Britax Frontier 90 &#x441;an be set in the middle (center) of the rear seats? Or only the sides? For children of any Strength (weight) that chair?
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It could be placed in the center with a seat belt, as most vehicles do not have a center latch system (and you won't want to use latch anyhow when you see how easy and secure the seat straps in with the "click tight" technology.). However, this car seat is huge and I can't imagine you would be able to get a person on each side of it unless you drive a crazy huge vehicle. We drive an Odessey. We probably couldn't buckle it in the center if either the second or third row and still have room for the other passengers to be able to buckle, as the center seats are considerably smaller than a standard side seat.
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Mine says 6 years as well. If you're looking for a seat with a longer "life" I suggest checking out the Britax Frontier 90. I was a diehard Recaro fan until I could not get a decent installation in my new car with the seat belt. (Had only even used LATCH and my son was nearing the LATCH weight limit).
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answering my own question: i called britax customer service. they confirmed that the child needs to be 2 years old in addition to weighing 25 pounds--the reason is that he needs to develop the necessary bone density to prevent severe injuries in the case of impact while in this seat.
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Although there is a slight recline while it is up all the way, that doesn't sound right. I agree with contacting Britax.
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My daughter is 32 pounds, we use the 5 point harness. I know it said on the britaxusa web site the weight for each seat that's where I did my research.
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Hi Mom of Two!I have a quick but desperate question. We just bought a 2008 highlander 6 months ago, then found out I was pregnant. Does you 2nd row seat have the removable center seat? I am having an impossible time finding a way to put a booster, a carseat forward facing and a rear facing seat in the 2nd row. How did you do it, or do you have a different kind of second row?Thanks,rochelle
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I have not reclined, I bought to use for my 2 and 4 year old. Was great for them. It's not a 5 point harness, so using on littles would scare me. Its great for the bigger kids. I actually have a BoB jogging stroller that has great recline and can fit an infant pillow that helps keep them comfy and in place.
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Update: It is 9 years for Frontier 90. Found it in the user manual on the britax site. On page 2 it says: "To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat when it is older than nine years or has been in a moderate or severe crash. See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label located on the child seat shell." http://www.britaxusa.com/uploads/products/user-guides/122.pdf I couldn't find information on expiration for Frontier 90, but managed to find out that older version called Frontier had expiration date set to 9 years from date of manufacture. http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/frontier
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As an alternative to latches, the Britax will also accommodate a shoulder seat belt. You need to check with Toyota or your local Toyota dealership to see if a third row seat can be used for a child safety seat. Also keep in mind that rear end collision injuries are more profound for those seated in the third seat. I don't believe that there would be any air bag protection for third row seated passengers. Also check with your local fire department for suggestions/recommendations.
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I have a 2012 Honda Accord 4-door and I have it in the back center seat. It almost precludes anybody else from sitting on either side of the car seat. Petite skinny people barely fit next to the seat and have to sit with their shoulders at an angle fit between the door and the car seat. We moved this car seat to the truck and I am now shopping for another car seat that fits better.
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Hi Nicole, On the Britax website (http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/boulevard-70-g3) it says that the max height for both rear and front is 49 inches. They recommend your child be rear facing until the age of 2. Hope this helps!
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I'm sure you've already taken your trip, but here's what I think, in case it helps someone else. I assume you'll have the 2 year old rearfacing, especially since you're traveling at what I assume will be highway speeds. I would put them on one side of the back row in a Britax Boulevard or Advocate. It depends how big your 6 year old is, but probably something like a Graco Nautilus on the other side of the back seat. The 8 year old can be in a low back booster in the middle of the back seat and you should be able to access both side seats still. The 12 and 14 year old don't need boosters anymore and can go in the captains chairs, but could also switch out with the 8 year old. Hope this helps someone.
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We have a 2006 Prius and the only way we can put the Frontier in the backseat is if we put it in the window seat. If you put the Frontier in the middle, nobody else can fit on either side of it, because it's just so wide. Even now, with the Frontier at the window, we can only put one more passenger in the back seat, also by the window. There is no space to fit someone in the middle seat. So our car is in essence a 4 seater now. No problems at all with installation.
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There are three settings for the seat. For the shortest, closest setting: the distance from the inside of the pedal (with the pedal fully vertical) to the inside back of the seat (where the child's back would rest) is 17". For reference, this distance is the same as the furthest setting on my daughter's Radio Flyer Steer and Stroll Tricycle. Hope this helps.
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It could be placed in the center with a seat belt, as most vehicles do not have a center latch system (and you won't want to use latch anyhow when you see how easy and secure the seat straps in with the "click tight" technology.). However, this car seat is huge and I can't imagine you would be able to get a person on each side of it unless you drive a crazy huge vehicle. We drive an Odessey. We probably couldn't buckle it in the center if either the second or third row and still have room for the other passengers to be able to buckle, as the center seats are considerably smaller than a standard side seat. It could be placed in the center with a seat belt, as most vehicles do not have a center latch system (and you won't want to use latch anyhow when you see how easy and secure the seat straps in with the "click tight" technology.). However, this car seat is huge and I can't imagine you would be able to get a person on each side of it unless you drive a crazy huge vehicle. We drive an Odessey. We probably couldn't buckle it in the center if either the second or third row and still have room for the other passengers to be able to buckle, as the center seats are considerably smaller... » Read More It could be placed in the center with a seat belt, as most vehicles do not have a center latch system (and you won't want to use latch anyhow when you see how easy and secure the seat straps in with the "click tight" technology.). However, this car seat is huge and I can't imagine you would be able to get a person on each side of it unless you drive a crazy huge vehicle. We drive an Odessey. We probably couldn't buckle it in the center if either the second or third row and still have room for the other passengers to be able to buckle, as the center seats are considerably smaller than a standard side seat. « Show Less
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I got this seat for my son at 1 years old. He was 23 lbs and 32" your child is at min weight but he may not be ready to sit in this seat. In my opinion he's very young. Plus I think he still needs to face the back of the car. If you like this kind of seat I would get one with the recliner feature. So he sits a bit craddled. I would do a bit more research.
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Contact Britax. They will send you a replacement. Or you can return it to Amazon (if that is where you purchased the seat). Do NOT use the seat without the chest clip fastened. It is required to use the chest clip and it should be at nipple level or armpit level. Also if you child is rear facing, make sure the straps are at or below their shoulders. If the child is forward facing the straps should be above the shoulders. This is very important for the seat's performance in a crash.