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    Help w converting Frontier to Booster Mode

    Hello, We have been using the Frontier 85 SICT in Harness mode and I want to switch it to Booster mode. My son is 75 lbs and is 4'7 inches tall. Just want to make sure I am understanding the manual. Tried to call Britax but cannot get thru as usual. It says one can just place the car seat on...
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    Booster Seat Resistance from Relatives

    DS is eight years old and riding in a booster seat. Yesterday I gave my MIL DS's booster seat so she had it when she dropped DS off at friends. So I asked my friend to get the seat when MIL dropped him off. Friend told me she did not have the seat. This mad me so angry. Then later that...
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    Older kids booster questions

    Hello, My son is 8.5 yrs old and 76 lbs. He is currently in a Britax Frontier. How do I determine when to take off the back rest and just go with the booster? His head is at the top. We have been using a travel car seat (Bumble Bum) as a secondary seat but I am not sure if this is good...
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    Travel car seat for 6yr old

    Next week my son and I are taking a plane to visit my parents. So we need a seat for the plane and for my parents car. We have a Britax Frontier Sect but it is too large to take. My son is 52 lbs and will be 7 in October. Any suggestions? Thanks. I am so thankful for this great site!
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    Question 5 yr old to big for Marathon? Frontier questions

    DS is 5 yrs old and weighs around 49 pounds. I've had him in the marathon but saw that his shoulders are even w the top of the shoulder strap. So I measured him sitting down against the wall and he is exactly 16 inches. I want to buy the Frontier 85 or the SICT. Is one considered better than...
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    Twisted Latch connector-pls help

    I'm in the process of tunring my seat from RF to FF since my son is at the weight limit. As I was about to switch the latch connectors as you guys instructed I noticed one is twisted. I've tried to fix it w/o any luck. I searched and found one thread but it does not tell me how to fix it? I...
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    cleaning car seat cover and putting seat back together-Britax Marathon?

    One thing that I always worry about is if I put my Ds's carseat backtogether correctly after washing the cover. Its a Britax Marathon. Anyone have any tips how I can be sure it is put together correctly? His seat is in need of washing and I'm going to be doing it very soon. Thanks.
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    2.5 yr old, 34 lbs and rearfacing in Marathon

    Is my DS still okay rearfacing in his Britax Marathon? He is a little over 2.5 yrs old and weighs 34 lbs. I always get confused reading about this on other sites. Thanks for your help.
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    Rear facing @27 months-long legs problem

    DS is now 27 month and weighs 30 lbs. I still have him rear facing in his Marathon as you all recommend. My problem is that more often than I would like he is unwilling to get into his seat and it is a struggle. :( He has figured out that I cannot close the rear door while he has his foot in...
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    Opinions on http://www.kidsflysaf...

    What are all your opinions on this product? Is it as good as a carseat? Sorry if this message has been answered previously but I never seem to find much thru the search options and my 21 month old won't leave me alone for long enough to really search. Thanks
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    Flying Delta w MA-bad experience-install help pls

    Last week we flew from WPB to NC w Delta airlines. We had a really difficult time installing our Marathon carseat. The last flight I was on I had a similar experience but not as bad w Northwest. The space between the seats was very narrow but we ended up putting it in rear facing although...
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    pros of RF vs FF for 19 mth toddler for DH

    My DH wants to move our 19 month old FF. I know you all say to keep them RF as long as possible because it is so much safer. I'd like to show my husband why but cannot seem to locate any info. Can someone give me some links which proves its safer. DH thinks DS would be happier in the car FF...
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    ?to turn 18 month old toddler FF for long trip?

    Next month we might be driving from Florida to NC which is a 12 hour drive for vacation. DS still hates being in the carseat for any extended period of time. It seems its even getting worse now that he is older!:eek: Well, my husband wants to fly because our last years trip was stressful w a...
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    Cleaning Peg Perego strollers upholstery?

    Has anyone cleaned the stroller seat of a Pliko P3 Stroller? Mine has gotten so dirty and I'm not sure if I can remove the entire seat and wash it? If yes what did you use to clean it ? I did go on the Peg Perego website and it said handwash but I'm not sure if I can immerse it in water or...
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    Air Travel Suggestions pls

    Next week I'll be taking my first flight w my 10 month old son who is about 21 lbs 29inches. In my car I have a Marathon. In storage I have the Companion seat I used before the Marathon. The weight limit on Companion is 22lbs 30 inches. I thought about using it in the plane since its easier...
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