can the straps be removed to wash? Any help would be appreciated. also how easy is the latch system to install in vehicle?
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Never submerge straps in water. It will say so in the manual. Doing so weakens the fibers and they can over-stretch in an accident. Spot clean with a damp cloth.
2112044
No, the worst feature ever for a car seat!! Only a small pad that is under the babies butt come out to be washed, the rest of the fabric is literally bolted to the seat. I clean it with an upholstery cleaner and it's a pain in the neck
1384984
You don't have to use latch system. If you don't it will be like using a regular booster without the latch. The britax SG is this seat without the latch. It's a bit less expensive. If you aren't going to use it, there's no reason to pay extra for it.
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.
927641
The fabric can be removed and cleaned. Only the crotch strap can be removed the shoulder straps cannot.
1228093
Doug, my straps are held with rivets. I guess you could remove the rivets and reattach using screws and nuts how you wanted.
77464
It has the latch system for the anchors in newer cars. I think you can also loop a seatbelt through though.
1440337
I found it very easy to install. It has great guides and instructions as you are strapping it in. Our Yukon was older and didn't hae the Latch. The seat was very secure and took just a minute or two longer than with the latch system.
742977
Yes, you can install with seat belts instead of the latches. I don't think they would be as safe, not because of these seats, I just don't think any seat is as safe without using the latches.
232077
There is a latch in the front that you pull and push back on the top. At some point you will also need to know how to adjust the straps and there are great directions on the side of the car seat. Hope this helped. I had to go back to the store to have them show me how to decline it.
1640595
I have yet to use mine. But all my other straps ( Polar based have been hand washed and always cleaned up nicely without a nasty residual smell.) I make sure I use a sport wash for it. Just remember to take the battery pack off.
927644
Yes. Seat cover can be removed and machine washed. Belts can be spot cleaned (same with all car seats belts should never be soaked). Only thing that can't be removed to wash that I think should be removable is the shoulder pads. The manual gives very clear instructions on how to clean the seat. You can find the complete manual on Chicco's website.
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I don't do it that often but find it rather easy. However I do have the latch system and it fits easily in my impala. I can move it to my mother in laws jeep but cant fit the jeeps latch system, think I'm doing something wrong. I can confidently install it forward facing in the jeep and thats what I do. All in all, takes about 10 min and I don't do it often.
82089
Hi Terri. Yes! it is really easy to pull the seat belt through the bottom and also to remove. I bought this because I didn't want to deal with straps. This is one of the best purchases I've ever made. It's great quality and my dog loves it.
1207420
the vehicle has to have LATCH. You have to have the side hooks and the hook on the back of your seat to make this carseat work. The type of seatbelt you have does not matter, the seat only connects to the LATCH hooks-there is no other way to install.
480624
I am not sure exactly what you mean by taking it apart. You only need to undo the velcro, insert the metal poles back into the holes that are in the "basket" part of the carrier after washing it. The rings that the straps attach to slip through slits in the seat part. Once you do it you will see how simple it really is. I know crazy isn't it!!!
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It is very easy to instal but I prefer to use it with the latch system over the seatbelt. My daughter loves it and sits in the very back of my van and if I use the seat belt is seems to move just a little.