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    Graco Atlas vs Evenflo Securekid for carpool seat

    My 5 year old DS (40lbs/42") will be picked up from school by a friend and I need to buy a seat for her vehicle. I want to keep him harnassed, so I have narrowed it down to the Graco Atlas and the Evenflo Securekid. I have looked at the specs, but does anyone have real life experience that would...
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    Best FF seat postion in 1999 Toyota Tacoma xtra cab?

    DH has a 99 Toyota Tacoma Xtra cab truck. Currently 4 yo DS rides RF in front with airbag off in an Evenflo Sureride. He is now rapidly approaching the 40lb RF limit. What is the safest way to proceed in this vehicle for FF? Do I FF in the front seat or back seat? After reading the manual I...
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    School bus - Proper restraint for under 40lb 4 year old?

    My DS is 4.5 and 35 lbs. He is to ride in a short school bus (like the big yellow ones, just short, NOT a van) tomorrow for a field trip. The bus has lap belts only. My research has told me that if the child is under 50 lbs, they should be restrained in a car seat. I have asked the teacher...
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    Lightweight 4 year old need carseat?

    I am flying alone with my DS in July. He turns 4 in May, but he is on the light side. He's 39", but only about 30 lbs. Can someone please tell me the pros and cons of bringing his carseat for him to sit in on the plane at this stage? I will not need a carseat at my destination, and I will...
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    ERF seat similar to Evenflo Triumph 65?

    I just bought and installed a Graco Milestone for my 3.3 year old, 30lb, 38" DS after doing a LOT of research. Turns out the one thing I didn't think about was the legroom issue. I am replacing an evenflo triumph 65, which I LOVE and which turns out, has a lot more legroom for DS than I...
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    Exceeding total height requirement?

    My DS still has over 1.5" left above his head in his Evenflo Triumph, and at last check, was 36" tall. Though I have not measured him lately, I think he is getting taller based on how his pants fit. Now his exact height isn't really relevant for the question I have, though. His carseat has a...
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    Britax Marathon CT vs Graco Milestone

    Looking at these two for my 30lb 3.3 yr old. He's coming up on the 37" RF limit on his Evenflo Triumph and I want to continue to RF until at least 4. I am looking for the best seat to continue to RF and also will get the best use out of FF since that will be the majority of the use. Milestone...
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    Graco Milestone vs Clone vs 4Ever

    I'm interested in all of these to continue to RF my 34m DS. He's small so the 40lb RF limit is plenty. Honestly my concern between the 3 is comfort. I have heard complaints of the padding being sorely lacking in the clones, and I was wondering if the Milestone/4ever were better in that...
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    Question Duration of using FF Convertible vs Booster

    I am looking to move my DS into a new convertible so I can continue to RF. He's 34 mths, 28lb, 35" and still fits in his Evenflo Triumph. Depending on his growth, he could be in it for 6 more weeks, or 6 more months. My question is, how long do children typically use a car seat FF, if they...
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    RF toddler in back seat Toyota Tacoma Extra Cab

    Anyone out there have actual experience putting an average sized 2 or 3 year old RFing in back of an extended cab pickup? DH has a 99 Toyota Tacoma Xtra cab and after reading the manual I have determined that you can in fact install car seats on the bench in the back (even has an auxiliary cup...
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    Graco Clone or Diono Olympia? Help me decide!

    I've narrowed it down to these two for my 30 month,35"/27 lbs DS. I want to RF him until 4. He is close to outgrowing his Evenflo Triumph (looks like he has about 1.5 inches until he hits the top of the shell). I haven't tried either in my vehicle, but they would both go in the center of a...
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    ERF seat for single cab truck??

    Is this possible? DS is 29mths, currently RFing in a G1 Marathon, front seat of Toyota Tacoma extended cab truck (airbags off with key). DS is going to outgrow it soon RF, and I desperately want to keep him RFing until 4. We do not have the option of getting another vehicle at this time...
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    ERF guidelines for 3+ - Confused!

    My DS is still happily RF in an Evenflo Triumph 65 at 25 mths, 34.25" and 26.6 lbs (at last checkup a couple weeks ago). He looks to have a good couple of inches left before he outgrows it. But, since I wish to RF as long as possible, I am starting my research into whether I will need to buy...
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    Question Reclined Front seat if car seat installed

    This may seem like a really newbie or silly question, but it never occurred to me until I saw it. My DS rides RFing in the front seat of my DH's single cab truck (yes, airbag is off). I don't normally see DS in the seat b/c if we are all together we take my SUV. But today DH met me for lunch...
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    Question Santa Fe center RF install "loosening" with use

    Hi guys! I have the Triumph 65 installed RF in center of my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe and though I can get a tight install, it seems to loosen after a few uses. What am I doing wrong? It is installed with the lap belt only, and the center seat is only a lap belt, not a lap/shoulder belt. I have...
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    Not liking Triumph 65 - need replacement advice!

    Ok guys I need some help. This is my 3rd post in a week or so basically asking the same question, but I am having such a hard time making a decision so here I am back again asking for advice. I have tried and tried to like my Triumph 65 that I bought for DS (14M, 22lbs, ~30"), but every time I...
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    No re-thread harness: Good or Bad?

    Hi everyone! I just bought a Triumph 65 for DS (14M, 22lbs, 29.5") and I'm not so excited about the no rethread harness, which surprises me since it seems to be such a popular feature around here. So I'm going to ask some "rookie" questions. What makes this feature so desirable? I find it to...
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    Question BEST convertible for AVERAGE sized 1 yr old

    Hi everyone. I've been scouring this site for months trying to figure out the best convertible for my DS, and every time I think I have it narrowed down, a new seat pops up on my radar and I end up confused again. DS is average-sized, if not small, for his age at almost 14M (22lbs/30"...
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    Triumph 65 buckle sticking in LO's stomach

    I just bought a Triumph 65 LX for my DS a few weeks ago. I am really wanting to love this seat, but I am wondering about the fit of the buckle around his belly. It seems to poke him right in the stomach, and although he doesn't complain (he's 13.5M, 22lbs, 30"), it doesn't look comfortable...
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    Question Myride65 vs Triumph65 vs Mysize70 vs. HELP!

    Help with best convertible? Budget is $150, but willing to consider higher if reasons are good enough. Does not need to fit in with other seats (only one DS), so width not an issue. DS is 12M, 20.5lbs, 29.5" at last checkup a cpl of weeks ago. I want him RF for as long as possible, but with him...

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