can I use LATCH at 43 lbs?

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DS is 43 lbs and I am using the lower LATCH anchors to attach his Wizard in our Honda Odyssey.
Just recently read somewhere that I need to use the lap belt at 40 lbs, but I always thought it was 48 lbs. Does anyone know and do you think I need to switch him? I like the LATCH so much better than using the seatbelt.
Thanks in advance!
 
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gwenvet

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Yep, Honda has a 40lb limit for latch and that applies to the tether anchor too...but as many people on this board will suggest, you can make the parental decision to continue to use the top tether anchor. In the event of a crash, the theory is that while it may fail, that it will have done so after absorbing alot of the crash forces and decreasing head excursion. Don't use that theory on latch anchors though!:eek:
 

scatterbunny

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Right--top tether has significant safety benefits that, in my opinion, outweigh the possible risks of using it beyond the weight limit set by the vehicle manufacturer. The job of a top tether is to reduce head excursion (the amount of space a child's head flies forward in a crash). It is not the main thing holding the carseat to the vehicle seat (the lower anchors or seatbelt is).

LATCH weight limits: http://www.saferidenews.com/pdfs/LATCHApp_B_pg105.pdf

Reasons to consider using top tethers beyond stated weight limits: http://www.saferidenews.com/html/LATCH_P8.htm

http://www.saferidenews.com/html/LATCH_P49.htm
 

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