we need pics

it might be a 2004 only thing. because the 2005 and 2006 Screw I've been in only have the 2 latches

 

This has to be a first, guys arguing over how many baby latches..

 

I have 4 latches on the '05. I used the two inner latches and placed the seat in the middle.

We have a BRITAX seat that's enormous, so it fits perfectly. To prevent rub, I just put down a matching bath towel and it's proven easy on the leather without any rubbing or squeaking sounds.

The one on the way will force us to move our little guy behind the driver.

 

Most cars/trucks only have the two latch seats. The screw has to be the easiest I have used with my 3 kids next to our odyssey minivan.

Oh, and as far as crashworthiness and kids seats, I was hit and rolled 2 yrs ago with my 2 kids and we were fine (dad was pissed)

 

I have a 2004 Screw and have 6 of the Latch bars. I'm too lazy to take a picture for you though. Guess it was a 2004 only thing then.

I need to learn this stuff though because our first is due November 1!

 

My 08 SuperCrew only has 4 latch bars in the rear. However, my aftermarket leather has the 2 dots on the leather indicating latchs in the middle.

 

Now you made me look . I have an 04 scab, and it has 6 latches, and 6 little white buttons on the seat. I never even noticed the white buttons before - lol.

 

Wow that's a lot of reading. I don't feel any need to say anything except for CUTE KID MAN!


Congrats!!!!!!! Mine is 13months now. Kids are awesome!

 

Couple things:

If you only have 2 sets of LATCH connections, you cannot use the innermost on either and put a child seat in the middle. That is not what they were designed for and it is clearly stated in the manual. Using this method will not properly protect your child in the event of a crash.

Using the LATCH system and a shoulder seat belt in conjunction with each other is also not correct. The seats are designed to use one system and one system only - each car seat manual will more than likely state that fact. In fact, if you are using the shoulder belt, most car seats want you to remove the LATCH belt from the seat.

If you are using the middle, make sure the rear anchor strap goes through the safety loop and over to one of the solid anchors behind each outside headrest.

I'm a pretty **** parent when it comes to car seats, so I have done a lot of reading.

The most important thing is to completely follow the directions from not only your car seat manual, but the manual of your vehicle. Each car/truck is different, so don't just assume.

/end rant

 

is there a center anchor for the top strap? it sounds like you thread it through a loop and then snake it to one of the side top anchors

 

That is exactly what you do. From the Owner's Manual.

 

Yeah sorry, I didn't word that part of my reply very good. But the last post is dead on.