Car Seat check

Tammy

New member
Is it better to bring your kids? I didn't bring my DD when it was the infant seat but am doing it again to check my Boulevard. Does it matter?
 
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Unregistered1

Guest
We encourage bringing the kids. That way you can see how the harness fits them and things like that.
 

skaterbabs

Well-known member
Yes, your child needs to be present during the check. I'd suggest bringing something like crayons and coloring books to keep them occupied while you talk with the technician if you won't have another adult around to run interference.
 

mish

New member
Definitely bring the kids if you can. A lot of misuse in car seats is how the child fits the seat. Good for you for getting your seat checked!
 

NatenMaddiesMommy

Senior Community Member
If you absolutely can't bring the kids, I recommend people put their kids in their car seat (which should be installed in the vehicle since installation affects the angle and how the child sits in the seat) prior to meeting with a tech and then attach a safety pin to the car seat fabric where the top of the child's shoulders are. At least the tech can evaluate if the harness is at the correct height and give you tips on how to make sure the harness is snug enough.
 

Tammy

New member
I'll definitely bring my 2 year old. I don't know about my newborn but thanks for explaining the reasons.
 

courtfrog2

Active member
We encourage bringing the kids. If someone comes without a child and has an expired or recalled seat, we can't give them one. We have alot of scammers in our area :eek: that only come for the free carseats.
 

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