WWYD - temporary car seat install

[hermione]

I'd do the last option. However, it would be super easy for me because an inspection place is around the corner from my house and I can get a same day inspection.

[whitemerlot]

I would buy a new seat that works for you.

[thebreakfastclub]

We turned DS FF at 20 months in my H's car for a long trip and never turned him back. He stayed RF in my car until 27m and had no problems going back and forth. He rides in both cars daily for daycare.

[MadamePresident]

Honestly, I think I'd rather have the seat installed correctly than have it rear facing, especially for just a week. I think letting them sit forward facing in a different persons car for one week is not going to ruin rear facing in your car.

[Deleted]

Honestly I'd get a new seat. What's the point of having a "spare seat for just this kind of issue", but you don't want to use it and are considering giving up your primary seat instead?

[spk926]

I thought the Nextfit was SO easy to install? Install that daily in the grandparent's car.

[redheadk]

I'd put the seat that is easiest to use in their car then deal with the difficult seat yourself (or purchase a new spare if you can). I would not forward face my 19-month-old child in a grandparents car but that is just my personal preference.

You might try asking on CSFTL on FB for recommendations for a CPST in your area.

[penguingrrl]

I would not turn an under 2 year old FF in any circumstances. If the guide 65 is that difficult I would look for a new spare seat or put the nextfit in the grandparents cars.

[matildasun]

Have you tried to install it with a pool noodle?

[pinkpeony08]

I have the Guide 65 and I have found that if you unhook the elastic on the corner of the cover over the latch strap pull when you install, you can pull the strap straight up and it's much, much easier and quicker to get it nice and tight. I've been able to install it this way in the back of a NYC cab with a 15 month old climbing around on me.

[Deleted]

I think @fivedogs does her community service by us. I mean, think of how many kids are safer because of her advice! Thanks, five dogs.