Can I still use seat belts and car seat latch anchors?
1427633
Yes, there are Velcro closure slits for the seat belt buckle. It's been quite a few years since I've had to use a car seat but I know the belt buckle and belts are available. Seat latch anchors.....not sure what that is
1427634
There is an opening secured with velcro for seat belts but not the latch anchors. You could easily cut an opening for the latch anchors and just stitch around the opening so the pad doesn't fray. I bought the cover for my dogs but just last night put my grand daughters car seat in there and the pad was perfect for her wet dirty boots.
77465
You can either use the LATCH system or seat belt through the back while in harness mode. At 40 pounds (roughly) you can't use LATCH, and then install with the seat belt.
1679373
There are Latch hooks on this seat, but they are not for securing the seat in case of accident...they are on fixed length 6'' tethers that are meant only for keeping the seat from flying around the car when the seat is not occupied. The seat is designed to be held securely by the vehicles seat belt restraint system! Yes, I highly recommend this seat, we are completely satisfied with the safety of the seat. You have to be sure to use the shoulder restrain properly and that means fully extending the belt completely out and letting it reel itself back to engage the lock sprocket! Remember to read your vehicles manual for the proper use of your restraint system.
509122
SGL just means they included the LATCH system anchors to the Parkway SG model. Since the LATCH anchors are only used to hold the seat in place... regardless of whether or not you use the latch, you would still use the vehicle seat belt to restrain the child. One perceived downside to not using the latch, is that there is nothing holding the seat in place when the child is not in it - meaning there is a chance it could shift/move in the case of an accident. But we haven't found it to be problematic in our every day driving.
318897
Yes. I also have the latch system but use the seat belt with this seat. The new click tight system for the seat belt gets the seat super tight!
1387070
Yes. There are slots in the fabric to attach the lower car seat anchor and seat belts. We have the seat cover in our SUV and have two car seats in the middle row next to each other.
2086323
They could fall out if you do not use the straps to hold them in. It is also very important to use your seatbelt to buckle in this unit to the seat of your car.
202697
you can, i don't use the seat latches just the lap belt, but i would be best if you have the latch for behind the seat which is what keeps it from sliding from side to side.
1218682
It shouldn't need the top "anchor" as long as you have the anchors clipped by the seatbelt. I have a 2010 Jetta and the anchors clip perfectly! We do, however, use the top anchor strap when we use the carseat in my husband's 2008 Toyota Tundra and it isn't bad - it just gets in the way when buckling the baby.
77466
You have both options with this one. I use the anchors, which I think are the best way to secure it if you have the anchors installed in your car. I didn't try the seatbelt attachment to the base though.
1207426
According to the user manual (which can be found on the Safety 1st website), the vehicle does not have to have a latch system in order to be used. In fact it does not need the latch system to be used with the upright back. HOWEVER, IT DOES REQUIRE "anchors" to use the upright back. These are the features that are located behind the headrest or behind the seat or on the floor behind the seat. See page "31" of the user manual (http://safety1st.djgusa.com/product_instructions/en/4358-4856%20Go%20Booster%20Approved.pdf)
742977
Yes, you can install with seat belts instead of the latches. I don't think they would be as safe, not because of these seats, I just don't think any seat is as safe without using the latches.
1756471
it can use latch or seatbelt. I get a better install with the seatbelt. I also have 3 across and use seatbelt install for them all otherwise they would not fit.
57131
Those are actually top tether anchors for child restraint. It would work to anchor it to, but the harness itself isn't the greatest. I returned mine
518834
I am a CPS technician and using the top tether is always recommended if it is available in your vehicle. It just makes the car seat more secure and takes away up to 6 inches of forward movement in the event of an accident. Also, it is not recommended to use the lower anchor system if the car seat plus the child weighs more than 60 pounds unless in your vehicle manual and your car seat manual it says their can be a higher weight limit. If it exceeds 60 pounds you should use the seat belt and top tether, make sure the seat belt is secure and locked so that it can not move.
458090
The harness anchor straps are hooked into the brackets that are between the seats, they are the ones you would use for a child safety seat, I believe. You have to reach in between the top and bottom of the seat to find them. My Honda Civic only has those in the back. Not sure if that is true of all vehicles. If you were to use the harness in the front, you'd be putting the seat belt through the back of the harness and not be using the other two stabilers that hook onto the side of the harness and the hooks between the seats. Hope that helps!
742978
Hi. Installing the car seat with the only the seatbelt is not safe. Use the hooks behind the seat cushion to attach the car seat. If the car seat is still wobbly place your entire weight on the seat and then attach the latch. Finally, with the car seat installed head over to your local fire department and let them inspect it also. Good luck and have a safe ride.