Is it easy to install for a rear facing child?
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Yes. We've used it both ways and it's no problem to install. You just move the strap from front to back.
997954
It is very easy. I would suggest taking it out on the couch to table where you can look it all over before you get started. It's really simple once you see how the material lies. Be sure to adjust the shoulder straps first. We have to take mine back out to do it. Bc I have a newer car we had to put the extra safety gadget on so it's a bit more of a hassle to get the seat out again. Long answer for yes. It is easy.
997955
We had it facing backwards for our little one until her first birthday and it wasn't a huge issue at all. I wouldn't call it easy, but I also would call it difficult, either. The car seat isn't the issue, the seat belts are! Hope this helps!
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This really would depend on how you have to have your front seats positioned. I know a mom who has this seat installed rear-facing in an older model 2 door honda civic and she has no issues with getting it installed or using it with her daughter. Best advice would be to hit up a babies r us or another store that allows you to take the seat out to the car and try it in the back seat where you want to place your child. Remember though it will likely fit nicer when properly installed by a tech then when you take it out to the car to try it. You will need a pool noodle (my recommendation) or a rolled towel to get a good Rear-facing install. Once you know if it would fit come on-line and order it for a better deal and nicer covers. I can't say enough positive things about this seat. I passed up buying a First Years (Compass) True Fit and Britax Marathon or Boulevard for this seat and I wouldn't trade it for any of the seats on the market today.
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Hi Claire. I have used this car seat rear facing until my youngest was almost two years old. I made ir front facing when it started to be uncorfortable to her, but she was about 22 months old then. So, I think it'll depend on how fast your child grows.
1047959
I use the rear peep on mine. And I have not noticed much adjustment if any is needed.
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I know that it seems that most people do not keep their children rear facing until at least 40 pounds, but in actuality extended rear facing is much, much, much safer for your child. Other countries keep children rear facing until age four and have much lower rates of child mortality in car crashes. Should you be interested in extended rear facing, I would check out the Diano Radian and the Clek Foonf. If your child is not tall, the Britax Advocate is another great choice. If you are set on turning your son around, I will say that we have this seat and absolutely love it. We use it for our almost 6 year old daughter and she is very comfortable in it. The seat installs like a dream and is very solid. It's heavy though, so I wouldn't choose it if you need to move it a lot. Hope this helps!
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It depends, are you installing it rear facing or forward facing? Rear facing: It does sit up pretty high on the base, so depending on where you have it in the back seat and how tall you are, it could block your view looking out the back windows. Other than that you shouldn't have a problem fitting it in there. To install rear facing you have to take the seat cushion off, thread the seat belt through, close the lock-offs, and put the seat cushion back on. It's not necessarily HARD, once you get used to it...but it's not super quick, and it's not the easiest to understand for a grandparent or babysitter/nanny who doesn't use the car seat every day. Forward facing: pretty easy install, especially if you can use the rigid latch but you have to check the latch limits for your vehicle first. Clek has apparently approved the use of the rigid latch AND seat belt at the same time on this seat, so you can call them about that too. The REACT technology doesn't do much good if it's not installed with latch (for forward facing).
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Although I have never used it in the rear facing position, the instructions cover that kind of installation also and there is an infant insert in the package.
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Answer here...It is very easy. I placed this on the mirror on the back of my curio. It has been about 7 months now and still looks really good. I thinik you'll like it.
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As long as you are using it for rear facing it should be fine. I started using it around 8-9 months because my daughter wanted to sit up straighter. I continued to use it Until I turned her around at 2 years.
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It is not hard... But it will take a minute to do. Rear facing is easier than front facing to change out. Front facing you have an anchor on each side and one that anchors at the top. I use my knee in the seat to give pressure while i tighten it... Which takes longer because i am tall and my car is medium size... If you have a van or SUV it shouldn't take long at all.
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Mine are not forward facing, as of yet, but the head rest is close enough that my children's heads do not really move. Plus the head rest moves up and down, so depending on how big your child is, you can make it fit comfortably.
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Yeppers... Just make sure you read the instructions because you have to tuck in the ends by the side view mirrors on the front. They are easy to put on just follow the directions.
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My daughter is almost 15 months and is still rear facing in my SUV. I believe it is high enough for her to see out - she can at least see trucks/trees/buildings. I know the seat reclines at various points- so depending on how far reclined they are- could make the difference...
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Absolutely rear facing and so comfortable for it. We used RF until 3. My 5 yo is still in his and comfortable.
368997
It's fine for a child that age to have very little "leg room" rear facing. It's not their legs you need to be worried about as much as their neck! It is recommended that you leave a child rear facing until the age of 2 (we did with no noticeable complaints from our son) or until the child outgrows the hileight and weight requirements for the seat in a rear facing position. For her own health and safety, leave her rear facing as long as possible! She is more comfortable than you would think!
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I have a Hyundai Santa Fe and it's rear facing for my grandson show it three months old and it works perfectly. Depending on who the seat is behind. In the case of my son (his father) who is 6 ft. 5 in. he would not be able to have it behind him as a driver because he needs the seat back so far.
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We got it when our son was 14 months old, we have him front faced since then, so no idea if rear facing would crunch the leg room