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    Farewell to a Mazda 5

    Here is the pic of my tether spot. you use the d-ring- it is an apporoved tether proceedure. Here is also a link on rear facing and tethering marathons. Lots of pics, page done by a tech friend of mine. http://www.angelfire.com/wa3/isakswings/ratetherrf.html
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    Farewell to a Mazda 5

    The interesting thing about tethering rear facing, is that you arent actually tethering to an anchor. you tether to a part of the car bolted down to the frame. The best place in the 5 is the base of the track that the seat in front of it slides on. You loop the D ring (that extra piece you...
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    Farewell to a Mazda 5

    Ohhh I love the Blue All-Star. I have 2 Cowmooflage Marathons (only using one right now), a Regent and a Parkway. We used a Babytrend Flexloc for our infant carrier... still an awesome seat with true side impace protection. DRHP- even when a seat has no visible damage, there can be stress...
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    Farewell to a Mazda 5

    Okay, I have to ask. What seats did you have? (Companion I am assuming.. and what else?) and do you have pics of the wrecked seats? I know about 40 techs that would love to see them. Also, what insurance company do you have. A lot of times, insurance companies will argue about replacing...
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    seat belt extender

    You should NEVER need a seatbelt extender during pregnancy. The belt is made to fit on the lap, under the belly and over the hip bones. To go over the stomach would cause serious damage.All carseats fit FABULOUSLY in the second row, no problems with the front seat. BTW- a simple Chux pad...
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    Question for parents with Mazda 5

    I know I am a bit late on this, but i have several install pics of several kinda of seats, and I do not mind installing and reinstalling in different positions for those who need it. feel free to email me if needed.
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    Mazda5 Sightings...

    We are the only one in our area. We bought it from Austin, and our local dealership cant get the recall fixed on theirs. They have one on the lot thats been fixed, and it isnt moving.
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    Boom Boom for my Zoom Zoom

    im interested in the replies to this...
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    My 2nd Mazda

    Actually, because of him being male, I HAVE heard the name. In addition to that, we have lived in Colorado Springs, as well. Can I ask how far along she was- my curiosity gets the best of me with a dr calling it fetal demise, however you saying there was a sac with no baby.
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    My 2nd Mazda

    Blighted ovum is fairly common, however, think of the fun trying again if you want to. Sorry for your loss. Tracy<--- Doula and Childbirth Educator.
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    My 2nd Mazda

    Congrats on the baby! I too am waiting for that breakin point so i can play harder.
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    Finally got it

    They sure are, and I have to say, the Cow Marathon in the back is installed with the belt, and it was SIMPLE to install. I also have a rearfacing Marathon installed with latch and rear tether, and it was a cinch as well. edited to add- you MUST remove the headrests when using the Britax seats...
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    Finally got it

    I am beyond happy with it at this point. The kids still freakout over it. We have a habit of just going driving to do it, and my sons giggles and gets excited every time i put him in his seat.
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    Finally got it

    Thanks. The seats will be scotchguarded next week. But there is no eating or drinking in the carseats anyway ( i did NOT pay 750 bucks for those seats total to have them get messed up). The kids LOVE it. My daugher thinks it is the coolest thing ever. and hey- 40 degrees IS cold for southeast...
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    Finally got it

    Gimme a break- I was standing in the rain. And it was COOOOOOOLLLLD. Did i forget to mention he had gotten back frin Iraq that day. Was a double good day for me! We later took both of our cars, the next day, (modified elantra) out to the river to play picture time. (and i KNOW the sentence is...
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    Finally got it

    And my darling husband brought it to me this way. I LOVE it.
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    Question for parents with Mazda 5

    You are actually incorrect. Most carseat techs will reccomend bracing a seat. It is perfectly okay for a seat to NOT rebound. In fact, one of the leading makers of carseats, Britax, has a specially made infant seat with an anti-rebound bar. It is one of the safest infant seats on the market...
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    Question for parents with Mazda 5

    Break out the manual. The handle needs to be down at all times in the car. the manual should say this, however you can look up the manual on gracobaby.com. You are correct. The handle being up would not effect the rebound, HOWEVER, it would shatter and possible impale the child with plastic...
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    What goodies do you have?

    I dont know yet, but I need to figure out something to make up for my lack of stick.... :(
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