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    1999 Toyota Sienna...

    ...anyone know what kind of seat belts it has? ELR, switchable? I have to install my son's carseat (RF FPSVD) in my sister's van on Thursday and I'm just wondering if I'm going to need to use the locking clip or not. Thanks! Renee
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    Is this reclined enough?

    I re-installed my son's Marathon today because he was too reclined and kept trying to pull himself up. So I used the trick I learned from all of you of pulling it out from the seat crease about an inch and installing it there and then used the tether to give it more recline. If I pull the...
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    Marathon harness strap fraying?

    Just noticed today that the harness adjuster strap on my son's Marathon is starting to fray a bit on the edges. Anyone else ever have this problem? Renee
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    Need options for doubles...

    Baby #2 is due end of July. DS#1 will be 21 months, so will still need to ride (and be contained) for a while. I'd also like to be able to use an infant carrier with it (Graco snugride). Don't think DS would like the bottom seat on the P&T at all...he'd go crazy not being able to see and I...
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    WWYD - opinions needed

    Ok, need to buy a backup seat for DS. It will be in our secondary car, which we seldom use because it's a 2 door and getting DS in and out is a major PIA. BUT it will also be used when the grandparents take DS for occasional trips. Since it will be used so seldom, I don't want to spend $ on a...
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    Affordable seat for 2nd car

    We're currently using an Evenflo Tribute 5 or Titan 5 (I can't remember off the top of my head right now) in my husband's car. But it was a hand-me-down from my sister and it is about to expire. We hardly ever use his car because it's a 2-door and getting our son in and out of it is a major...
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    Rear airbag question

    Dumb question here...rear side curtain airbags offer head protection only, correct? Do any cars offer rear torso airbags as well? It seems like most the ones I've researched offer torso airbags in the front, but not the back. Renee
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    RAV4 or CRV

    We're looking for a new car and leaning towards a smaller SUV or a crossover. We only have one baby right now so I don't feel ready for a minivan yet. DS is rear facing in a Marathon right now. At some point we'll probably need this new car to fit an infant seat as well. At least until we...
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    Fold down armrest

    I was just reading thru the manual for a different carseat (Evenflo Medallion) and it says not to install it in a position that has a fold down armrest as the armrest can come down in a collision and injure the child. I don't recall hearing this anywhere else. I have my MA installed in the...
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    2005 F250 crewcab

    Any idea if the 2005 Ford F250 crew cab has LATCH in the backseat? My son will be riding in my Dad's truck next weekend and I'm wondering how difficult it's going to be to get a seat installed rear facing in the backseat. We'll be using the Evenflo Medallion seat because now that the Marathon...
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    Marathon install questions

    Just installed my son's new Marathon rear facing center and got it super tight...doesn't move a millimeter. But I have to say that Britax's claim of "easiest installation" is a joke. The snugride was a piece of cake compared to the Marathon. Anyway, here are my questions: (1) Lockoffs: I...
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    Evenflo Medallion install question...

    I just read the manual and it says: "You must use a metal locking clip with seat belt whose buckle tongue slides freely along the lap/shoulder belt." No mention of how the belts lock. If our car has switchable retractors I'm not supposed to use the locking clip, right? But since this seat...
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    Evenflo Medallion V

    Anyone know anything about this seat? I know it hasn't been made in awhile. My sister gave me her old one to use as our 2nd car backup seat (DS rarely ever rides in that car). I know it's history and it's never been in an accident. My sister loved this seat, but before I install it I want to...
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    Snugride installation help

    I have a 2000 Nissan Altima with the seat belts that lock after you pull them all the way out (don't know what they are called). When my DH originally installed the carseat he used to the locking clip. After reading these forums I've learned that you shouldn't use the locking clip if your...
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    Need an opinion

    My son is 6 months old and tall but thin. He's in a Graco Snugride right now and has 3 inches of car seat shell above his head. I just bought a Marathon for his next seat. My dilemma is when to switch him to the Marathon? We are taking a long road trip (Chicago to New Jersey, roughly 13...

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