Need help installing a snugride (from 2003) in Lexus RX 300

[deenass]

DS seat leans - DH can't figure out how to make it sit flat (even with a noodle) and I can't beleive that it should be leaning - what are we doing wrong?

[Joolsplus2]

You're using a lap/shoulderbelt? It's the shoulderbelt getting tighter and tighter that makes it lean. You need to use a locking clip instead of pulling the shoulderbelt all the way out. That will keep it tight, and keep the shoulderbelt from tipping it.

Here's a page on locking clips http://www.carseatsite.com/lockingclips.htm
...and if it's just too much of a pain, go buy a Safeseat 1 or Chicco Key Fit, they have built in lockoffs :D (I'm bad about buying new seats, feel free to ignore me, lol)

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

[deenass]

I KNEW someone here would have the answer 9and actually, the whole locking clip thought occurred to me after I posted last night). I'll have DH stop at BRU and pick one up.

I would have a VERY hard time getting DH to agree to a new seat ... since we just bought a Marathon and 2 Radians for my oldest son.

[Joolsplus2]

You have locking clips... on the back of your Radian, or with your original packaging and stuff (should be on the back of the Snugride, there's a place to stick it) that came with the SR originally :)
Julie CPS Tech and mom to 3 in seats
http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/RFAlbum/SarahMA.aspx

[deenass]

Thanks - found the clips - and the sate now lays flat!!!! YEAH!!!