https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 21:08:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235242 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:58:23 +0000 MamaG 2235242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: Thanks for the coupon code for diapers.com. If Amazon doesn't have a great deal on Prime Day, I think I'm going to get the seats through diapers.com! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235239 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:57:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2235239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: And that's why we can't stay away from HB! So much information! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235233 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:53:39 +0000 PrincessBaby 2235233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't HB'd as much since DD2 got here 12 weeks ago and I'm reminded of how on top of things so many of you moms are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235227 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:52:37 +0000 PrincessBaby 2235227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: Oh wow! I had no idea! We have prime so I'll check on Wed!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235224 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:51:39 +0000 MamaG 2235224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: They are claiming it to be Black Friday style sale for Prime members only. Their current price on the Frontier is $264 (whereas BBB is still using MSRP). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235214 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:49:08 +0000 PrincessBaby 2235214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: @anbanan15: You guys are amazing! Thank you for enlightening me!!!<br /> @T.H.O.U.: Is prime day going to be anything different than having prime? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235192 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:42:13 +0000 lilyann 2235192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Frontier CT in both DH and my car for DS1 (he will be 3 in Sept) and we love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235175 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:33:15 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2235175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PS (amazon prime day is Wednesday and you may be able to find a good deal then). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235174 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:32:51 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2235174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: We have the frontier and we love it! The new ClickTight really makes installation a breeze! Plus its nice to know this is her seat for a long time so it was easy to swallow the money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235167 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:28:46 +0000 anbanan15 2235167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: Yup what @MamaG: said. The main difference between the Pioneer and Frontier is the height and weight limits. The other main difference is the Pioneer is not CT, which I personally think the CT would be super easy for the nanny.</p> <p>We have the Frontier CT and my son LOVES it! He is 4 and just went on a trip with my parents for the weekend and requested I put the Frontier in their car since it is more comfortable, so he didn't have to use convertible they have. Switching between the two cars was a breeze. </p> <p>Check out pricing on diapers.com. Usually they are on sale and you can use coupon code "thousands" to get another 15% off up to $35. There is also a 20% off BRU (25% if you have a BRU charge) coupon floating around and there is always the option to use 20% at BBB. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235153 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:18:39 +0000 MamaG 2235153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: The Frontier has a higher weight and height limit (58" and 90lbs vs 56" and 70lbs).</p> <p>The Frontier also has the clicktight install system. We personally don't have that on our current Britax convertibles, but from what I've read it really does fool-proof the install (I'd place this as a priority, if the nanny is moving the seat often). And purely cosmetically, I like the Frontier fabrics better. We are about to purchase two Frontiers as we move our older out of her convertibles for her little sister. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235152 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:17:14 +0000 PrincessBaby 2235152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh never mind, I just found a good side by side review of the pioneer vs frontier and the Pioneer is a no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235132 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:01:23 +0000 PrincessBaby 2235132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: Thank you! I had no idea! I thought it was bucket to convertible to booster....I feel dumb that I never knew there was another FF option! Do you know anything about the Pioneer? That keeps popping up when I search on Amazon and has good reviews....And looks cheaper which is attractive since it's for the nanny...<br /> @looch: @MamaG: @getjazzy: @wonderstruck: Thank you guys! I feel like a dimwit I had never heard of this option! If any of you know the difference between the Pioneer vs the Frontier (as far as safety goes - I don't care about bells/whistles for the nanny car)...Again, Thank you so much!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235124 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:55:19 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2235124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would buy something that has a harness to booster option for DD1 (like the Frontier, the Diono Rainier or Radian RXT, etc.) and then put DD2 in the Clek Foonf.</p> <p>I was confused by the "harness to booster option" as well, but really, it's just a forward facing car seat with a full harness like any other car seat. The plus side is that the harness can be taken out and they can use it with just the seat belt when they are old enough. They make so much more sense because your child can use them for YEARS. That way you won't have to buy another car seat when they outgrow the Foonf--they can literally grow with their car seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2235062 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:26:18 +0000 wonderstruck 2235062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: A booster that has a harness is just as safe as a forward-facing car seat - I was surprised to learn that, but I've asked numerous car seat techs and they've all said yes, same safety level between the two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234983 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:37:33 +0000 getjazzy 2234983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: We are a foonf house too because we love the ease of use, and have never had issues with install. Also love that my RF kiddo can see out the window. We got a different seat for granma's car because I don't personally believe that the foonf is any safer per say than other seats. They all pass vigorous testing before being sold. I do have to agree that for a FF kiddo, I would look for a different seat and pass the foonfs down to your rear facer. You won't be using the foonf to the best of it's capabilities in FF only mode.</p> <p>My LO is just over 2 now, and by the time baby needs the seat he'll be around 3 years old so we will just be buying a FF/HBB combo for him instead of a second set of foonfs for baby.</p> <p>Just something to consider! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234977 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:36:30 +0000 birdofafeather 2234977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'd also look for a foolproof installation. i have to double check my parents every time even though they have installed their seats before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234963 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:29:53 +0000 MamaG 2234963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: Don't completely discredit the "booster" option. The harnessed booster is really a FF only car seat with the option to remove the harness later and use the seat belt with it. It just can't be RF like the convertibles so many of us use. I think a lot of people hear booster and they think of the little backless/strapless booster seats, but there is more than just that option.