Graco Safeseat- do the straps adjust like the cheap Snugride? I was reading the reviews on the current version of the Snugride and a major complaint was the fact that the straps can only be adjusted from the back. Does that also apply to the Safeseat? Please let me know as I am looking into the Safeseat and don't want to have that problem. Thanks! Graco Safeseat- do the straps adjust like the cheap Snugride? I was reading the reviews on the current version of the Snugride and a major complaint was the fact that the straps can only be... » Read More Graco Safeseat- do the straps adjust like the cheap Snugride? I was reading the reviews on the current version of the Snugride and a major complaint was the fact that the straps can only be adjusted from the back. Does that also apply to the Safeseat? Please let me know as I am looking into the Safeseat and don't want to have that problem. Thanks! « Show Less
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FYI -- some SnugRides do have the front adjust alsobut all SafeSeats that I've seen have the convenient front adjust (I love my SS and highly recommend it)
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The safe seat does not adjust in the back, it adjust just like convertable does...by pulling the webbing between the babies leg at the end of the seat. Hope that helps.
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The Safeseat fits a larger child and is a slightly larger heavier seat. The Snugride is up to 22lbs (Wt w/o base: 7.5lbs/ Weight with base: 12.7lbs/ Dimensions: 24.2"H x 17.5"W x 26.7"D) The Safeseat is up to 30lbs (Wt w/o base: 9.8lbs/ Weight with base: 17 lbs/ Dimensions: 15.6"H x 18.7"W x 30.7"D)Hope this helps, I was wondering the same thing myself actually!!Good Luck!
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I remember thinking it seemed inconvenient at first, fortunately now ours is front facing (meaning no more rebound bar in use) so it's not a problem... I agree that it is placed awkwardly though & made it more difficult while using it rear facing. Once I got a feel for it though, it was easier... It is definitely more difficult than it was on our Chicco key fit which we were using prior. I agree with others that I resorted to trying not to adjust it - but would also state that I shouldn't have to do that, other car seats it's easy to adjust as you please....this issue has been my only lil complaint about this car seat...only consolation is, it does resolve itself when you flip it around... I remember thinking it seemed inconvenient at first, fortunately now ours is front facing (meaning no more rebound bar in use) so it's not a problem... I agree that it is placed awkwardly though & made it more difficult while using it rear facing. Once I got a feel for it though, it was easier... It is definitely more difficult than it was on our Chicco key fit which we were using prior. I agree with others that I resorted to trying not to adjust it - but would also state that I shouldn't have to do that, other car seats it's easy to adjust as you please....this issue has been my only lil... » Read More I remember thinking it seemed inconvenient at first, fortunately now ours is front facing (meaning no more rebound bar in use) so it's not a problem... I agree that it is placed awkwardly though & made it more difficult while using it rear facing. Once I got a feel for it though, it was easier... It is definitely more difficult than it was on our Chicco key fit which we were using prior. I agree with others that I resorted to trying not to adjust it - but would also state that I shouldn't have to do that, other car seats it's easy to adjust as you please....this issue has been my only lil complaint about this car seat...only consolation is, it does resolve itself when you flip it around... « Show Less
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I have never had to adjust it. Is it too big or just not fitting right? I always put it on so the the buckle faces up and then slip it over my head. It rides up over my shoulders quite a bit of the time so I just pull it down on my arms. If it is too big then maybe you need a smaller size.
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Hello Rick. I don't even use the straps. If you intend to keep the airhawk on your seat all the time then by all means, use the strap, but it's a pain to take it off and put it on in case you don't want it stolen or for it to get wet or hot. The airhawk has loops on all corners for the straps and they seem to be sewed in well and gets secured very well on the seat. I just put the airhawk on my seat and adjust it to a position I like and just sit on it. In fact, its advantageous simply because you can readjust it even on the go. It does not slide. The bottom part has a non skid material and my corbin seat is not as slick as the factory seat. I carry mine sometimes in restaurants or just stick it in my saddle bag. I don't ride without the airhawk anymore. I've taken several weekend and week long trips up to 3k miles and realized how much it helped me. If you ride long trips, you will feel a significant difference. I use it 90% of the time. I will get on my corbin occasionally just to change butt pressure. As to how to air it, I would suggest for you to go to youtube. Theres a great instructional video there. I followed it and every now and then I would blow in a bit more air or let out some just to change my seating pressure and ride a few more hundred miles. As to the height adjustment, it was noticeable for the first few hundred miles, but after a few months, I adapted to it. Being higher seemed to put a bit more strain on my midback, that's when I take it off 10% of the ride including doing a few more stretches of my midback. I don't think you'd regret getting it and probably will endorse it as well. Good luck. Gene (vonlushka@hotmail.com)
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Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of carriers. Still far less if I had carried her for same distance � Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of... » Read More Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of carriers. Still far less if I had carried her for same distance � « Show Less
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I've had to adjust my harness several times. My dog was able to pull one of his front legs through the front of the harness until I figured out how to adjust it. I have it tighter on front with a little more give around the chest. My dog is still growing and I've noticed the chest strap getting snug so I'm going to adjust again. Play with the tightness of the straps and see if that helps. Hopefully the harness will work for you... I've just kept adjusting til I found what works!!!
