Car Seat Deals

There are some great drops in prices on Car Seats this week at Amazon. We have had at least one car seat from each of these brands. I love the Diono's because they take up the least amount of space and have a long life span.

Britax Pavilion G4 Convertible Car Seat, Gridline $206.42 (Best Price)

• Base with safecell technology features safecells designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat
• Hugs with safecell technology manages crash energy and forward head movement while keeping the chest clip properly positioned.
• True side impact protection offers a head restraint creating an extra layer of energy absorbing EPP foam, keeping the head, neck and spine in true or aligned, and deep side walls lined with EPP foam to distribute crash forces
• Tangle free, five point harness distributes crash forces across the strongest parts of the body and provides a secure fit
• Click and safe snug harness indicator is an audible aid that provides extra assurance when the harness is within range of appropriate snugness

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat, Matrix $119 (Good Price)

• 3 in 1 multi-mode Car Seat for longer use 20 pounds to 100 pounds
• Extended 5-point harness for children 20 to 65 pounds
• Converts to High back belt positioning booster for child 30 pounds to 100 pounds
• Converts to backless booster for child 40 pounds to 100 pounds
• Steel reinforced frame for durability
• 3-in-1 multi-mode Car Seat for longer use 20 pounds to 100 pounds
• Extended 5-point harness for children 20-65 pounds
• Converts to High-back belt positioning booster for child 30 pounds to 100 pounds

Diono Rainier Convertible Plus Booster with Adjustable Head Support, Graphite $251.99 (best Price)

• 100% Polyester
• Imported
• Steel frame gives unmatched protection and durability for a 12-year product life
• 12-position adjustable head support and reinforced deep side walls with energy-absorbing foam for maximum head and body side impact protection
• Accommodates children rear facing 5-50 pounds and forward facing 20-90 pounds and in booster mode 50-120 pounds and up to 57" tall
• Luxurious two-piece infant body pillow provides extra support and comfort along with memory foam in the seating area
• Space saving design allows extra room for passengers while providing spacious interior for child

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Graco Nautilus still on Sale

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat, Matrix
$129

• 3-in-1 multi-mode car seat for longer use; 20-100 pounds and 27-57 inches
• EPS, energy absorbing foam for effective impact energy management and steel reinforced frame for durability
• 3-position recline helps keep your growing child comfy on your many journeys together
• Rigorously crash tested to meet or exceed US safety standards; side impact tested for occupant retention solely with the built-in 5 point harness system
• Five-point harness car seat from 20-65 pounds that converts to a belt-positioning booster from 30-100 pounds and finally converts to a backless booster from 40-100 pounds
• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

We love this car seat. It's great. But you have to rethread when you want to move sizes. A better option might be this one:

Graco Argos 70 Car Seat Martin Grey
$199
This advanced 3-in-1 car seat, featuring the Simply Safe Adjust™ Harness System, now keeps your child harnessed up to 70 lbs and converts to a booster seat up to 120 lbs for years of use. Higher weight limits for children 20-70 lbs forward-facing in a harness, 30-100 lbs in the belt-positioning booster and 40-120 lbs in the no back belt-positioning booster Simply Safe Adjust™ Harness System is safe & simple with a one-hand, no re-thread harness that automatically adjusts Side-impact tested* (*In addition to meeting or exceeding all applicable US safety standards, the Argos 70 car seat has been side impact tested for occupant retention solely with the built-in 5 point harness system) Engineered & crash tested to meet or exceed US standard FMVSS 213 Steel-reinforced frame provides strength and durability 3-position recline helps keep your growing child comfy One-hand, adjustable headrest easily adapts to your growing toddler’s needs EPS, energy absorbing foam for effective impact energy management Integrated child's cupholder keeps drinks close by Contoured armrests with cup holder and storage pockets Open-loop belt guides help you correctly position your vehicle’s seat belt LATCH-equipped 29" x 20" x 22"  

Car Seat Laws Changing

Next year a new law will go into effect about NOT using LATCH for older children. Apparently LATCH cannot handle more than 65lbs. This is the combined weight of your child and the car seat. If I add my oldest daughter's weight + the car seat, it comes out to 63lbs. 

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Amazon: Britax Boulevard in Caitlin for $233

Britax Boulevard 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat Seat, Onyx

Product Features Color: Caitlin True Side Impact Protection to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion, and contain the head, neck and body while keeping them in true or aligned Base with SafeCell Technology designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat Integrated steel bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash Energy Absorbing Versa Tether features a staged release tether webbing to slow the forward movement, reducing the crash forces reaching the child, and a two point attachment to minimize forward rotation while anchoring the top of the child seat HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard System) Chest Pads provides resistance to forward movement in the event of a crash

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Amazon: Graco Nautilus $129

I can't believe the Graco Nautilus is still on sale for $129. I would say between $119-$129 are great prices. It's a great seat and really is the end of the seats you'll need because it goes into a booster and then a backless booster. In NY, the law is 7. In MD, the law was 8. Either way, I have a few years before car seats will no longer be needed. I have one of these in each of our cars. Love the cup holder. Wish there were two. My only complaint is they redesigned it and it's difficult for my 4 3/4 year old to buckle herself in. I of course always tighten her, but I love giving her the independence to try to help out.

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat, Matrix

Product Features Color: Matrix 3-in-1 multi-mode car seat for longer use; 20-100 pounds and 27-57 inches EPS, energy absorbing foam for effective impact energy management and steel reinforced frame for durability 3-position recline helps keep your growing child comfy on your many journeys together Rigorously crash tested to meet or exceed US safety standards; side impact tested for occupant retention solely with the built-in 5 point harness system Five-point harness car seat from 20-65 pounds that converts to a belt-positioning booster from 30-100 pounds and finally converts to a backless booster from 40-100 pounds Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Amazon: Diono RadianRXT Convertible Car Seat $219

Diono RadianRXT Convertible Car Seat, Plum

The greatest part of these seats is you can fit 3 across a row. And they have one of the longest lifespans.

• Adjustable head support, reinforced for complete side impact safety
• Infant body support cushions
• Expandable sides and longer seat bottom for leg support and comfort
• 12 height positions a for adjustable head support
• Fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle and offers more shoulder space

Britax Car Seat Deals

Amazon has a couple Britax Car Seats on sale. 

Britax Parkway SGL Booster Seat, Cloudburst for $102.73 for the Livia Color
In June of 2011 it went for $94, but this is the lowest price it goes for.
This is a buy now price.

Britax Roundabout 55 Convertible Car Seat 2012, Onyx for $149.99
$144.99 is the lowest price, so this is a good price.

Britax Boulevard 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx for $233
The lowest price was $229.48 on October 7. This is the right range for this car seat.
We love our Boulevard.

Britax Pavilion 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx for $231.55
This is the lowest price. This is a buy now price.
Looks like this one has a key feature of not having to rethread.

Diono Car Seat

Diono RadianR100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone for $197

Diono Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat, Shadow for $239.67

Car Seats at Target

Diono, previously known as Sunshine Kids is a great car seat. It's extra slim and there are many people who have been able to fit three of them in small cars.

Diono Radian 100 $259

Diono Radian RXT for $339

Graco Nautilus $142

Graco Argos for $199

Britax Advocate for $379.99

Britax Pavilion for $339

Britax Boulevard for $319

Britax B-Safe Infant Seat on Sale

The Britax B-Safe Infant Seat is on sale at Amazon for $133.99. This is a great price for a wonderful car seat. I really love Britax's convertible seats and it's great to see such a low price on an infant seat from them.

Britax B-Safe Infant Car Seat 2012, Black