Recommendation on Toddler + Car Seat/booster

Britax! I can't say enough about them. I have two Regents and the kids and I love them. My son is almost 7 and my daughter is 4. My son will be in it for at least the next couple of years. He likes it better than a regular car seat.
Britax are easy to install.

The Regent is a beast but a small adult can sit in it easily. It really all boils down to which one is the best fit in your can. I would find a way to try both seats in your car.

My nearly 7 year old and my 4 year old both ride in the Britax Regent. 5 pt harness to 80lbs. Love this seat and so do they.

Now, I think Britax also makes a booster that you can keep him in 5pt harness for a bit then at 80 or so lbs, use with the shoulder belt. I think anyway! If I had to do it over again, I'd look for something like that.

Congrats on your pregnancy!
M.

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http://www.kyledavidmiller.org/

Britax...hands down! best and easiest car seat ever!