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We have 2 Foonfs. I really like them and feel like LO is really well protected.

Here is a good thread that discussed the pros/cons of both:

http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-carseat-question#post-1158939

I went with a radian bc I think it will accomplish the same thing as the foonf (extended rear facing) at a lower price point.

We also have a small car, and not only do you have to consider the width of the seat, but also how much room it takes up front to back. DH can no longer sit in the passenger seat. It's not a big deal bc he can just sit in the back when I'm driving. But I've heard the foonf is even bigger? Not sure, I've never seen one in person. But both are great seats.

The Foonf has a higher rf weight limit, but the Radian gives you 1 more inch for rf height.

I believe both fit in a variety of vehicles well too. Can't really go wrong with either. Have you considered getting in touch with a local CPST to see if they have experience with these seats in your car type? You can also join the Car Seats for the Littles fb group & ask the techs there for their experiences, as well as search on car-seat.org.

@mrsmate: Have you tried an angle adjuster? That might free up some front seat space.

@runsyellowlites: oh yeah. Without the AA no one would be able to sit in the passenger seat!

@mrsmate: EEK!

@loveisstrange: Thanks our Combi is 17".... I don't think we could manage another 1-1.5" wider. We already barely fit, well technically don't since my mom has to buckle G's belt when back there b/c he cant' get to it. boo that!

@loveisstrange: If G was in a seat that went "installed" where he didn't need to reach the belt we could fit 3 across..... him being in a seat belt booster really changes the dynamics in our Escape though.

@emg86: Sorry to threadjack... I doknow a couple friends that have a Nextfit though and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! If we didn't need to fit more across we'd definitely look into it too or the Graco. I don't think either would take up the backseat to the point someone else couldn't' comfortably sit back there, just for us & G's booster narrower seats are a must.

I won a Clek Foonf at Mommycon-Philly, and it's installed in my car, since that's the car we use for longer trips and most of our errands around town. I love it, and D seems happy in it. My biggest concern was that the crotch belt seemed really short, but I just read that they are offering an extension belt for it, so that solves that problem. It is incredibly sturdy, has the anti-rebound bar, and the one I got has the antimicrobial fabric. WIN.

In Hubs' car we got a Graco MyRide 65, and we're also happy with that one. It is substantially lighter than the Foonf (the Foonf weighs over 30 pounds), so we'll use that when we need to travel with a car seat.