LO just keeps growing and i think we only have a few months left in her infant seat. We went to look at convertibe seats today at BRU and they all seem huge!
We have a '01 civic and a '02 corolla. The chicco keyfit has worked great so far but seems much smaller.
Any advice? I have looked at the britax marathon online and been tempted but dont want to waste time if it wont fit. I would love recommendations for small cars.
thanks!
bananas / 9628 posts
The combi coccoro is supposed to be the best seat for small cars.
http://www.combiusa.com/Products/Item.aspx?Item=12
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
I know people who have a corolla and the Britax fits fine!
pomegranate / 3053 posts
I have the Diono convertible car seats and they are great for small cars (forward-facing) b/c it's more narrow than most convertible car seats. Has great ratings and you can put three across if you need to. It also sits lower and you'll probably never have to buy another convertible car seat since all of them are booster capable after 50lbs. Two downsides to these seats are that it's heavier than most (b/c of steel bars) and it takes up a lot of space rear-facing. Other than that, it's an awesome car seat.
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I have a Civic and just bought a Britax. I'll let you know how works out!
pomegranate / 3595 posts
@mrs. bird: thanks for the link. it looks like it is only good for 40 lbs and we were hoping to get one that will last up to a higher weight.
@erwoo: do you use the dionos rear facing? online they look like they are more suited for front facing.
@chopsuey119: @autumnlove: thanks for letting me know!
we have a little time but i am trying to be prepared so i can catch a sale. thanks ladies!
pomegranate / 3053 posts
@MamaCate: Yes, I rear-faced my oldest (now 3) from 13 months to about 2.5-years-old. Diono users often rear-face their kids until they reach their maximum rear-facing weight which is 45 lbs. My husband just got tired of putting my son rear-facing. 
You can forward face from 20-80 lbs and up to 57" tall. They also came out with an angle adjuster this past year that helps make the seat more upright for 1+ year or more children and adds up to 4" of more leg room for the front passenger. This was a big complaint in the past which is why they came out with the angle adjuster. I'll probably get one when my youngest outgrows his infant car seat.
pomegranate / 3595 posts
@erwoo: thanks so much for the extra info. I will put it onmy list to look into!
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