Are the straps difficult to adjust? Also, does it sit high while rear facing? Thanks
490105
The straps are not difficult to adjust, once adjusted they tend to stay close to where they are needed. Yes, it does sit high while rear facing, but you get used to it. My wife is 5 feet tall and 100 pounds and can lift a 30 pound baby and sit him in the seat with no problems.
490106
The straps are my biggest complaint. They can get tangled because of the padding surrounding them. It does sit a little higher then our graco which works well because of my small car however it doesn't look uncomfortable for wee one. I still prefer this seat over the Graco.
2237370
Yes it is. You can adjust where you close the straps if you have to, but it does fit without doing that.
96661
How long is the strap, especially the covered part? Would someone who is 6'2" and ~300 lbs be able to carry it comfortably or would it ride high on him?
409930
Buffalo Belle, I purchased this model for my 10 month old who is already at 30" of length. Yes it is true that the strap is higher. It makes getting my daughter in and out of her car seat so much better now we don't have to struggle. She also thoroughly enjoys riding in the car as the seat also sits her up higher for her to turn her head and see out the windows. It has been a God send to our family. Hope that this helps you in your decision making.
302620
If you buy the angle adjuster ($10) it definitely helps with the rear facing position. Any convertible car seat will be bigger than a carrier but the Diono is slimmer than other convertibles.
1843897
There are levers on the top of the seat that let you adjust the height of the back support and also let you remove it. As for the small headrest that comes along with the seat it slides right off the straps. It is super easy to figure out. I was so glad I didn't have to read any directions, it was pretty self explanatory. There is also a bottom base that comes along with it that is option to use when it is rear facing. The arm rests also go up and down so you can move them if you need to and the cup holder is also removable.
427582
Not really. I actually snapped the top strap off when trying to adjust it. The plastic that held the strap on the front snapped.
679553
Yes, it is not as reclined as our Graco baby carrier seat, but much better than upright (which is not recommended for rear facing.)
630534
It's not easily adjustable. We're working on adjusting it for my wife who is 5' 4" and it involves unscrewing some bolts and shortening the chain. There are some limited adjustments you can make with just the seat which are easy to do.
1244207
You can adjust the shoulder straps and that moves the back strap. I gave read reviews where people had difficulty reaching the back strap, but so far I haven't had a problem. It's a little awkward but I love this ergo and make it work
624036
Sorry to be so late to the discussion, but I own this carseat and I just want to be clear what you mean to by "adjust". If you are referring to pulling the straps tighter once the child is placed in the seat, then yes, the adjustment is made from the front of the seat. There is a strap located inbetween your child's thighs that you pull to tighten the straps, to loosen there is a little metal button hidden there that you push to release. If you are referring to raising the straps to a higher position for when the child is taller, than you must re-thread the straps through the back into the higher slots manually. I hope this makes sense!
1218685
Hi! We've never used our carseat for rear facing so I really can't efficiently answer that question . Forward facing however is a snap . My husband installed in less than 10 mins.
1455801
It is adjustable, mine is currently 48" (camera about naval height). It can be lowered or raised ~+-4" from there. It's been a great and comfortable strap.
1335111
The strap is adjustable. I am a big guy and adjust it accordingly. A smaller person could adjust down. It's a nice unit. I would buy it again.
2050374
It is completely adjustable and the excess straps roll up neatly. The lumbar support can be removed if it is cumbersome.
667688
Is it the top that is wiggling while rear facing? If so, I would use the strap to anchor it to the base of your passenger seat.
74411
The handle bars position is primarily immobile. The only ways to adjust is to increase the height and also slight front to back mobility. Hope this helps.