Note: I have partnered with buybuy BABY to develop this post for you. But never fear, all opinions and thoughts are all mine!
Here’s the thing. Choosing the right convertible car seat can seem like a daunting task at the best of times. I know. I’ve done it… Twice.
But I also know that with the right decision framework, you can not only make the right decision, but make it quickly! Hurrah!
So, we’ve put together this episode of Tackle It In 20 with our friends at buybuy BABY dedicated to helping you find the perfect convertible car seat for your family… in just 20 minutes! It guides you through the four criteria you need to focus on when selecting your seat, and then highlights three seats that we think are definitely worth considering!
Oh, and it also has a few awesome tips and tricks right from me and the buybuy BABY team – so take a watch, and then keep scrolling down for more details on the seat we’ve selected for Charlie!
So, What Seat Did We Choose for Charlie?
We waded through the decision criteria ourselves and took a look at all the convertible car seats buybuy BABY has to offer (spoiler alert: they have every brand and model you could dream of), and after seeing the Clek Foonf in action we couldn’t say no!
The Seat:
- We partnered with buybuy BABY on the car seat featured here, and chose the Clek Foonf in Thunder because we basically fell in love at first sight (the grey colour and black base go perfectly with the black interior of our car)
Why We Love It:
- It’s the last car seat she’ll ever need, fitting her right through the booster stage
- It’s fabric is stain and spill resistant – after living through one toddler in a car seat already, and watching him spill all. the. things. this one was huge for us
- The safety specs – the design and safety features are so impressive. The anti-rebound bar, extended rear-facing capability, the steel frame, and anti-crumple technology, and the additional side impact protection are all impressive feats of engineering.
- It’s made in Canada – this is big for us, and we love to support Canadian business when at all possible.
- It’s compact and well designed. If we need to, we can fit three-across with this seat, and the narrow profile makes it possible for a third passenger to sit in the back of our vehicle with two car seats installed.
Two More Things You Need to Know:
- We mention this in the video above, but it’s worth mentioning again. buybuy BABY offers a dry fit service when you’re looking to buy a new car seat. So once you’ve narrowed your options down to one or two, you can go to the store and have one of the car seat experts help you try them in your own vehicle for fit.
- If you’re looking to create a baby registry, buybuy BABY is hands down the first place I recommend going. Their registry system is simple, they have experts on hand to help you through the process, you get an awesome little swag bag when you register, and they have a massive array of brands and items for you to choose from (not to mention the comfy chairs they have that make shopping while preggo totally bearable).
So go forth with confidence, and find the perfect seat for you! And if you have any other questions, just drop a line below. We love hearing from you!
