LATCH ?

stephogirl

So, my DH's new car has the two LATCH attachment points down in the seat as well as the one attachment point up above the seat. I haven't been able to figure out from DS's car seat instructions if I'm supposed to use all three LATCH points (two down in the seat and one up above) or if I should just be using the two points down in the seat.

Advice please!  

j-w

The one above the seat is for the tether (not necessary to use).  But, try looking for that in your manual.

CubbyMama

Yeah, look in your car's manual as well as the car seat one.  We just went to the highway patrol today to have our seats checked, and they said the top anchors are not required but are highly recommended.

car seat queen

You dont have to use it but the top teether will help in a crash on how much your child moves forward.  If your doing a center install make sure you can use the bottom latch in the center (many cars or car seats dont allow it).  They started to but LATCH in cars to make it easier for parents to install car seats but it does not help much like they thought it was.  Also latch has a weight limit so just make sure your childs not over that.

Im a tech if you need help with it.  pm me.  Im leaving town in the morning and may not be on untill friday night.