tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post1801491009656116529..comments2023-12-14T07:05:21.979-08:00Comments on Chief Family Officer: When to replace a car seat that's been in an accidentChief Family Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-57580724356631988262008-12-05T19:01:00.000-08:002008-12-05T19:01:00.000-08:00I second the recommendation for the Radian 65/80....I second the recommendation for the Radian 65/80. I have the 65 for my 3.5 year old and we love it. It's low side make it easy for him to climb in and out himself. It's easy to install in my Accord and it folds for airplane travel. It's heavy 20 lbs but really solid and still easier to get on the plane (with shoulder strap). My kiddo is on the tall and skinny side so he will hit the height limit before he hits 65 lbs. Glad to hear you are OK.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470879635258531370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-73217425916214826592008-11-30T12:53:00.000-08:002008-11-30T12:53:00.000-08:00I'm re-posting Melissa's comment without her email...I'm re-posting <A HREF="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11132337349813114868" REL="nofollow">Melissa</A>'s comment without her email address:<BR/><BR/>I have a sunshine kids radian. Love it!! I was going to do the regent but that seat is a beast and not fun to install. I bought it but then returned it. The raidan is slimmer and folds up for easier carrying if you travel by plane.<BR/><BR/>http://www.skjp.com/products/skjp_radian_65.php they do have a 80 lb one but I felt like the 65lb was sufficent as the ht req is the same on both seats and my kids will outgrow ht wise before weight is even a possiblity. I am a avid researcher on car seats so if you have a question email me.Chief Family Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-52497721745919135742008-11-30T12:32:00.000-08:002008-11-30T12:32:00.000-08:00@Sherri - Thank you so much for your insight! It's...@Sherri - Thank you so much for your insight! It's <B>very</B> helpful.<BR/><BR/>@CE - Was it you who pointed out the low back on the Roundabout? I don't really think it's a problem til the kid is taller, but since I get a do-over, so to speak, I certainly would prefer a Marathon for Tyler now.<BR/><BR/>@Melissa - Thank you so much! I'm just learning about the Radian, so I am going to email you.<BR/><BR/>@ETC - LOL! I love the way you said it's hard for a Britax mom to switch, that's pretty accurate :) But I'll take a look at the Nautilus, thank you!Chief Family Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-14120782041092611302008-11-25T17:21:00.000-08:002008-11-25T17:21:00.000-08:00Just a quick FYI, a Regent cannot go on an airplan...Just a quick FYI, a Regent cannot go on an airplane.<BR/><BR/>You should also check out the new Graco Nautilus (I know it is hard for a Britax mom to make a switch,I have been there) but it seems to be the go-to seat for the forward-facing crowd.<BR/><BR/>HTHTypeAmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10416007407799008021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-28399737477595472882008-11-25T17:00:00.000-08:002008-11-25T17:00:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jon and Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132337349813114868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-83746006964188337422008-11-25T12:32:00.000-08:002008-11-25T12:32:00.000-08:00From what I have heard from our local expert (www....From what I have heard from our local expert (www.thecarseatlady.com)<BR/>the child's weight is more important than their age. Your children should be in a 5 point harness until 40 pounds. Our daughter has a Britax Boulevard which we love, it sits high up so she can see out the window and the side winga are good for long trips: if your kid falls asleep her head rests against the side bumpers. My 2 year old is rear-facing, and for that I don't like the Britax seats because they are shallow, so there is less room for his legs. He sits in a Graco comfortsport which is a deep seat. I will probably get him another Boulevard when he switches to forward facing in a year, and give his seat to my baby at that time. The carseat lady does NOT like the Roundabout because it is too short. We had originally bout one, and she told us to take it back because she wouldn't install it.<BR/><BR/>Good luck, and sorry about the accident. We had one this year, but very light and didn't need to replace the seats.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11347863465998145180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-51384041046236370022008-11-25T11:13:00.000-08:002008-11-25T11:13:00.000-08:00I'm glad that you are all fine after the car accid...I'm glad that you are all fine after the car accident. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for the info about car seats. I try to be very safety conscious about my car seats, but I didn't know all the criteria for replacing seats after a wreck. I thought you had to buy new with any wreck. <BR/><BR/>Thank you also for researching about the 5 point harness for boys over 4. I have a five year old in a 5 point harness (under 40 pounds), so I was starting to get worried when I first read that...nothing to worry about now :-).Corrie at "Cents"able Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156997868428556144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-41239170583794689692008-11-25T10:23:00.000-08:002008-11-25T10:23:00.000-08:00First, I'm glad you're OK after your accident and ...First, I'm glad you're OK after your accident and that your insurance company is reimbursing you for the seats. I have "two" Regents. One is actually a Husky (precursor to the Regent) while the other is the real thing. I second your friend's note that they sit lower than most other Britax products. This is a good thing later when older, non restrained kids might want to poke fun of your 5pt harnessed child. In the car, the lower profile is harder to see. <BR/><BR/>One thing that I wasn't expecting was the height of the seat base side. My kids are unable to access the handle for the door (2000 Ford Explorer) so they can't let themselves out of the car from the rear. Not a big deal, but something to consider. I don't have latch so both kids use the tether and car seat belt to hold the Regent in. <BR/><BR/>My son is 9 and has never commented on discomfort in the nether regions. I could see how damage could occur if we were in a significant crash but it would be a small price to pay for an intact spine and all the other protection afforded the 5 pt harness system. Besides, wouldn't all 5 pt harnesses offer the same potential danger? I think this is a moot point. <BR/><BR/>My daughter (7) does complain about being hot in her seat but that may just be a function of her finicky nature. She also has a bad habit of loosening her restraint which is easy to do once they know how. If I were in the market to purchase another car seat, and I hope I never have to purchase another one, I would buy this seat again.sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627137077537600965noreply@blogger.com