Date:         Wed, 18 Aug 1999 13:26:20 -0700
Reply-To:     sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET
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From:         Steve Schwenk <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: Infant seats and Vanagons...
Comments: To: arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM
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I was able to put two infant seats side-by-side on the
rear bench fine...with a litte struggle....but they
were definitely secure and as safe as anyother set up.
Why does yours not attach properly?
steve

Alan Bosch wrote:
>
> In the normal course of marital negotiations, my wife has advised me that my bus
> is not a suitable vehicle for family outings and trips because the seat belts on
> the rear seat do not snug down enough for an infant seat.  As I argued this
> outlook - foolish, I know - I remembered back to that day in May when we brought
> my new-born, Matt, and his mother back from the hospital.  I recall the lap belt
> did not, in fact, work all that well when used with an infant carrier / seat.
> Only way to find out was to take the seat, sans infant, and try again.  Sure
> enough, glaring safety issue here.
>
> Tonight, I'm going to swap the seat belts from the jump seats with the
> adjustable rear seat belts, put the infant carrier on the jump seat, and see if
> this works.  The jump seat can be used as it already faces rearward - a legal
> and common sense requirement.
>
> In the mean time, I'd be interested to hear from others on how they secured an
> infant seat in their bus - jump seats or rear seats.
>
> TIA
>
> Alan Bosch
> & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)