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Author Message   daveclark Citizen Username: Daveclark Post Number: 13 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 2:29 pm:        My son is 6 1/2 months old but is already about 27 inches long, so we recently stopped using the little snug ride carrier and switched over to the convertible seat, rear-facing of course. I know the rule is after 26 or 27 inches they should go to the bigger seat, but he fits better in the snug carrier. The new one doesn't recline to the proper angle (I have it reclining as far as it will go) and his feet drape over the end of it anyway. Can anyone help me with this? Is there really any harm in continuing to use the snug ride a little longer since he seems to fit better in it (changing to front facing after a year, of course)?   Lydia Citizen Username: Lydial Post Number: 205 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 4:44 pm:        Dave - why don't you call the car seat manufacturer or go to the fire department and ask - I think they give little lessons on how to properly install car seats. This is one of those situations where an expert's recommendation is the best way to go.   lseltzer Citizen Username: Lseltzer Post Number: 2017 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 9:39 pm:        Fold some towels under either the front or back to adjust the angle. I also heartily recommend the Mighty-Tite - Car Seat Belt Tightener to get the seat belt right.   daveclark Citizen Username: Daveclark Post Number: 14 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 8:49 am:        Thanks for the advice. I was planning on calling the manufacturer and the U.S. safety regulators on Monday, and I will take it to the car dealer who helped me install the previous seat. I just thought someone may have real-world experience with this.   MEC Citizen Username: Mec Post Number: 33 Registered: 4-2003 Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 9:34 am:        They make a wedge and sell it at the baby store, so you can get the right angle with the rear facing larger car seats.   Wendyn Citizen Username: Wendyn Post Number: 87 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Friday, January 2, 2004 - 5:07 pm:        Westfield has a car seat inspection at the police station on Wednesday and Thursday mornings (7am to 11am I think). We go there every time we have a new carseat to install or if we need an adjustment. They are great and FREE.