MY XT Pics.. + Question

Blondie87 · Apr 8, 2009

So I have a few pics.. and questions for those who have this seat! The kids' stats are in my siggy.

*C's straps are not adjusted to him, he'd be on the 2nd slot RF, not the 3rd.*

G is on the 3rd slots RF, and 4th slots FF. When RF the 3rd slots are just below her shoulders and the headrest can be adjusted to her nicely. But when she is FF and on the 4th slots, if I adjust the headrest to the right position for her, it covers the straps a little bit? Is that okay? In the manual it just says to push the headrest down until it is above their shoulders, I don't see anything about covering the harness. Here are a few pics...

With headrest adjusted to her on the 4th slot-

Headrest all the way up on the 4th slot-

So can I cover the straps?

stayinhomewithmy6 · Apr 8, 2009

With R's XT, I did what the manual said to do, so yes, the straps are under the headrest a little bit. I figured it's fine because that's what the manual says to do. I'm curious as to what other people think too.

WhatAboutPuppy · Apr 8, 2009

I would assume that if the harness is as tight as it needs to be and then you put the headrest down it would definitely be fine????

That's my best, uneducated opinion.

mommaon112903 · Apr 8, 2009

I can't answer your questions, but I

this seat!!! It is going to look GOOD with your others, I am so jealous!

Gypsy · Apr 8, 2009

It should be even with the harness slot that you are using, and yeah, it does sorta go over the harness a TINY bit, but no, it shouldn't go over the harness an inch or anything like that.

Pixels · Apr 8, 2009

Gypsy said:
It should be even with the harness slot that you are using, and yeah, it does sorta go over the harness a TINY bit, but no, it shouldn't go over the harness an inch or anything like that.

The manual says to position the head support so that the bottom edge is just above the shoulder. FFing, that does mean that it will go over the harness a considerable amount when the child has just moved up a slot.

*Spoiledinmyhouseofblue* · Apr 8, 2009

Thanks for the pics. I keep deciding if my next seat is going to be another Radian65 or an XT. I love that color-is it mesh feeling?

I gave you a rep :thumbsup: this pics help out.

stayinhomewithmy6 · Apr 8, 2009

pixels99 said:
The manual says to position the head support so that the bottom edge is just above the shoulder. FFing, that does mean that it will go over the harness a considerable amount when the child has just moved up a slot.

:yeahthat:
which means it's okay, right? Because that's what the manual says to do?

Blondie87 · Apr 8, 2009

I took a few comparison pics of the XT and Boulevard for another momma that is deciding between the 2. Does anyone wanna see them here? And of my beautiful 3 across!!

Pixels · Apr 8, 2009

stayinhomewithmy4 said:
:yeahthat:
which means it's okay, right? Because that's what the manual says to do?

Well, we're supposed to follow the manual. And that's what the manual says. So, yeah.

I have heard that the harness can be very difficult to adjust when the headrest is over the straps. If it bothers you, call SK and talk to them. They might tell you to put it at the top of the harness. Also, if they don't know there's a problem with the seat, they won't be able to fix it.

Gypsy · Apr 8, 2009

pixels99 said:
The manual says to position the head support so that the bottom edge is just above the shoulder. FFing, that does mean that it will go over the harness a considerable amount when the child has just moved up a slot.

I don't have time to search now, but there was a thread about this not too long ago, and I thought sunshine kids clarified that the wings were not to go over the harness? Or maybe all the techs were arguing that it's not safe to have the headrest go over the straps?

Either way, I'd err on the side of caution and NOT put it over the straps.

Genevieve · Apr 8, 2009

Blondie87 said:
I took a few comparison pics of the XT and Boulevard for another momma that is deciding between the 2. Does anyone wanna see them here? And of my beautiful 3 across!!

I would love to see them! I haven't tried my 3-across with my XT yet in my Passat, but I'd love to see what you were able to do.

Blondie87 · Apr 8, 2009

Genevieve said:
I would love to see them! I haven't tried my 3-across with my XT yet in my Passat, but I'd love to see what you were able to do.

Here is my lil album of my XT pics.

Genevieve · Apr 8, 2009

Blondie87 said:
Here is my lil album of my XT pics.

Thanks! I liked seeing your 3-across. I'll need to do it with a PW, XT, and some infant seat, but I don't think I'll have a problem. How do you like the XT so far? I've had it for about 2 weeks now and it's growing on me. I didn't like it at first. I haven't tried using it FF yet.

Auntie2six · Apr 8, 2009

Wow, thats a great looking 3 across right there! Very good! And what pattern is that on your keyfit? I love it!!!

Blondie87 · Apr 8, 2009

Genevieve said:
Thanks! I liked seeing your 3-across. I'll need to do it with a PW, XT, and some infant seat, but I don't think I'll have a problem. How do you like the XT so far? I've had it for about 2 weeks now and it's growing on me. I didn't like it at first. I haven't tried using it FF yet.

I just got it a couple hours ago... but I like it so far!

Auntie2six said:
Wow, thats a great looking 3 across right there! Very good! And what pattern is that on your keyfit? I love it!!!

It's Adventure. I

it too.

zeo2ski · Apr 8, 2009

Nice album--those are some cuties!!!

Pixels · Apr 8, 2009

Gypsy said:
I don't have time to search now, but there was a thread about this not too long ago, and I thought sunshine kids clarified that the wings were not to go over the harness? Or maybe all the techs were arguing that it's not safe to have the headrest go over the straps?

Either way, I'd err on the side of caution and NOT put it over the straps.

I searched, but didn't find it. Needless to say, there are a lot of threads that come up if you search for XT and either headwings or headrest.

How would it be erring on the side of caution to not follow the manual?

canadiangie · Apr 8, 2009

What a delicious 3 across that is!

NannyMom · Apr 8, 2009

pixels99 said:
The manual says to position the head support so that the bottom edge is just above the shoulder. FFing, that does mean that it will go over the harness a considerable amount when the child has just moved up a slot.

Wasn't this an issue with the GN when it first came out as well? I know the GN manual says the belt guide (headrest) should be just above the shoulders. Putting it over the harness when the child first moves up to the next slot. So we keep the GN headrest above the harness. Shouldn't we do the same the with Radian?

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