[blparent] easy to install carseats?

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

        Some carseats are easier to install then others.
I'm not sure why this is the case.
My suggestion would be to practice on it, learn what it feels like when the carseat is secure.

You don't need to be able to see to do this.  You will need a couple minutes though.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 1:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] easy to install carseats?

The marathon is the same as our brittax boulevard so the threading of the seatbelt and/or latch will be the same, but thanks!
Thanks Jennith for the recommendation, I will look in to that one.
Ronit

On Apr 18, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC wrote:

> Hey, that is the car seat we own. However, I have never installed the car seat myself. My husband always does that. Ronit, if you want to come and check out the car seat this weekend and see if it is easy to install then let me know.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 18, 2012, at 4:06 PM, "Michael Baldwin" <mbaldwin at gpcom.net> wrote:
>
>> There are 2 ways of installing car seats, with the vehicles seat belt
>> system, or with the LATCH system. Because convertible car seats can be
>> installed front facing, or rear facing, there is usually one or two places
>> the seat belt has to be threaded through, which can be a pain. You could
>> look at a larger infant carrier, like the Graco snugride 35, it may have the
>> slots for the seat belt to pass through. Or look in to a convertible car
>> seat that has quick connect LATCH connectors. The Britax marathon 70 is one
>> such seat. It is very simple to install and remove. The Marathon 70 is not a
>> cheap seat, but it is one of the safest on the market, and will last rear
>> facing to 45 pounds and 5 point harness front facing to about 70 pounds, so
>> you may not need to buy another seat. Of course this will depend on how long
>> the child is to. I am not sure of any other brands that have the quick
>> connect LATCH connectors. I do not know how the sit and stroll connects in.
>> If the vehicle is equipped with LATCH, even if it is not the fancy
>> connectors it could save you some time. The LATCH belt is usually threaded
>> through the seat at the factory, and you do not need to remove it, just
>> connect it and tighten. I am sure the seat you got came with the LATCH BELT,
>> and maybe even two of them. One for the top anchor, and the other for the
>> bottom anchors. I think every car made after 96 has to have the LATCH
>> System.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 17:49
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: [blparent] easy to install carseats?
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>> My 12-month-old son will soon be outgrowing his infant carseat, which I am
>> sad about. We've already switched to a large convertible carseat in our car
>> but I am using the infant carseat when I get rides from people to playdates
>> and other activities. The infant carseat is very easy to install in someone
>> else's car, as the seatbelt is threaded through the top of the carseat, so
>> securing it in someone's car is very easy. Besides the sit 'n stroll, do any
>> of you know of any other carseat that has an easy to install design that
>> will fit larger children? So far I haven't found any. All the convertible or
>> toddler carseats have the seatbelt threading at the bottom, which I found
>> very hard to do. I would like to install the carseat as quickly as possible
>> since the other moms who pick me up have their own babies as well.
>> Thanks for any help. I know about the sit 'n stroll and I Know the
>> installation is easy but am not sure I want to buy that if there's a better
>> option.
>> Thanks.
>> Ronit
>>
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