Child seats and seat protector

medphysdave · 01-19-2021, 10:39 AM

It looks like it was made for our interiors. I use this in my car.

https://www.amazon.com/Car-Seat-Prot.../dp/B01NAB5V3G

Hedoniste · 01-19-2021, 01:05 PM

I didn't use any "protection" in mine because in my F80 it was worse with child seat protection. It had left traces in the leather!

medphysdave · 01-19-2021, 01:51 PM

This one does seem to fit gently. It doesn't seem to stick to the leather. However, I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the heads up 👍🏻

Chris_Uk_m2 · 01-19-2021, 02:01 PM

Had those exact one in many cars over the years and they haven't left traces before.

medphysdave · 03-21-2021, 10:37 AM

Bumping up for the group.

I really like the Diono 3rxt. However, it doesn't fit as snuggly as I would like it to. I put it in a toyota avalon this past week and it was rock solid. The rear seat shape and seatbelt geometry doesn't seem to allow this seat to be held firmly against the cars seat at the base. Lateral stability is good and so is the hold from the top anchor. Tried with and without seat protector.

My background with car seats. Proper way to install with seatbelt is to feed the belt through and attach. Pull all the slack out of the belt and release slowly until it clicks as the slack is winding up. Put knees on the seat and rock back and forth pulling out slack from seatbelt to increase tension.

Twist the seat belt buckle a few times if too long and it interferes with where it passes through seat and limiting ability to tension.

Looking for feedback on car seats with solid fit.

sdhotwn · 03-21-2021, 06:57 PM

I went with the Graco TurboBooster LX for the five year old and the Graco Transitions SnugLock for the little guy.

We don't have Graco in any of our other cars but these were decent. I liked that the booster had Latch to bond it in place when she wasn't in it but didn't put any pressure on the leather, and the SnugLock system seemed to work well to add and release tension easily when kids are in or out of the car to also help the leather. I also have the seat protector you recommended for both.

Both seats fit inside the curves of the seat well in back and are light and easy to handle in and out and with high safety ratings.

cncmastr · 03-22-2021, 06:00 AM

Adding my two cents, be on the look out for car seats that don't use toxic flame retardants which your kids have their face and skin touching while breathing in the off gassing.

Clek makes some and a few others.

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medphysdave Brigadier General 4551 Rep 4,658 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	Child seats and seat protector It looks like it was made for our interiors. I use this in my car. https://www.amazon.com/Car-Seat-Prot.../dp/B01NAB5V3G __________________ Last edited by medphysdave; 03-21-2021 at 10:28 AM..
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Hedoniste Lieutenant Colonel 3821 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| M135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [10.00]	I didn't use any "protection" in mine because in my F80 it was worse with child seat protection. It had left traces in the leather! Attached Images __________________ 2020 M2 CS DCT 2021 M135i xDrive ex: 18 M3 DCT ZCP \| 15 M3 DCT \| 11 M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP \| 07 M Coupe
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medphysdave Brigadier General 4551 Rep 4,658 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	This one does seem to fit gently. It doesn't seem to stick to the leather. However, I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the heads up 👍🏻
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Chris_Uk_m2 Enlisted Member 31 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW M2C Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	Had those exact one in many cars over the years and they haven't left traces before.
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medphysdave Brigadier General 4551 Rep 4,658 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	Bumping up for the group. I really like the Diono 3rxt. However, it doesn't fit as snuggly as I would like it to. I put it in a toyota avalon this past week and it was rock solid. The rear seat shape and seatbelt geometry doesn't seem to allow this seat to be held firmly against the cars seat at the base. Lateral stability is good and so is the hold from the top anchor. Tried with and without seat protector. My background with car seats. Proper way to install with seatbelt is to feed the belt through and attach. Pull all the slack out of the belt and release slowly until it clicks as the slack is winding up. Put knees on the seat and rock back and forth pulling out slack from seatbelt to increase tension. Twist the seat belt buckle a few times if too long and it interferes with where it passes through seat and limiting ability to tension. Looking for feedback on car seats with solid fit.
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sdhotwn Mmmm... Bavarian 2129 Rep 1,690 Posts Drives: M2 CS, X5 45e, i3, Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wisconsin, USA iTrader: (0)	I went with the Graco TurboBooster LX for the five year old and the Graco Transitions SnugLock for the little guy. We don't have Graco in any of our other cars but these were decent. I liked that the booster had Latch to bond it in place when she wasn't in it but didn't put any pressure on the leather, and the SnugLock system seemed to work well to add and release tension easily when kids are in or out of the car to also help the leather. I also have the seat protector you recommended for both. Both seats fit inside the curves of the seat well in back and are light and easy to handle in and out and with high safety ratings. __________________ M2 CS 2023 CB X5 45e 2018 i3 94 2014 Cayman S
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