Does this booster use LATCH or is it loose in the car when unoccupied? Thanks
1507844
We purchased three of these seats when our grandchildren were visiting last year; I believe we latched them on to the seat belts and they remained in the car that way. Not sure what you mean by Latch. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
807658
Yes this has a latch system. It is not one of the easier ones to hook and adjust, but it works well. (I think the Britax, where you adjust each side individually, is easier). You hook both sides, but only adjust on one. It has been a very good seat and my son is comfy in it.
2235690
you don't have to use the latches, but if your car is not equipped with them you can buy the version without the straps and save money. I wanted the one with the latches because my granddaughters are slim and I worried about the booster moving under them
1340249
I use it in my mustang and Nissan Sentra and haven't needed to strap it in. It doesn't really move once you set it in the trunk.
2235689
You don't have to use the latch, it's just convenient for keeping it in place and not having to buckle the seat belt into it every time it's not occupied by a child. It's a nice booster with convenient cup holders. The only feature I would've liked is arm rests that fold up and down to make buckling more convenient.
727943
Hi Tia. I am an automotive consultant and as far as I am aware, this seat should work fine with either of the vehicles you mentioned. I know of two that are used in midsize sedans (Camry, CTS) and another that is in a Toyota Venza and they all work with no problem at all. This seat does have the LATCH connections at the base, but they are used solely to keep the seat in place when a child is NOT sitting in it. When a child is in it, the seatbelt keeps both the child and booster seat in place. I have this seat personally in my own car and it has been working well for the past couple of months. I hope this helps and feel free to contact www.autoacademics.net if you have any other questions. Chris, Automotive Advisor and Consultant
539418
The base installs perfectly without latch system, we use it both ways in a few different family vehicles. Great carseat!!
516447
Our vehicle does not have a latch system either; we just put the seatbelt through the seat while applying downward pressure to the seat itself. It installs very easily. We are very pleased - it is really light and simple to take in and out of the car.
417020
It's a federal regulation that all harnessed car seats are equipped for a LATCH and seatbelt install (use one or the other, not both at the same time), so, yes, it has LATCH.
1235617
Absolutely, the seat will work without LATCH. The safety paperwork provided explains how to use it in "older" cars. Basically, without LATCH, Ollie works like many other less expensive boosters, the seat belt is the only thing securing the seat and child. I still think it's a better purchase than others available, we've traveled about 3,000 miles this summer (not exaggerated) and my son hasn't shared any negative feedback. Double check the Clek website for the safety guidelines- I'm sure they have a PDF you can look through to make sure it will work for your car.
1384985
You do not "have" to latch it. That is an option, to keep it from moving around in the vehicle, especially in case of a crash. We don't have latches either and it works fine in our vehicle.
1642633
Nope; not latch-equipped. But, as with all Britax care seats - absolutely phenomenal quality and comfort. My 5-year old loves it.
736340
Also, the seat belt is what holds both the seat and the occupant in it down. It doesn't clip into those little metal clips built into newer car seats either. So basically the seat is loose if not for the occupant and belt.
1207423
Are you talking about a sports car with no latch system? A 70's classic car?Either way, no. You MUST have a latch and be able to tie over the seat back because this chair is a SOFT back. It collapses without your car's seat back to hold it in place...and also for the latch belt to go over and tether safely. That is key!! I think the pictures online give the impression that it sits upright without being installed like a "typical" seat and it does NOT.Hope that helps you!
318899
Yes, you don't use the LATCH at all, you just run the seat belt (both shoulder and lap sections) through the locking mechanism under the car seat seat.
1544522
I'm not positive, but the car seat just sits in the top space and is held up by two straps. It doesn't actually latch onto the stroller. There is a belt that goes across the car seat to "hold" it in place. It is great for traveling and shopping, not really great for long walks or less than flat terrain.
423015
It just sits on the seat and your child is buckled in with the standard seat belt. I've actually never seen a seat only (no back) booster that latches in.