How hard is it getting the seat belt in and out of the belt positioning guide?
125130
It is extremely easy. We have one in our Audi and one in our Outback. Although she needs to fiddle a bit when getting out of the Outback, it is still a snap. GREAT seat. Very comfortable and solid and easy to use.
581033
No. For this model, you raise the headrest a bit, pull the clips through, draw the cover over the headrest and insert the buckles into the clips. Then you just adjust the covered headrest into whatever comfortable position you want it. It's installing the seat loops between the seat & back that's problematic, if your vehicle has a non-removable covering over that space (as mine does).
2034787
My technique is to click all the belts around the kid, then pull out away from the child on the chest clip before I pull the bottom adjuster. I find that pulling out like that tightens the lap belt section and also alligns the shoulder straps with their respective slots. Pulling the slack out is a bit easier after that. Also try adjusting the shoulder belt slots, I find that the belts slide best when the slots are one inch higher than the child's shoulder... Above or below that they tend to bind more. Adjust seasonally to account for clothing bulk...
1715267
The manual has instructions. you can use a seatbelt or anchors or a tether anchor. I use the seatbelt method myself.
152665
When I was deciding on a car seat, I purchased (and returned) 4 other seats, and this particular problem (being able to reach the seat-belt release) is a deficiency of all the seats I tried that have booster or shoulder belt convertibility. While my son did release it once, I came "unglued" and seem to have sufficiently scared him from ever touching the buckle again. Additionally, I found that if I have the harness tightened appropriately (making sure he only has 2 fingers of space) he can't reach it. The biggest deciding factor for me was that my son was unable to fully free himself once strapped in properly (he was able to loosen the straps on the other brands and unbuckle and then he was out!) The Frontier 90's harness strap release button is to far in for his fingers to reach it.
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.
282820
Yes you do... The belt must be anchored by something rigid or the seat can't position the belt correctly. For the smaller travel seats without bulky armrests that double as belt positioners, I think the hooks are the only real eay to go.That being said, the hooks for the Incognito go on easily and my 10-year-old has no trouble doing it himself. I've never used the Bubnle Bum to compare, but I don't see it as an obstacle. And this is a kid who is all gross motor and has never been good with fine motor tasks.
765263
It's very easy....of course, you're going to have to put pressure on the belt to get it over where it hooks. It has to be on there tight or you've done it incorrectly. Any belt no matter what it's on (ex. lawn mower, etc.) has got to be pulled tight to wrap around. Everything with this machine is just a matter of following the directions!!
265295
I know it is a little harder to do but you need to load the strap through the bottom of the buckle. While depressing the thumb tab you have to thread the strap from the middle on the bottom to the outside. That will take care of any slipping problems. I have a 400+ lb. friend that works out with me and never has a problem at all with them.
1046436
I find that this model does not slide at all for me, even when empty. My area to cover is curved, as well. I don't even bother to secure it with the seat belt because it stays in place so well. Great Product! Go for it! Good Luck!
1600097
Sorry it took me so long to respond. It clicks on the outside of my belt. It could be moved to the back once it's on a belt. Hope this helps....
82092
Yes, very easy. You just put the lap part of the belt into the slotted areas. Just make sure you give a lot of slack to work with.
82089
Hi Terri. Yes! it is really easy to pull the seat belt through the bottom and also to remove. I bought this because I didn't want to deal with straps. This is one of the best purchases I've ever made. It's great quality and my dog loves it.
329289
Yes, it's very easy to install and adjust.It also has both the isofix as well as the lap/shoulder belt option. The isofix being easier than the belt. My wife and I had purchased two of these, one for both of our cars. It's a very bulky seat, so I don't recommend it for smaller cars if you have another little one in a booster or car seat. It's very padded on and seat and seems to be really put together. My wife is very picky and researched every aspect or this seat. Recaro apparently makes sports car seats for adults too. We've had the seats for 7 months and we are very happy with them. Definitely worth the money. Yes, it's very easy to install and adjust.It also has both the isofix as well as the lap/shoulder belt option. The isofix being easier than the belt. My wife and I had purchased two of these, one for both of our cars. It's a very bulky seat, so I don't recommend it for smaller cars if you have another little one in a booster or car seat. It's very padded on and seat and seems to be really put together. My wife is very picky and researched every aspect or this seat. Recaro apparently makes sports car seats for adults too. We've had the seats for 7 months and we are very happy with them.... » Read More Yes, it's very easy to install and adjust.It also has both the isofix as well as the lap/shoulder belt option. The isofix being easier than the belt. My wife and I had purchased two of these, one for both of our cars. It's a very bulky seat, so I don't recommend it for smaller cars if you have another little one in a booster or car seat. It's very padded on and seat and seems to be really put together. My wife is very picky and researched every aspect or this seat. Recaro apparently makes sports car seats for adults too. We've had the seats for 7 months and we are very happy with them. Definitely worth the money. « Show Less
1871969
The straps are very easy to tighten if the seat is not installed. However, after you fasten the seat in the vehicle and the mechanism that snaps down to clamp to the vehicle's seatbelt is in place, then the straps are a little difficult to move. It is easy to make a small adjustment, but for a large adjustment in the strap length it is more difficult. So all that you need to do if you need to make a large adjustment in the strap length is to release the mechanism that clamps to the vehicle seatbelt and then make your adjustment and then put it back and put your child back in the seat to make the final adjustment. This may take 1 or 2 tries when you first install the seat but it is not a big deal. And this seat is so easy to install with the new mechanism that clamps down on the seatbelt that overall it will still save you time and effort to install over a conventional seat, even if you have to unclamp it from the vehicle seatbelt once or twice to make a strap length adjustment.
2249463
It takes some strength in your hands to get both seat belts through the buckle but it can be taken on and off, four instance if an adult needs to use the seatbelt. But it's really better just to order extras and put them in the car or cars that you she will be using.
1230110
No, it's not difficult at all. I reupholstered mine. The seat just screws off.