Time for and updated baby seat model thread? Past threads have outdated names, etc.
07-22-2010, 10:50 PM
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I would be interested in seeing what boosters fit as well.....
07-22-2010, 11:14 PM
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A while back I got a Recaro booster seat with removable back.
It seems to be made for 911s and other exotic (read tiny) backseats.
My daugher loves it and the back has side head protection for my little girl.
It was about $100 on sale at a local children's store called Bergstroms.
http://www.bergstroms.com/bergstroms...F&dept_id=4319
All my buddies laugh when they see the "Recaro" carseat through the rear window , ha, but my girl loves it.
It seems to be made for 911s and other exotic (read tiny) backseats.
My daugher loves it and the back has side head protection for my little girl.
It was about $100 on sale at a local children's store called Bergstroms.
http://www.bergstroms.com/bergstroms...F&dept_id=4319
All my buddies laugh when they see the "Recaro" carseat through the rear window , ha, but my girl loves it.
07-23-2010, 08:16 AM
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Dave, what model is that? Looks like that is the ProBooster correct? Do you have any pics of it installed? Thanks!
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07-23-2010, 08:44 AM
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UPDATE on Graco Snugride:
I removed the rear seats and test fitted the Graco Snugride.
It doesn't work at all as the passenger seat needs to move so far forward I don't think my wife will be able to sit there at all.
I removed the rear seats and test fitted the Graco Snugride.
It doesn't work at all as the passenger seat needs to move so far forward I don't think my wife will be able to sit there at all.
07-23-2010, 08:47 AM
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You'll have to define what "it doesn't work at all" means. It fits just fine, is VERY secure, and does the job right. With that said, and as we have all said, the seat has to move pretty far forward to accommodate a rear facing seat (even this model which is the smallest out there).
The rear facing is a serious compromise in comfort but it is only temporary since the baby will outgrow the seat BEFORE they can move to forward facing at 1 year.
The rear facing is a serious compromise in comfort but it is only temporary since the baby will outgrow the seat BEFORE they can move to forward facing at 1 year.
07-27-2010, 10:19 PM
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I just picked up the harmony booster seat as well for my new C4S(yes, pics to come once it gets a pumpkinectomy). The seat works great, outside of the spacing issues for the buckle. I decided to take matters into my own hands and pull the cover off and heat each "armrest" where it connects with the base with a hair dryer until nice and warm (1-2 mins). I then took the heated side and dipped it into a sink of cold water for a few mins, leaning on the seat to get the desired angle. Did both sides, and now it fits like a charm, and actually slides all the way to the back of the seat. The bonus is now my daughter can actually do the buckle herself!
07-29-2010, 01:28 AM
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I'll try to get a pic or two of it in the backseat.
It has a very small base that fits our back seats, the nice side protection, plus the back can be removed later.
07-29-2010, 08:07 AM
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Awesome, thanks Dave! I'm pretty sure that's the one I'm buying. Just want to see it in another car so the pics will help push me over the top 
07-31-2010, 08:09 PM
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Bruce,
Here is that car seat vest I mentioned to you.
It is meant to work like a car seat.
http://www.showeryourbaby.com/risatrvebkid.html
There is a velcro "hans like" add on.
The vest works better without it in a Cab.
G
Here is that car seat vest I mentioned to you.
It is meant to work like a car seat.
http://www.showeryourbaby.com/risatrvebkid.html
There is a velcro "hans like" add on.
The vest works better without it in a Cab.
G
08-09-2010, 02:53 AM
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Ok, the wife is on a mission to get several car seats. I might as well get something that will fit my cars. Anyone out here know if the Britax Boulevard will fit due to the "narrow requirements" of the 911's back seat?
http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/boulevard
Ok, I answered my own question. We bought the Britax Boulevard and it fits fine. I removed the rear back seat rest so that the child seat would fit better. At first, I removed the seat cushion but ended up putting it back since the child seat fit better with it.
By the way, the middle bolt is a 4mm hex head. The plastic cover slides FORWARDS towards the front of the car. If you don't slide it forward and just pull up, it will break the plastic piece underneath that fits against the bolt. Ask me how I know. The side bolt looks like a Torx, but a 6mm hex head fit perfectly to remove it. The plastic cover pops out towards the center of the car.
http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/boulevard
Ok, I answered my own question. We bought the Britax Boulevard and it fits fine. I removed the rear back seat rest so that the child seat would fit better. At first, I removed the seat cushion but ended up putting it back since the child seat fit better with it.
By the way, the middle bolt is a 4mm hex head. The plastic cover slides FORWARDS towards the front of the car. If you don't slide it forward and just pull up, it will break the plastic piece underneath that fits against the bolt. Ask me how I know. The side bolt looks like a Torx, but a 6mm hex head fit perfectly to remove it. The plastic cover pops out towards the center of the car.
While it does work, I'm keeping an eye out for alternatives.
