https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 00:44:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2107137 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 08:41:35 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2107137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure what your price range is, we have this one and really like it. <a href="http://m.albeebaby.com/recaro-2013-performance-sport-booster-car-seat-sapphire.html?utm_medium=shoppingengine&#038;utm_source=googlebase&#038;gdftrk=gdfV21377_a_7c623_a_7c12148_a_7c386_d_01_d_SAPH&#038;gclid=Cj0KEQjwlYqoBRDajuaTvsyq1PQBEiQAEhSjnJlHwtAuN1ChvXIWcA7A59PVuIknQVotnGDwnb-uZ5EaAlgr8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow">http://m.albeebaby.com/recaro-2013-performance-sport-booster-car-seat-sapphire.html?utm_medium=shoppingengine&#038;utm_source=googlebase&#038;gdftrk=gdfV21377_a_7c623_a_7c12148_a_7c386_d_01_d_SAPH&#038;gclid=Cj0KEQjwlYqoBRDajuaTvsyq1PQBEiQAEhSjnJlHwtAuN1ChvXIWcA7A59PVuIknQVotnGDwnb-uZ5EaAlgr8P8HAQ</a></p> <p>There was a 30% sale at diapers.com so we got a good deal on it. We've been pretty satisfied with it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2106974 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 06:01:06 +0000 blackbird 2106974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: This is the seat we ended up buying because it was on sale and was really narrow--do you find that you have a problem with the release button? When we installed it, the button was kind of against the car and made it difficult to get released. My husband really fought to install it--it wobbled and didn't feel very stable for a bit. He declared it "garbage" unfortunately. I told him I'd like to take it in and have it professionally installed so we can see what the deal is with it. When he installs our Foonfs, they are rock solid and don't move. The Safety First seat didn't have a top anchor....and maybe that's because MIL's seats are a bit more bouncy and broken in than ours. Do you use a pool noodle or anything at the base? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096377 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:59:46 +0000 blackbird 2096377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: I was just telling someone at work that as much as i hate the idea of a minivan, practicality wins every time in my book, so...whatever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096300 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:41:39 +0000 jetsa 2096300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: lol I want a minivan and I never thought I'd say that. I hope it won't be so bad when I can lean into the vehicle again and not feel like I'll topple over because I'm so top-heavy. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096293 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:39:10 +0000 blackbird 2096293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: MIL needs to find a pot of money and buy a minivan ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096288 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:34:39 +0000 jetsa 2096288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Yea and the mysize70 isn't that much cheaper than a radian! I don't blame you at all :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096287 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:33:46 +0000 blackbird 2096287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: we're spoiled in our cars because our foonfs will go 3 across! But i'm not dropping that kind of dough for a carseat used once or twice a month ;) I know I can use a Diono Radian if i want to go up to $200....but...meh. On Fridays, she takes my nephew to school and next year, my niece will go to school, too, so she has to be able to fit them all during a week. </p> <p>I'll have DH measure the graco we currently have; I know it barely fits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096273 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:25:51 +0000 Adira 2096273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Ooops, sorry! I didn't realize it had to fit between two boosters. Yes - it's definitely a wide seat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096266 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:22:18 +0000 jetsa 2096266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: its a BIG seat, I just assumed thats what you get when you have an ERF seat because its the only one we've ever had. In my pilot it takes up a lot of room in the second row, though we have had 3 seats back there before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096262 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:20:01 +0000 blackbird 2096262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: @Adira: @rattles: @jetsa: So I think the dimensions are too wide. It's about 5" wider than than the Evenflo, so I think it's going to be too bulky to go between two boosters that have cup holders on them! Thanks for the rec, though! Looks like a good seat, but I know my niece and nephew's boosters aren't narrow. </p> <p>@Smurfette: @lawbee11: Thanks! this one is definitely the most narrow! Glad it's easy to use, too. DH always has to install it for MIL.... </p> <p>@My Only Sunshine: Oh yeah this one's by far the cheapest! And has great reviews, too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096201 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:39:22 +0000 brownie 2096201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depending on how long you can wait, a new safety first seat is coming out with a 50 pound rear facing limit. I believe it is coming out in April at about the same price point as the graco clones (my ride). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096168 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:16:01 +0000 jetsa 2096168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the same seat as @rattles: and @loveisstrange: and really like it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096147 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:02:53 +0000 rattles 2096147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the same one as @loveisstrange in my mom's car and have been really happy with it. You can definitely get it on sale if you keep an eye out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096138 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:58:45 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2096138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: We have the Safety First Guide 65 and love it. We actually have the Eddie Bauer one from Target because we had a gift card, but someone told me it's exactly the same as the one from Amazon and Walmart that's a little cheaper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096108 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:36:05 +0000 lawbee11 2096108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one in my mom's car and in my car. It's really easy to loosen and tighten the straps. My mom hasn't had any issues with it. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-SureRide-Convertible-Seat-Nicole/dp/B00ISS2KVS" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-SureRide-Convertible-Seat-Nicole/dp/B00ISS2KVS</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096103 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:33:02 +0000 Smurfette 2096103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/evenflo-sureride-dlx-65-convertible-carseat/-/A-15343508#prodSlot=medium_1_1&#038;term=Evenflo+SureRide+DLX+Convertible+Car+Seat+-+Nicole" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/evenflo-sureride-dlx-65-convertible-carseat/-/A-15343508#prodSlot=medium_1_1&#038;term=Evenflo+SureRide+DLX+Convertible+Car+Seat+-+Nicole</a></p> <p>We have this one for my parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096099 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:30:41 +0000 Adira 2096099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same as @loveisstrange: The Graco Size4Me 70 (although I think the new ones are only rated to 65 lbs). We love ours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096097 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:29:21 +0000 loveisstrange 2096097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: No, it's the next step down, i think? Ive heard good things about that one too, though! The "clone" at Walmart is the Fit4Me or Size4Me, I think. I dont remember which they call it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096089 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:21:01 +0000 blackbird 2096089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: NM I see the link, thanks! Is it very wide? I worry the cup holder and width will make it so she can't install it next to two boosters </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096081 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:16:15 +0000 loveisstrange 2096081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Yeah. Its actually a really great seat. The ladies on CSFL recommended it to me, since C is so tall. Its super easy to install, and adjust. We've been happy with it. We have this one.</p> <p><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/car-seats/graco-mysize-65-convertible-car-seat-reese-1896361-28879766" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.com/buy/car-seats/graco-mysize-65-convertible-car-seat-reese-1896361-28879766</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096078 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:13:29 +0000 blackbird 2096078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: awesome, I knew you had one you liked but I just knew it was a graco. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096073 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:09:39 +0000 loveisstrange 2096073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Graco My Size/Headwise/Size4Me. We have one and really like it. C is 40" tall and can still RF in it. It's actually the tallest RFing seat on the market and goes to, I think, 40 or 45lbs when RFing.</p> <p>Babies R Us has them on sale right now for $150, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096058 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 07:48:07 +0000 blackbird 2096058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I'll check it out, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096049 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 07:32:14 +0000 hilsy85 2096049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Safety first guide 65? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extended-rear-facing-grandma-car-seat#post-2096045 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 07:25:29 +0000 blackbird 2096045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We need to replace MIL's graco. It only goes up to 30 lbs and E's close to maxing it out. MIL uses it for sleepovers and we borrow it for travel(which we don't forsee needing anytime soon). And she hates it. She's still rear facing at 2 and I want her to be for at least another year. </p> <p>MIL has a CRV and still has two boosters in the back for my niece and nephew, too...</p> <p>Any affordable recommendations? </p>