I honestly wish each Brand of baby car seat could supply a link to a video atleast of different ways to install a car seat. It would help so many people because brands may differ as well as cars.
Hi! Yes, you should definitely attach it to a tether anchor. I would try to place it in a seating position that has an anchor available. Your vehicle owner’s manual outlines where they are located. If you don’t have one, Google the model year, make, and model and you’ll be able to find a .pdf version. I do this all the time!
Hi I know the video is old but I’m just wondering if the car headrest is allowed to touch the car seat headrest for this seat? I also have a Tesla and I have been receiving different recommendations regarding this. Some techs suggested to disregard britax because of the non removable headrest, but a tech suggested that since the headrest doesn’t press into the car seat headrest, it should be okay.
@tracyhongnhungle1279 I've worked closely with Britax in the past and review carseats for them, so I have a closer than average relationship with their reps. It's OK for the headrest on the One4Life to touch the vehicle headrest as long as it isn't pushing the O4L headrest forward, out of position. That's when it can damage the carseat. HTH!
Hi Lisa. Sure. They're located in a pouch inside the guts of the One4Life. The lower connectors look like staplers; you'll want to thread them through the forward-facing belt path, which is behind where the child's back is. Attach the lower connectors so that the "fat" part of the stapler end is up and the red push release button is on top. Pull the strap snug and close the ClickTight panel. It may take a couple of tries to get it just right. The weight limit for LATCH is 35 lbs., so only a lightweight child can use the seat when it's installed this way. And don't forget to attach the top tether!
Hi! It will definitely touch. I would install the seat with LATCH to keep it secure, but not rock solid tight. That way the One4Life headrest won't press into the vehicle's headrest as much. What Britax doesn't want to happen is the carseat headrest to be pushed forward to distortion-it should follow a straight line more or less.
@Deana Diaz, they are! Nearly. You'd be amazed at the number of broken seat belts I see when I go to carseat checkup events-even in newer vehicles-so having LATCH as an option is nice. And they're required by federal standards. But with carseats like this that have robust belt tensioning devices, seat belt installations are the way to go!
Hi Brenda. You’ll need to put it on a recline where it’s in the recline for your child-either blue or green. If you can’t quite get there in full recline, you can add a pool noodle(s) or tightly rolled towel.
Hi Barbara. The recline level on the One4Life isn’t weight-based so you recline the seat to wherever is best for your child as long as the angle indicator window shows in the green hashed color-the label next to the indicator explains it. If he’s only 22 lbs, can I ask why you’re using the seat forward-facing? It goes to 50 lbs rear-facing and it’s much safer to rear-face than forward-face. That’s part of the great cost of this seat-the engineering that went into making the seat rear-face to 50 lbs.
Hi Alondra. No, you don't tether the One4Life while rear-facing. Britax doesn't allow it. If you'd like anti-rebound protection for her, you can purchase an anti-rebound bar from Amazon (amzn.to/3Es40Sf) or from Britax directly (us.britax.com/shop/car-seat-accessories/anti-rebound-bar-for-one4life-car-seats).
Hi Barbara. The recline level on the One4Life isn’t weight-based so you recline the seat to wherever is best for your child as long as the angle indicator window shows in the green hashed color-the label next to the indicator explains it. If he’s only 22 lbs, can I ask why you’re using the seat forward-facing? It goes to 50 lbs rear-facing and it’s much safer to rear-face than forward-face. That’s part of the great cost of this seat-the engineering that went into making the seat rear-face to 50 lbs.
What I really dislike about this car seat is that the crotch buckle is very tight for the child, like it doesnt give more option for adjustment to make it a little more comfortable. I know it cant be too far from the child’s body but with this seat, its way too tight even after adjustment and my child is only 3 and pretty skinny.
It's always a good idea to contact the manufacturer and give them that feedback. Sometimes they can make a running change in production and if they do, you may be able to buy a new buckle. If they don't get that feedback, though, they won't know there's a problem.
I honestly wish each Brand of baby car seat could supply a link to a video atleast of different ways to install a car seat. It would help so many people because brands may differ as well as cars.
Thank you so much for this video. I was really struggling to install our car seats in our new Tesla Model X.
Oh awesome! Glad it helped, Adriana!
Thank you so much for this really needed your video for my toddler who can now face foward. Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for your informative video! Although I don't have a Tesla, your video has answered my questions very clearly.
Awesome! The Model X is great for filming, but the concepts are the same for all vehicles as you found out.
Very helpful! Thanks so much 🎉
Glad it helped!
If you're installing this forward-facing on a bench seat do you need to attach the tether to anything?
Hi! Yes, you should definitely attach it to a tether anchor. I would try to place it in a seating position that has an anchor available. Your vehicle owner’s manual outlines where they are located. If you don’t have one, Google the model year, make, and model and you’ll be able to find a .pdf version. I do this all the time!
