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Anyone own the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Booster Car Seat?
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BabyLove11
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Anyone own the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Booster Car Seat?
Quick question. We currently own a convertible car seat (the Graco MyRide 65). My son is 2 and is forward facing. He is tall and I feel like there is not much room for his feet..he is constantly kicking the headreast. (I own a Traverse if that matters). My question is with the Nautilus...is it straighter sitting where there is more leg room? (And does this affect their heads falling forward while they are sleeping?) Or should we stick with the one we have...is it better to have toddlers in a reclining position for a certain amount of time? I like that the Nautilus is a high back and booster as well. I don't want to spend the money if it's not worth it. What are your opinions of the Nautilus for these reasons?
Also, the reviews on BRU are pretty much all great. The only con I have read on a few reviews is how difficult the belt is to snap in. And that you hear a click when it really isn't secured. How tough is it to buckle? is that an issue for you or for someone who is not that strong (like older family members who might be putting them in the car seat?)
Thanks!!
Message edited 11/30/2013 10:58:57 PM.
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Posted 11/30/13 10:57 PM  |
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kgs11
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Re: Anyone own the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Booster Car Seat?
We had an issue with the buckle getting stuck and cut my ds out if the seat. We replaced it with a britax pioneer.
We are now replacing the nautilus in my moms car. She has rheumatoid arthritis and struggles w the buckle. My dh has no issues with the buckles tho.
I find the britax buckles much easier.
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| Posted 11/30/13 11:08 PM |
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Kelly9904
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Re: Anyone own the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Booster Car Seat?
we have one. DS2 who is 2.5yo is in it now, before that it was DS1s. no one has an issue securing his harness in. Even my 6yo son can do it. However sometimes getting it open takes a little more strength. My 67 yo MIL can get him in but sometimes has a hard time getting him out, but in fairness she never HAS to bc I am always there.
My kids rarely sleep in the car so its not much of an issue. but the nautilus has a slight recline feature as well. and it has the head rests so my son seems fine the times he does fall asleep, maybe not as comfy as the my ride or his old britax though.
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| Posted 11/30/13 11:12 PM |
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CarSeatSafety
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CarSeatChris
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Re: Anyone own the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Booster Car Seat?
Posted by BabyLove11
Quick question. We currently own a convertible car seat (the Graco MyRide 65). My son is 2 and is forward facing. He is tall and I feel like there is not much room for his feet..he is constantly kicking the headreast. (I own a Traverse if that matters). My question is with the Nautilus...is it straighter sitting where there is more leg room? (And does this affect their heads falling forward while they are sleeping?) Or should we stick with the one we have...is it better to have toddlers in a reclining position for a certain amount of time? I like that the Nautilus is a high back and booster as well. I don't want to spend the money if it's not worth it. What are your opinions of the Nautilus for these reasons?
Also, the reviews on BRU are pretty much all great. The only con I have read on a few reviews is how difficult the belt is to snap in. And that you hear a click when it really isn't secured. How tough is it to buckle? is that an issue for you or for someone who is not that strong (like older family members who might be putting them in the car seat?)
Thanks!!
You have given a lot of information here that needs to be addressed with questions. Is the My Ride 65 reclined? If so you are not using it correctly. It must be in an upright position. Secondly, a 2 year old should be more than protected by the 65. I would recommend that you have the seat checked out - please FM me so we can get into more specifics.
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| Posted 12/1/13 1:10 AM |
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