Diaper Swappers

hilaryisinked · 12-07-2012, 05:58 AM

Anyone have one?

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Shaunam · 12-07-2012, 09:27 AM

I do, for my dd who is 5 with severe quad cp. Its very supportive and reclined for her, but it does have its down sides. What are you wondering about in particular?

hilaryisinked · 12-07-2012, 11:52 AM

Ease of install & adjusting the harness, if it is bulky, and if you would recommend it mostly.

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Shaunam · 12-07-2012, 02:03 PM

It's pretty easy to install. I only installed it rear facing once, just to see how it fit in my car. I needed a pool noodle and the rf'ing belt path was a tight fit but it wasn't too bad. Forward facing is super easy. It's bulk but not horribly so. It sits up on a base so it has the potential to puzzle well with other seats that sit lower. Haven't actually tried this out though. It takes up less room rf'ing than you'd think, back to front. The harness has a smooth adjuster.

Bad things: it's not going to fit a stockier kid. It's narrow through the shoulders, which is fine for my tiny boned DD, but not for average to above average kids. My son has a 19" torso so he would have just outgrown this seat and his shoulders were WAY too wide to fit. He's fairly slim too, although 7 years old. I wouldn't expect a kid to fit until their shoulders are over the top slot, width wise. It lacks leg room rf'ing. Just a short seat depth. So it doesn't have a lot of leg support ff'ing either. I had to make a footrest because my DD's legs were hurting on long trips. It only goes to 35 lbs rf'ing I think. Oh and the harness isn't terribly long. My DD is all of 34 lbs and only has a few inches of tail left on the adjuster when the harness is pulled tight.

If you know you are going to have a skinny kid...go for it. Otherwise there are better seats. I have pics if you are interested.

hilaryisinked · 12-07-2012, 03:51 PM

Thank you VERY much. That helps a lot.

12-07-2012, 05:58 AM	#1
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12-07-2012, 09:27 AM	#2
Shaunam Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,435 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	I do, for my dd who is 5 with severe quad cp. Its very supportive and reclined for her, but it does have its down sides. What are you wondering about in particular? __________________ Shauna, mom to Adrian, 8 and Charlie, 5!

12-07-2012, 11:52 AM	#3
hilaryisinked Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 23,404 Ratings: 68 Feedback: 100%	Ease of install & adjusting the harness, if it is bulky, and if you would recommend it mostly. Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum __________________ Hilary, head over heels wifey of a Coastie Mama of Aubrey [3.3.10] & Delaney [12.8.11] We are a Jesus following, homeschooling, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, extended rear facing, TV watching, Golden Retriever loving, happy little family.

12-07-2012, 02:03 PM	#4
Shaunam Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,435 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	It's pretty easy to install. I only installed it rear facing once, just to see how it fit in my car. I needed a pool noodle and the rf'ing belt path was a tight fit but it wasn't too bad. Forward facing is super easy. It's bulk but not horribly so. It sits up on a base so it has the potential to puzzle well with other seats that sit lower. Haven't actually tried this out though. It takes up less room rf'ing than you'd think, back to front. The harness has a smooth adjuster. Bad things: it's not going to fit a stockier kid. It's narrow through the shoulders, which is fine for my tiny boned DD, but not for average to above average kids. My son has a 19" torso so he would have just outgrown this seat and his shoulders were WAY too wide to fit. He's fairly slim too, although 7 years old. I wouldn't expect a kid to fit until their shoulders are over the top slot, width wise. It lacks leg room rf'ing. Just a short seat depth. So it doesn't have a lot of leg support ff'ing either. I had to make a footrest because my DD's legs were hurting on long trips. It only goes to 35 lbs rf'ing I think. Oh and the harness isn't terribly long. My DD is all of 34 lbs and only has a few inches of tail left on the adjuster when the harness is pulled tight. If you know you are going to have a skinny kid...go for it. Otherwise there are better seats. I have pics if you are interested. __________________ Shauna, mom to Adrian, 8 and Charlie, 5!

12-07-2012, 03:51 PM	#5
hilaryisinked Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 23,404 Ratings: 68 Feedback: 100%	Re: Recaro Euro reviews? Thank you VERY much. That helps a lot. __________________ Hilary, head over heels wifey of a Coastie Mama of Aubrey [3.3.10] & Delaney [12.8.11] We are a Jesus following, homeschooling, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, extended rear facing, TV watching, Golden Retriever loving, happy little family.