pfarfigknittin
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*Backstory: My van was in a minor accident last week, so I needed to replace my baby's car seat. The insurance company would only reimburse me if I bought a "like" seat. Since the "baby" was still in an infant bucket at 14 months old, I really just wanted to get the convertible seat now. My sister had bought this Evenflo Symphony DLX, used it for a week, and then decided to buy something else. So, she gave me this seat for the baby, and I gave the new infant bucket to my SIL who is expecting.*
Question: I just can't seem to get a good install at the right angle with this Evenflo Stmphony DLX in a rear facing position. Yes, the seat angle adjuster is all the way reclined. My local car seat inspector doesn't have room to see me until the end of October, and this is the only car seat I've got at the moment. Please help me figure out what to do here!
Specifications:
Vehicle - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
Car Seat - Evenflo Symphony DLX
Installed in outboard center row captain's chair (only available location due to other car seats), using the lower LATCH anchors.
Child - 14 months, 23 pounds, 33" tall
The side view. There is a pool noodle in there, but the car seat actually places no weight on it, and it can be slid right out. I would need a significant amount of "risers" to fill the gap.
There is probably a 4-5" gap here! The car seat is currently relying on the position of the vehicle seat's back to keep the correct angle.
Question: I just can't seem to get a good install at the right angle with this Evenflo Stmphony DLX in a rear facing position. Yes, the seat angle adjuster is all the way reclined. My local car seat inspector doesn't have room to see me until the end of October, and this is the only car seat I've got at the moment. Please help me figure out what to do here!
Specifications:
Vehicle - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
Car Seat - Evenflo Symphony DLX
Installed in outboard center row captain's chair (only available location due to other car seats), using the lower LATCH anchors.
Child - 14 months, 23 pounds, 33" tall
The side view. There is a pool noodle in there, but the car seat actually places no weight on it, and it can be slid right out. I would need a significant amount of "risers" to fill the gap.
There is probably a 4-5" gap here! The car seat is currently relying on the position of the vehicle seat's back to keep the correct angle.