how to install carseats - part 1

I can't find any videos out there that expalin the different kinds of infant/baby car seats available and how to install them. So I made one myself and hope it's informative. Feel free to comment.

The two types of seats I mentioned but didn't show in the videos are:
1. Convertible seat which can be either 2-in-1 (http://www.tinyride.com/Britax-Roundabout-P517.aspx) or a 3-in-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Eddie-Bauer-Elite-Convertible-Seat/dp/B0009HLSZA).
2. plain old booster seat: (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2477816)

Disclaimer:
Please use this video only as a general guide on the different types of carseats and not how to actually use them. For better instructional videos, search "how to install carseats expertvillage". Their instructions are better than mine.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• install
• infant
• baby
• carseat

[lovinwaves]

Unfortunately, there are "good" techs and "bad" techs. I think you know which one you had...

I think what you are doing is awesome, but it can also spread misinformation to parents. So thanks for being so open for critiquing. There are child restraints which are called "convertibles" very very common and all of them rear-face from 30-35lbs..

[dilchien]

Yes, I already talked about Convertibles in the written description (with links). So I guess if any parents out there want to buy and use an infant seat/travel system (which typically only supports kids up to 22 lbs), then the next step is to buy a 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 convertible seat next and keep them reverse facing in the convertible until 30-35 lbs. Don't buy the non-convertible forward facing one that I showed in the video!

[dilchien]

Actually, all that I'm talking about here - a CHP officer at a police station/car seat inspection center told me about a year and half ago. So looks like even if you take the car seat to an inspection center, you won't always get the right info. Finally, the reason I am putting my son in a forward facing seat is because the rear facing one (I bought 1.5 years ago) will only support kids up to 22lbs! I guess these travel system/car seats should be avoided?

[dilchien]

Thanks for the corrections you guys. This is actually what I was trying to achieve - some criticism, discussions, and hopefully even more videos from professionals. If you guys can put up another video with corrections, I'd be glad to take this one off.

[kandlweld]

5. After the infant seat is outgrown, a rearfacing convertable seat should be used until it is outgrown

6. locking clips should not be used with forward facing seats - they arent needed.

[kandlweld]

Please dont use this video as an example as to how to install your carseat - there are many misusses shown!

1. Seat is installed too loose - should move less than 1' along the beltpath

2. locking clip needs to be 1" or less from latchplate

3. Shoulder straps need to be at or below shoulders for rearfacing, and at or above for forward facing. 4. pool noodle should be used if needed to adjust the recline - rolled blanket will compress in a crash.

[LiLMiss2000]

Thanks soo much for this!!

I understand now how I have to really use all my weight on it to get it to tighten.

Lets hope I can find that little buckle to secure the belt in place.

[TANJIASTREATS]

Thank you Thank you Thank you! Just bought a convertible seat for great nephew and was thoroughly confused and frustrated by instructions that came w/seat. I appreciate this.

[jankan98]

Thanks a bunch. Really really useful!!

[Fasahath]

Thank you.

[anjomi1986]

Locking clip only need to be used with a FFing carseat if the seatbelt does not have a locking mechanism.

[type40marketing]

Thanks! I needed this as my wife and I had no idea what we were doing!

[timajason]

Great! Finally I could install my baby car seat!

[jgarcia709]

Great video. Just wanted to give some advice.

1) the locking clip should be 1 inch next to the latchplate when connecting to the buckle.

2) the harness slot should go at or below the infant. It goes above for an older child.

Other than that. A-. :)