Latchable nbb?

VoodooChile

New member
So what's the skinny on latchable nbb's? I'm going to be moving dd to nbb's this year and the Santa Fe is a serious contender for my vehicle. But I thought I'd read somewhere (I have no source or citation, just a fuzzy memory, so this could easily be a figment of my imagination, in which case, please let me know!) that TC didn't get thrilling test results with latched nbb's?
So what's the story on this?
 
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canadiangie

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Less than stellar results for Clek Oto, which is now discontinued. But that had to do with the design of the belt guides, not so much the fact that it was latched, I'm pretty sure. It's been a while since I read the results tho.

Oobr (I think the only other latched booster they tested) had a slight increase in abdominal loading, I think. But not to an extent where the rec was that boosters be used free floating.

I didn't get the impression that the results were earth shattering, more so I got the impression that increased abdominal loading was observed, and simply mentioned in the results.

I should go back and read...
 

TXmom2

New member
I know I will probably get my hand slapped for this, but is there any way to loosely tether a booster so it's not a projectile, but doesn't affect function?
 

canadiangie

New member
Well and that's where it gets messy. Maybe rigid latch was the reason for increased abdominal loading. Maybe flexible latch would produce lower numbers. Or maybe not. Or maybe unlatched is best for abdominal loading, but latched is better in terms of side impact crashes.

Too many maybes. Just use whatever seat you own 100% correctly and consider yourself way ahead of the game, generally speaking. :)
 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician
I've been pondering this... I don't have an answer except my mommy gut seems to think the a flexible LATCH not tightened too much might be 'better' (to ride with the child somewhat, rather than allow the child to slip forward and down off the front). Of course, one should follow one's manufacturers instructions (my B570 doesn't have a tightening mechanism at all, I guess they think loose is safe enough? Other manufacturers must test these things pretty well, wish dummies had better abdominal sensors, though...)
 

dneul

New member
I just got the new Graco Connext for dd2. She fits in it perfectly. She is 75 pounds and 51 inches. She has a 21 inch torso. She is 6 years and 20 months. I have it in a 2005 dodge grand caravan. I can get pictures later today after she is up if there is interest.
 

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