama: we did actually try it at bbb, and while it didn't totally obstruct our views, it was definitely noticeable in ways that the britax pavilion was not. i lean conservative on this particular safety issue since i presume being able to check blind spots/rear view mirror is as important as buying a good seat. my spouse is also kind of a new driver (recent immigrant, no previous driving experience) so i want to make sure she can check her blind spots and the rear view mirror. </p> <p>im glad you've had no issues with the Recaro and visibility, and I will take your observation into account as we consider our options. thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1057909 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 17:54:32 +0000 keiki_mama 1057909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mozahsuf: Is there a store you can go to to try it out? I'm 5'1", drive an Altima, and have the Recaro--no problems at all thus far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1057540 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:51:19 +0000 mozahsuf 1057540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the feedback, everyone! </p> <p>I want to go ahead with the Recaro, but I am afraid my 5'0 wife will have trouble seeing over it while driving (we want to place it in the center seat) our Civic. If I can't go with the Recaro due to visibility issues, what's a good alternative? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1056921 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:25:19 +0000 wheres_c 1056921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the recaro proride and love it. I have a tall baby and he has plenty of room RF. it seems comfortable and safe. Love it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1056716 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:09:51 +0000 MamaJ 1056716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well we were between the foonf, pavillion and recaro. The foonf got vetoed because I have a really small car (and we were buying two carseats so it was $$). Then it was between the recaro and pavillion and we went with the pavillion. I wanted the recaro but it wasn't made in the USA so my DH didn't want it anymore. I didn't research the britax because I was sure on one of the others. DS is average size and has plenty of room in it though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1056702 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:00:33 +0000 GrapeCrush 1056702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS has a recaro proride, I can't comment on the leg room for FF as he is still RF, but for RF, he just kicks his legs up and stretches them up the back of the seat. I do like how the seat seems to 'envelop' him and he seems well protected. it is a little bulky though, but I don't think it's too bad </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/foonf-and-recaro-question#post-1056684 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:54:07 +0000 mozahsuf 1056684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello all, </p> <p>I've read about and checked out both the Recaro Performance Ride and Foonf car seats, and I don't know what negatives about each to ignore so I can finally buy one of them.. </p> <p>I presume the biggest complaint about the Recaro is the lack of RF leg room, and some have said the lack of leg room impacts FF as well. Does anyone have any personal experience to add about FF and RF leg room in the Recaro? I like the Recaro because it sort of envelopes the child within the seat, and it also seems to have plush padding, which brings me to the Foonf. </p> <p>I love the sturdiness and simplicity of the Foonf, but it seems to me to have a brick-like seating cushion, especially when compared against the Recaro's plush padding. I'm worried my LO would find sitting in the Foonf to be uncomfortable,. Does anyone have any thoughts about the Foonf's seating cushion, or any other criticisms of both seats in general?</p> <p>Finally, I've ruled out the Britax Pavillion/Blvd because I've read that the shell's short-length means kids grow out of the seat prematurely. Would anyone like to encourage me to reconsider ruling out the Britax in favor of the Foonf or Recaro, and if so, why? </p>