</p> <p>eta: I see you just got a few other opinions to echo what I was trying to convey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234962 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:29:34 +0000 looch 2234962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: The Britax Frontier is a harness to booster seat. My 4.5 year old is using it, in the harness mode. It also functions later as a belted booster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234961 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:29:07 +0000 anbanan15 2234961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: If she is FF why not a harness to HBB? We have a Britax Frontier CT as well and it is an amazing seat. You won't be using any of the RF features of the Foonf so your loosing like half the seats capabilities. With a harness to HBB you are getting all the benefits of a FF seat by keeping her in harness mode as long as possible (the Frontier has some of the tallest limits) and also have the benefit of being able to use it as a HBB down the road. Just something else to consider. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234946 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:21:08 +0000 PrincessBaby 2234946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you everyone for all of your insight! THere's a lot I didn't know!</p> <p>For the record - my DD1 is FF since she turned 2 in December. She is 31lbs and so we won't be doing a booster for a long time. So this car seat is for at least a year and a half....And we'd have to purchase DD2 a Clek for each car as well in the next year, since she is 2.5 months and in the Maxi Cosi now... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234849 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:25:16 +0000 PurplePeony 2234849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there's any chance the nanny won't keep the seat permanently installed, I'd get a Britax ClickTight hands-down. The installation is as close to foolproof as it gets. Depending on the model, the price point isn't much lower than the Foonf, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234833 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:14:51 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2234833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I would ask myself what is it about the Clek that makes them "safer". My understanding was that its the steel frame and the ease of install. There should be a few other seats that meet those requirements that are a little bit below that price point. </p> <p>Also to consider, when does DD1 move up to a bigger seat? Do you still have her RF? We recently needed to purchase the new convertible for LO2, and instead we got LO1 a harness booster (Britax Frontier). Because she is so tall, she sits great in the lower booster style seats. She is still harnessed obviously but I was able to pass her old seat down to LO2. Just something to think about before buying more seats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234777 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:37:55 +0000 wonderstruck 2234777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: This is pretty much exactly what I was going to say! I'd look for something else with a steel frame that is easier to install. I really love my Nextfit - for us that was our top price point, but less than a Foonf and a million times easier to install properly. And since installation is really a key safety feature, that's essential for me in seats others will be using when I'm not there to check the install. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234660 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:59:15 +0000 blackbird 2234660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: many car seats have a steel frame! I have a foonf but went with a less expensive seat for MIL's car and I think they have some clever marketing at play here. Steel isn't always the strongest when it comes to impact resistance and force transfer, despite its weight.</p> <p>I would want something that goes in and out much easier, especially because the nanny may not want a car seat installed 24/7. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234648 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:50:57 +0000 ChelseaRose 2234648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of the differences between the foonf and the fllo is that the foonf sits up much higher in the car due to those angle things at the bottom when rear facing. If your older daughter is still rear facing and enjoys seeing out of the vehicle, this may not be as easy in the fllo (or most other car seats). The Fllo is lighter as a result of not having those and therefore can be used with latch when rear facing for a longer amount of time than the foonf. Is the nanny going to be taking the seats in and out a lot? If so, you might want to consider the Britax boulevard click tight because it does have very high rear facing limits and the easy install would be very helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234622 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:32:28 +0000 kjpugs 2234622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is no "safest" carseat, but obviously the Clek's are well known for being excellent seats. The best or "safest" seat is the one that fits your child's height/weight for the longest and fits best in your budget and car. If you're comfortable with the Cleks then I say go for it! I think being familiar with a seat is also an important factor. I think @Adira: is right regarding the differences between Flek and Fllo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234616 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:27:28 +0000 catomd00 2234616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What makes a car seat safe is proper install and being Strapped in properly every time, along with being rear facing for as long as possible. I would get in touch with the car seat lady or csftl or a local tech to put your mind at ease. Many convertibles are steel framed and don't have the price tag of the Clek. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234571 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 07:50:47 +0000 SweetiePie 2234571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I use Consumer Reports a lot for baby gear, and I chose both of my car seats based on their ratings. So maybe something to check out?<br /> We ended up with the Chicco NextFit as it rated very high on their list.<br /> Clek Foonf is currently last on their list! But I think it's mostly due to features besides safety that have already been named here (difficult install, extra parts/pieces, poor front-facing fit, etc). It still has a very good crash test rating, but it isn't named to be better than any of the Britax or The Chicco NextFit (they are all listed as "very good").<br /> If you don't already have a membership I think you can do a trial if you want to check out the entire list :-)<br /> ETA: oh yeah, duh, realized I forgot to write this as I answered another car seat post. We also have a car seat guru do our installs and he makes recommendations for seats as well. He recommended the NextFit to us. Didn't say anything about the Clek (good or bad, just said hands down the NextFit). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-car-seat-question-for-car-seat-safety-junkies#post-2234536 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 07:20:26 +0000 anbanan15 2234536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: Britax Marathon CT? Also has a steel frame, has a higher RF height limit (Boulevard and Advocate go 2" higher...can RF the Marathon 9" more than the Foonf, but it has a 10 lb less weight limit (40 lb vs 50 lb Foonf)), is super easy to get an amazing install which might be a plus for the nanny, and is at least a $100 cheaper than the Foonf, but not any less safe. We have it and love it! We have always been a Britax family and I, like you with the Foonf, am super confident in it's safety.</p> <p>Just because the car seat costs more and is "made of steel" doesn't meant she cannot get into an accident and be injured in the Foonf compared to a $100 seat. I know you know that though and it's more of a mental block :wink: </p>