Alpha Omega in Subaru Forrester?

AirdrieMama · Jul 4, 2013

Is it possible? can the base be removed to slim down the footprint? I seem to recall it was an option but the owners manual doesn't say anything about it.

Is there a seat that would work better? (Canadian)
Kid is 2, FF and tall.
Thanks!!

Mary_Ann · Jul 4, 2013

I used to have one and i think the base can be removed when ff and must be removed when the seat is used in booster mode. There is a lot of narrower seats available. Would you like to rear face again?

featherhead · Jul 4, 2013

The base is no longer removable on Alpha Omegas. A 2 year old could still benefit from bring rear-facing, but if the child must be forward-facing I would recommend the Evenflo SecureKid, Graco Nautilus, or Britax Frontier.

canadiangie · Jul 4, 2013

Hi,

Check the booster portion of the manual. If it doesn't say to remove the base for booster mode then you know it's a non-removable base. It's basically a very quick way of determining which model you're dealing with. Like a cheat.

Also, I'm around if you ever need help.

bbartlettnfld · Jul 6, 2013

The base hasn't been removable for a number of years now.

The new 2012 Alpha Omega's are HUGE! They were never easy to install, and now are just that little bit more difficult.

A Radian (Diono) has a small footprint and could be used Rear Facing if that was something you might concider. If not it is a long lasting forward facing seat. Also a harnessed booster seat like the frontier or Graco Nautilus could be a contender as well. If you really want a convertible there are also the Britax versions that have a smaller footprint as well.

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