can the straps be removed to wash? Any help would be appreciated. also how easy is the latch system to install in vehicle?
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Never submerge straps in water. It will say so in the manual. Doing so weakens the fibers and they can over-stretch in an accident. Spot clean with a damp cloth.
742977
Yes, you can install with seat belts instead of the latches. I don't think they would be as safe, not because of these seats, I just don't think any seat is as safe without using the latches.
704023
I have had one installed for about 7 years and have never removed it for washing the vehicle. I would probably not run it through an automatic car wash too often. They will loosen and unscrew themselves if operated on and off the base very often.
539418
The base installs perfectly without latch system, we use it both ways in a few different family vehicles. Great carseat!!
767713
It would not be easy to pull out because the car seat should be strapped down very tightly. If you unlatch the system to re-adjust it, then you cannot re-latch it properly while she is sitting in the seat. Once the seat is installed, the angle should not be adjusted while in use.
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Not exactly same system. It doesn't have any plastic piece back of the seat. There are holes and just get through straps into them. But it is easly removable and washable. Now, My son is 20 months old. I'm using it more than s year. I am very satisfied with it.
266692
Yes the shoulder straps are removable. You can remove them completely or simply disconnect them from the waist buckle.
1659861
The LATCH system is the way it straps in to your car. Your car will have metal loops in the back part of the seat. The car seat has straps with a metal clip at the end. You snap the clip to the loops and then tighten the straps so it fits snuggly. I hope this helps!
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Yes. The padding on the Infant SafeSeat is removable for machine wash on the delicate cycle. Drip dry. The metal and plastic parts may be cleaned with mild soap and water and wiped dry with a cloth or towel. To clean the buckle, use a damp cloth or sponge. The harness straps may be spot cleaned. Never use bleach to clean this product.
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I'm not sure if the straps are completely removable but I know that you can use the lap straps alone.
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We found it very simple too. Both of our vehicles have the LATCH system, works super slick.
133246
We have the Frontier 90. There is a latch system inside the click tight opening. The straps are wrapped and tucked up out of the way, but the system is there unless it has been removed
927641
The fabric can be removed and cleaned. Only the crotch strap can be removed the shoulder straps cannot.
1992535
Yes, its very easy to take out and put back in my car. I unhook the 3 tethers and remove it. It's a little hard to tighten the straps when you put it back in, you have to really pull hard to get the straps tight
2011446
It is MUCH simpler to latch and unlatch than a normal harness car seat. Also, it is not absolutely necessary to use the latch system (I believe I read this in the instructions), because the latch system is just there to keep the booster in place when a child is not sitting in it with the seat belt on.
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I have not removed mine yet, but it was easy to install and should be easy to remove. I think you may have to be careful with the holdfasts that tuck into seat.
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The removable cover is washable, yes. The EPS foam under the cover is not removable and can be wiped with a damp cloth (no solvent) per the manual. The straps can be wiped clean but should also not be submerged or washed with a harsh cleanser or solvent. Hope that helps!