does this seat work well in rear facing as well as forward facing?
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I have only done it rear facing so I can't compare to how it does forward facing. However, it works great rear facing. My husband has a 2 door SUV and is able to easily get him in and out. We actually purchased this model because it was listed in Consumer Reports for being #1 in safety. I hope this helps!
1451255
My kids' heads slump a little rear facing, and I've had to put a towel in the crease of the car seat to get a proper recline. Also, it can be a little difficult to get to the knobs to tighten the straps when it's rear facing.
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yes it does. We have used it since birth and turned it ffing on her birthday last year. (2nd birthday) She cansee well out of the smaller car's windows and the mini van. We loved it from birth as well as it is the only seat we've used that she wasn't uncomfortable in.
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Yes. We have two of these seats for both our kids. They've been using them rear-facing from about age 6m and have both since converted for forward-facing. The seat works well both ways. We think this is a good car seat, the kids seem to find it comfortable. They only real downside for us is that they are very wide, so with two of these in the back seat there is not much room left in the middle.
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Yes, we bought it specifically to allow our 21 month old to stay rear facing as long as possible because it's safer. She fits just fine in it. We actually can put our front seat further back than we could with her infant carseat.
720162
Forward facing with no problem at all. Rear facing you may have more trouble. I had to put ours on the passenger side back seat bc my husband needed more left room to drive and the seat wouldn't allow the front seats the slide back. We have a BMW 325i
145809
I can't answer for rear facing, but it fit fine in our 2005 Civic. They are very wide seats, though, so while you could fit two across a back seat, you'd never get 3. I imagine rear-facing might be problematic but doable, but forward should be fine.
1823897
It is possible in forward-facing with lap belt only. I'm not sure about rear-facing but I don't think so.
1096471
The bottom back piece does move positions so it's possible to recline the seat when rear facing.
1974368
It really is a great car seat. It does recline for the rear facing position.
1279634
Yes. Mine is installed rear-facing and will be turned around when the baby gets older. Fits perfectly in rear-facing position.
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Hi Jessica,I have a small car myself and this car seat is really big. My husband placed it rear facing and it was a tight fit. The front seat had to be moved up to accommodate the size of the car seat, but overall it fit. We haven't tried it forward facing, but I imagine it would fit better that way. The car seat is also very heavy, I doubt you would be able to lug it around while traveling and you may have some difficulty fitting it on a plane.Hope that answered your question!
283472
It only faces backwards. I never found it a problem as my toddler never sat in it for long periods of time. It's not a real double stroller-just a toddler seat for navigating parking lots etc.
83528
It will fit rear facing with the angle adjuster and the seat all the way forward. It will fit forward facing just fine
1932568
Rear facing, Not unless the driver is short and the seat is moved forward a bit. This is a fantastic seat but massive.
1009539
Yes, when you install it in the backseat facing the rear. Works very well for my 6 month old granddaughter.
1594723
If it is being used as rear facing, yes. Forward facing, it might, but I am not as certain.
876502
Yes, this car seat can be used rear facing for children 5 to 45 lbs. and forward facing for children 22 to 65 lbs.
450428
Absolutely rear facing and so comfortable for it. We used RF until 3. My 5 yo is still in his and comfortable.
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My seat does not slant forward, and it is a comfortable seat. I've had it since March, 2011. Still looks good and works well.
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Hi yes, I have this stroller. There are backward or forward facing options. Rear-facing has 2 recline settings and forward has 3.