Rapid and Reliable install for 2013 Buick Lacrosse

Papaver

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I need a recommendation for an occasional-use seat for a light-weight 2 year old. My son is 28 mo old, and 34".
He rides is Granny's 2013 Buick Lacrosse a few times a week.

We need a seat that's easy to install and uninstall: Granny often carpools with her widow-friends so she'll keep the seat in the trunk. If it's going to be a latch install it needs to be good for the seat padding of the Buick. Installing our family seat in that car is a two-handed job on each latch.

My son's commute with Granny is in a retired/resort town. The downtown area is mostly one way streets, 25 mph or less, and the secondary roads are median divided 35-45mph. No highway miles.

I'd prefer rear facing but I'm open to a forward facing seat if that's the best install for the Buick.

Wish-list item: would really love a seat with harness buckles that don't flip around the straps, and a buckle that isn't forever sliding down underneath my son when he gets in the seat.

But an easy in-and-out reliably fitting seat for the Lacrosse is my first concern

Thanks so much,
JJ
 
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lgenne

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For rear facing with easy in/out with lower anchors, check out the mid-level Graco clones (Size4Me/Fit4Me/MySize—same seat, different covers/retailers) or the Graco Slimfit.
 

Papaver

New member
I really appreciate the guideance. We're 90 min from a store with any kind of selection.

I forgot to say our budget in the seat is $300. Is there a seatbelt install I should look at before ordering one of the Gracos?

Thanks
 

lgenne

New member
The Britax ClickTights have super easy seat belt installs, but they are heavy and more expensive. I’d still go with a Graco.
 

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