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After opinions on seats!
We have a 4wd, 3 kids and 1 on the way.
Currently I have 3 Infa Secure trek 8/racer seats. Now need to add a new seat and sticking to IS brand again so I can make the new seat fit (with a booster in the back back of the car). So 2 boosters and RF seat in middle row
Feedback on Kompressor XT and Neon would be appreciated... Good or bad :)
TIA!
Anyone?
or feed back on any slim seat (with a base 37cm)?
I've just purchased (today) the Kompressor Caprice. Haven't Ben had a chance to fit it yet though as its raining so can't comment but I've heard good things.
On the site it says it was made so that 3 could fit along the back seat of most small cars. I have a Getz so we shall see!
I have a neon, recently purchased. Seems good. I haven't used it as an infant seat, though. definitely narrower than the S&S we had.
I've now read alot of reviews, all negative (for neon) as far as newborns go as they have very little padding and neck support. On top of that, it won't in the car now!
DF is going to buy the Caprice in a month or two when shops stock them more and in variety of colours
Rossetti I got mine from Pram Warehouse in the purple swirl. They had the green and black there too I think. I saw them on the baby's choice site in the black for sale for $259.
I assume you went into a store? They dont have them listed on website (im in Melbourne and Ballarat is a fair hike from me).:
ETA: Ballarat dont stock them anyhow damn!
Yeah I was in the store and just happened to have a look a seats. They're not on the sure yet as they've only just got them in a couple of days ago the ladies said.
Shonell I love the purple swirl :D
Rosetti the Kompressors come with more padding for newborns you're right there. Also the base of the Kompressors are slimmer than the Neons. The shell is the same though, still slim seats. They are the same width as the SnS Compaqs, and I don't think you can get simmer than either of them.
I've only seen the Kompressors online I can't wait to see one in real life, hopefully they're not far off being in stores here too.
Where are you located Willow?
I've been on the hunt today and can get one from Glenhuntly Baby Carriages for $280. They also have my pram for $418. Currently I've got it on layby with Babyco for $499!!
I'm in Canberra. I've only looked as far as the local mall, with Toys R Us etc they stock the Neon (which the call something else) but not the Kompressors. I'll venture out to some baby stores soon and see what they have. We don't need it right away, still thinking we might hire a capsule first. It might be easier with a 3 year old that will run if he gets the chance :lol:
As soon as I saw the purple Willow, I had to have it ;) So pretty!
Big W in SA stock both Neon and Kompressor.
We have the viper- model before Neon. Love it.
Big W also stock a model called Trident that's similar to Kompressor but the base isn't as slim, well, so I've been told
Wish big w stocked the K here!
Any feed back on the current Infa Secure models that rear face up to 12 months? I have a 10kg 6 month old and don't want to forward face for quite a while.
I ended up with the Kompressor Caprice, can't comment to much on it as DD is only 10 weeks old. I love it, great padding, spacious and slim. They seem very accommodating for extended RF
The new ones out 0-8 years seem to be quite popular.
The Neons and Kompressors are really good seats, lots of people in car seat groups/pages love them. They will RF to an average 30 month old, but, the 0-8s only RF to about a 6-9 month old.
I have recently purchased the neon for my DS 18mnths and he still comfortable is well under the line with the padding still in. He still falls asleep in the car so it must be comfy enough! i am about to buy the equivalent "infa cosi compact" if i can get it in stock at the store for sale price. (need it for DH car) I agree the padding isnt ideal for a new born but we would use our other SNS Meridean for a new born so wasnt an issue for us.
i think i have read somewhere you could use the Kompressor inserts for the neon is that right? and can you even buy the inserts on their own?
I've got a Neon that I had to get DH to purchase sight unseen in NSW as we don't have them here in the NT.
I wish I'd gotten the Kompressor to compare and then returned it later.
The Neon is VERY upright, even in it's fully reclined position.
It is a total PITA to get DD2 into. We have a 4WD and I have to unclip the top tether over one side of her seat every time and tighten it every time. Because the seat is so upright the tether is so high I can't lift her over it without clonking her head.
On the upside it's comfy, easy to clean and DH can put his seat fully back and doesn't tough her seat. I had to take the bottom padding out to be able to fit her into it though. She was over the height markers with it in. She's about 85cm tall. A smaller babe should have no trouble.
The Kompressor is exactly the same as the Neon Kim, except it has a narrower base for easier installation if needing 3 acoss and the Kompressor has the extra padding.
I have a Kompressor and I hate the top tether too! Not only do you have to loosen it but when you tighten it one side seems looser than the other which wouldn't be so bad in a sedan, but I have a wagon which makes it harder to fix.
It is very upright in a lot of cars, mine included, which will be good for the older bubs and toddlers :) You can use a rolled up towel under the seat to adjust the recline for a really young baby too.
I do love the seat though apart from the top tether issue and the padding is really nice for newborns and little babies but I find it a PITA getting them in. Once they are in it's great so far comfy and sturdy :)
I don't have the tether or upright issue with my Caprice
Totally agree Willow.
Rosetti I think for me it's because in my car the tether is at my head height, so I either have to lift her over or squeeze her under if I don't undo it. I also think it has to do with the angle of the seats in your car too.
Thanks for your feedback. I've gone for the Neon (or called Ascent at Toys R Us). It should get us through to when DS is 12 months. I got one for DD too as she was growing too big for her S&S and should also last her until 4 or 5. She thinks its fantastic. The rear facing is very upright in my Subaru Outback and I'll need to put the tether down each time I get him in/out, but it seems a good seat for DS anyway. There is no way I'll be able to get him out and keep him asleep LOL.