I've always heard that 80% of car seats are installed incorrectly. Or is it that 80% are used incorrectly? I'm not sure. In any case, there is a lot of user-error when it comes to car seats. Techs, and civilians too (), in your experiences, what are the most common mistakes that you see parents making?
A simple example of my own mistake is when we installed our MAs the other night, we routed the seat-belt over the crotch strap instead of under. Luckily I realized it before my son rode in the seat. As for friends and family, I don't get to see their seat usage too much, but I think most people I know turn foward-facing too soon and move to a booster too soon. (Well, not according to the law, maybe.)
Share your own. I'm interested in being familiar with the most common pitfalls of installation and usage so I can be sure to avoid them! Thanks!
A simple example of my own mistake is when we installed our MAs the other night, we routed the seat-belt over the crotch strap instead of under. Luckily I realized it before my son rode in the seat. As for friends and family, I don't get to see their seat usage too much, but I think most people I know turn foward-facing too soon and move to a booster too soon. (Well, not according to the law, maybe.)
Share your own. I'm interested in being familiar with the most common pitfalls of installation and usage so I can be sure to avoid them! Thanks!