Is this car seat easy to install? If i have to move from my car to another car often, is it easy to install?
1992533
It is easy to install. It is a large seat if you are rear facing...even for a SUV. However, it is comfortable and it didn't take my husband long to install the seat. I purchased a separate seat for my husbands car to avoid continuing to transfer. I noticed it didn't matter which car seat we purchase it still took some time to properly install.
1992534
I bought this carseat to use with my grandson. His parents opted for a different option. I found it easy to install though I have only used it a few times, it seems stable, secure, and comfortable. Only downside is the large size, in my SUV it sits a little high. My grandson is only 3 months old and I hope to keep this seat for several years.
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
1360666
I don't switch cars often and I use the latch system, but I find it pretty easy. Setting backwards it takes up quite a bit of space, but I like it much better than ones that sit up so straight the child's head falls forward all the time. I like this style of seat so much I bought another for my newest son, because my first is still forward facing in the first seat like this one I bought. The worst thing about this seat I think is changing from rear facing to forward, but most people only have to do this once and the seat has very good directions that are easy to follow.
450763
Yes, very easy. The ends are spring loaded so you just put one end in first then the other. Kinda like a shower rod. It removes quickly when you need to lower your seats to load something large in the car. Item came with instructions.
1360670
It is heavy but with the latch system it is easy to install. It is bulky for rear facing once child tall enough that the headrest must be attached. That being said, we love ours. This is our second one. First purchased in 2008 & still in use with our second daughter.
1648522
"Easy" is relative. It was easy for me but I've worked on cars for a long time. I wouldn't suggest this repair for a novice; but removal and installation is pretty straightforward.
1164039
Yes especially using the LATCH and anchor system in cars. This is the easiest car seat to install and remove as it's just a release button. I've used several other models so can compare.
1481481
With my experience, I'd say yes, but not more than any convertible seat. This seat is a bit harder to install than other convertible seats I've dealt with, but any convertible seat is going to be time-consuming to switch between cars. If money allows it, two convertible seats (one for each car) is easiest.
391660
I find it kind of cumbersome to use when switching from car to car. I can imagine having to carry through an airport. Love the seat, but it took a little bit for me to get it down to a science. If you have an infant u may want to use a cradle car seat instead.
1457543
I think it depends on the car. By that I mean if your car has the LACH it will take 5 min to do. Go to YouTube and look up a video on installing the car seat they have a ton and look how they install it most people will use the LACH 2 snaps and your done
1805629
Very good suggestion....One thing people tend to overlook is the stability of the bases/carseat systems...use YOUR body weight in the car seat to secure it tightly when installing but still make sure it is adjusted to the correct angle by manufacturer's recommendations (I learned this as part of being a car-seat installer when our police department participated in Safe-Kids carseat checks)...I have the Graco SnugRide32 for our little girl and having a base in my car and another in my husband's truck makes life very simple...
240092
It can be installed quickly, just run the seatbelt through the pathway, but it is very heavy and awkward to move in and out. So, depending on how often you will be doing it, you may want an alternate, if you can afford it.
2249461
Yes. Very easy. Also easy to leave in place if you choose. I always have one in my purse for riding in cars belonging to friends.
1594440
Yes it easy. My FJ doesn't have the child seat hooks my wife's van has. Just read the directions and it should be no problem for you. :-)
469997
I thought they were failry easy to adjust...probably easier than my Graco. This is a carseat for my parents' care
610722
Don't do it, very hard to install, at least it was in my case of a BMW install. Took 1.5hrs, pliers, and a screw driver. The problem is that the back latch that prevents whiplash, where the tether goes into, is very thick. Thicker than the tether latch it's supposed to accommodate so it's a REAL PAIN to switch these car seats. I finally got it in, after much cursing. I like it now that it's in but no way in hell I would take it out.
1164038
Yes, the car seat is way easier to move back and forth between cars than a regular car seat.
1481482
I have become a pro at switching my children's car seats from different vehicles. I have two convertable car seats & an infant carrier car seat with two bases. it's definitely easier to install the base for the infant seat but I really like & feel my kids are safe n the convertable seats & the convertable seats really arnt very much more work at all to install.