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yes it is frustrating. i pull the straps as tight as i can and then pull down on the strap that tightens it. it feels like it is off the track or something. it is my biggest complaint about this seat as i feel i can't get the straps as tight as they should be.
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I was wondering this, too. I have a Sugride 35 car seat, and I also have this Snugride base, as a hand-me-down. We intended on using it in our second vehicle, but I can't get the car seat to fit in it to save my life. I was wondering if there was something I was missing. But, as far as I can tell, these to are not compatible with each other.
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In the instruction manual it says specifically that it is not compatible with anything other than the graco click to connect carseats. I however, own a snugride35 and it clicked right in no problems!
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No problem, we did considerable testing on men and women, and due to ongoing communication with our customers the new straps are easier and sturdier to fit almost anyone. To place/adjust follow 'Directions' within IMPORTANT INFORMATION on Amazon's product detail page. Once ordered we provide and are available for a person to person email service to answer any query you may have. Main objective is to wear the device for as long as you feel comfortable/supported while relaxed (being anxious blocks receptors in the body), to allow the magnetic field, negative ions to filter through your body. You'll be pleasantly surprised by what it will do for you over time. No problem, we did considerable testing on men and women, and due to ongoing communication with our customers the new straps are easier and sturdier to fit almost anyone. To place/adjust follow 'Directions' within IMPORTANT INFORMATION on Amazon's product detail page. Once ordered we provide and are available for a person to person email service to answer any query you may have. Main objective is to wear the device for as long as you feel comfortable/supported while relaxed (being anxious blocks receptors in the body), to allow the magnetic field, negative ions to filter through your body.... » Read More No problem, we did considerable testing on men and women, and due to ongoing communication with our customers the new straps are easier and sturdier to fit almost anyone. To place/adjust follow 'Directions' within IMPORTANT INFORMATION on Amazon's product detail page. Once ordered we provide and are available for a person to person email service to answer any query you may have. Main objective is to wear the device for as long as you feel comfortable/supported while relaxed (being anxious blocks receptors in the body), to allow the magnetic field, negative ions to filter through your body. You'll be pleasantly surprised by what it will do for you over time. « Show Less
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I've been using this for a while and it's an excellent device. As any strap, it can be made shorter or larger by pulling one of the ends; it's hard to explain in writing but any person who has one in your gym should be able to show it to you. Good luck!Ronald/Paraguay
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We've used Evenflow, Graco, and have a Frontier 85 (without Clicktight), and a Frontier 90. Given the ease of install with the 90 I think it's better than the rest. Better enough that we're replacing our 85 with a 90 due to the fact that we can't hardly get a decent install on the 85 when using the seatbelt (he's too big for LATCH now). Install with the 90 (with seatbelt or LATCH) is just such a breeze. My husband has always been the installer as I've just never been able to get the seats (any of them ) tight enough. With the 90, however, it's not a problem for me. I can't see where anyone would have a problem installing this seat. We've used Evenflow, Graco, and have a Frontier 85 (without Clicktight), and a Frontier 90. Given the ease of install with the 90 I think it's better than the rest. Better enough that we're replacing our 85 with a 90 due to the fact that we can't hardly get a decent install on the 85 when using the seatbelt (he's too big for LATCH now). Install with the 90 (with seatbelt or LATCH) is just such a breeze. My husband has always been the installer as I've just never been able to get the seats (any of them ) tight enough. With the 90, however, it's not a problem for me. I can't see where anyone... » Read More We've used Evenflow, Graco, and have a Frontier 85 (without Clicktight), and a Frontier 90. Given the ease of install with the 90 I think it's better than the rest. Better enough that we're replacing our 85 with a 90 due to the fact that we can't hardly get a decent install on the 85 when using the seatbelt (he's too big for LATCH now). Install with the 90 (with seatbelt or LATCH) is just such a breeze. My husband has always been the installer as I've just never been able to get the seats (any of them ) tight enough. With the 90, however, it's not a problem for me. I can't see where anyone would have a problem installing this seat. « Show Less
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The straps are my biggest complaint. They can get tangled because of the padding surrounding them. It does sit a little higher then our graco which works well because of my small car however it doesn't look uncomfortable for wee one. I still prefer this seat over the Graco.
