Is it okay to use LATCH when the seat is in booster mode?
269993
Depends on the weight of the child. Believe latch threshold of seat is 40lbs, but you must also check auto manual for latch limitations. Seat exceeds expectations. VERY well constructed.
518829
Agreed with previous reponses--I would feel very secure using this seat in an older vehicle. The back/top tether is only "required" when using the seat with children over 65 lbs. Even with the latch option, I prefer using the seatbelt as it is easy to install/uninstall.
1991578
I always use it only with seat belt. I think it's more secure if you can use the latches with the metal hooks. Maybe the latches is in use when you don't have seat belt in the center of the middle row of seats.
318900
As far as using the belt installation for a vehicle and not te LATCH it is definitely doable. I have two do these seats and both are installed with the belt and not LATCH and both are very secure.
1384987
No you don't. The latches are just a feature to keep the seat on the seat when it is not being used. In other words, if the seat is empty and you slam on your brakes, it won't go flying through your car. They do not tighten down like a normal latch car seat.
742979
Laura, you can NEVER install any car seat using both the seat belt and latch system. You must use one or the other. Both are equally safe as long as you get a proper installation. We have had seats that just don't install well in our car using latch, but we can get a great secure install with the seat belt. Install with each and see which one gets the best recline for your kid and make sure there is an inch or less of movement at the belt path.
814527
No, most booster style seats just sit on the seat, and the child uses the regular seat belt. It's a nice seat, mt son has been using it for about a year now. No complaints, but a little pricey :/
1756476
You can use the seatbelt. Most cars LATCH systems are only supported until 40 pounds. Love this carseat!
1756473
It does not need latch. It has slots for seat-belts. I have it both ways in my van. One car-seat is latched in, the other is seat-belt. But, I feel more confident with the latched one though.
199873
Either way can be used when rear-facing. I'd have to reread the forward facing instructions as to whether you can use the latch system then, but we haven't gotten that far ahead yet. We still use it rear-facing at this time.
1235615
Yes, you can shove the rigid latch bars into the crease of the seat, however this works better in some models than others.
702306
I have a Graco carseat and use the Munchkin Seat Protector with it. There is plenty of room to latch the seat. I would guess the booster seat would be the same. The only thing I'd wonder about is if the protector would fall down all the time since your booster seat is backless.
512725
You use the seat belt. Booster seats do not need the latch capability as the weigjr of the child keeps it secure. Make sure your child has the approppriate weight.
1460578
Yes you can use your seat belt instead of the latch. It's actually really easy lock system compared to those metal locks that you put on the seat belt.
980414
You can install this seat using the car seat belt (instead of latch), and in fact the manual says that you should use the car seat belt if your child is over 40 pounds even if you do have latch. HOWEVER, I installed this seat using the seat belt in my husband's car and it was not secure at all. I actually returned the seat and got one with click tight. I highly recommend getting a Britax 90 or another model with click tight. It is very easy to install these using the seatbelt and they are extremely secure (seat dosen't budge at all!).
1756477
No, it doesn't require the latch system to work. It also works with seat belts like any other car seat.
160221
I used an older model on an airplane. All car seats have to be forward facing and an airplane doesn't have a latch system. I always think installing a car seat without a latch system is more difficult. Also it is difficult to carry onto the airplane and move it between seats without bumping into anyone while still trying to wrangle the kiddo� I think this is true for all car seats though, not just this particular brand/model. Traveling with kids is just a lot more work!