advice on top tether

marcymc · Apr 10, 2010

I'm installing seats for my 2 kids in the 3rd row of my sisters caravan and just discovered there's only one LATCH. I decided to put dd2 RF in EFTA, but she just fits (2 in above her head). Wondering what would be best for next time, when I assume dd2 would have to be FF.

Who should have the tether:
5y10m dd in Nauti about 38 pounds
3y0m dd in EFTA about 34 pounds

I originally thought the larger child, dd, should have the top tether. But then I think the nauti had low head excursion without the top tether.

My 5 yo niece and nephew are in the 2nd row in nauti's.

Thanks

lorismurph · Apr 10, 2010

Unless you can put them side-by-side so one is in the center, no one gets the tether. It can only be used in the center position. I have to use mine like that every day. The Nautilus is not tethered in my van.

NannyMom · Apr 10, 2010

Is the center LATCH off center? Meaning it's for the center seat, but positioned more towards the driver's side?

If I were to choose between an untethered EFTA and an untethered Nautilus, I'd choose the Nautilus to be untethered. The Nautilus tested well untethered.

Carrie_R · Apr 10, 2010

I am correct in thinking that the head exertion is worse for an older, heavier child?

If so, I might be tempted to put the older child in the EFTA, tethered, and the younger untethered in the Nautilus, if she fits.

amyd · Apr 10, 2010

How does your almost 6 year old fit in a booster? I'd consider a booster rather than an untethered harnessed seat if my child fit well & would sit properly.

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