Super helpful video, just like the rear facing one. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind comment! Glad it helped!
Hi I know the video is old but I’m just wondering if the car headrest is allowed to touch the car seat headrest for this seat? I also have a Tesla and I have been receiving different recommendations regarding this. Some techs suggested to disregard britax because of the non removable headrest, but a tech suggested that since the headrest doesn’t press into the car seat headrest, it should be okay.
@tracyhongnhungle1279 I've worked closely with Britax in the past and review carseats for them, so I have a closer than average relationship with their reps. It's OK for the headrest on the One4Life to touch the vehicle headrest as long as it isn't pushing the O4L headrest forward, out of position. That's when it can damage the carseat. HTH!
@@CarSeatSite thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate it!
What if I don’t have a fancy Tesla like yours and I can move my back seat like yours 🥺
Noel, I promise you, your seat will be easier to tether 😉.
Can you talk about the lower anchors on the Bri tax one4 life car seat
Hi Lisa. Sure. They're located in a pouch inside the guts of the One4Life. The lower connectors look like staplers; you'll want to thread them through the forward-facing belt path, which is behind where the child's back is. Attach the lower connectors so that the "fat" part of the stapler end is up and the red push release button is on top. Pull the strap snug and close the ClickTight panel. It may take a couple of tries to get it just right. The weight limit for LATCH is 35 lbs., so only a lightweight child can use the seat when it's installed this way. And don't forget to attach the top tether!
Awesome video thank you!!
Don’t you also want to extend the belt all the way before tightening so that it locks? Otherwise the belt can loosen over time.
Hi. No, not for the One4Life. The ClickTight panel acts as a lockoff, which locks the seat belt. The seat belt should not loosen over time.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
Thank you! Glad it helped!
It's great!!
Does the vehicle’s headrest interfere with the booster when the Britax headrest is fully extended?
Hi! It will definitely touch. I would install the seat with LATCH to keep it secure, but not rock solid tight. That way the One4Life headrest won't press into the vehicle's headrest as much. What Britax doesn't want to happen is the carseat headrest to be pushed forward to distortion-it should follow a straight line more or less.
Whats the point of having the anchors? You didn't use them for rearfacing or front facing. Are they useless?
@Deana Diaz, they are! Nearly. You'd be amazed at the number of broken seat belts I see when I go to carseat checkup events-even in newer vehicles-so having LATCH as an option is nice. And they're required by federal standards. But with carseats like this that have robust belt tensioning devices, seat belt installations are the way to go!
When I put it to recline 8, the little recline guard is in black??
Hi Brenda. You’ll need to put it on a recline where it’s in the recline for your child-either blue or green. If you can’t quite get there in full recline, you can add a pool noodle(s) or tightly rolled towel.
What level should I put it if my son is 22 pounds ???
Hi Barbara. The recline level on the One4Life isn’t weight-based so you recline the seat to wherever is best for your child as long as the angle indicator window shows in the green hashed color-the label next to the indicator explains it. If he’s only 22 lbs, can I ask why you’re using the seat forward-facing? It goes to 50 lbs rear-facing and it’s much safer to rear-face than forward-face. That’s part of the great cost of this seat-the engineering that went into making the seat rear-face to 50 lbs.
Is the tether needed as well if rear facing? My daughter is still rear facing and I have this same carseat for her.
Hi Alondra. No, you don't tether the One4Life while rear-facing. Britax doesn't allow it. If you'd like anti-rebound protection for her, you can purchase an anti-rebound bar from Amazon (amzn.to/3Es40Sf) or from Britax directly (us.britax.com/shop/car-seat-accessories/anti-rebound-bar-for-one4life-car-seats).
My son is 22 pounds which number should I use ???
Hi Barbara. The recline level on the One4Life isn’t weight-based so you recline the seat to wherever is best for your child as long as the angle indicator window shows in the green hashed color-the label next to the indicator explains it. If he’s only 22 lbs, can I ask why you’re using the seat forward-facing? It goes to 50 lbs rear-facing and it’s much safer to rear-face than forward-face. That’s part of the great cost of this seat-the engineering that went into making the seat rear-face to 50 lbs.
What I really dislike about this car seat is that the crotch buckle is very tight for the child, like it doesnt give more option for adjustment to make it a little more comfortable. I know it cant be too far from the child’s body but with this seat, its way too tight even after adjustment and my child is only 3 and pretty skinny.
It's always a good idea to contact the manufacturer and give them that feedback. Sometimes they can make a running change in production and if they do, you may be able to buy a new buckle. If they don't get that feedback, though, they won't know there's a problem.
Very helpful, thank you!