
We finally decided on a car seat, purchased it, and have installed it in the car. About time too, since squeaker is getting a bit long for his infant seat.
We went with the First Year's True Fit Compass. It arrived last week in a HUGE box and we immediately had Tam try it out. Remember, this was the seat that they didn't have a demo of at the store for us to look at. Anyways, here's Tam in his new royal car throne :-) He's still small enough that he needs the infant insert (the blue cushion) and small enough he doesn't need the additional head rest that attaches at the top. I really like that it has the little head bumpers for when we take all those turns around here at hyper speeds...damn Michigan Drivers with their "no fault" insurance.

The side photo here shows better how much "seat" there really is in this thing. And don't worry, his toes really aren't that pointed!
We have it in the car and it just fits in the backseat with it rear facing and there is still (barely) enough room for someone to sit back there too. I was really grateful for how easily it installed in the car with the LATCH clips. Just to be double safe, we are going to a free car seat inspection this Friday before we head out on our road trip East.
He's such a little cutie! And now we are glad his safe too. However, I will miss the convenience of the infant carrier and being able to haul him around in it easily. Now we have to hold him or have him in the chest carrier or wrap when we head outside on quick trips. Oh well...good thing I still like holding him :-)