I caved **Pics added!**

Phineasmama

New member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #1

I ordered a Britax Two-Way Elite to replace the Foonf I sent back It was less expensive though LOL!

I got the 2013 Chili Pepper, it will match our Kiddy seats perfectly and matches my van


IT'S HERE!

He is 4 years old, can't remember how tall but he's 35 lbs

There is another install for more leg room but I thought he would like it more reclined so I left it this way for now. He has tons of room to grow by height!

Install was super easy

Beautiful color!

More pics with the other type of install for more leg room:

Rebound bar kind of thingie

Once I got the tethers tightened it was at the perfect level

Plenty of leg room now!

 

Last edited: Jan 23, 2013

gsdguenter

Well-known member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #2

How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking? And, what made you choose the TWE over the MT?

Oh, and happy purchasing

 

Phineasmama

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• Jan 9, 2013

• #3

Re: I caved

It was about $400 USD with global priority shipping, definitely a lot but meh. I've been waffling over buying a Swedish seat for at least a year now!

I chose the TWE because it seems like I'll be able to install it a little more reclined, I know the MT is very upright. The MT has the foot prop, and the seat will be going in a grand caravan with stow n' go, so I want the option of installing it in one of the captains chairs without having to fill the storage compartment with books or something to create a solid enough grounding for the foot prop.

And I think the TWE will be nice and easy for an older child to climb into all by themselves. My 4 year old will probably use it for a year or maybe a little longer. Until my giant 1 year old outgrows the other convertibles we have. She's 30 lbs already at barely 16 months.

 

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Jessica61624

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• Jan 9, 2013

• #4

Well when you get it we need pictures!!

 

Phineasmama

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• Jan 9, 2013

• #5

Re: I caved

But of course!

It's supposed to take 3-5 days so I'm hoping sometime next week.

 

gsdguenter

Well-known member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #6

Cool! In love my MT, but have secretly wanted a TWE as well lol

Yes, we need pictures when it comes!

 

SignCuer

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• Jan 9, 2013

• #7

Re: I caved

Yep pics!! Since I'm only really interested in the TWE not the MT.. but we'll see. LOL.. but I'm curious since the Foonf is probably gonna be out for me.

 

Phineasmama

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #8

For those of you who have ordered before did you get a shipping email with tracking?

 

MotoMommaNH

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #9

So what's the dl on Swedish seats? You can use them in the US legally?

 

jacqui276

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #10

Re: I caved

MotoMommaNH said:

So what's the dl on Swedish seats? You can use them in the US legally?

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They can't be used legally in the US. However, due to them generally lasting longer rfing than seats on the US market, some people choose to import them and use them regardless of legalities.

 

Phineasmama

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #11

Re: I caved

Nevermind I spoke too soon, just got a shipping email with tracking! Woohoo!!

MotoMommaNH said:

So what's the dl on Swedish seats? You can use them in the US legally?

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They are legal to import, but *technically* illegal to use, as they are not certified/crash tested by the USA standards. But since Sweden has such a wonderful track record when it comes to child safety seats, and most people in the USA do not know much about car seat safety, I am not worried about using the seat. When I see people driving their kids around in no seat at all, or a low back booster for a 2 year old, I guess I just think my chances of getting in "trouble" for using an imported seat are not high, kwim?

 

MotoMommaNH

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #12

Yeah I gotcha. I suppose that's one of those how do they enforce that type of stuff anyway? Unless I guess you were to get in an accident where the child gets hurt. But I'd think people who invest in these seats are sure to have them installed correctly.

 

CTPDMom

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #13

Just to clarify:

There's no 'quotes' about it. These seats are illegal to use in the US. Period.

Parents may choose to ignore the law, and it may be accurate that they are unlikely to be punished in any way for using an imported seat. But they remain illegal.

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jenfrogmom

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #14

I could care less about the legalities, does it have a puzzle buckle?

 

Baylor

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #15

Wasn't there someone who had their Swedish seat impounded? Or taken at a check??

auto correct hates me

 

Phineasmama

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #16

Re: I caved

CTPDMom said:

Just to clarify:

There's no 'quotes' about it. These seats are illegal to use in the US. Period.

Parents may choose to ignore the law, and it may be accurate that they are unlikely to be punished in any way for using an imported seat. But they remain illegal.

Sent from my iPod touch using Car-Seat.Org

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And I never said otherwise did I? There were no quotes used. I was trying to emphasize the fact that it is legal to import a seat but not legal to use. I am not suggesting that anyone else do this. This was a personal decision and I am willing to take the risk of using it.

 

Phineasmama

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #17

Re: I caved

jenfrogmom said:

I could care less about the legalities, does it have a puzzle buckle?

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I believe it does. I can let you know for sure in a couple days You know you want to play with it!

Baylor said:

Wasn't there someone who had their Swedish seat impounded? Or taken at a check??

auto correct hates me

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A check? In the US? I have never heard of such a thing.

 

carseatcoach

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #18

Re: I caved

Baylor said:

Wasn't there someone who had their Swedish seat impounded? Or taken at a check??

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CPSTs, even police officer CPSTs, do not have the power to "take" a seat, even if that seat is clearly illegal. We can refuse to work with the seat. An officer (in most states) can ticket the driver if the car is on the road with a child who is not legally restrained. But CPSTs do not have enforcement authority.

 

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Jessica61624

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #19

carseatcoach said:

CPSTs, even police officer CPSTs, do not have the power to "take" a seat, even if that seat is clearly illegal. We can refuse to work with the seat. An officer (in most states) can ticket the driver if the car is on the road with a child who is not legally restrained. But CPSTs do not have enforcement authority.

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Maybe they're thinking of them getting taken at the boarder?

 

canadiangie

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• Jan 10, 2013

• #20

Re: I caved

I can't believe it has a puzzle buckle.