NEW FOLDING SAFEGUARD SEAT!!!!

[Joolsplus2]

Whoo Hoo... I can't wait to see this next week at Lifesavers!
http://www.safeguardseat.com/go/index.htm

Julie CPS Tech and mom to 3 in seats
http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/RFAlbum/SarahMA.aspx

[skipspin]

Wow! I might be tempted to get this for DD instead of the Recaro- maybe. I was expecting it to be much more expensive. I wonder if it's FAA approved?

Thanks for the info.

[annex]

Did you see the last part on the Questions page?
http://www.safeguardseat.com/go/questions.htm

"My vehicle manual states LATCH can only be used up to 40 or 48 lbs, but the SafeGuard Go uses LATCH (upper and lower anchors) to 60 lbs and the lower anchors up to 100 lbs. Why is that?

The SafeGuard Go weighs considerably less than other child restraints. The LATCH system is required by federal law to withstand the forces a 60 lb weight would exert in a 30 mph crash. Our extensive testing, combined with the unique way the Go distributes energy, has validated this. The SafeGuard Go harness may be used up to 60 lbs. Once the child reaches 60 lbs and is at least 43 inches in height, the harness may be removed and the Go can be used as a belt positioning booster. Using the lower anchors in booster mode will keep the seat in place and prevent it from sliding from under the child in the event of a collision. It also will secure the seat when it is unoccupied and reduce the potential injury to other occupants."

Do they really mean we can use it in LATCH mode up to 60 lbs with the harness? That doesn't seem right...

Anne (also very curious about this, and the price sure seems right)

[Joolsplus2]

Yes, they are saying you can use it with LATCH harnessed all the way to 60 pounds. I believe that they are right, lATCH has always had to tolerate loads up to child+seat weight of 60 pounds, but to prevent confusion about what was 'safe' the car manufacturers just say 40 or 48 pounds as the weight of the child, to cover those 20+ pound seats.

:)
Julie CPS Tech and mom to 3 in seats
http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/RFAlbum/SarahMA.aspx

[niccig]

Jools, please post a review on this seat after you've played with it. If it does what they say, and installs quickly and easily, it could be a perfect travel seat for kiddos past RF.

I did wonder what they meant by the following: "The child's head must be supported (top of child's ears must be below top of the vehicle headrest) in order to use the Go." That sounds like the Apex headrest issue again.

Nicci

[DeeEast]

Wow is this thing for real? That would be great for flying. Should I be reconsidering my Boulevard purchases? Eek. Post a review fast please! : )

[o_mom]

Am I understanding right that they require a top tether even with a seatbelt install?

Also, Julie, could you measure the seat/arm width and harness height when you see it?

[essnce629]

"it is the first seat designed for use in LATCH-equipped vehicles."

Does this mean it can only be used with LATCH and not the seatbelt? There's a pop up on their site to see if your car has LATCH or not. I couldn't find anything that said it could be used with just the seatbelt. I have a 2001 car with no LATCH which is why I'm wondering.

Oh, and why do sites always show carseats installed in the center position using LATCH when almost no cars actually have LATCH in the center?

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[o_mom]

On the pop-up it says that you must use top tether (which most cars since about 1990 or earlier can have installed) but you can use a seat belt if there is no LATCH.

[Joolsplus2]

If the car allows it, then it's just like Britax and allows a non-standard LATCH position (center of fords, mazdas, mercuries...that are 11-20 inches apart). so yay...

Yup, it definitely requires a headrest behind it (supposedly the back is really flimsy).

I think it falls more under rules for 'vests' and other restraints (like the www.ezonpro.com products) and thus can require a top tether (so technically, it's a seat that gets to go by different rules, and it can be called, 'the first seat designed for LATCH')

I hope it's really tall, I want one for Bitsy, lol.

:)
Julie CPS Tech and mom to 3 in seats
http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/RFAlbum/SarahMA.aspx