Diaper Swappers

TeachinAuntie · 08-05-2011, 11:30 AM

So, our Safeseat malfunctioned today. The base (bottom clips) would not detach from the seat & the firefighters who removed it from my car had to destroy both the seat & the base in an effort to get it out of my van without damaging my seat belt.

We had the Safeseat model that was good up to 30 lbs & 32 inches, they do not make that model any more as far as I know. I did keep the cover and would LOVE to be able to reuse it (it matches everything else, ya know), but am not limited to that.

My toddler (who we originally bought the Safeseat for) rides in a Radian 80SL right now & I LOVE it. So, obviously another Radian 80SL or XTSL would be options.

BUT, I really love the convenience of a bucket seat for a newborn in winter.

So, is there a seat I can buy ASAP that will fit my cover?

Or what other infant bucket is GREAT and should I look at?

I need a base option if we are using a bucket, since my van does not have LATCH and I don't want to be seat belt installing a bucket daily.

I also don't want a HUGE bulky seat, since my husband is 6'4" and we need the front seats to be able to be all the way back.

Oh and I'd prefer it be compatible with our stroller, which was bought as part of a travel system with the Safeseat.
THANKS!

They are going to send me a check for $129.00, I have to ship them the broken products.

I found this: Berkshire Safeseat I'm not crazy about the print, but I think my cover would work with this one. $139.99

Safety 1st Onboard Air 35 $149 @ Wm or $159 at BRU

I have a 10% coupon for BRU so will probably buy from there.

ETA: DH is home. He's being a penny pincher (as usual).

He says it is between the green/brown Safety 1st Air or the Berkshire Safeseat.

I personally think both are ugly.

Pro of the Safety 1st--good ratings, better weight settings (4-35 lbs & 35 inches)

Pro of the Safeseat--will have 2 bases & can interchange my cover w/ the one on it (5-30 lbs, 32 inches)

jess71903 · 08-05-2011, 11:37 AM

The same happened to my Safeseat!!

The New Snugride 32 and Snugride 35 DO have the same shell as the Safeseat 1, so if you got one of those, you could re-use your cover.

luvsviola · 08-05-2011, 12:34 PM

I love my OnBoard 35 Air, but it won't fit your cover...

It fits find in our Graco stroller, as well as every other stroller I've tried it with except for the Baby Jogger official carseat holder (though I found a way around it to make it work fine in my BJCM...)

TeachinAuntie · 08-05-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvsviola

I love my OnBoard 35 Air, but it won't fit your cover...

It fits find in our Graco stroller, as well as every other stroller I've tried it with except for the Baby Jogger official carseat holder (though I found a way around it to make it work fine in my BJCM...)

How is it with a seat belt install, both with base & without?

MrsJordan85 · 08-05-2011, 12:41 PM

Oh no! We have a SafeSeat- I hope we don't have the same problem

I would say either of the sungride models that the pp mentioned. I'm a fan of Graco, though.

Dory · 08-05-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeachinAuntie

How is it with a seat belt install, both with base & without?

I've seen a blog/review on it, and I was almost sold on getting one! http://carseatblog.com/6101/safety-1...-one-word-wow/

It looks to be one of the easier to do.

TeachinAuntie · 08-05-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thing1 & Thing2

I've seen a blog/review on it, and I was almost sold on getting one! http://carseatblog.com/6101/safety-1...-one-word-wow/

It looks to be one of the easier to do.

Thanks!

virtuousflapper · 08-05-2011, 04:09 PM

I have the Onboard 35 and love it, though I've only installed it with Latch.

