Ok got my regent

[mommyoftwoboys]

After all of the wait, i finally got it YAY!!! I think we might have to go to dinner just to go driving somewhere lol

and I Will take pictures after I install, so I can show off my new safe kids lol Now Couple of questions on the install,
First question, although it doesnt say anything (at least not that I see) about the head rest.
Do i need to remove it? do I need to pull it all the way up? or push it all the way down? or does it just not matter??!?!
I saw someone post about the headrests so im asking.
Its a 05 dodge caravan captins seat that the seat is being placed in.

The second question. I have tether spots etc, however, I know it says in the manual that it is recommended to ALWAYS use it, but it is a must if you have children over 50 pounds. It also says to use the recline bar unless you are using the tether. So what im asking is, do I use the recline bar too, or is it not good to???
Otherwise I think I've got it, (although havent installed it yet.)

and I didnt realize that the seat was as big as it really is lol. My oldest fits in the second slots just fine. He was a bit taller for the first, so we're on the second but I see hes got plenty of room to grow. So Im really excited. He was a little mad that he got it though because he said he didnt want a seat just like his brothers (they have the same covers both are onyx)
Thanks for your help.

 

[scatterbunny]

The headrest can be totally removed if it prevents a good installation (sometimes it can), or it can be left on, in whatever position you prefer, and that works with the install.

The recline bar is required only if the tether isn't used, OR with a lapbelt-only install, and I get a better install without it, but some really like it.

I also much prefer the long belt path, I just get a more secure fit that way.

 

[mommyoftwoboys]

Its installed, YAY! Im going to go to Babies R us to get it checked, as long as the cop is certified of course. I'm soooo excited that we got the seat finally.
I think he likes it. Well he better lol cause im not changing seats again.
Heres a picture.



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Konnor in his MA.

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Jordan in his Regent.

These were taken with my camera phone so they arent that great of pictures. I have to charge my digital camera so I can take pictures soon. It never seems to hold a charge for long.

 

[scatterbunny]

Looks good!

You can take the HUGS off of the RF MA (how's that for some confusing abbreviations? ) in order to get them a little more snug, just keep them somewhere save because they are required for FF.

 

[Amaris]

Just wanted to say that it's good to know that I'm not the only one with a marathon and regent both in onyx!!

 

[arly1983]

LOL... I have the regent and Decathlon in Sahara

 

[mommyoftwoboys]

Yeah, I figured since I was spending that much, I should just get them matching car seats. I mean I spend so much time dressing them in the same outfits, well searching for the same outfits in both of their sizes, Oldest is moving up to kids sizes *xsmall and sometimes small) while youngest is still in infants, well 12months)


Thanks for all the help.