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#1055 of 1261 Re: carseats and seat angle? [lgret13] by aaron_t Jan 07, 2008 (9:44 am)
Replying to: lgret13 (Jan 04, 2008 6:45 pm) I appreciate your concerns, but the seat was instaleld correctly with the level indicator within the grey band before I used the binders. It was inspected by a nurse when we left the hospital who said it was a little too much angle still. We tried it for a few trips, but my son's head kept falling down while sleeping. When he gets a little older, I'll remove the bilnders.   For anyone who is familiar with the Graco bases, there are only rear anchors to attach using LATCH or vehicle belt. When you tichen them down, the seat cushin is compresed further increasing the angle. Also, if someone hits my vehicle in the rear, the front of the car seat could lift up. Given the contour of the seat and how much I tighten the strap, I'm not worried about the binders. There are other loose objects in the vehicle like a snow brush, daiper bags, portable elctronics, etc that I'd worry about in an accident before my binders sandwiched between the seat and car seat base. Replies to this message: lgret13 (Jan 07, 2008 6:55 pm) aaron_t (Jan 08, 2008 8:29 am)
#1056 of 1261 Re: carseats and seat angle? [aaron_t] by lgret13 Jan 07, 2008 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 07, 2008 9:44 am) I would still remove the binders from the seat. If the seat was level without them you are creating a more dangerous condition with them. If you are concerned about head support there are many supports for sale to keep a baby's head from falling down while they are sleeping. If you look at the babiesrus website under car seat accessories there are several head supports which are much safer that go around the babies head and on the side of neck plus they are kinda like a pillow when they do sleep. Replies to this message: aaron_t (Jan 08, 2008 8:29 am)
#1057 of 1261 Re: carseats and seat angle? [lgret13] by aaron_t Jan 08, 2008 (8:29 am)
Replying to: lgret13 (Jan 07, 2008 6:55 pm) The seat is still level, or within the band of levelness. It is just torwards more flat limit vs. the more tilted limit without the binders. It's a pretty wide tolerance. All the head/neck supports help falling to the side (we have three different ones), but not forward.
#1058 of 1261 Re: carseats and seat angle? [aaron_t] by maryh3 Jan 08, 2008 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 04, 2008 11:49 am) Sorry you posted on a site filled with insecure minivan owners.   The real issue is that all car seats angle somewhat and newborn heads flap around. It even happens when they face forward. The older car seats used to have a recline adjustment but all this LATCH crap hasn't dealt with this problem.   My suggestions (from an experienced mom) are to look into one of those double car seat head rings. The inner ring is removable for the bigger baby, but when very little it gives a snugger fit and reduces the head flapping forward. Make sure the adjustment straps on the seat are in the smallest and tight position. This also gives some head support. Some people roll up cloth diapers and wedge them in between the car seat ring and the baby. Also, instead of binders I would use a rolled up towel to offset the angle. In case of an accident that towel isn't going anywhere, and even if it did it would not hurt anything. Besides, it might protect your seat below from spilled milk etc.
#1059 of 1261 Re: 2008 minivan GPS is bad!!! [ozarkatv] by neile457 Jan 09, 2008 (8:38 am)
Replying to: ozarkatv (Dec 30, 2007 3:45 pm) This is a problem with most built in GPS, many don't even have 3d view. Much cheaper and easier to go with a Garmin or TomTom.
#1060 of 1261 Looked closely again at all minivans (and most CUV/SUV) by hansienna Jan 21, 2008 (4:16 pm)
AND the Odyssey, Sienna, Grand Caravan, and Town & Country are the only 2008 minivans that have comfortable seating for 7 adults + sufficient luggage for a week long vacation....unless one gets a gas guzzling Suburban, Yukon XL, Escalade ESV, or Expedition.   The Hyundai Entourage/Kia Sedona have very comfortable seats and leg space for driver, front passenger, and 2nd row passengers but the 3rd row seat is too low and has too little leg room for 8 or 9 years old or older.   The CUV's from ALL manufacturers have same problem as Entourage/Sedona but are not as easy to get into and have LESS cargo space behind 3rd row.
#1061 of 1261 2009 Sienna? by hause7 Jan 22, 2008 (2:22 pm)
Any info yet on the 08 Sienna. I read that it will be out this summer. I wounder what changes were made. Replies to this message: dennisctc (Jan 22, 2008 2:51 pm) ateixeira (Jan 24, 2008 8:49 am)
#1062 of 1261 Re: 2009 Sienna? [hause7] by dennisctc Jan 22, 2008 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: hause7 (Jan 22, 2008 2:22 pm) The 09 should be identical almost to 08 Sienna from what I'm seeing as an automotive supplier. I believe 2010 is a major redo for it. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jan 24, 2008 8:49 am)
#1063 of 1261 Re: 2009 Sienna? [dennisctc] by ateixeira Jan 24, 2008 (8:49 am)
Replying to: dennisctc (Jan 22, 2008 2:51 pm) For 08 they shuffled the packages and added Bluetooth and a couple of other minor items. I don't expect much for 09, either.
#1064 of 1261 Home on Wheels... by dennisctc Feb 01, 2008 (1:13 pm)
link Home on Wheels: the family-friendly Dodge Grand Caravan Replies to this message: hansienna (Feb 02, 2008 12:31 pm) thegraduate (Feb 02, 2008 12:47 pm) hansienna (Feb 02, 2008 4:47 pm) thegraduate (Feb 02, 2008 10:08 pm) and 7 more... ateixeira (Feb 04, 2008 1:27 pm)

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