08-05-2011, 11:30 AM	#1
TeachinAuntie Registered Users Formerly: sgoe* Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 7,699 Ratings: 91 Feedback: 100% My Mood:**	What seat should I buy? So, our Safeseat malfunctioned today. The base (bottom clips) would not detach from the seat & the firefighters who removed it from my car had to destroy both the seat & the base in an effort to get it out of my van without damaging my seat belt. We had the Safeseat model that was good up to 30 lbs & 32 inches, they do not make that model any more as far as I know. I did keep the cover and would LOVE to be able to reuse it (it matches everything else, ya know), but am not limited to that. My toddler (who we originally bought the Safeseat for) rides in a Radian 80SL right now & I LOVE it. So, obviously another Radian 80SL or XTSL would be options. BUT, I really love the convenience of a bucket seat for a newborn in winter. So, is there a seat I can buy ASAP that will fit my cover? Or what other infant bucket is GREAT and should I look at? I need a base option if we are using a bucket, since my van does not have LATCH and I don't want to be seat belt installing a bucket daily. I also don't want a HUGE bulky seat, since my husband is 6'4" and we need the front seats to be able to be all the way back. Oh and I'd prefer it be compatible with our stroller, which was bought as part of a travel system with the Safeseat. THANKS! They are going to send me a check for $129.00, I have to ship them the broken products. I found this: Berkshire Safeseat I'm not crazy about the print, but I think my cover would work with this one. $139.99 Safety 1st Onboard Air 35 $149 @ Wm or $159 at BRU I have a 10% coupon for BRU so will probably buy from there. ETA: DH is home. He's being a penny pincher (as usual). He says it is between the green/brown Safety 1st Air or the Berkshire Safeseat. I personally think both are ugly. Pro of the Safety 1st--good ratings, better weight settings (4-35 lbs & 35 inches) Pro of the Safeseat--will have 2 bases & can interchange my cover w/ the one on it (5-30 lbs, 32 inches) __________________ Steph Swag w/Me: DW to Tim Proud Mama to Lucas Wayne 10/18/09 and Vincent James 8/8/11 MamaGoetsch Creations ISO: 100% Wool Shirts/Onesies 2T Wool FSOT--the romper in my AVI is for sale! Last edited by TeachinAuntie; 08-05-2011 at 03:31 PM.

08-05-2011, 11:37 AM	#2
jess71903 Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 6,403 Ratings: 17 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What seat should I buy? The same happened to my Safeseat!! The New Snugride 32 and Snugride 35 DO have the same shell as the Safeseat 1, so if you got one of those, you could re-use your cover. __________________ Gage is Redefining Spina Bifida

08-05-2011, 12:34 PM	#3
luvsviola Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 15,192 Ratings: 115 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What seat should I buy? I love my OnBoard 35 Air, but it won't fit your cover... It fits find in our Graco stroller, as well as every other stroller I've tried it with except for the Baby Jogger official carseat holder (though I found a way around it to make it work fine in my BJCM...) __________________ Kristen Mommy to Abigail ~1/24/07 and Kendall~3/17/2011 and FINALLY adoptive mama to LEDGER~4/4/09!!!--G-J tube, asthma, oral aversion, reflux, SPD, drug exposure, and still searching for a diagnosis of the rest... Ask me about extended rear facing!

08-05-2011, 12:41 PM	#5
MrsJordan85 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,773 Ratings: 115 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What seat should I buy? Oh no! We have a SafeSeat- I hope we don't have the same problem I would say either of the sungride models that the pp mentioned. I'm a fan of Graco, though. __________________ Elisabeth Renee Wifey to my hottie hubby & SAHM to my snuggly big boy Ethan James 9.22.2006, my sweet middle girl, Selah Grace 1.15.2010, and my unplanned surprise homebirth, Levi Kristopher 12.13.2011

08-05-2011, 04:09 PM	#8
virtuousflapper Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 146 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I have the Onboard 35 and love it, though I've only installed it with Latch. __________________ Wife to Professor husband and SAHM to DD1 (6/17/10) and DD2 (7/13/12) I'm a Liberal, EBFing, Co-sleeping, Babywearing, Knitting, Pescatarian who loves to shop, soing was bound to happen eventually!