How do you keep a toddler from opening seat belt latches? Any ideas beside stapling him to the seat?
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It's been at least a year since you posted this question, so I hope you've solved the problem by now. My parents had the same fight with me and my brother when we were young and solved it by slamming on the breaks when they saw our seat belts were off (obviously, they made sure the road conditions were safe for this!). I tumbled to the front of our van and my brother hit a cabinet. Then we got yelled at and (probably) spanked. We were unharmed, but very terrified by the experience and NEVER took our seatbelt off again. It's not a solution I can recommend, but it worked on me.
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.
803074
I do, I pull the seat belt up and through the bottom strap. I have 2 little dogs and 2 seats, one on each side of the back seat and I leave the arm rest down. it is very secure this way for my guys:) the regular harnesses they already had didn't work, I bought new ones specific 2 the car and we love those best, now use for our regular walks too:)
684982
My little one was 3 months when I first started putting him in here to get out and get exercise for me... I put a pillow under the seat to bring him up and rolled a couple of blankets to give his head and neck support... Also, I put some of the strap sleeve covers that you can get for car seats on the shoulder straps of the trailer as well to keep them from cutting into his little tender neck... Now he is 7 months and I still put the pillow under him and have the strap covers, but he does not sleep much on the go and has great neck strength so I do not worry about the blankets so much... :)
509122
SGL just means they included the LATCH system anchors to the Parkway SG model. Since the LATCH anchors are only used to hold the seat in place... regardless of whether or not you use the latch, you would still use the vehicle seat belt to restrain the child. One perceived downside to not using the latch, is that there is nothing holding the seat in place when the child is not in it - meaning there is a chance it could shift/move in the case of an accident. But we haven't found it to be problematic in our every day driving.
1664726
We suggest that you refer to your vehicle manual for their recommendations on placement of child seats in that specific vehicle. You will then use the seatbelt to properly secure the child and seat in the proper position. Again, you will want to refer to your vehicle manual to ensure that you are properly using the seatbelts to properly restrain the child.
548523
We bought another seat so we have one in each car. We had to do it this way with our daycare drop offs; daddy does am, mommy does pm. Good luck!
564798
Only a seat belt. It is a booster seat, not a car seat for a young toddler.
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.
1010522
I totally disagree. There is a 'webbed' material on the back that holds it in place on the seat....I'll tell you what compromises the effectiveness...seatbelts that don't immediate 'lock'...I had to swerve the other day and my grandaughters' car seat 'tipped' but the mat under it held in place and I feel it actually kept the car seat from tipping even further! I still stand by the use of my protector!
390466
When you say seat belt, I'm assuming you're referring to the harness straps that secure the child in the seat. On the back of the carseat, you will find two black levers with straps secured through them. Hold down the two levers with one hand and then pull the harness straps on the front of the seat to loosen the belt. To tighten the belt, just pull the strap hanging from the back of the black levers.If you're looking to adjust the height of the shoulder straps, you're going to have to rethread the strap through a higher or lower slot.Go to 3:13 in this video to see:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9pi6x90lLU When you say seat belt, I'm assuming you're referring to the harness straps that secure the child in the seat. On the back of the carseat, you will find two black levers with straps secured through them. Hold down the two levers with one hand and then pull the harness straps on the front of the seat to loosen the belt. To tighten the belt, just pull the strap hanging from the back of the black levers.If you're looking to adjust the height of the shoulder straps, you're going to have to rethread the strap through a higher or lower slot.Go to 3:13 in this... » Read More When you say seat belt, I'm assuming you're referring to the harness straps that secure the child in the seat. On the back of the carseat, you will find two black levers with straps secured through them. Hold down the two levers with one hand and then pull the harness straps on the front of the seat to loosen the belt. To tighten the belt, just pull the strap hanging from the back of the black levers.If you're looking to adjust the height of the shoulder straps, you're going to have to rethread the strap through a higher or lower slot.Go to 3:13 in this video to see:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9pi6x90lLU « Show Less
767934
Our truck did this too when we first received. I was afraid to force it but my 4 yo finally did and each time closed easier. Now opens, stays and closes fine.
303892
That's a tough one to explain, make sure you give the latches enough give then clip into your seat. Same for the back latch. There is a grey button that you push that will give you more slack for each strap. Once you clip everything in just pull everything tight. I hope that helps. Maybe they have some videos on YouTube to help more.
684766
Tie them very tight. Never had a problem with my 10.5 month old. He hasn't even tried!
113394
There is a button at center where the child's legs would be and you can reach thru and feel a ledge and a latch you can release the shoulder straps. Then the black strap coming from the center once again you will pull to tighten the straps once you get your child in.
394289
I don't know much about these locks but I would maybe suggest like hotel locks for the top of your doors. That way if your toddler does open the door they can't get out because of the latch.
829191
what about sewing a button on the seatbelt - we've had the plastic bumps on seatbelts in the past that broke off.. to keep the seatbelt 'latch' from sliding down.. I sewed a button (using heavy duty upholstery needle and buttons both front and back..