locking latchplate style seatbelts

[MFatt16]

I have a 2012 Suburban. My third row has the locking plate type seatbelt rather than the type that lock at the retractor in the shoulder area. I do understand how these are reliable for adults but how do they perform with child restraints. The angle at the latchplate is different depending on the install and I don't feel good about putting anyone back there. Help me feel better please.

PS I have avoided this by putting 3 across the middle row but I need the extra seats a lot this summer and need to figure this out. I had a nautilus back there for awhile but it loosened even with twisting/flipping the buckle so I quit putting anyone back there.

Also, My kids are 5y5m 40lbs (nauti), 2y3m 30lbs(RF Marathon65), and 6mo(snugride32). My extra passengers are also carseat users typically and I have an extra nauti, marathon65 and a scenera or 2. I may pick up a HBB for my son to try but I hate to do that just because of the stupid belt.

 

[Brianna]

Were you flipping the male or female part of the buckle? Flipping the male end is what stops it from slipping. If it still slips loose, you can use a locking clip.

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[MFatt16]

Yes, flipping the male end. I can get a tight install, then flip and rebuckle, it takes 2 adults but not too much trouble with help. I check it and a week or two later its not tight anymore.

I need to try the locking clip. Do you install tight? then attache the clip and rebuckle kind of like the flipping/twisting process was?

 

[Brianna]

The bottom of the page explains how to use a locking clip http://www.carseatsite.com/lockingclips.htm Just to confirm, is this is a lap/shoulder belt, and not a lap belt?

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[MFatt16]

I will read that, thank you. Yes to lap shoulder belts.