Car seat question...rear facing, etc

I was going to buy a car seat (3 in 1 Nautilus by Graco) because DD just turned 1 (the infant one is way too small now)

But I see that the 3 in 1 isn't rear facing, but I'd like to abide by the new recommendation and keep her rear facing until 2yrs

So what is good to buy, and will it only last until she's 2 and then we have to buy another one again?


And also, we have to buy 2 or 3, would you buy the 3rd car seat (the one for the babysitter and/or mom sometimes) as the 3 in 1 so it lasts longer?

TIA I'm so

Re: Car seat question...rear facing, etc

We purchased 4 Britax Marathon seats. They are rear facing until 35 lbs. Forward facing until 65 lbs. I think if you get a convertible car seat such as one of these, you will only need to buy this seat until DC is ready for a booster seat when DD is older. I found the best prices for all Britax seats on Amazon.com. HTH!

Re: Car seat question...rear facing, etc

We have thoroughly enjoyed our Evenflo Triumph. Great ratings, great price and DS is still in it at 3 years old.

Re: Car seat question...rear facing, etc

Thank you!

I'm liking the Britax ones...at least for my car, the one she's in the most...

Maybe a cheaper one for the extras