how to install when in booster mode (without harness)? Can I use the latch and the click tight? The manual says don't use the latch with the harness if child is over 40 lbs. But doesn't mention how to secure the seat to the car when using the booster....
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You use the back tether, just not the lower anchors. The weight limit refers to the lower anchors.
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This particular seat just sits in the car. It doesn't hook in. It's basically just like the booster seats with no back that's just the cushion. The seat is well made. You need to have it buckled if your child is not in it as it could be a projectile in a crash unbuckled.
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The front of the Instruction manual says age 3 or over, 30-100 pounds, 38-57 inches. There are car seat safety guidelines on different websites (highway patrol,consumer reports, etc) and car seats are still believed to be safer. We waited to switch over until our son was 40 pounds, over 40 inches and almost 4 years old. We are pleased with the booster and it is easy to use.
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This model has two latches to connect the booster seat to the vehicle anchors (if you car has them, my wife's infiniti doesn't have vehicle anchor, but my chevy silverado does). The latches just keep the booster seat from falling off of the vehicle seat. They don't have tighteners to keep it up against the vehicle seat. The booster seat uses the vehicles seat belts to hold the child in. This is our third Recaro booster seat. Our original ones don't have the latches to hold the booster seat, just stays in place when belting in the child.
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Laura, Thank you for asking about one of our products. I can tell you that this Booster Seat does not come with a strap to keep the vehicle belts off the child's neck. However, there are tips in the instructions for that reason. You can also check out our Store and Go Backless Booster on this website. It does come with the positioning strap. Let me know if you have questions about either one of these Booster Seats.
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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.
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You can either use the LATCH system or seat belt through the back while in harness mode. At 40 pounds (roughly) you can't use LATCH, and then install with the seat belt.
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The LATCH straps seemed like they would be easy to install because you just clip them into the car and pull the extra strap to tighten. However, once I clipped them into the LATCH hooks on the car, I wasn't strong enough to cinch them tight enough. Same goes for the top tether; my husband had to tighten it. I wouldn't have been able to install the seat on my own.
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I work as a family nurse practitioner... Plus have 2 kids, one who is old enough to use this booster (which we love). Safest recommendation-- wait until 40lbs to use this booster, even though your kiddo is technically tall enough to use it. Frustrating, I know. But the 3-point carseat is safest until they reach 40lbs.
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My son is only 43" so he isn't in the booster yet but has plenty of room to grow. The website says 57" and 120lbs is the max. so not sure why that wouldn't work for a booster. I'm sure it is give or take if your child has a long torso and shorter legs vs. a shorter torso and longer legs. So even though my son isn't using this as a booster yet I'm planning on using it for that and don't see a problem with it. Hope that helps. I know every child is different but I've found this seat to be awesome so far. (my plan is to keep my kids in these seats until they are ready to go without a seat and booster) My son is only 43" so he isn't in the booster yet but has plenty of room to grow. The website says 57" and 120lbs is the max. so not sure why that wouldn't work for a booster. I'm sure it is give or take if your child has a long torso and shorter legs vs. a shorter torso and longer legs. So even though my son isn't using this as a booster yet I'm planning on using it for that and don't see a problem with it. Hope that helps. I know every child is different but I've found this seat to be awesome so far. (my plan is to keep my kids in these seats until they are ready to go without a... » Read More My son is only 43" so he isn't in the booster yet but has plenty of room to grow. The website says 57" and 120lbs is the max. so not sure why that wouldn't work for a booster. I'm sure it is give or take if your child has a long torso and shorter legs vs. a shorter torso and longer legs. So even though my son isn't using this as a booster yet I'm planning on using it for that and don't see a problem with it. Hope that helps. I know every child is different but I've found this seat to be awesome so far. (my plan is to keep my kids in these seats until they are ready to go without a seat and booster) « Show Less
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you don't have to use the latches, but if your car is not equipped with them you can buy the version without the straps and save money. I wanted the one with the latches because my granddaughters are slim and I worried about the booster moving under them
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Are you talking about a sports car with no latch system? A 70's classic car? Either way, no. You MUST have a latch and be able to tie over the seat back because this chair is a SOFT back. It collapses without your car's seat back to hold it in place...and also for the latch belt to go over and tether safely. That is key!! I think the pictures online give the impression that it sits upright without being installed like a "typical" seat and it does NOT. Hope that helps you!
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I am in the same situation as you and I'm keeping my daughter in it until 40 lbs. then you can take out the 5 pt harness and use it as a booster with a seat belt.
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Yup, very simple, I've used both methods. There is a hole next to where the kids thigh would rest on the seat and you can pull the seat belt or latch system belt straight up and away from the buckle to tighten it down instead of out and to the side as you have to do on most seats. I love the design of this car seat. Feels much more secure in any system.
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We have been considerign purchasing this, can anyone attest to the true smaller size this posts. I just bought a Nissan Versa and thought 3 kids would fit comfortably in the back seat (not quite). We currently have the Evenflo Triumph, Fisher Price Safe Voyage booster, and an 11 year old that gets squeezed wherever she fits. The kids are actually 3, 9, and 11. The 9 year old still needs the booster-he is only 60 pounds. I am considering purchasing this car seat but only if I can get all three kids comfortable in the back seat. This would replace the Triumph.
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Yes! In fact, we didn't use the latch system(car didn't have one) just the seat belt and the car seat did excellent in our rollover accident! Our son is now big enough to use this seat just as a booster and the seat belt works well that way as well. This seat has been a great investment for our family.
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It depends on what kind of harness you want. I wanted my 4year old in a 5 point harness for as long as possible, so went with a seat that converts form a 5 point harness to a booster with seatbelt. The harness mode is good to 90lbs ( can't remember height limit) once over 90lbs you can remove the harness and use the seatbelt mode (there are guides to hold the seatbelt at the correct position). I am very happy with the seat, it is very well made and my son loves it.