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    Need local car seat for 2.5 year old 30 lbs

    Hi there. Short visit from relatives flying in Friday morning and leaving Monday evening. Unexpectedly, I need a car seat for 2.5 year old, 30 lbs. currently forward facing. Looking at what I can get locally, looks like the Costco Apt 50 is available right away. I can go to Babies R Us...
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    62.125", Monterey, low non-adjustable headrests in back seat of car

    Whew! Moving on to the next phase. The back seat of the '94 Camry has non-adjustable headrest and non-adjustable seatbelt so even I do not pass the 5 step test in the back because the belt touches my neck and my head is above the head rest. The Monterey is working well yet only goes to...
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    For Sale: Britax Regent 7/7/2008

    Installed in one car, one owner, no accidents and in great condition. Pictures: http://www.his.com/~vwalker/Britax_Regent/Welcome.html Britax Regent Huntington Cover DOM: 07/07/08 In use from 08/2008 until last month. My child is ready to go to a booster seat full time! Make an offer...
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    For Sale: Britax Regent Huntington Mid 2008

    FS: Britax Regent Huntington Mid 2008 - shipping box available!! Installed in one car, one owner, no accidents and in great condition. Britax Regent Huntington Cover DOM: 07/07/08 In use from 08/2008 until now My child is ready to go to a booster seat full time! Make an offer! Post/PM...
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    For sale: Britax Regent 07/08/08 Huntington cover

    Britax Regent with Huntington cover in excellent condition. Manufactured date: 07/08/08 In use from 08/08 - Present in one vehicle only Seat will be available for shipping late next week (likely March 1st or 2nd). Best offer! Please let me know if you have any questions.
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    Question Booster or Regent in '99 Cadillac Northstar for Grandparents

    Looking for the best recommendation based on the cars/seats that we have. Child will be 9 this summer, neither heavy nor skinny at 55-56 lbs. and 50.75" tall. Torso is about 18" against a wall. (typo fixed - somehow I added 5" while measuring the mark on the wall earlier! Yikes!). Currently...
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    Bar on Regent keeps falling into crack/Ford Fusion

    I suspect that the Britax Regent (post advisory) is not compatible with the 2007 Ford Fusion rear center. The rebound bar is just laying there, yet again. The vehicle seat is installed properly. The Regent is installed properly and does not move side to side when tested. Child is 51 pounds...
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    2007 Ford Fusion: vehicle seat cushion help

    http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?p=1174269 Does anyone know how to install the rear vehicle seat of the 2007 Ford Fusion? I can see the clips but I haven't figured out how they slide in/lock. Thanks!
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    Recline bar going into open seat bite...

    Today I was alerted to a problem with the post advisory Britax Regent in a 2007 Ford Fusion having come unbuckled accidentally/unknowingly. I'm trying to re-install the seat but the recline bar always seems to angle into the very large seat bite opening. The recline bar is not making contact...
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    Question ELRs in an older Chevy Astro mini-van?

    I'm so overwhelmed by the families of my son's friends who want to put their heads in the sand over car safety. Most recent one: older model Chevy Astro LS, not sure of the year :( I had an opportunity to try to discover just how old the Evenflo convertible car seat which is used forward...
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    Graco Turbobooster or Britax SG

    Graco Turbobooster or Britax SG - added *photos* I want to buy a booster seat today. Child is 7 years old, primarily harnessed in the Britax Regent. 47-48 lbs. 48.25" tall. Shoulders are below the 2nd from the top harness slots on the Britax Regent. The booster will only be used for...
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    CARES Harness For Older Kids With Special Needs

    http://www.kidsflysafe.com/news-item-details?news_item_id=29 Older Kids With Special Needs Can Use CARES Posted on July 27, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: KidStuff Public Relations Lisa Orman • 608-767-1102 lisa@kidstuffpr.com OLDER KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CAN NOW SOAR WITH FAA-APPROVED...
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    Question Regent POLL: what age did you stop using it?

    There are two strong forces on the boards. So let's poll! :-)
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    Britax; Fit My Child calculator

    I enjoy using the Britax website calculator for Fit My Child: http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/fit-my-child Unfortunately, it does specify the minimums of 12 months/22 lbs. for the Britax Regent and 2 years/40 lbs minimums for the new Parkway SG.
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    Help me get a tighter install: Regent SBP Lap-shoulder belt

    Hey there. DC quickly went from 43 lbs to nearly 48 lbs (after eating a huge meal, fully dressed and before peeing). Gaining in leg height significantly! Anyway, the other day I switched from center latch install in the 2007 Ford Fusion to short-belt-path lap-shoulder belt center install. It...
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    iPhone/iPod Touch handy app for carseat angle

    iHandy Level Free is free and has a bubble level bar that can be calibrated and even locked with the HOLD button (on a known 45 or 30 degrees, for instance). The paid application, iHandy Carpenter is discounted to $1.99 + tax at this time. It includes a plumb bob - one way for checking angle...
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    Installing the Regent into a 2007 Ford Fusion

    OK.... Same ole, same old for me....the first time I install, it seems IMPOSSIBLE! 1) I have the seat in and positioned, but not tight, I'm pushing in/down with my knees, but can't get the LATCH loops to budge at all when I pull on them one at a time. I've tried sitting next to the seat, just...
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    Swap Cover? brand new Regent Huntington cover/belly pad/shoulder pads

    Looking for a soft cover like the Cougar, Wicket Loden, Blue Bouquet, Marina, Classic, denim, etc. Will consider anything but pink/Onyx/Sahara... :-) Just ordered today so it'll be a bit before we receive the new Regent in the mail. Did I mention Cougar? :-)
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    Which booster is very easy to clean (urine/etc)

    Friend will be 7 soon and is 65 lbs - not sure height. Currently in the Airbooster. This one is easy to clean. Are there others that are easy to clean if a child has an accident?
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    2007 Ford Fusion

    Grandparents replaced the '93 Dodge Intrepid (had controversial gen3 seatbelts)! Woo hoo! Now I need to learn more about the 2007 Ford Fusion. I am strongly considering buying a 2nd Britax Regent like we use in the Camry. Center LATCH is allowed. 48 lbs limit with LATCH (lower and top...

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