Could someone please post pics of Monterey w/ old and new belt guides?

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mama2girls

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• Dec 23, 2011

• #1

Does anyone have time on their hands today and want to do some nerdy car seat pics? I really want to see what kind of difference the newer style belt guides make on the fit for a thin child. The belt guides were supposed to have changed on the SK Monterey in April, I think; and of course the Diono Monterey would have the new guides. Does anyone have both and want to play with them today? Pretty please?

 

mamom

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• Dec 23, 2011

• #2

I don't have both, but I will tell you that the old one we used to have did NOT fit as well as the Diono. I also LOVE how much easier the new one is to get the seat belt in/out.

 

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mama2girls

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• Dec 23, 2011

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mamom said:

I don't have both, but I will tell you that the old one we used to have did NOT fit as well as the Diono. I also LOVE how much easier the new one is to get the seat belt in/out.

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Could you tell me what size kiddo is using your Monterey?

 

mamom

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• Dec 23, 2011

• #4

DD is 6 (7 in February) she started riding in the SKM at age 5.5. We had difficulty with the old seat sidewings "growing" with the old seat and making the seatbelt move too close to the side of her shoulder to suit me. She is now 42# and wears size 6 jeans 6x-7 shirts not sure on height. Although the sidewings still grow some on the Diono one with the new harness guide, the seatbelt stays in place.
Also when she first started riding in the SKM she would accidentally lock the seatbelt. With the old guides this was a PITB as you have to shimmy the seatbelt out of the tiny opening in the old one. The new guide opening is much easier to use. appropriate size

 

jenfrogmom

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• Dec 23, 2011

• #5

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mama2girls

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• Dec 23, 2011

• #6

Thanks! I had seen those pictures earlier. I was hoping for some fit pictures with kids in the Monterey too.

 

rachandsoph

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• Dec 23, 2011

• #7

I hate the old belt guide...so frustrating. Would love the newer style!

 

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carseatfreak

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• Dec 23, 2011

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rachandsoph said:

I hate the old belt guide...so frustrating. Would love the newer style!

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I hate the new belt guide!!! Want to trade?!?! Lol

 

NannyMom

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• Dec 23, 2011

• #9

So the newer comes more from the back of the seat than from the side?

 

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tanyaandallie

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• Dec 26, 2011

• #10

I'd love to see pics of the same kid in the new and old version as well. I have read (on here I think) that the new belt guides have their own issues. I think it was that the seat belt was not staying in the belt guide?

 

jenfrogmom

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• Dec 26, 2011

• #11

If you give me a day, I could probably do that tomorrow, if I see my friend with the old style.

 

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mama2girls

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• Dec 26, 2011

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jenfrogmom said:

If you give me a day, I could probably do that tomorrow, if I see my friend with the old style.

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Thank you! I would really appreciate that.

 

cupcakepirate11

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• Dec 26, 2011

• #13

I have the older style Monterey, brand new in the box never been used no luck selling it! So i can't say anything about the belt guides. The old style looks like it would hold the seat belt better because it has the little prongs pointing slightly upward to prevent the belt from slipping through more easily. The prongs of the new one look more rigid so the belt would also be more prone to slipping through as opposed to having more "give" in the older style which might help? I'm no expert just guessing

 

jenfrogmom

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #14

New Style (first 2 Pics) His headrest could go up a click I see... :/

Old Style (last 2 pics)

 

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mama2girls

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #15

Thank you! That helps alot. I think with the headrest up a click the fit would be even better on smaller kids. It's good where it is, but he's right at the guides.

 

Keeanh

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• Dec 27, 2011

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rachandsoph said:

I hate the old belt guide...so frustrating. Would love the newer style!

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I hate the new one. I sold mine. Pics to come...

 

jenfrogmom

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #17

Thank you! That helps alot. I think with the headrest up a click the fit would be even better on smaller kids. It's good where it is, but he's right at the guides.

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Your welcome! He was in my friend's van. In my car he has a little more room since the seat is reclined a little more. I will check again tomorrow when we go somewhere to see if I need to adjust it.

 

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tanyaandallie

Senior Community Member

• Dec 27, 2011

• #18

Do you have any problems with the belt falling out of the belt guides with the new version?

 

jenfrogmom

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• Dec 28, 2011

• #19

Do you have any problems with the belt falling out of the belt guides with the new version?

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Yes, not all the time, but enough.

 

Shanora

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• Dec 28, 2011

• #20

I have both old and new Monterey in my van right now. I have yet to check the fit and use on my 6 year old. But it IS in the plans... lol.
I can get pictures later today if you want.
Here is a picture of the seats side by side. It looks like the new version will allow me to see out the back window just a bit better...lol