SK Responds to Adjustable Base Question on FB

wvmommy007 · Sep 16, 2010

http://www.facebook.com/notes/sunshine-kids-juvenile-products/radianxtsl-shadow-giveaway/284276239979#!/topic.php?uid=77047632855&topic=15583

Just wanted to share.

Dillipop · Sep 16, 2010

I love the response of- some people are idiots and can't figure out the appropriate base to use, so we can't offer it!

(That's my interpretation of the response, at least.)

TechnoGranola · Sep 16, 2010

How many other convertibles out there actually install WITHOUT pool noodles at a 45° angle in a modern vehicle? Very, very few, if any! So, other manufacturers obviously know that their seat can be installed at the wrong angle if someone puts it directly onto the seat, but yet they have instructions to use a pool noodle or towel AND have a 45° indicator on the side of the seat.

Question for the techs, how many convertibles do you see that are installed too upright for an infant that needs a 45° recline? My thoughts are that MOST people use infant seats and by the time the child has outgrown that, they already don't have to be at a 45° angle. So, does SK think that the amount of people using a convertible for an infant is greater than the amount of older kids RF? Because right now, the majority of older kids have the seat installed more upright using techniques that SK is saying shouldn't be used (base pulled away from bight). Is there really that many infant in convertibles that the parent would choose to ignore the 45° recline indicator?

Pixels · Sep 16, 2010

Number of convertibles I've checked for very young infants: 1 (a Marathon Classic, probably wouldn't work anyway). Number of infant seats: Lots.

Of the parents who come to checks, most are aware of proper recline angle and trying to get the proper angle. Some have difficulty obtaining the correct angle, and that's why they have brought the seat in for help. But also remember that these are the parents who actually give a crap.

I think most parents think you have to have an infant seat, and aren't even aware you can use a convertible from birth.

christineka · Sep 16, 2010

I think sk should just put a line or one of those bubble indicators on the side of the seat and put a label on stating that the line should be parallel to the ground (or bubble within the lines, or whatever) for an infant. Then give us out toddler boot option. The true fit recline has a bubble indicator with two rear-facing areas. One for infants and one for toddlers. It's been done.

Amaris · Sep 16, 2010

If they would do something sensible to make it a better seat for everyone it would be great. I would love to be able to rf Kaitlin again, but it's so over reclined that unless another option becomes available for the RN she's going to stay ffing

canadiangie · Sep 16, 2010

This is a company who has blazed some trails. The fact that they just can't seem to come up with a solution for the problem makes me think they know something, or have seen something in crash testing. The conspiracy theorist in me gets really suspicious about this topic, actually. We don't need to tell them anything about how the seat installs too reclined in some vehicle, too upright in others, or the fact that other seats (MANY seats) offer variable recline. They know this. And like I said, I also think they know something else, that they aren't disclosing. I mean c'mon, this is a company who says screw it to the countless/endless warning about not using a Mighty Tight and not only do they manufacture it, but they recommend it for their seats. Clearly they are... rebels, or something. Yet the issue of a recline foot being adjustable stops them in their tracks and they need to "carefully consider" blah blah blah.

I don't think so.

ownedbyhorses · Sep 17, 2010

Canadiangie...You made some good points. It's got me thinking. Interesting.....
It makes sense.

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