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    Brtiax SGL sold in local stores?

    Is the Britax Parkway SGL sold in any chain stores? I'd like to take a look at one. I've tried Target, Buy Buy Baby, and BabiesRUs but haven't found it.
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    Head wings and side wings--important or not on HBB?

    I picked up a couple of Big Kid Sports for my kids. The kids really like that they can see so well out of the seats while sitting properly. And they can rest their heads on the little side wings if they want to sleep. Seats are easy for them to buckle themselves and leave plenty of room in my...
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    Best boosters for 6 year olds?

    DS and DD are moving to boosters full time. They are newly 6. DS is 39 pounds, short, and all torso. DD is 44 pounds, average height, and all torso. Here are my must haves: -narrow enough to be able to fit a LBB in between the two HBB in rear seats of Ford Escape 2015 and Subaru Forester...
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    Maestro v Apt 50

    Trying to figure out which seat would be a better choice for extra seats to keep in grandparents and other cars. Kids are 5.5 and 36 and 42 pounds, and I want to keep them harnessed for a bit longer. I have Maestros in my car, and they seem OK but they are not available locally so it's a bit...
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    DVD Player that clamps onto headrests

    Hello. I'm trying to find a DVD player that clamps securely onto headrests--not ones with velcro straps or elastic bands or a flimsy plastic clamp. It's proving difficult to find these. Any suggestions or brands or websites where I should look?
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    Maestro questions

    I'm looking at this seat as a possible option for FF harness use. What is the LATCH limit for this seat under the new LATCH rules? Does the cover come off without having to take the while thing apart? Can the headrest be adjusted easily? Thanks!
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    cleaning seat belts

    I need to clean a seat belt of my vehicle. Are unscented baby wipes a good choice for this?
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    RSTV v HBB for trips

    We've got four trips planned in the next 4 months and I'm not sure if we should be using our RSTVs (which we already own) or purchasing something new such as a HBB. Dragging our Radians or Britaxes along is not an option due to weight. We will do some car travel--airport to hotel/relative's...
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    Booster...when are kids ready?

    What age can kids start riding in boosters for occasional use (like a friend's vehicle)? For use in a secondary vehicle (once or twice a week)? For use in a primary vehicle (daily use)? I know that kids are supposed to be 40 pounds before they ride in a booster, but is there some leeway for...
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    LATCH limit--Ford Escape

    Are any techs aware of the LATCH limit for a 2015 Ford Escape Titanium? Seats are Frontier 90s. Kids stats: DD: age 5, 40 pounds DS: age 5, 35 pounds Thank you.
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    Seats? Boosters?

    I recently got a new vehicle (2015 Escape) and I've been hesitant to install my Frontiers with the click tight because I'm afraid the click tight will damage the seatbelts (and I'm not sure if LATCH will remain an option for much longer). Is this a realistic worry? Should I be looking at other...
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    Are RSTVs *Really* Safe?

    We have been using them but I'm wondering if they are really, truly safe. We always use the tethers and crotch straps. DD sits perfectly and DS sits well with reminders. My biggest concern is the lack of side impact protection, and we obviously cannot seat the kids in the middle only. The...
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    Why a 40 pound weight limit for boosters?

    What is the reasoning behind the 40 pound weight limit for boosters? And why do some boosters have a lower weight limit? Is there really a big difference between, say a 38 pound, 4 year old and 40 pound, 4 year old in a booster. Is 40 pound kid just as safe in a booster as 42 pound kid of...
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    Safety First Go v. RSTV v. Radian v. something else

    We travel quite a bit by plane, and are planning a bunch of trips for the next few years. We have thus far relied on $35 Sceneras, which we leave behind at our destination but DD has hit the weight limit and DS will soon for those. So we need to come up with a plan...either purchasing...
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    Are boosters OK?

    My kids sit in 5 point harnesses FF. We are going on some trips this fall, and I'm wondering if boosters would be OK to use so we don't have to drag harnessed seats on the plane? They will be newly turned 4, and about 33 and 37 pounds. They are well behaved kids, and I'm not worried about...
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