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Car seat instalation rule of thumb: if it takes you under 10 minutes, you did something wrong.

Posted by Beaker (aka anniebecca) Jan 25 '12, 08:36

If the phrase "man that was easy and took no time at all" is uttered, start over as something is wrong

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Bah. - Dr.Vermin Jan 25, 09:42
The most important rule in installing a carseat: Jam your knee into it. That's how you get those straps nice and tight. -- nm - Mop (196 lbs) Jan 25, 08:43
The first few times, for sure. It gets quicker, though. -- nm - Spawn - Blood Feud Lord and Master Jan 25, 08:39 5
- True, with the caveat: unless you are in a hurry or it is below freezing outside - Beaker Jan 25, 08:42 4
  - Heh. We were smart enough to buy a seat for each car, so we did not really have to mess with it except for a few times. -- nm - Spawn - Blood Feud Lord and Master Jan 25, 08:43 3
    - Yeah, I'm going to get a matching base for my car a few months down the road. -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 25, 09:18 2
      - Sooner is better than later. As has been said, it is a *bitch* to get these things in right (depending on vehicle). - Spawn - Blood Feud Lord and Master Jan 25, 09:25 1
        
        Yeah, I figure she'll have 8-9 weeks of FMLA time left after birth...I'll have it done with weeks to spare. - Will Hunting Jan 25, 09:42
I was told I basically had it right, but had not locked the seat belt, so that meant no go. - kelly Jan 25, 08:39 5
- but the big question: was the fireman shirtless? -- nm - decline Jan 25, 09:39
- do you have to buy a new car for just the carseat? that's great and awful. -- nm - the amanda nones Jan 25, 09:34 2
  - We've been trying to get new cars (thus that money promised to me by my father) but it's not to be at the moment. -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 25, 09:37
  - Nah. In fact, for rear facing seats, I believe that seatbelt install is preferred over latch. All car seats are compatible with both. -- nm - Mop (196 lbs) Jan 25, 09:35
- Latch is actually really annoying in our mazda3, and doesn't allow you to center-mount the carseat -- nm - Beryllium Jan 25, 08:41
So true. Also, fire stations will sometimes offer free installation consultations. - Beryllium Jan 25, 08:38 3
- Ours will actually put them in if you are so inclined. -- nm - Spawn - Blood Feud Lord and Master Jan 25, 08:40 2
  - Er, yes, that's what I meant. But they show and tell you how, too. -- nm - Beryllium Jan 25, 08:45 1
    - Don't bore me with your words, JUST DO IT! -- nm - That's what she said! Jan 25, 08:50

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Car seat instalation rule of thumb: if it takes you under 10 minutes, you did something wrong.

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