r/CPST

Hello! We’re doing a good amount of domestic travel this year with rental cars so I’m looking for the best option for my 4.5 year old.

She’s big for her age about 45lbs and 42inches (could be taller now).

What’s the safest but also good portability for use in rental cars and ride shares to the airport. Thanks!

I have a 2020 Volvo XC60 and I can’t seem to install our cybex Callisto behind the driver or passenger because of these little plastic bumps on the seatbelt that prevent the belt tensioner from shutting. I have to imagine such a popular car seat is compatible with my car because it’s such a classic family car?? Am I missing something? This was a problem with our Nuna Pipa as well but a local CPST was able to position it just right so it would close. I did bring it to the Volvo dealership to try to get help and they told me they can’t help with car seats because of liability but they’ve never heard of anyone having this problem.

My oldest will be 4 in a couple weeks. She is currently 30lbs (has only gained about 1lb in the last 5-6 months) and 39.25”. She is still rear facing in a Graco EXTEND2FIT 3in1. She’s clearly got a long way to go by weight and height in that seat but I feel like she might be RFing for a couple more years going by that… is that what I should do still? Or is there an age that is generally ok to flip them? She seems happy and it allows her and her 2yo sister to share shows on long drives across state but I know we are in the minority doing so. I think her Dad is starting to think I’m crazy!

I have a Toyota Corolla (2021 if that makes a difference) and I'm looking to move away from our graco 4ever dlx 4-1 to something forward facing only.

My daughter is 3 year old and still rear facing but I want to be ready to snag one next time they go on sale. She is 33 lbs and 36.5 inches.

My top pick is the Graco Nautilus 2.0, but the Chicco MyFit ClearTex Harness + Booster and the Graco Tranzitions 3-1 are close behind. Since the Gracos are under $200 and the Chicco is $250, I'm wondering if the extra cost is justifiable or if I should just go with the Nautilus 2.0 (not the LX model) which seems to be a nice middle ground at $189. On the other hand the Tranzitions 3-1 price is pretty appealing so is the Nautilus even worth it for an extra $50?

I'd love to hear what you all recommend. Priorities besides safety are comfort, ease of cleaning, and ease of moving between cars or traveling with. I'm also open to other options, preferably under $200.

i am reading the manual and have googled but am still confused. my daughter is almost 6 months old, 17 lb, and i think 25 inches long. it is still on recline 1 because we have been using the infant carseat but we are now using this for the rest of the time. how do i know which recline to use? first time mom and very lost, even with strapping her in, i wish there was somebody to take it and her to to be checked but our hospital wont and the fire dept didnt know either

My 4.5 year old has been consistently complaining of stomach pain every time we’re in the car. Not nauseas, doesn’t throw up, just says his belly hurts. I’m starting to think it’s from the angle the crotch buckle sits on his stomach. I’ve tried moving it forward a slot but he said that was worse, though we didn’t try it for an extended time. He rides in a graco tranzitions. He also has trouble with his legs falling asleep in the car. I’ve messed with the fit of everything so much and haven’t gotten any good results. Any tips would be appreciated.

Our 20-month-old has outgrown our Nuna Pipa Urbn, which has been great for us because we live in Manhattan, don’t own a car, and rely exclusively on Ubers/taxis.

The biggest benefit has been the baseless installation. We can clip it directly into a car using the built-in rigid LATCH, without carrying a base around or doing a seatbelt install every time. That has made it realistic for city life.

Now that we need to move to the next stage, we're trying to figure out what the best option is. Ideally, we’d love something that is:

• Rear-facing for as long as possible
• Lightweight enough to carry in and out of cars
• Very easy and fast to install in taxis/Ubers
• Safe and reliable
• Practical for a family that does not own a car
• Usable for a toddler around 20 months and beyond

I know there may not be a true Nuna Urbn equivalent once you move out of infant seats, but I’d love to hear what other city/non-car owning families are using.

What car seat did you move to after the Nuna Pipa Urbn or another infant seat if you don’t own a car and rely on rideshares/taxis? Any specific models you’d recommend or avoid?

My baby always cries in her car seat, now even more. Therefore I’m looking for convertible car seat recommendations for my 13 month old who is 8.8kg/17.8lbs compatible with a BMW X3 car. I would like to keep the baby rear facing if that’s possible with convertible. If not, give me your best forward facing recs.

We have a 2026 Vistiq with captain chairs and unfortunately our Chicco Kidfit booster seat does not fit in the captain chair due to the non-removable headrests. It seems like the only options I’ve found online might potentially be the Diono or Nuna Ace. I was wondering if anyone have tried these or has a booster that fits? TY!

Hello! I am in search of a new seat for my kids. I am torn between a rotating convertible car seat or and all in one. The seats we have come down to are the nine revv maxx, Nuna exec next or cybex Callisto g 360. My hang up on the all in one seats are that I’m reading once kids are old enough to use booster mode on these seats they are usually either really dirty and worn, or they’re too bulky and big and kids can’t buckle themselves with the seat belt (obviously once they are old enough and able to do that on their own.) A rotating seat would be great and I do prefer Nuna seats but I guess I’m not sure if I should invest in a rotating seat and then have to get a booster down the road or just get an “all in one” but potentially still have to replace it any way. Does any one have any insight, opinions, suggestions? I’m open to hearing! Thanks!