I really love these types of videos because it puts my knowledge to the test without judgement, then gives me the opportunity to learn. It feels there are so many similarities between forward facing and rear facing, but it has just enough differences to double check things. My kiddo isn't forward facing yet, but soon, and you've been helping me get more confident.
It depends on the vehicle and the car seat. Britax's top tether anchor has two pieces of webbing instead of one like most seats have, so it always goes around the headrest.
The safest place is wherever you get a tight installation. Middle is preferred for forward-facing, but if you can't get a tight installation in the middle seat, then the side seats are safer.
I just watched a video of a car chase and it showed a car that was hit with a Britax seat installed forward facing using the rearfacing belt path. I see this mistake a lot.
Harness too loose, chest clip too low, car seat reclined, no top tether, latch system too loose (or needs to be seatbelt for weight), back of car seat needs to be extended for head height.
Chest clip too low, too much slack in harness, head position too low, straps below shoulders, no top tether, recline looks like it’s for rear facing, don’t use LATCH for forward facing
I really love these types of videos because it puts my knowledge to the test without judgement, then gives me the opportunity to learn. It feels there are so many similarities between forward facing and rear facing, but it has just enough differences to double check things. My kiddo isn't forward facing yet, but soon, and you've been helping me get more confident.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Please remind us the “pinch test”! Thanks great video
I made a video for that a few days ago: ua-cam.com/users/shortsg9R5_mAHtbo
Is the correct way for the top tether to go around the headrest and not under the middle of the headrest?
It depends on the vehicle and the car seat. Britax's top tether anchor has two pieces of webbing instead of one like most seats have, so it always goes around the headrest.
My granddaughter constantly unclipped the chest clip. Is there a cover to put over it so she can't undo it?
You cannot add anything to it. Check out this post for tips: safeintheseat.com/how-to-keep-toddler-from-unbuckling-chest-clip/
Loose straps ,low chest clip , and head is over shell of the seat. Can’t see the 4th ..
Maybe the recline
Loving the longer videos on UA-cam.
Thanks for watching!
I caught all 7 mistakes! And I'm 18 years old and not a mother I just love watching these vidoes 😂
Well thanks for watching! You'll be well prepared for the car seat aspect if you ever decide you want kids!
Is the safest spot the sides of the car for front facing?
The safest place is wherever you get a tight installation. Middle is preferred for forward-facing, but if you can't get a tight installation in the middle seat, then the side seats are safer.
A little sad you didn’t address the headrest of the car itself. My car manual says to remove if it interferes.
I just watched a video of a car chase and it showed a car that was hit with a Britax seat installed forward facing using the rearfacing belt path. I see this mistake a lot.
We see this quite often as well.
You didn't explain or show the Pinch Test ??
You can find it here: ua-cam.com/video/DriF95NiP_A/v-deo.html&pp=ygUbcGluY2ggdGVzdCBzYWZlIGluIHRoZSBzZWF0
Is there a 1" head height rule for forward facing, also???
For forward-facing, the typical rule is that the ears must be contained fully within the car seat
It’s so sad because there are kids riding around like this or worse.
That's why I'm here, so hopefully those parents will stumble across my videos and learn how to use car seats safely.
I got all except the lower anchors because I think I missed his weight
That was a tough one! Thanks for watching!
Harness too loose, chest clip too low, car seat reclined, no top tether, latch system too loose (or needs to be seatbelt for weight), back of car seat needs to be extended for head height.
Thanks for watching!
Chest clip too low, too much slack in harness, head position too low, straps below shoulders, no top tether, recline looks like it’s for rear facing, don’t use LATCH for forward facing
Thanks for watching!