Diaper Swappers

ACSNMama · 10-04-2012, 09:45 AM

I'm looking into the Britax Frontier and I'm looking into the Radian. Both have long lifespans and I think that's awesome. We currently have a Britax Roundabout and needs to be replaced in the next couple of months as it expires in January. I don't want to jump the gun and buy one of these if there are others that have a long lifespan. I really love the ease of use of the Britax, it is my favorite seat by far! Eventually we're going to replace our vehicle and need slimmer seats (my son has a Nautilus and I HATE how large it is). I'm looking into the Radian for that reason, because it saves on space...

canadianbakers · 10-04-2012, 10:29 AM

I got a Radian for L last year when we were pregnant with Elli. I know some don't like it, but we really do! Tons of growing room for ERF, and I didn't realize the lolnger life span until I got it, but

for that.

The only problem I had was with the recline - with L (at about 25lbs) in it, it was reclining further than 45*. We got the angle adjuster, though, and that solved the problem. I think with a smaller/light baby (definitely a nb) it would have been perfect without the adjuster, but with L being bigger/heavier, his added weight was pushing the whole thing down into the van's seat, kwim?

genevievej84 · 10-04-2012, 08:19 PM

If you hate how big the Nautilus, you're not going to like the Frontier. It's beastly.

luvsviola · 10-04-2012, 09:01 PM

Frontier is bigger than Nauti, but also makes the tallest booster on the market.

Frontier is going to last you longer than Radian though.

brigala · 10-05-2012, 12:03 PM

Some of the Safety 1st brand seats such as the Complete Air have 8-9 year lifespans (they expire in December of the 8th year after manufacture year... so a seat made in December will last 8 years, and a seat made in January will last 8 years and 11 months).

10-04-2012, 09:45 AM	#1
ACSNMama Registered Users,br>Formerly: Mrs*08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,509 Ratings: 69 Feedback:** 99%	What car seats have a long lifespan? I'm looking into the Britax Frontier and I'm looking into the Radian. Both have long lifespans and I think that's awesome. We currently have a Britax Roundabout and needs to be replaced in the next couple of months as it expires in January. I don't want to jump the gun and buy one of these if there are others that have a long lifespan. I really love the ease of use of the Britax, it is my favorite seat by far! Eventually we're going to replace our vehicle and need slimmer seats (my son has a Nautilus and I HATE how large it is). I'm looking into the Radian for that reason, because it saves on space... __________________ Mama of 3 little munchkins! Sign up for SWAGBUCKS to earn free $$

10-04-2012, 10:29 AM	#2
canadianbakers Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 8,838 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100%	Re: What car seats have a long lifespan? I got a Radian for L last year when we were pregnant with Elli. I know some don't like it, but we really do! Tons of growing room for ERF, and I didn't realize the lolnger life span until I got it, but for that. The only problem I had was with the recline - with L (at about 25lbs) in it, it was reclining further than 45*. We got the angle adjuster, though, and that solved the problem. I think with a smaller/light baby (definitely a nb) it would have been perfect without the adjuster, but with L being bigger/heavier, his added weight was pushing the whole thing down into the van's seat, kwim? __________________ ~Elena~ Momma to R (10), Z (8), I (7), L (2), & Piper Ann (4.13.13) always missing Elliana Lucy (2.7.12)

10-04-2012, 08:19 PM	#3
genevievej84 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 482 Ratings: 10 Feedback: 100%	If you hate how big the Nautilus, you're not going to like the Frontier. It's beastly. __________________ CPST and SAHM to my little pickles

10-04-2012, 09:01 PM	#4
luvsviola Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 15,044 Ratings: 115 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What car seats have a long lifespan? Frontier is bigger than Nauti, but also makes the tallest booster on the market. Frontier is going to last you longer than Radian though. __________________ 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!

10-05-2012, 12:03 PM	#5
brigala Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 635 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What car seats have a long lifespan? Some of the Safety 1st brand seats such as the Complete Air have 8-9 year lifespans (they expire in December of the 8th year after manufacture year... so a seat made in December will last 8 years, and a seat made in January will last 8 years and 11 months).