Fischer Price Convertible Car Seat?

**tickle** · 14-10-2005 14:41

Hello,

I was considering buying one of these car seats for my second bub. I was just wondering whether anyone else out there has one? Is it good? Did you find the straps went high enough to accomodate a toddler also?
I currently have a GO Safe on loan from my SIL, the seat is supposed to do a toddler up to 18kg but the straps only go high enough to fit an 18month old at about 12 kg. Which is a really pain because they are not big enough for a booster either!!!
Just wondering whether anyone experienced these problems with the FP seat also. I might have to go and measure it at the shop!!

Thanks

Ellen

**JenNT** · 14-10-2005 16:44

I bought one four years ago ( still same design) and they do not suit a large baby. We managed to get to 14-15 months before having to but a maxi rider........these last from 6months- 7years.Brilliant but I'd give FP a miss. I will be buying another maxi rider when my new baby hits 6 months also. FP are designed for the compact car where space is limited.
HTH Cheers Jen

**JenNT** · 14-10-2005 16:46

I bought one four years ago ( still same design) and they do not suit a large baby. We managed to get to 14-15 months before having to but a maxi rider........these last from 6months- 7years.Brilliant but I'd give FP a miss. I will be buying another maxi rider when my new baby hits 6 months also. FP are designed for the compact car where space is limited.
HTH Cheers Jen

**poshBecks** · 15-10-2005 20:52

I'm with Jen - Go the maxi rider!! They're pretty expensive but worth it!! Check out e bay if you want! Or find someone witha union shopper card, you get a great discount with those!

Becky
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Mum of ......
Connor, 18 mths
Bump due in Dec

**tickle** · 16-10-2005 07:33

Thanks for your replies. I had a feeling that it wouldn't be big enough. I have been looking on ebay and have bidded on a few but always get outbidded at the end (those cheeky buggers that have that automatic bidding program!!!).
The only reason I thought about the Fisher Price one was because they were on special at Target for $199 reduced from $299.
The GO SAFE seat I have at the moment is exactly the same. Maybe I will put the new bub in the one I have (if possible, it is my SIL) and will buy a MAXI rider for DS. Do you remember how much they were approx?

Thanks,

Ellen

**JenNT** · 16-10-2005 10:59

They are around $400 but they are great. Have a look on google or at babytarget online to check out the features. Well worth the extra $100 you'd spend on a normal carseat.

**poshBecks** · 17-10-2005 20:22

RRp Is $370 i think but i payed $315 as my MIL has a union shopper card. I got it from Baby-n-Things at Mt Gravatt Qld.

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