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    Check seatbelt-only fit?

    9.5 years old 85lbs 61" tall 2004 Toyota Matrix She's quite tall for her age, but is the shoulder belt okay? They're not adjustable. The lap part fits well over her hip bones, knees bend at the edge with her back/butt positioned properly, feet on the floor. She still has a Graco backless...
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    Canadian Black Friday carseat deals?

    I'm hoping to get a good deal on a seat for my niece and nephew. I thought we could have a thread to list them. So far I've found: Evenflo Tribute for $55 @ Canadian Tire Safety 1st Scenera for $45 @ Walmart Anyone else find any great deals?
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    Shoulder belt positioning with Frontier as booster

    We just switched DD's Frontier to booster mode. In my 2005 Matrix, both passenger and middle seats, where the shoulder belt goes through the guide, the belt bunches up, so it doesn't slide smoothly. It's because the belt guide pulls back the belt from where it would otherwise normally go (if...
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    Booster fit - what do you think?

    DD turned six in January. About 50" tall, 48lbs. She's about level with the top harness slots in her Frontier (not XT), riding in a 2008 Ford F-150. I did remove the screw from the headrest and flipped the recline block back to put it into booster mode. First photo is of her in the middle with...
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    Borrowing lower latch for booster?

    We have two Frontiers and Nautilus, both of which (as far as I understand) can be latched in booster mode. My car is a Matrix, which doesn't have centre latch. DH has an F-150, I have to check whether it has center latch (but don't think so.) So my question is: if latching the booster is to...
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    Nautilus + Kia Rondo?

    Attempted to install DD's spare seat, which is a Nautilus, in my mom's Kia Rondo. I was using the seatbelt, because DD is 45-ish lbs. I tried all three positions and couldn't get less than 1" movement at the belt path in any, even when leaning in and pulling as tight as possible. It would feel...
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    Any more boosters with LATCH coming?

    Just thinking about what we'll do in the future - DD is on the top slots on her Frontier. Once she outgrows it, we'll likely sell it and get a dedicated booster. I like the idea of being able to secure the booster with LATCH. I'm assuming that it will also help with tipping (I've heard stories...
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    I need moo

    DD has the Frontier XT (we're in Canada.) and we bought it before Cowmooflage was available. Does Britax not sell the moo cover in their store? How can I get moo? :crying:
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    Question about 1" rule for rear-facing

    I always read about the 1" rule here on the forums, but this was just pointed out to me: (from http://www.car-safety.org/faq.html ) Is the bold part correct? I thought some convertibles now even mention the 1" rule in their manuals. :confused:
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    Nautilus on sale at TRU - $179.97

    Graco Nautilus Multi-Stage Car Seat - Galaxy http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3375741&prodFindSrc=search&foreSeeEnabled=true Free shipping. Also on sale in store. Perfect timing, because I need one!
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    Best price on Nautilus - CANADA

    Wasn't sure if this should go in the Canada section or not :confused: Anyway, I'm looking to find the best deal on a GN. Colour doesn't matter. I'm in the Vancouver area, so lots of options. The best I know of is the occasional Zellers sale for about $180. Should I just wait for that again...
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    HBB or GN?

    My daughter will be five in January. She's about 44" tall, 42 lbs, torso 16" (I still need to measure, but a guess.) My aunt picks her up from preschool occasionally, and it's a pain to keep installing her usually seat (Frontier XT) from my car to her SUV. We also have an old Frontier in our...
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    Kia Sportage and Frontier XT - latch weight limits?

    I think it's a 2006 or 2007 Sportage. I checked the vehicle manual, and it said to follow the carseat instructions. I believe the Frontier XT has a 48lbs latch limit. So does that mean I can latch up to 48lbs in the Sportage?
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    Question about Frontier XT install

    I'm installing a Frontier XT in a 2005 Matrix, centre seat (which means shoulder/lap belt because there's no LATCH in that position), harnessed mode. The seatbelt locks at the retractor once you pull it all the way out. I'm using the long belt path, and while I can *just* get it buckled with...
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    Nautilus install check please

    New Nautilus installed in a 2005 Toyota Matrix. Lap/shoulder harness (the seatbelt locks at the retractor.) It's installed at the middle recline position, with the crotch strap in the further out slot. DD is four years old, 35lbs, 43.5" tall, torso height of 14.5". The third (from the top)...
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