How do you keep a toddler from opening seat belt latches? I have a grandson (2.5yrs) that opens seat belt and car seats at will. Very disconcerting when you are driving alone and he climbs up front with you! Any ideas beside stapling him to the seat? How do you keep a toddler from opening seat belt latches? I have a grandson (2.5yrs) that opens seat belt and car seats at will. Very disconcerting when you are driving alone and he climbs up front... » Read More How do you keep a toddler from opening seat belt latches? I have a grandson (2.5yrs) that opens seat belt and car seats at will. Very disconcerting when you are driving alone and he climbs up front with you! Any ideas beside stapling him to the seat? « Show Less
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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.
111746
If you still have the old seat, it maybe a good idea to continue its use until he is 3 and you can communicate better with him... By three they understand not everything is for play. If you don't have the old seat, try using a regular man's belt as added security,
702307
I also use this seat cover for a youth booster but mine does not have the latch system it's the kind that uses the cars seat beat. My son is 8 years old. The seat protector does not have a slot to put the latch through. I do believe it will block the latch interface.
1636958
I have a 5 year old, and 2 year old twins. I showed my 5 year old how to use the latch- he got it right away- he used two hands- one to lower the little latch and one to turn. Worked perfectly for us!
610035
One of the nicer models has a latch system. The one we purchased did not. It really doesn't impact our use at all. Britax says the latch system in the nicer one is only there to prevent the seat, if empty, from flying around during an accident. If the kid is in it and buckled, it won't move. Plus the buckle threads through the seat even when it is empty, which might prevent it moving anyway. We've loved it and highly recommend it.
199874
It does use latch. It's not the fanciest car seat but for a small vehicle it's perfection! And feels very safe and comfortable. The cushions are plush but breathable. I don't feel bad taking my 14 mo old on longer drives knowing she'll be comfy and won't overheat.
1427634
There is an opening secured with velcro for seat belts but not the latch anchors. You could easily cut an opening for the latch anchors and just stitch around the opening so the pad doesn't fray. I bought the cover for my dogs but just last night put my grand daughters car seat in there and the pad was perfect for her wet dirty boots.
1805631
I have twin girls and my husband and I bought two chicco infant car seats that came with bases. The bases stayed in my car and he used the seat belt to secure them when in his car. I have since bought two foward facing seats for my car and the infant seats are still in his car with the base. We will have to buy forward facing soon for his car. So we have bought 4 so far and will need to buy 2 more. I suggest you buy two convertible seats, and let them buy 2 infant seats if they want them.
915008
she is safer kicking and screaming buckled in properly than in a booster that is not meant for a child her size/age. if you did put her in a booster, she would probably wiggle out or unbuckle herself, etc. sorry, but kiddo has probably another 2 years in the car seat. i say this knowing exactly what you are going through, and unfortunately my three year old is often just that, kicking and screaming, but at least he is safe. as long as i don't drive off the road trying to ignore him!
1449837
If the child can sit up on his own, there is a seat belt and the parent can use the remote control to drive the car. A three year old can drive the car on his own. I think it is appropriate till the child is five or six (depending on his size).
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No latch capability is needed. This car seat is only secured by using the seat belt in your car. When your child is NOT in the car seat, it is safest to buckle the car seat in using the seat belt, otherwise it could cause serious harm if you're in an accident because it is not secured by a latch system.
82670
Our three year old fits in, but you have to put the toddler in and then attach the infant car seat. The same thing goes for getting out. You need to take the infant car seat off and then the toddler can get out. It is a tight fit, but works.
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.
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.
1066163
I would use a convertible so you can keep your child rear facing. I had my 3 1/2 year old, rear facing, in a convertible car seat (not infant). She was in the convertible (I had to finally turn her front facing though) until she was 5 and nearly 40 pounds. Don't go with the "popular" conversation. Go with safe. Do research. Keep your kid rear facing as long as you can.
516447
Our vehicle does not have a latch system either; we just put the seatbelt through the seat while applying downward pressure to the seat itself. It installs very easily. We are very pleased - it is really light and simple to take in and out of the car.
318895
Yes, this really works best using the seatbelt. Plus the latch isn't recommended once hour child reaches a certain weight.
166385
It has a seatbelt "keeper", so in theory, yes the child should be able to do it themselves. I am like the other parent that answered previously though, I err on the side of caution and buckle them myself whenever possible to make sure they are secure.