The tech who inspected Piper's seat was pleased with where the stalk and latchplate were in relation to the seat, so I feel a bit better about it. I'm still a bit concerned that in case of an accident it's going to pop out (it popped out once on me while I was installing her seat and I flew out of my truck, but it's also held RFing while we were rearended). He said that if I could put a lot of pressure on the head of the seat toward the front and it didn't pop then it'd be ok. Doesn't quite make sense to me, there's no way my body can simulate a crash situation, but what do you guys think?
Also, he had never seen a rearfacing tethered seat (Britax Wizard). He said his instructor said there would be new things out there, and so he was tickled to see it. He and the other two firefighters (I don't think one was a tech, just out to learn, that one made a comment about when is time to forward face) were chuckling at my install since when they shook it my car rocked back and forth. LOL
I'm pleased that I'm apparently in the 2% that actually has a seat in correctly. He did suggest that I put the belt UNDER her cover rather than over, it's parental choice but it's a bit better under (makes sense, the cover will compress a little during an accident) so I'll move it at my next chance.
Now here's my question. This carseat was parked next to us today in the parking lot. What is it, how old is it, and is it safe??? The straps were twisted up like braids practically, and I didn't see the strap coming out the bottom to tighten them. The seatbelt installing it seemed to have slack in it too. I did get a picture of the license plate, so if it's something reportable I can call the non emergency line. Sorry about the glare, it was a bright day today and this was taken with my cell phone.
Thanks!
Wendy
Also, he had never seen a rearfacing tethered seat (Britax Wizard). He said his instructor said there would be new things out there, and so he was tickled to see it. He and the other two firefighters (I don't think one was a tech, just out to learn, that one made a comment about when is time to forward face) were chuckling at my install since when they shook it my car rocked back and forth. LOL
I'm pleased that I'm apparently in the 2% that actually has a seat in correctly. He did suggest that I put the belt UNDER her cover rather than over, it's parental choice but it's a bit better under (makes sense, the cover will compress a little during an accident) so I'll move it at my next chance.
Now here's my question. This carseat was parked next to us today in the parking lot. What is it, how old is it, and is it safe??? The straps were twisted up like braids practically, and I didn't see the strap coming out the bottom to tighten them. The seatbelt installing it seemed to have slack in it too. I did get a picture of the license plate, so if it's something reportable I can call the non emergency line. Sorry about the glare, it was a bright day today and this was taken with my cell phone.
Thanks!
Wendy