Ok, why is it NOT a basic community service for police departments in So Cal to inspect child safety seats to ensure they are installed properly? Why why why? Why do I need to drive over 30 miles to get it done?

They're not very helpful, are they? Have you tried a fire department? They sometimes do them and you may have one closer. I think I had one inspection at a Babysaurus but I think really, if you cand just tighten the straps until there is almost no movement of the seat, you're good.

I'm buying a used one off Craigs List (has LATCH, so it's not old and no accidents) that has no manual and I just want to make sure it's ok. I just had one officer at the North Hollywood station say, "I installed mine, so I can check yours." WTF? I thank him for taking the time, but jeez.

That's it. I'm not paying taxes anymore.

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Sometimes, you can go to the manufacturer's website and you can order a new manual for free. I couldn't find the manual for O's new bigger seat and ordered one. Of course, then I found it actually hidden INSIDE the seat when I was trying to install it without the manual.

Does anyone wonder why their mothers seem insane? Shit like this is the reason.

I think I'ma pop into the local fire station with the new car seat and the old one and have them double check.

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The other one didn't go with your costume, sweetie.

I think I'ma pop into the local fire station with the new car seat and the old one and have them double check.

Good idea. Plus, let me know if any of the firemen are hot.

The other one didn't go with your costume, sweetie.

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Huh. It never occurred to me that the police dept might be able to check car seats. We just used the "not able to tip it" criterion. Well okay also DH found the manuals online.

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