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What car seat should I get next?

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kristaa · 20/03/2026 13:06

I have my almost 4-year-old in a RAVA, still rear facing. I’ll turn him forward facing at 4. He’s around 40 inches and 39 pounds I believe.

My 11 month old needs a new car seat. Currently in the Pipa. 25 pounds, 30 inches.

Should I get a RAVA for my 11 month old or does it make more sense to get a different car seat for my 4 year old? I haven’t thought about future car seat needs for him whatsoever.

Car seat must be flame retardant free! For a 2019 Atlas and 2023 F150.

Editing to add, it must be easy to install too! And comfy.

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BertieBotts · 20/03/2026 13:34

Are you in the US? You will probably get better car seat advice on a US based forum, possibly something like Car Seats For The Littles. Most of us here are in the UK and our car seats are totally different. Advice which applies to our seats might be wrong for the seats you have there.

kristaa · 25/03/2026 21:20

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