Lifesavers is rarely full of new product information. Most of that comes from ABC Kids Expo, though we understand there might be some news at the Kidz In Motion conference this year. Here’s a few tidbits that I can share, above those Heather mentioned already:
The Advocate CS should have a price point around $369 or $379 in the USA. They said in their presentation that they’ve found the side impact cushions on this model may offer up to 50% reduction in crash energy (Please don’t quote me on that if I phrased it incorrectly!). There are some more tidbits coming about the Britax Roundabout 50 revealed by Pish Posh Baby. I’m told it should be public in a couple weeks so stay tuned!
Dorel’s new manuals on the Alpha Omega Elite are color coded to match the label colors for rear facing, front facing and booster use. They also include a prominent tip about extended rear-facing!
The updated Recaro Signo is due summer 2009. It will have a non-handed LATCH system that does not require reorienting of the LATCH connectors when changed from rear to front facing. It will also have new lockoffs and an updated manual.
Combi is working on an extended weight harness seat. It wasn’t clear if it was a forward facing or combination model, but I’m told more information should be available by ABC Kids Expo in September.
Okay, okay, it’s not the greatest giveaway we’ve ever done. Still, in the spirit of Marvin, we have a swell insulated Lifesavers tote bag for our winner. What’s in it? Well, don’t expect much and you won’t be disappointed! Simply comment in reply to this blog to enter. One entry per person. If you reply more than once, only your first comment will count. Winner announced Tuesday. Good luck!
Thanks for the info!
Can’t wait to hear more about the Roundabout 50!
Oh, a lifesavers bag! 🙂
I did hear a tidbit on the Parkway, but I think I’m not at liberty to discuss it yet- lemme double check!
I like bags and I like news.
Anything about the New Parkway?
Can I wish that the updated Recaro is baseless? 😉
*sigh* I know, I know…only in my dreams
-Mel-
Bags are fun! I hope I get to go to Lifesavers some day. Too bad it’s during the school year (I’m a teacher), maybe KIM some day…
I’m a little baffled at that price tag… but… well, it’s Britax. King of “add something minor to an existing seat so we appear to be ahead of the times.”
Thanks for the updates!
I have too many bags. But I NEED another one. 😀
The new Combi seat might be promising. Can’t wait to hear more about the Roundabout 50 too. And, I really hope that the Parkway 120 was not just talk. We shall see.
Oh, and a bag is cool.
Thanks for the update!!! I would love to check out the new combi seat! 🙂
I like bags!!!
Thanks for the update. A bag sounds nice.
Been waiting impatiently for an update!
Thanks for the updates:-)
A new bag would be great. You can never have too many insulated bags:-)
Thanks for the lifesavers updates.
Can never have enough bags…..
Any news about new boosters?
You can never have enough bags.. :o)
I like bags. Bags are my friend
I can’t wait to hear more about the new Combi seat. I have always loved their seats, but none have fit my needs well yet.
A bag. A bag is good.
I don’t need a bag, so don’t pick me! (I’d rather it goes to someone who wants it)
But…nearly 400 dollars for a glorified seat that won’t fit a newborn, and won’t get most children much beyond four? Crazy talk!
I know we’ve been innately programmed to loathe all things AOE, but the seat is seeming nicer and nicer :). If only they would take the belt guides off it and stop calling it a three in one!
Ooooh, a lifesavers bag! 😉