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    Swivel seats - are they really safe?

    Hi Jillian, this is a great question. Rotating car seats are the hot part of the market right now and everyone is coming out with one, it seems. Extra cost, weight, space, mechanisms, and misuse potential are always potential drawbacks. Unfortunately, we have no way to compare them in terms of...
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    Find me a tech!

    Completely agree! You might also try asking on our fb group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/carseatorg
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    Find me a tech!

    I cant think of anyone personally, sorry. You probably already know the certified tech search but just in case- https://cert.safekids.org/find-tech
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    Convertible car seat with stroller combo?

    Welcome back! Orbit Baby has returned to the market with new ownership, but the G5 is essentially the same product with some enhancements. It does allow the toddler seat to be used with the base/stroller, but other than that feature, I think there are other products that are generally nicer...
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    Honda Odyssey "Plus One" (2005-2010 Odyssey model years) Successful Installation Thread

    Do I understand correctly that you want a narrow rear-facing seat in the Plus One middle seat in order to be able to flip the outboard seat for access to the third row? What model Graco car seat do you have now? If it is close, there are ultra narrow models that might buy you an inch or so...
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    1995 Ford F150 Top Tether Needed!

    I don't think there is much information other than what is posted above. It apparently varies by F-series model and cab. Some vehicles had the information for parts and anchor locations in the owner's manual. A Ford dealer could probably get you the relevant answer if they were willing to do...
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    4 kids in 2011 honda pilot

    Does your Pilot look like this one in my review? https://carseatblog.com/14535/2012-honda-pilot-review-kids-carseats-safety/ If so, I think the SlimFit3 LX has a chance to fit in the 2nd row middle seat, but I am not certain since I haven't tried one in that generation Pilot. Definitely get a...
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    Cybex Sirona S - BMW X7

    I have had the load leg be incompatible in a few vehicles so far. I no longer even do travel service on this seat for this reason, since telling a parent the key feature cannot be used will result in an unhappy client and/or no payment. Plus, every parent is disappointed when they learn it...
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    Booster seat that activates air bag

    Usually it is a weight sensor that should definitely cause the airbag to be ON for a 150 lb. person. This might need to be checked by a Kia dealer. There are no belt-positioning booster seats approved for that weight. Adults are less likely to need one for poor shoulder belt fit. Unlike a...
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    Can a 3 year old ride in the front of a truck with the carseat facing backward?

    If the airbag is 100% positively disabled, there is not much recent data to compare front to back seat. Proximity to the dash and windshield are considered to be the risk factor that is generally assumed to be higher risk than proximity to the seat back of the front seat. Other variables may...
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    Question Discounts for Techs for Personal Use

    It is not active but there is a lot of good reference material. Make sure your tech info is public at Safe Kids USA technician search, put your tech number in the appropriate field in your profile and send me a private message and I can add you.
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    Question Mazda CX5 - 3 Car Seats

    I got your back!
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    Question Mazda CX5 - 3 Car Seats

    https://carseatblog.com/49714/3across/
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    Question Mazda CX5 - 3 Car Seats

    I can't say for certain about the CX-5, sorry. I do know that most compact SUVs make it difficult to 3-across with an infant rear-facing only seat. Some are essentially impossible. The width at the handle often makes it impossible, and even if it does fit, the friction from adjacent seats may...
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    Four car seats in 2014 Ford F150 Supercrew?

    In general, it is possible to seat a child in the front passenger seat as long as it is not prohibited by the car seat or vehicle owner's manual. You do need to check both, as there are sometimes restrictions due to seatbelt designs or airbag proximity. Front middle seats are more likely to...
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