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    Husband proof booster for 2nd row grand caravan 2007

    Hi, I need to buy a booster for a 2nd captains chair of a Grand Caravan 2007 Stow and Go (head rests are removable), but it needs to be simple - and husband proof. If there is any finicky manipulation of straps required, its a no go. Needed for an average 6 yr old boy, a little slim (sorry I...
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    Question OK. I give up. Please help with seat selection.

    So, I have spent the last year deciding and undeciding which car seat to get, and now I have to get a seat this weekend. Ahhhh. - I have problem s with decision making - lol. I need a seat for my FF 4yr old 38lb son to go in the 3rd row of a grand caravan. I keep persuading myself that the...
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    Question If you had an open budget.........

    If you had an open budget, and a universal fit car, which FF car seat would you buy and why?
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    Question Wanted: Car seat as narrow as a Radian but more hieght

    Hi, I currently manage two three across situations with Radians, which I move between each vehicle when needed - VERY time consuming. So I am going to bite the bullet and buy two more car seats. However, my eldest, already needs the top harness strap and only weighs 37lb,and I am worried that...
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    So, my doctor does not belive in car seats!!

    Before reading this, please note, this is not what I said... So visiting my doctor for the kids check-ups and needles and in the conversation she mentions that she thinks car seats are over rated and she does not believe in them. :eek: Now I know that she has two young kids, and has a...
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    Question Request for general tips when fitting 3 accross.

    Hi, I am actively playing with three seats across in my car. Can anyone give me general tips for this type of install. I would Rate myself god at fitting car seats (obviously not tech level) I get in there and them rock solid through sheer determination, although did put my back out once - lol...
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    Question How much would you pay for a second hand radian.

    Hi, my neighbour has a great condition Radian (basic model) for sale. We know them like family, and their has been now crashes or plane flights. Was fitted into the truck by the store they bought it from and not moved since. I await to give her a fair price, but have no idea where to start...
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    Primo viaggio SIP base interchangeability

    Hi, Does anyone know if the PegPerego Primo viaggio SIP (22lb amx weight not the 30/30) will fit into the Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 latch system base? They apear the same size on the website. I can't find the Primo viaggio SIP base anywhere but the Primo viaggio SIP 30/30 base is readily...
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    How close can a seat get to the car door / other car seat

    Hopefully a quick question. Are there any guidlines / regulations on how close a car seat can be to the car door or another car seat it meats those pertaining to not touching frount seat. - Trying to get three accross. THanks
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    Cocoon, Rebound or Racoon.

    So, I am trying to understand the 2012 anti-rebound regulations from Transport Canada. I have read all the threds on the site, looked at the explanations and the schematic diagram, read both the TC and HC websites and it is still as clear as mud.:confused: I am starting to drive my husband...
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    Why can I not tighten my loose latch ancor strap

    Hi, I am having problem putting my Radian RXT's into the car. I have one forward facing and one rear facing. I have tried a VW Jetta and a Dodge Caravan. The latch ancor strap is in the correct hole for which way the seat is facing, it is flat and not twisted. There is slack in the strap, I...
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    Should a RF Marathon be Tethered

    Hi, Should a rear facing Marathon be Tethered in a Ford Focus Station Wagon. I am asking as I had assumed that this seat should be teahtered on all occasion, however my friend went to a local place that will fit car seats and they that it does not need to be teathered. Would love to hear your...
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    Help chosing 3 new seats for Jetta and Grand Caravan

    Need to buy a few seats in the next few months and would appreciate some advice. I am trying to avoid having to buy more Radians if i could help it, esp when the Marathons are currently on offer with $60 off. Heres the facts... Child 1: 3yr, 35lb (forward faces) Child 2: 18 month, 24lb (rear...
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    Anyone know where I can buy a replacement Radian Trekk cover

    Hi, I have been looking through the internet overnight for a Radian replacement Trekk cover, I can find every other colour but not the Trekk. I have contacted Diono, but no response yet (its not listed on their site either). Short of buying a new seat (tad excessive) does anyone know how I can...
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    Has Dino sorted out the kinks in the Radian yet?

    I am currently looking to buy at least one new car seat, and am thinking that the Radian my be my only choice, however I am hesitant as I already have one that I have fastening issues with. I know it is on a rachet so it will only tighten a little at once, but the straps can be loose behind the...
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    Anyone used a Traveling Toddler Car Seat Travel Accessory

    Has anyone used one of these with a carry on bag, and did it work? Traveling Toddler Car Seat Travel Accessory Amazon.com: Traveling Toddler Car Seat Travel Accessory: Baby I am using a radian. TIA
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    NEck support with CARES harnes

    I am flying to the UK on a three leg flight, one of them an overnight flight with a 2.5yr old. I have a car seat waiting at the destination, so I dont need to take one with me. I plan to use a CARES harnes for the 2.5yr old. Does anyone have any experiance with these and what did you ise for...
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    Do I need an adjuster to FF radian in a Yaris

    Hi, Borrowing a Yaris on a trip. I need to put a radian in forward facing in an outboard position. Do I need an adjuster. Also, if you have a Yaris, do you think I could put two car seats on the rear seat with the small half folded down? One of them is a Radian, the other a bucket. TIA
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    Anyone have a Toyota Yaris with Split Rear Seat

    Hi, Does anyone who has a Yaris know if you can fit 2 carseats on the large half split when the small half is folded down. If so what seats have you used. Not my car, but an elderly family members I am visiting so cant try myself. And they dont know what a car seat is! Thanks for reading.
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    Need a car seat 15.5inches wide or less!

    I flying transatlantic with Air-Transat. The space for car seats on the plane is 15.5 inches. and I need it to rear face. http://www.airtransat.ca/en/Info/travelling-with-children.aspx?ExitID=42&ContentType=voyageur Spoke on the phone to them and if the arm rests go up, the seat becomes...

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