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I got it at amazon one side works with the seat belt . The Other side clicks on harness. This is really nice. I have to try it again , it was too big for my dog, she would get out of it. Amazon also sold a strap that goes in seat belt then connects to her collar. That works the best for us.I also got a smaller bed that she sits in. So if you have a dog under 8 pounds don't do it. This harness can be adjusted.
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So, it's a bit deceptive, in that the Graco seat has to be in recline mode in order to be rear-facing. Basically, you pull out these "feet" from the underside of the seat in order to put the car seat into recline position when you install to face backwards, and it can't be adjusted into an upright position unless the seat is facing forward, which is one of the drawbacks of the seat and one of the pluses of the Britax Marathon. That said, my daughter loves this seat. She's a year and a half, but on the smaller side, and she has been riding (and napping) in this seat comfortably since she was a little over a year old. So, it's a bit deceptive, in that the Graco seat has to be in recline mode in order to be rear-facing. Basically, you pull out these "feet" from the underside of the seat in order to put the car seat into recline position when you install to face backwards, and it can't be adjusted into an upright position unless the seat is facing forward, which is one of the drawbacks of the seat and one of the pluses of the Britax Marathon. That said, my daughter loves this seat. She's a year and a half, but on the smaller side, and she has been riding (and napping) in this seat comfortably... » Read More So, it's a bit deceptive, in that the Graco seat has to be in recline mode in order to be rear-facing. Basically, you pull out these "feet" from the underside of the seat in order to put the car seat into recline position when you install to face backwards, and it can't be adjusted into an upright position unless the seat is facing forward, which is one of the drawbacks of the seat and one of the pluses of the Britax Marathon. That said, my daughter loves this seat. She's a year and a half, but on the smaller side, and she has been riding (and napping) in this seat comfortably since she was a little over a year old. « Show Less
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If you haven't already decided - I'd go with the SnugRide and this frame. The SafeSeat isn't worth it. You won't want to haul the baby around in the carrier when it's heavy enough to exceed the SnugRide weight limit. In fact, our son outgrew the SnugRide at about 5 months by height (he's 99 percentile) and was about 16 lbs at the time and already too heavy to carry around when you add the 7lbs of the carrier. Also he was sitting up at that time, so we were able to go straight to the umbrella stroller.So...in summary I recommend the SnugRide, this frame, a good umbrella stroller (MacLaren Volo), and then switch to a convertible carseat (Evenflo Triumph Advance). If you haven't already decided - I'd go with the SnugRide and this frame. The SafeSeat isn't worth it. You won't want to haul the baby around in the carrier when it's heavy enough to exceed the SnugRide weight limit. In fact, our son outgrew the SnugRide at about 5 months by height (he's 99 percentile) and was about 16 lbs at the time and already too heavy to carry around when you add the 7lbs of the carrier. Also he was sitting up at that time, so we were able to go straight to the umbrella stroller.So...in summary I recommend the SnugRide, this frame, a good umbrella stroller... » Read More If you haven't already decided - I'd go with the SnugRide and this frame. The SafeSeat isn't worth it. You won't want to haul the baby around in the carrier when it's heavy enough to exceed the SnugRide weight limit. In fact, our son outgrew the SnugRide at about 5 months by height (he's 99 percentile) and was about 16 lbs at the time and already too heavy to carry around when you add the 7lbs of the carrier. Also he was sitting up at that time, so we were able to go straight to the umbrella stroller.So...in summary I recommend the SnugRide, this frame, a good umbrella stroller (MacLaren Volo), and then switch to a convertible carseat (Evenflo Triumph Advance). « Show Less