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    New Diono's~Ratcheting?

    Do the new Diono's still have the ratcheting design to tighten the harness>
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    What covers fit the SK Radian XTSL?

    I can't recall if the new Diono RXT covers fit the SK XTSL. Looking to get a different cover eventually so my seats don't clash. I attached a photo with the Radian in it. Thanks!
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    Niece outgrew Nauti and Radian...what next?

    My niece is 6yrs 3mo old and 42lbs and about 46in. Very slim and all legs. She is here with me this weekend with my sis and my sis is concerned about her dd's carseat. In the Nauti she doesn't have enough harness length left to buckle her in, no coats either. I thought maybe I would swap my...
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    When a Britax G-3 is outgrown RF, how much longer typically can they FF?

    This question obviously has a lot of factors to consider....but I am trying to get an idea of how much time a child has left FF when it is outgrown RF by both weight & height. Stats.... Elliot is 4.5yo, 38in, 34lbs. He has an eyeballed 3in or so left before the top of the shell. The headrest...
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    G-3 HUGS Broke!

    So, I've had me new G-3 BV for 4 weeks since accident replacement and a HUG broke! The older ones were so flexible and these are so rigid. I shouldn't have been surprised I guess. It isn't a 'huge' issue since ds is RF and they aren't mandatory for RF, but it irks me. So, when I call Britax do...
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    We had an accident with a semi

    My kids are 10 & 3 now. On Feb 26th we had a semi truck hit us on the interstate. I am so grateful to God for sparing us and that I have always made the best carseat decisions possible for my kids. My daughter passes the 5-step test and my son is RF. It's been 2wks and my daughter and I have...
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    Looking for new ERF seat

    So, my son has been loving his MA70 we bought almost a year ago. He still fits fine RF but I need to buy another RF seat for daycare anyway. So, I'm going to be planning to get a new seat for him that will RF him longer and use this one for daycare. Has to RF tether or have anti-rebound bar. I'm...
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    What is the age that the skeletal system is mature?

    What is the age that the bones are considered mature? KWIM? With Elliots constitutional growth delay I am making sure to keep him RF (as I would anyway) as long as possible since his body age is younger than his actual age. More info at link for those interested. All that I have found is...
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    Radian may be in our near future

    Elliot in in a MA70 RF but now that his growth has picked up a bit he is getting closer and closer to the top of the shell. I'm hoping he has a year left RF in this seat as I love it! He moved to this one from a Classic MA.
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    Help writing an ERF article

    I run a daycare and have a private fb account for my clients plus a fb page for the public. I would like to write up an article called 'Why my 32mo is 'still' rearfacing in the car'. Anyone care to help? I have a set of very well educated clients that have come to me for all of their carseats...
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    My 32mo son RF in MA70

    I snapped some pictures of Elliot erf in his MA70 today. He is 24lbs & 32in.He has come a long way since his preemie days in the Companion.
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    Advice for carseat escape artist

    So, awesome. My friend has extended RF her younger two kids. Her daughter is 31mo, 24lbs, 34in and so petite. She was in an Evenflo Tribute but was able to get out. Mom has the straps TIGHT and the chest clip perfect. This was a constant problem with Jennifer getting her shoulder straps...
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    Daycare Van Alarm System

    I need to buy an alarm system for my van so that I can transport again. Here in WI they passed a law that vehicles that seat 6 or more people must have an alarm system installed that forces the driver to check that all occupants are out, to reduce chances of Hyperthermia. So, anyone know where...
  14. marchofemily

    ISO~Monterey or similar

    I found one~~~~~~~I need a Monterey preferably or a dedicated booster similar to it. We need the seat depth and the tall belt-guides for my 9yo dd that nods off in the car too often still. We may be road tripping the week of Christmas so I would like to have it before then. She is a girly girl...
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    Tallest HBB for 9yo

    I think I am looking for a new hbb for my dd. She's been in a PW forever and still fits, just the seat bottom is not long enough for her legs. Lately she has been riding in a backless air tb, but she falls asleep still and flops over. Emily is 82lbs and 52in now. Space isn't an issue but cost...
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