need advice for emergency trip (funeral) with carseat - Page 2

[dallaschildren]

LATCH was mandated for all cars and car seats manufactured in September 2002 and after.
I am sorry about your loss. s


DC

[midwestmeg]

Originally Posted by acupuncturemomma

Glad to know it's gotten easier for you--I have hope!
Yup, twisting the female end is what finally worked for us too. What year is your Subie? Ours is a '95.

ps--I'm Megan too :

Cool! I drive a 96 Outback. I've been thinking about moving to a van (once I run out back and shake that money tree I'm growin' ) but yesterday I put three carseats in my back seat! Two forward facing Graco Cargo carseats (with harnesses, installed in the outboard positions) and a Roundabout in the middle. I got them all in rock-solid!!

Also, your 95 probably does have a place for a rear facing (check the carseat manual for suggestions) AND forward facing tether. Read the owners manual and then order the $20 kit from Subaru. The tethering helps with the big Britaxes.

[midwestmeg]

Originally Posted by theelfqueen

If you're using the Lower Anchors you MUST use the tether for a forwardfacing install. If you install with a seatbelt it is optional though STRONGLY recommended (the use of the tether when ffing reduces head excursion in a collision).

I didn't know that!

[ThreeBeans]

Originally Posted by 1Baby5Pups

I have no idea or experience, but is it possible the rental car company provides carseats? You'd still have to check their installation, but you wouldn't have the pain of uninstalling and reinstalling your carseat from your own car.

Never, ever rent a carseat.


What sort of seat? If you are nervous about your convertible, a Cosco Scenera is cheap, light and easy to install in most cars.

[ThreeBeans]

Oh you have a BV? Those seats are EASY to install!