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Chevy Equinox 3 Across?!
Hi, I think you can do 3 across but not with either of the seats you have. What model year is your vehicle? What are the age, weight and height of the kids in question? You probably need 3 very narrow seats to make it work because of the very narrow center spot. Is there a particular...- ketchupqueen
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Recommend for a tall booster seat
Hi, do you have a budget? It's ok for the head to go a bit above the top of the booster; the things to watch out for are if the top of the ears goes above the top of the booster, or if the shoulder goes above the belt guide that the shoulder belt threads through. It's very unusual for a child...- ketchupqueen
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backless boosters are too narrow
Hi! Unfortunately, using a cushion in place of a booster isn't safe; it could lead the belt to slip up the abdomen in a crash, causing internal injury. The Diono Solana 2 is the widest booster currently on the market, so you could replace the Turbobooster with that. If you're up for an...- ketchupqueen
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Odyssey middle seat in middle row
I haven't tried it, but based on photos of the seat and experience with similar sized seats, I would try a Clek convertible (bonus- allows you to use the Q tether to limit downward rotation, my number one recommendation for improving safety for a rear facing child) or a Graco SlimFit 3 LX/...- ketchupqueen
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Swivel seats - are they really safe?
Any time you add an extra connection, you add a potential for misuse or malfunction or failure. We've seen this in the past where rear facing only seats were recalled after their design led to seats not properly locking into bases and then detaching. If properly used, I trust the testing...- ketchupqueen
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Booster for 8 year old
Ok, so you've likely got a few years before she outgrows the Turbobooster back. If you want taller than that, the Britax Skyline or Highpoint are good bets that are in your price range and go backless later.- ketchupqueen
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Insurance wont replace car seat after accident.
So typically, the at-fault party would be responsible to "make whole her losses" in a crash, including replacing seats that needed to be replaced. However, since the other party is uninsured, it's a bit tricky. If she had an uninsured rider to cover this situation, tell her to use that language...- ketchupqueen
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Booster for 8 year old
Can you get a torso measurement? Have her sit cross-legged against the wall, all the way back. Mark the top of the shoulder, and measure there to the floor. That will help narrow down what will be a lasting seat for her.- ketchupqueen
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Booster for 8 year old
At 8 and a frequent car sleeper, especially with a long trip, I would want a high back booster at least in the main vehicle. Do you have a budget in mind?- ketchupqueen
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1995 Ford F150 Top Tether Needed!
If the holes are not pre-drilled, there should be dimples; check your vehicle manual for information on where. However the LATCH Manual indicates that there should be weld nuts already in pre-drilled holes. I would suggest checking yourself, with your manual, if the dealership was unable to find...- ketchupqueen
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2008 F350 Supercab & 2005 Odyssey high slot harness options? Also MyFit, Defender, Grow With You for stocky kids?
You can check the CarSeatBlog reviews for measurements. I have put a Defender in an older Odyssey and it was a pain. A MyFit wasn't actually the easiest install either, but at least it has lockoffs, which help a lot. In either case you may need to pull the seat forward and allow a small gap at...- ketchupqueen
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2008 F350 Supercab & 2005 Odyssey high slot harness options? Also MyFit, Defender, Grow With You for stocky kids?
Any of the seats you list will likely be compatible in those vehicles, some more easily than others. Since you don't have a headrest center in the truck, I would choose the Britax or Chicco as they are taller, and no one can ride safely without a headrest so longevity is good. The Harmony (is...- ketchupqueen
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Find me a tech!
I have enough passing acquaintance with Katie Honegger I would send people to her, I believe her to be a good and knowledgeable tech. She's in Hayward. If that's too far, you could contact her and ask if she would recommend anyone closer.- ketchupqueen
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Convertible car seat with stroller combo?
It's worth noting that even when babies fit a rear-facing only bucket seat, time using it in the stroller should be minimized. Stroller seats are a much better environment for babies out of the car than car seats! If there's a particular need, such as a situation where the family doesn't have a...- ketchupqueen
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‘17 Equinox— middle position, lower anchor borrowing?
Very welcome!- ketchupqueen
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