Does this carseat recline in the rear facing position?
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No infant carseat reclines.It has a stable base that when in rear facing, there is a gauge on the side showing in proper position.Just strap it down, pull it tight, and you are good to go.Best thing about this model is that not only is it rear facing, but when child reaches height/weightrange - it then can be switched to front facing. Very good carseat - no complaints from us - and infactbought a 2nd one for Grandparents to use in their car.
1522770
For rear-facing use, you must adjust the child restraint to the recline position by flipping the recline feet under the child restraint. Once you hook the LATCH connectors to your vehicle's lower anchors and pull the adjustment belt tight, you must make sure the child restraint is level. If your vehicle has bucket seats, you will need to cut a length of Funnoodle the width of the vehicle seat and place it under the child restraint at the vehicle seat crease so that the entire ball in the level indicator on the child restraint is in the green zone. The owner's manual suggests rolled towels, but the Funnoodle has proved more effective. For rear-facing use, you must adjust the child restraint to the recline position by flipping the recline feet under the child restraint. Once you hook the LATCH connectors to your vehicle's lower anchors and pull the adjustment belt tight, you must make sure the child restraint is level. If your vehicle has bucket seats, you will need to cut a length of Funnoodle the width of the vehicle seat and place it under the child restraint at the vehicle seat crease so that the entire ball in the level indicator on the child restraint is in the green zone. The owner's manual suggests rolled towels,... » Read More For rear-facing use, you must adjust the child restraint to the recline position by flipping the recline feet under the child restraint. Once you hook the LATCH connectors to your vehicle's lower anchors and pull the adjustment belt tight, you must make sure the child restraint is level. If your vehicle has bucket seats, you will need to cut a length of Funnoodle the width of the vehicle seat and place it under the child restraint at the vehicle seat crease so that the entire ball in the level indicator on the child restraint is in the green zone. The owner's manual suggests rolled towels, but the Funnoodle has proved more effective. « Show Less
1522771
No. Latch it in and you are done. Unless I totally missed something. It is at the perfect angle if you ask me. I don't think I would be comfortable with a newborn in it. I started using ours at 7 months....
1522772
Like others have said, it doesn't physically recline, but it sits differently on its base due to changes that you make, so it is in the correct position for infants.
1522773
i didnt see any way to make it recline, but now i'm reading other answers about "feet" at the bottom, so maybe i will take another look, just out of curiosity. i have a 4 door sedan (toyota camry) and it hits the suggested angle without outside help. as far as i know, it does not recline and if you need to change the angle, you have to use towels or something at the bottom to adjust it.
1522774
According to the instructions when installed rear facing the feet are flipped under the seat which places it in the "reclined" position. When facing forward the feet are flipped down which positions the seat more upright.
43494
Sort of. There is minimal recline from 90 degrees. We have it reclined as much as possible and she is sitting upright. That said, she loves it and we have now purchased one for both vehicles.
1083263
No, the seat back does not recline.You and I are the same height, with the foot rest that come with the chair, often I drive with my legs extendedEd B.
994594
No. You just lean back against it and it reclines. Very comfortable and easy
1817739
I think the directions say you have to put it in the reclined position for rear facing. My son is 21 months and that still is how he sits (though I'm sure he's ready to turn around as soon as I am).
1009539
Yes, when you install it in the backseat facing the rear. Works very well for my 6 month old granddaughter.
1974367
Yes this seat reclines, it needs to be reclined for rear facing mode and more upright when it's forward facing.
1913147
Yes, it reclines a good amount back. I love this chair very comfortable and relaxing
1083264
This model does not have a reclining back, but it is angled. We do have a line of Deluxe Models which do have a back that reclines in 5 positions.
1084134
No, you cannot adjust the angle after it is latched rear-facing into the seat. I was certain it was installed very tightly and there was no way to get my hand between the vehicle seat and the front of the car seat to adjust the recline. I had it on 3 and left it there for rear facing. For front facing, it can be adjusted but we don't. Also, rear facing, if you're tall and need to move your front seat back, it will hit the sit and push it forward. Mine is installed behind the driver's seat in my car because I'm short and if my husband (tall) is in the car in the passenger seat, it didn't work. This seat is super heavy, but I do feel like my grandson is very safe in it. No, you cannot adjust the angle after it is latched rear-facing into the seat. I was certain it was installed very tightly and there was no way to get my hand between the vehicle seat and the front of the car seat to adjust the recline. I had it on 3 and left it there for rear facing. For front facing, it can be adjusted but we don't. Also, rear facing, if you're tall and need to move your front seat back, it will hit the sit and push it forward. Mine is installed behind the driver's seat in my car because I'm short and if my husband (tall) is in the car in the passenger seat, it didn't... » Read More No, you cannot adjust the angle after it is latched rear-facing into the seat. I was certain it was installed very tightly and there was no way to get my hand between the vehicle seat and the front of the car seat to adjust the recline. I had it on 3 and left it there for rear facing. For front facing, it can be adjusted but we don't. Also, rear facing, if you're tall and need to move your front seat back, it will hit the sit and push it forward. Mine is installed behind the driver's seat in my car because I'm short and if my husband (tall) is in the car in the passenger seat, it didn't work. This seat is super heavy, but I do feel like my grandson is very safe in it. « Show Less
283992
No it does not recline and it's a piece of junk. I had to return TWO of them because they fell apart! Do Not Buy!
2207989
No, Diono says that it's only for rear facing - the seat I have has it's own recline that can be adjusted
127912
Did you ever get any answer to your question - "does the seat recline in the forward facing"? I have the same question and I can't find an exact answer. Since you posted your question in May, I wondered if you might have bought the product by now and perhaps know the answer. Thanks in advance.
685476
We got this for our daughter, and she said that the younger child can sit facing you once he/she is old enough to sit up and/or stand up on their own. See http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7bLV-Vm1mBY/maxresdefault.jpg If you mean in a car seat, then yes, the car seat can face backwards.
1218685
Hi! We've never used our carseat for rear facing so I really can't efficiently answer that question . Forward facing however is a snap . My husband installed in less than 10 mins.
1145220
I did have this rear facing but I believe I had it on the side in the back seat not in the center. It fit well on the side. At the time I only had one seat in the car so I didn't have problem with it fitting. forward facing it's great :)
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Yes, the recline handle is right in the front under the feet.... I usually recline my actual seat back first, then recline the car seat (second row in a suburban)....