Has anyone used this in the center seat rear facing without the latch system? I have a sedan and I want to be able to see out my rear view.
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I have it belted in the center seat of my Ford Focus hatchback, and it doesn't block my rear view at all.
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I just installed it in RAV4 center and rear facing. no obstruction of view at all.
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I have mine in the center seat. My only complaint is if you have a rear facing car seat. The top part doesn't stay up on its own nor does it come with a strap to put around the head rest. So the top half is always falling O my child's legs. If your car seat is forward facing, that's better. We had some issues with snapping the side seat belts under the seat cover but I found that to be the same with other seat covers.
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I have only done it rear facing so I can't compare to how it does forward facing. However, it works great rear facing. My husband has a 2 door SUV and is able to easily get him in and out. We actually purchased this model because it was listed in Consumer Reports for being #1 in safety. I hope this helps!
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M. Clear, This Car Seat can be installed rear-facing and forward-facing with the LATCH. If I can answer any other questions, please let me know.
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There's still a tiny blind spot where a perfectly-placed moped could hide, right alongside the car. But a quick sideways peek fixes this. I could probably eliminate it, but my mirror is already adjusted to the max and angled to boot. One advantage of this mirror is that it works like a normal mirror--for rear-view mirrors like the Wink system, there's a tremendous amount of info, but your brain has to learn how to sort it all out before it becomes useful.
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I used an older model on an airplane. All car seats have to be forward facing and an airplane doesn't have a latch system. I always think installing a car seat without a latch system is more difficult. Also it is difficult to carry onto the airplane and move it between seats without bumping into anyone while still trying to wrangle the kiddo� I think this is true for all car seats though, not just this particular brand/model. Traveling with kids is just a lot more work!
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We have ours rear-facing in a VW Tiguan (a smaller SUV), and it doesn't obstruct our view, but we put it on the left side of the car, not the middle seat, for this very reason. The seat is very tall and quite large. That being said, it's the best on the market and we love it.
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Latch system is in the back of the seat. I don't believe it can be rear facing. Manual doesn't mention it. Since minimum weight is 20 pounds and 27 inches, it's for toddlers who would not be rear facing.
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When rear facing, in our Maxima, our daughter was on the side and could see out. In our MDX, she was in the center and could see into the back but not outside very well.Now that she's forward facing, she can see out of te windows in both cars (in te center) and is much happier!
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The lid is not large (2 1/2 circ) and when open will "lock" in open position so the lid does not flip back on you. My husband has used his driving and does not find it blocks your view and he is particular about that kind of stuff.
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Are you talking about a sports car with no latch system? A 70's classic car? Either way, no. You MUST have a latch and be able to tie over the seat back because this chair is a SOFT back. It collapses without your car's seat back to hold it in place...and also for the latch belt to go over and tether safely. That is key!! I think the pictures online give the impression that it sits upright without being installed like a "typical" seat and it does NOT. Hope that helps you!
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When rear facing, in our Maxima, our daughter was on the side and could see out. In our MDX, she was in the center and could see into the back but not outside very well. Now that she's forward facing, she can see out of te windows in both cars (in te center) and is much happier!
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Hi Mom of Two!I have a quick but desperate question. We just bought a 2008 highlander 6 months ago, then found out I was pregnant. Does you 2nd row seat have the removable center seat? I am having an impossible time finding a way to put a booster, a carseat forward facing and a rear facing seat in the 2nd row. How did you do it, or do you have a different kind of second row?Thanks,rochelle
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I always use it only with seat belt. I think it's more secure if you can use the latches with the metal hooks. Maybe the latches is in use when you don't have seat belt in the center of the middle row of seats.
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We have a Chevy Colorado with an extended cab (the one with the little half doors) and it fits rear facing behind the passenger seat. We haven't tried front facing yet. The only issue for me is that it is kind of hard to get the baby in & out of the seat because there is not a lot of room and it is higher up - I'm 5'2" - but my husband can easily do it.
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I would think so. I can't think of any reason you couldn't but I should say that I haven't done it myself. In my SUV we have it on the full back row rear-facing.
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No.I have tried but there is no way to get it at the right angle for both you and baby to see and it doesn't stay even after much trying. I wrapped the a traps under each side head rest and put something behind the mirror to angle it but it is just not possible. It really needs.to be on a head rest otherwise baby can't see themselves. I still have mine dangling in my car but it is rarely used because she can't see herself. But on the plus side she is doing so much better in the car even without it! I really like this mirror I just wish there was a way to use it in the center seeing as that is the safest place for a baby. Hope this helps. No.I have tried but there is no way to get it at the right angle for both you and baby to see and it doesn't stay even after much trying. I wrapped the a traps under each side head rest and put something behind the mirror to angle it but it is just not possible. It really needs.to be on a head rest otherwise baby can't see themselves. I still have mine dangling in my car but it is rarely used because she can't see herself. But on the plus side she is doing so much better in the car even without it! I really like this mirror I just wish there was a way to use it in the center seeing as that... » Read More No.I have tried but there is no way to get it at the right angle for both you and baby to see and it doesn't stay even after much trying. I wrapped the a traps under each side head rest and put something behind the mirror to angle it but it is just not possible. It really needs.to be on a head rest otherwise baby can't see themselves. I still have mine dangling in my car but it is rarely used because she can't see herself. But on the plus side she is doing so much better in the car even without it! I really like this mirror I just wish there was a way to use it in the center seeing as that is the safest place for a baby. Hope this helps. « Show Less