Several reviewers complained about the seat belt guide piece - sounds like if the child leans forward & the belt pulls out, it doesn't always retract? Anyone else having this issue?
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I didn't have a problem with the belt pulling out. I had an issue with the entire seat back coming forward when I braked. I only used it for one trip down the road and after I saw that happen, I took it out and returned it. Interestingly, the clerk at the store where it was purchased was not surprised that we weren't happy with it and said he sees a lot of them returned. Hope that helps!
659754
You're suppose to be able to get the updated seat belt guide from Britax for the regular Parkway (not the SGL) to alleviate this problem. I have not experienced it personally so I have not attempted the "fix."Contact Britax for the "replacement" guide from the regular Parkway.
659755
This is true - it works better in our center position in the car than it does at either side.
659756
I have never had any issues with the guide. Bought two of these for my kids a few months back and we love them!
659757
I have only seen this issue when the back part is not raised high enough.... we simply went a click higher (kids head still in the top center) and the issue was resolved. it's about how high the belt feeder is in relation to the belt egress on the car. we also check it everytime.... I love the seat and it works great!
135888
No. My only issue was the seat. It didn't tighten correctly. Seat tended to move more than I liked. Other than that my kids have rode it hard. Now my sisters kids play with it.
368995
A couple of things that I thought of: Is the seat in recline position 3? Have you removed the infant body pillow? (It's not needed if your child can sit without support.) If it helps, it looks like you can adjust the angle of the car seat in position 3, the manual talks about this on page 20. Good luck!
612537
I had the same problem the first time I took it out. Then I noticed that the rudder (thing sticking out the bottom) has to be in the back when traversing through the water. I turned the seats around, positioned the rudder in the back, and it was perfect.
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Hello Jeanne, I had the same issue. Apparently there was a bad batch shipped out. Please contact fintankelly@bubblebum.us and let her know the issue. They have EXCELLENT customer service and will resolve the issue. In my case they replaced both my seats immediately at no cost to me! Once you get the replacements, you will love this product! Kelly did tell me that the seat was tested deflated also and meets safety standards without air provided you use the belt hooks on both sides of the seat to keep the belt snug across your child.
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It stays in place, even when you take off the seatbelt. That way, it is exactly where you want it when you get back into the car. I really like this one. I keep an extra in my purse for riding in other cars. Really, it's GENIUS!
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I had the same problem. After looking through car seat installation guides online, I figured out that for forward facing seats such as this one, the straps for the harness needs to be threaded through AT or ABOVE the child's shoulder. Mine was set a little below, because that's the way we used to do it for the rear facing seats. Once I fixed that (it's now just a tad above my son's shoulder), I have no more problems tightening the harness. If in doubt, contact Britax as they steered me toward the right direction.
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It is very tricky to adjust this seat. (before I start, make sure to check the manufacturers instructions, they are the tested way of doing this). My first recommendation is get it "close" to the correct tightness without your kid in the seat, then buckle your kid into the seat. When tightening, try pulling the tightening strap down then up - I have to pull quite hard. That may help. Otherwise return it like I did - it is not a good design in my opinion.
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Happens to me too often. Seat belts do it. This one too. I still use it but take the phone out in the csr. Dunno whether that helps, but the metal clip in the middle seems to stop the other side loop from tearing out. Fwiw.
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I do find that sometimes it is hard to tighten when my son is in the seat. For some reason it seems easier if he isn't in it. If I have it tightened almost to where a need it with only a little slack it isn't too difficult to make minor adjustments once he is in it.
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Hi Dave, We initially had the same problem... those poor little feet. However, if you look at page 10 of the Owner's Manual the instructions (and diagrams) state "Pull on small loop until the sewn end of the loop passes through the adjustment buckle. Continue to pull out the small loop until the strap is the proper length". We fiddled around with this for a while until we figured out how it worked. I was a bit confusing to say the least! Our 5 month old absolutely loves this toy now. Hope this helps. Lynn
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I would never, NEVER put the carseat in the back of this carriage... it's just not worth it. It's not the way the carriage was made or intended for use. Accidents happen...what if you were to tip the carriage up to go up a curb and the carseat fell out?!? I saw someone's review with a picture of the carseat in the back like you are describing and I thought to myself...CRAZY! Use the thing the way it was intended. Better to be safe than sorry. If you think your older child will get bored (?) give them a book to look at or play a little game with them like I Spy or soimething. Your sister doesn't even have this model carriage...don't do it. Follow the directions; it's better than a trip to the emergency room. And if you were to use it incorrectly and something went wrong; you'd look like such an incompetant when you explained how your child/children got hurt. I'm big for following directions and using things properly. Good luck!
736340
Also, the seat belt is what holds both the seat and the occupant in it down. It doesn't clip into those little metal clips built into newer car seats either. So basically the seat is loose if not for the occupant and belt.
1664724
The seat tips from side to side when the car turns. The child is thrown forward if a.car turns too quickly. Honestly, I don't feel comfortable using this seat. One with a better locking system would be preferable if the child will put up with it.
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My technique is to click all the belts around the kid, then pull out away from the child on the chest clip before I pull the bottom adjuster. I find that pulling out like that tightens the lap belt section and also alligns the shoulder straps with their respective slots. Pulling the slack out is a bit easier after that. Also try adjusting the shoulder belt slots, I find that the belts slide best when the slots are one inch higher than the child's shoulder... Above or below that they tend to bind more. Adjust seasonally to account for clothing bulk...
2241635
I managed to get the front seat belt wrapped around it and clicked in place. It wasn't a sure thing but kept it from sliding forwardin braking situations. Hope this helps
386458
If the chest plate doesn't stay latched, then it's faulty. I would return the seat for another. I had that problem occasionally on the first Boulevard we owned, but this new model seems to have a better design and we've had no trouble.