We had no trouble with the infant car seat but now that our baby is bigger and *graduated* to a convertible seat, we am having trouble getting the convertible car seat for our baby to fit properly in our rx330. I can't get those level lines on the car seat to be level to the ground as stated in the instructions without moving our seats so far forward that we have NO leg room. I am starting to think we need to get rid of the lexus for a minivan! Can I ask which convertible car seat (rear to forward) you are using so that we could perhaps try it?
Thanks for your help!
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As a grandparent, I must periodically install car seats in our '05 330, both forward and rear facing, for a four year old and a 14 month old. Since ALL car seats are now compliant with the industry standard mounting clips as well as the clips over the back of the seat, infant car seats are easier to install and more secure than ever. I can install a car seat with the seat clips and hook in under three minutes.
I will note that once you have two car seats installed, a stroller in the back and a diaper bag along with associated baby stuff, there isn't much room left. That is why my daughter and son-in-law went with a minvan. Not cool but practical. Again, another note, my good friend is trained and certified by the Phoenix, AZ fire department to install infant car seats. She said that, nationwide, more than 50% of all car seats are installed improperly in one manner or another. She also said that most police departments have several officers trained to do this. Even in my little town of 25000.
