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    hbb with good leg support/deep seat

    We are looking for another hbb for my 8 yo ds. He likes his monterey but I got a 13 pkwy sg to try and he just doesn't seem to have nearly the leg support that he does in the monterey. I know in theory the seat depth isn't that different but for his real life fit it seems significant. How does...
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    skjp radian65 price check

    I am going to sell our radian 65 (gray) but don' t really know where to set the price. The DOM is 11/07 and I have a new infant insert to go with it. I know it won't be a lot but can help finance the new hbb. I think I read that the expiration was changed retroactively to 8 years. Is that...
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    2013 parkway belt guide question

    Are the belt guides on the new Pkwy more forward on the seat or more to the back? Also, can it be used without threading the belt through the belt guide? We need to get another hbb to use in our 98 Forrester. The shoulder belt comes out very forward of the seat so when DS uses the Monterey in...
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    Side Air Bags: Would you go to a higher mileage used car to get them?

    We will be replacing one of our cars in the next few months. Currently neither car has side air bags. Our budget is limited so if we go to a recent enough model to get side air bags, if looks like we will have to get a vehicle with significantly higher mileage. This would mean moving to a 2007...
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    Help - would you keep this Monterey fit?

    http://s1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg501/mainemom1/ My ds really likes the look of the monterey so I ordered from Amazon so I could return. In our 04 Subaru Outback, the belt guides don't work (won't retract if he leans forward). I am trying to attach pictures of the fit without the belt...
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    How big does the monterey "feel" in your car?

    I think we are going to try the monterey and see if the beltguides will work. I am anticipating it will seem like it takes measurably less room than our regent. However I know it is a large booster so should I just prepare myself now that it won't feel like a significant space difference? Of...
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    tall hbb advice needed

    Every time I think I figure out what to get, I end up getting confused again so I am coming seeking the wisdom of you all. We are looking for hbb for ds. He is currently harnessed in a regent and a radian 65. He is 7 1/2, 51" tall, and 56 lbs. He might have grown some in the last few weeks but...
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    who has easy returns?

    We are moving into booster world but don't have stores around here that have much selection. Since we can't try before we buy, which online places have easy/ free returns? Amazon? Who else? Thanks for your help!
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    Freestyle owners - love it? hate it?

    We are looking at replacing one of our vehicles and the Freestyle is a strong contenter. I have looked at car forums like Edmunds but I trust the thoughts of folks on this board. So those of you who own Freestyles, what do you say? Car seat compatibility issues? (lived those with Subarus) We'll...
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    Could have been a carpool disaster!

    4 kids in 3rd row-Could have been a carpool disaster! I got a real scare when I picked up my ds after a school outing today. We have been booster training for carpool purposes. He is still harnessed in our cars (7yo). Since he is new to riding in a booster, we go over the rules beforehand and I...
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    nbb and shoulder belt guide

    We got a Harmony Cruz for my ds to use when carpooling. I had him buckle up in my car (98 Subaru Forester) to learn to use it and was surprised to find another forester fit issue. The front edge of the shoulder belt comes out of the ceiling about 4 inches in front of the seat. Thus, we have to...
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    tethers and vehicle barriers

    What is the rule or recomendation about running the tether strap through a vehicle barrier? We have vehicle barriers installed because it provides protection from any shifting cargo in the back of the vehicle (especially when it is a 90 lb sheepdog ;) ) The tether strap does not touch the...
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    Will he last long enough in radian?

    We just bought a radian for our ds who is almost 3. I got it installed outboard in my Forrester and he is basically at the second to last slot. He is 40 in tall, 15 in torso and 34 lbs. I don't really have a sense of how fast torso growth happens. He is in the 90-95% for height. I am hoping he...
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    how much movement acceptable where?

    My understanding is that there should be less that 1 inch of movement at the belt path. So is it okay if the rest of the seat has more movement? If so, why? It seems like movement at the front or top wouldn't be good either. Thanks.
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    tight Radian outboard or something else center

    I need some advice. I just installed a Radian 65 in my 98 Forrester. I tried a center install but couldn't get it tight. The center belt stalk is really long, about 3 inches longer than the outboard stalks. It really ends up going in the belt path even with 3 full twists. So I moved it outboard...
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    Radian 65 or Radian 80

    I think I am leaning towards getting a Radian to replace our EFTriumph 5/DLX. (Of course, every time I think I have decided, I get confused again;)) I have read some posts that say the Radian is hot and the supercool is only available in the 80. Is it worth it? Is heat that much on an issue? (We...
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    britax february sale ?

    How good is the February Britax sale? We need to get a new seat for our 3 yo ds (40 in tall, 34 lb, and 15 in torso) and might try to make it to February. What part of the month? We are looking at a Regent but I'm not sure that our son will have enough foot/leg room in our '98 Forrester. I've...

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