Can a two year old operate the buckle independently? I don't want to have to do this for her every couple of minutes.
1345959
This isn't a problem for our family. The straps are designed in a way that the "baby" can be easily slipped in and out without having to fuss with the buckle. I have purchased at least 10 strollers over the years and this is by far my favorite and my girls favorite.
394285
I cannot turn the dead bolt with the strap installed. I have to unwrap the strap from the door knob. I would think that most children under 5 wouldn't figure out how to unwrap it.
55145
I think so. I just looked at one of the bands we have left and it looks to be small enough to accommodate a small wrist. However, for a 2 yr old, I think they might want to pull it off to play with it like a toy. Personally, I would go with wipes or a spray to be safe.
509375
Yup, very simple, I've used both methods. There is a hole next to where the kids thigh would rest on the seat and you can pull the seat belt or latch system belt straight up and away from the buckle to tighten it down instead of out and to the side as you have to do on most seats. I love the design of this car seat. Feels much more secure in any system.
945985
I didn't use it all the time. When the baby was very small I didn't feel like he could flip himself out or anything and sometimes I didn't want to risk disturbing his sleep. I tried to put a blanket underneath him to avoid the buckles. But I'd say it's better to use it just to be sure.
915007
HiMy five year old daughter unclicks the seatbelt all the time. I am always concerned about if she is safely strapped. I don't think it is the ideal booster for a such young child. If strapping is what bothers her, you would have a bigger problem.We love the booster seat and we had also transitioned from a Britax marathon. But it would suit better a older child. Hope this helps!
394286
Nope, not unless you disconnect the velcro. Can't imagine a toddler figuring that out.
945987
I used the buckle once or twice. Approximately 99% of the time my daughter was swaddled and not buckled in. Once she tried sitting up in the rock and play we retired it.
166382
I have a bmw X5 too and a five year old as well and it took a while for her to learn how to buckle and unbuckle herself. However, even though it's a bit tough for her she did learn and loves the car seat.
578596
My two year old has put it on himself. It just sits on the potty and stays on. He can take it off too.
911164
Yes. It is difficult if you loosen and tighten each time. To get around that, I don't loosen the straps when I take my child out so I don't have to tighten them each time - the clothing your child is wearing shouldn't affect the strap length much if at all (if the clothing is so bulky you have to loosen the straps, it may create too much give in the event of an accident). Now, I do periodically have to loosen the straps a tiny bit as she grows if it gets just too hard to fasten. But, for me that's easier than ranging that adjustment each time.
1827027
Yes, but the buckle is only on one side & that side cannot be shortened (without cutting & resewing the strap). The other strap is threaded through the buckle which grips by friction, cinching down on the strap at whatever point it's closed. As it is closed, the buckle "cams over" & thereby tightens beyond what can be achieved by merely pulling to snug up the strap.
178971
My three year old loves it. Opening it involves a simple-to-push button. I think a two year old could open it but maybe not close it on his own.
971194
Yes it is easy for the child to buckle. No the part the shoulder runs through is not adjustable.
610035
One of the nicer models has a latch system. The one we purchased did not. It really doesn't impact our use at all. Britax says the latch system in the nicer one is only there to prevent the seat, if empty, from flying around during an accident. If the kid is in it and buckled, it won't move. Plus the buckle threads through the seat even when it is empty, which might prevent it moving anyway. We've loved it and highly recommend it.
584091
We only use it for a 7 and 4 year old with no problems, so I cannot answer for a 2 year old. I would think there would be supervision, so there would be no problem.
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We got it for our 2 year old, she loves it and still uses it. It goes slower, so I imagine that you could use it for younger - they just may have a hard time holding down the button to make it go.