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Originally Posted by underscore
I didn't even realize some convertible seats require you to rethread the harness to adjust the height. We've got two of the Graco Extend2Fit and it's like the video above. I just check the kids every so often and pop it up a click when needed. The covers are quite easy to remove and wash too. Just use a fork to help rehook the elastics.
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I have both and I think there are pros and cons.
On the ones where I have to manually thread it in (Nuna Pipa, Clek Foonf), it gives me a more secure and tighter fit when using the harness. On my no rethread ones (Britax Boulevard CT, Graco 4ever, Dimension65), it does not give me as a secure fit, but it's way more convenient.
Regarding whether or not rethreading the harness is a big deal or not. On my Clek, the seat is always secure due by rigid latch (very few seats have this, and it's way better than normal latch) and the way the seat belt is secured on the lockoff. So there really isn't any reason to recheck the fit. Getting the almost 40 lb seat in and out once or twice is not a big deal, but I got sick of it after the 3rd,4th, 5th+ time. On an infant seat, it's not a big deal, but then again the Clek is probably heaviest seat on the market.
That's why for my second child, I was looking for easiest install + no rethread harness. But other people may prioritize other features. Unfortunately there is no perfect car seat, just like there is no perfect car.