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    Vehicle seat protectors/covers etc

    We are getting a new vehicle, and it has cloth. The option is to have the dealer install leather ($$$) or have aftermarket covers ordered ($300-$600). Like these http://www.iggee.com/MScatview.aspx?catid=SLEATHER or these...
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    2015 Chevy Malibu LS??

    Hi everyone. My 2008 Malibu has finally bid farewell and we have an opportunity to buy the basic (no my link, lane deviation etc happening in this model) Malibu. I wanted to check on y'all's opinions in reference to safety issues, if any, and also how feasible 3 in the back would be. Our two...
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    Looking at a new farm truck and daily driver

    We have two littles. Aged 4 (5 in July) and 3 (4 in Nov). They are both quite tall at 45 and 44 inches and each 43#. They both FF in Radians and will as long as possible. I need a farm truck more and more these days. I need 4 wheel drive to get out of the property on occasion (bad weather) and...
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    Buying new primary vehicle- regular cab vs crew

    We have to buy me another vehicle, and our old farm truck fits our lifestyle perfectly. So the husband thinks we should buy a new model one. It is a regular cab Z71. I love the truck but I am concerned about the safety. Our children FF in Radians. They are 2.5 and almost 4. Each weighs 38-40...
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    Question Im pretty confused, radian SL or XLST?

    Why one vs the other? Are the head things that much better? Sorry to be so short, nak. Dd is two, 34i, 27 p. DS is one and 27 pounds, not sure on ht.,
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    Question Is there a middle ground between britax and radian?

    I love the low profile radian, I hate the pia install and the lean, I love the user friendliness of britax, I hate the bulkiness and unload and load.... Is there a seat that is in between the two?
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    Any way to transport 4 little kids, babes in full cab truck?

    I recently have taken over the care of my sisters 4 children. Unsure of how temporary...months weeks??? I have 2 radians andb2 britaxes. My car is in shop, so I have a ford f250 diesel. No latch. Is there anyway to transport the 4 littles? 8m, 15m, 23m and 3 years. The older two ride...
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    Question 3?'s 1) why is my RN 65 reclining more than XT 2) what is torso ht for RN? 3) are the 65 wider than XT?

    I have RN 65, I think Dom is 09, not sure but it is rfing til 35 pounds, DS is in it, he is 24# and 7months. Not sure the ht, like 85 percentile though. I have an XT for DD who is almost 2, 26# and 85 percent for ht. Both are on number three shoulder slots. Both arevrfing outboard in 08 Malibu...
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    Question Why isnt the Scerena or Safety First Ave recommended more?

    I just read a post from someone asking something similar, and it really sparked my intrest...why are the budget seats not recommended more :confused:? Is it the comfort? Are they outgrown that much sooner? I have dropped some serious cash on car seats, and I am wondering if I just totally...
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    i need recommendations for extra set of seats please!

    I have a Britax MA 70 and Britax Blvd Classic. I have a 4 month old big boy, 18# and 101 percent height, and a tall side of avg 19 month old, currently RFing in 2008 Malibu. I have NO room in my car, so I have been looking at Radians. I need to buy the grandparents car seats because I cannot...
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    which radian?

    i know i dont need a radian, but i want one. my dd is 18 months and ds is 3 months. both pretty tall. i really want the extra room in the back and a back up seat. i have a ma70 and blvd classic rfing in a 2008 malibu. i would like a radian bc i hear they puzzle well with the britaxs...
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    O my! I cannot figure out what I need to do. Tall and skinny DD and Tall and Chubs DS...RFing Recommendations needed.

    My daughter is 18 months and RFing in a Blvd. SHe is 22 pounds and 34 inches. About equal in torso and legs. She has about 1.5 inches before she outgrows her Britax RFing. My son is currently in his infant Graco 32, but he and I both dislike it. When winter ends he is going in his MA 70...
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    LATCH in 2001 Firebird? will a Blvs fit?t5

    My MIL has a Pontiac Firebird TransAm and she wants to pick my ## up today for the first time. My DH will be installing (if I say ok) but he has only installed w LATCH. I don't feel comfortable letting her go w them installing seatbelt wo ever having had it checked. My DH does not take...
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    does a blvd RF have to be installed w a recline?

    The manual says so, on the warnings page. I have had her upright and she is touching the seat in front, so I went to the manual looking for tips to make her more upright and info on if touching is allowed, and all I can find is that RF should be reclined. I am confused. Help please?
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    i have another question...RFing tether w 14m old?

    I understand its up to me to tether RF a newborn, some do and some don't. But what about an older baby? She's in a Blvd (not new gen), new baby will have a Marathon 70. Don't know if types of seats matter... TIA!
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    anyone actually tried a newborn in a Marathon 70?

    UPDATE with NEW problem: Touching seat/recline: anyone actually tried a newborn in a Marathon 70? I have a loaner bucjet for new baby due in about 5w, but I hated the bucket w my daughter. I never did get the install as secure as I wanted. I ordered a Marathon 70 last night. Now IMm...
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    I need a norethread seat, that sits high up so my dd can see out...and hopefully give me a break from the RF screaming!!

    I need a car seat that needs to meet several criteria. I would like it to be used for a newborn (I am pregnant). I have an infant carrier for the first few weeks, but it is a loaner. Used for RF with my DD 14m who hates all car seats forward or rearfacing. She hates FF less, and I think it...
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    what is the safest seat for a one year old to sit FF in?

    A RFing one, I know. My daughter has something wrong with her lungs. She retracts, breaths really fast and this morning went into stridor. We took her to doctor. She wad RFing w me in back. She has always hated her seat. She screamed until she turned blue. My husband, seeing her blue and...
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    Is there an extended cab truck that can fit 2 rfing seats and have the option to turn airbag off front passenger ?

    My daughter is one year old and has some breathing issues. Right now we have a borrows reg cab sierra that she rides rfing in. We are expecting a son in Nov. We would like to purchase a truck that can accommodate 2 rfing. And then ffing seats later. But we still want tyw option of having her...
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    Question Turned my asthmatic one y/o Forward Facing...I am very worried!

    My daughter is one year old. Just turned one. She also weighs 20.12 pounds. We have been trying to get her asthma under control for the last three weeks. It's been pretty bad. My FIL let me borrow his single cab truck while my car was in shop and that time happened to coincide with her...

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