Parents magazine, August 2008

Dawn · Jul 14, 2008

I'm sorry if this was already discussed but there is a small blurb about center being the safest and properly install carseat being important. But the picture is of a child with huge padded shoulder straps and no chest piece. Page 30:thumbsdown:

BW1426 · Jul 14, 2008

I just got my magazine today and signed on to post the same thing. That's great that that's the case, but it leaves a bad taste when thinking about families with multiple children.

I'm glad it at least mentioned that if a better install can be achieved outboard it should be used. But with that kind of percentage, I'd think many parents would be enticed to use a crappy install in the center over a good install outboard.

mimieliza · Jul 14, 2008

Does it say ANYTHING about LATCH not being usable in the center in most cars? That is SUCH a common mistake, and parents think they are being sooooo safe by installing with LATCH in the center.

I got over my center installation fixation - I get a tighter install on the side, and it is loads easier to get my DD in and out of her RFing seat.

Stresch · Jul 14, 2008

My daughter's seat doesn't install well in the center, so she's outboard. Drives me crazy that center is safest is the one big thing that everyone remembers. It's way down there on the list of safety, yet it seems like it's listed as the safest thing you can do so often. Probably because it's easier to remember.

Mommypooh · Jul 14, 2008

I have 3 kids and no one is in the middle except when I have to put 5 in my van. Other than that. I put my 3 out board.

unityco · Jul 14, 2008

Dawn said:
...the picture is of a child with huge padded shoulder straps and no chest piece.

That sounds like a European seat. It may not be a case of misuse (but probably a poor choice of photos for an American magazine.

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Victorious4 · Jul 15, 2008

Remember that Safety Belt Safe USA has a Media Watch form to report good or bad images/info....

papooses said:
http://www.carseat.org/Events_Media/89_MediaWatch.pdf

3acorns4Christy · Jul 15, 2008

I read that too and it left me feeling very upset. Because when RF my son goes outboard because it is easier to keep him from overheating.

Melizerd · Jul 15, 2008

So disappointing because last month or the month before they had a little bit piece about rear facing and everything was right in the pictures.

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