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    Car Seat Replacement Legislation - A positive response!

    After a car accident and the accompanying drama of trying to get reimbursement for the car seat, I decided to check into the California and Illinois laws regarding replacement. This morning, I wrote to my Florida State Legislature Representative this morning and received a response from the...
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    Differences between Britax Frontier 85 and 85 SICT - A quick summary

    My Britax Frontier 85 was in an accident and had to be replaced, so I decided to spend an extra $30 and go with the new SICT model. Here's a quick rundown of the differences that I noticed, in case you're debating which one to get. The frame appears to be largely identical to the original...
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    Car accident while seat was empty

    Hi! Our car was rear-ended yesterday and had to be towed from the scene. I called Britax about our Britax Frontier, which was installed but empty at the time of the crash. I honestly forgot to mention to them that it was empty; it just didn't occur to me. They said that they follow the NHSTA...
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    Question Seatbelt location prohibits seatbelt install

    I really wanted rear-facing to work for DD, but I have tried all rear-facing seats and had to return every single one of them due to DD's long torso (except Radian, which did not work due to unchangeable recline blocking the front seat from being in a normal position). Now I am moving on to...
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    Height Limit Question Regarding RF

    OK, so I'm trying to decide between a Britax Marathon 70 and a Complete Air 65 for a rear-facing 34 lb, 36 inch DD. (Already tried Radian XTSL and it doesn't fit behind the front seat because of the angle.) Britax Marathon 70 has a 49 inch height limit; CA has 40 inches. However, both have a...
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    Help Me Pick a Different One (Radian didn't work!)

    So I got my brand new Radian XTSL today... The LATCH installed super easy. Not difficult at all, easier than my old Graco Comfort Sport. The problem? That darn recline. With a flat seat there was absolutely no way to get it more upright, even with all the tricks I'd read about on here. I...
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    Rear Facing Top Tether - Yes or No?

    I have read conflicting advice on whether or not to use the top tether when installing a seat rear facing. I am about to install the Radian XTSL, which comes with a top tether for rear facing. Please weigh in with your opinion. Links to studies or hard data would be most appreciated. :)
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    Question Rear facing a Radian in a 2010 Nissan Cube

    Has anyone ever successfully rear faced a Radian NOT at a 45 degree angle in a 2010 Nissan Cube? I was hoping to find out before I buy a Radian. I have a big, tall 3 year old who doesn't need to be at the infant angle of 45 degrees. Looking for more like 30 degrees; is it possible?
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    RF 3YO - Sunshine Kids Radian or Safety 1st Complete Air?

    I have seen several recommendations on another thread for Sunshine Kids Radian and for Safety 1st Air for using for a rear-facing toddler. 1) Anybody want to run down the pros/cons for these? 2) What is the difference b/w Radian XTSL and Radian 80SL? 3) Is it true that only the Radian has a...
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