How high is the seat compared to the Recaro ProRIDE? Our son bonks his head when he tries to get into his ProRIDE. Is the Perf. SPORT seat much lower?
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If you are referring only to the seat bottom, then yes the Recaro Performance Sport is lowed than the Recaro ProRide. The former is a combination harness/booster, while the latter is a regular car seat. The latter category generally has higher seat bottom than the former.
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riprider needs to be bigger. My 9 year old rode one and he had a tough time pedaling. He knees were almost touching his chest!
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Britax's website (I don't think I can post a link here but it's their name, then usa, .com). They have a great tool for side by side comparison for all of their seats, height & weight restrictions, etc) If I'm reading the specs right (please don't quote me on this), the height restrictions are the same (49'). It's the weight that's the big difference. It goes up to 40lb rear facing, 70lb front facing. My son is on the smaller side (he's 18 months and just now getting into 12-18 mo clothes) and I bought this seat because I knew it would last a while rear facing.
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Depends on how long you want to keep him facing backwards, but I'm not sure what seat you have matters for that. My boy is about 34" tall right now and his legs are a little scrunched up, but he's still good for long trips. If you are going for forward facing, you'll need a Suburban to get away from the kicking in the back of your front seat, but that has more to do with the car than the car seat.Basically, your car makes a lot more difference with the legs than the car seat. I can't imagine that this seat would give a long-legged child any trouble.
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It is a larger seat, so I would personally skip it. How old, tall, and heavy is your child and how much are you wanting to spend on a seat? I could recommend something more compact.
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It was comparable to the others that we saw, but our daughter is not as comfortable in this car seat as the other. We also bought the Graco covertible, myride 65 (I think) and she loves it! She is comfortable and she like to have the cup holders for toys or a sippy cup.
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the seats have different weight limits, back is less than front. Think the front is 35 lbs back is around 25. look on the phill and teds web site and they have all the specs. My 40 lb 4 year old rides fine in front and 25 lb 2 year old fine in back
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This seat is very easy to install and it feels safer than the Recaro Proride I was comparing it with. It installs with the latch system or a seatbelt, I personally use both for added protection.
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Hello. I researched so many different brands, types, & models of car seats before I purchased mine that I don't remember the different specs. I went to the actual manufacturers websites and called the manufacturers with lots of questions also. I just know that the Diono Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat was a better fit for my little girl. Just went and compared the two quickly and right off the Diono is forward facing with the 5 point harness up to 80 lbs whereas the Safety 1st is only to 40 lbs. I also like the steel alloy frame & aluminum reinforced side walls of the Diono. If you haven't visited the manufacturers website for Diono its us.diono.com. Thanks & Congrats:)
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I found that my 5yr old grandson had more room to grow in the Diono. The Britax fit too snug - I felt it couldn't accomodate him as well now or when he's 6 or 7. Hope this helps you.
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We bought both this seat and the Britax Boulevard 70-3G. Both are great chairs. The Recaro's seat is not deep enough and makes it look uncomfortable but my kid doesn't complain. It has a really high back which makes it uncomfortable to get her in and out in our small car. If you're talking about a small infant, the seat does not come with an infant positioner that would make it more comfortable and more secure. The side protection wings also don't go all the way down for a tiny one. In my honest opinion, I think an infant car seat is better since it is built specifically for them. This one is much better for smaller toddlers. Pros: lots of venting so you don't have to worry about over heating. SUPER safe, steel frame. Cons: difficult install. Tall back even in a larger car. No infant positioner. I did LOVE my Graco Snugfit 35. They now make an even nicer Snugfit 40 that should last even longer than my 35. If I had to do it again, I would have gotten the Sung Fit 40 so that my 19 month old could still fit in it (35in height max) and then bought my Britax for ease of use again. I know I may have over burdened you with my answer. The seat is better for a toddler. But I wouldn't buy it again.
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Hello, The Recaro Pro Ride can be used rear (5-40lbs) and forward facing (20-70lbs). It reclines approximately 5 inches but in the forward facing position it is not recommended to use it in the incline position.
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We have had one for over 6-8 months, and bought another Recaro at least 6 months ago. I wouldn't buy any other brand. This is our third set of seats, as our son is 5. I can't recall what we had before, but next time around, Recaro, Recaro, Recaro. I don't own stock or anything like that.
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Its not too deep. Switching from an infant seat to this was a shock! But its not bad. My daughter is TALL at 11 months old, but she can still ride facing backwards because of how her butt is situated in the seat. I agree with Hollie below, I immediately had to remove all the extra pillows and padding so my daughter could sit properly and safely. Love this seat though!
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Hi...I, personally, liked the pro glider version better. It seemed less plastic-like and more like something that he could use much longer than the "my first" version. My son, who turned 3 in May, received his for Christmas and he loves to ride around on his.I hope this helps! I know he will enjoy it.Thanks!
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My son is 32" and I have him in it. He has long legs and I had troubles with other seats. He does really well in it.
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I only have the Pro-Sport (two of them) but looking at the Pro Ride I think the main difference is the booster only option with the Sport. I could be wrong but it looks like this option is not available with the Pro Ride. We have not gotten to that stage now but from what I understand the top part comes off of the Pro Sport and the seat can be used as booster only. This allows us to not ever need another seat, our daughter can sit in this seat up to 120 lbs and 59 inches in booster mode. This to me is a major Pro, and the other features look very similar so I am not aware of any Cons.