Safety First When it Comes to a Baby Car Seat
Every parent’s ultimate concern is baby safety. One of the key elements in that plan is selecting the right safety seat for the car. Here are a few things to look for when trying to find that perfect model.
The first things you need to look at are weight and age. Infants under age one should be provided with a safety seat specifically tailored to their size. It should also be rear facing and not intended for use by older babies.
Those older than one but less than four will weigh on average between 20-40 lbs. They’re also, of course, taller than infants and the older they are the taller. That opens up the possibility of a forward-facing car seat, which is a little more convenient for parents. However, it still needs to be placed in the back seat.
The good news is that you don’t have to give up convenience to achieve these goals. Some styles can be converted. That is, they can be turned from a rear-facing position to forward-facing with a few simple movements. Still, keep in mind the correct age and weight characteristics.
It’s important that your car seat satisfies certain criteria. A 5-point harness attachment design is key. So the parents can use the car’s safety belt to fasten the baby seat at the shoulders, hips and between the legs. This gives a more secure and stable base.
An overhead shield is also a useful option. These are padded covers that rotate down over the child. A variation is the T-shield, a padded T-shaped section that attaches to the shoulder straps.
Choose a style that has a tether on top that attaches to a properly installed anchor in the car. This provides additional safety. Some have a system called LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). Therefore, there’s no need to use the safety belts in the car which are really intended for adults and older children. Instead, the safety seat is fastened only to the anchors.
Extra safety and comfort is provided by baby car safety seats that safely allow for adding or subtracting padding or blankets. As well, parents don’t have to spend as much time making adjustments to the seat for a good fit. That’s a situation in which no-one loses. There are even those with an integrated travel vest to buckle around your child.
That same double theme of safety and convenience is carried on by seat designs that make it easy to insert and adjust the restraining straps. Parents are busy folks and it’s easy to succumb to the temptation to take a short cut. But no one wants to sacrifice safety. A model that needs just a few seconds to put in or move is the answer to all of those issues.
Rear Facing vs. Forward Facing Car Seat Safety
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01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 PT CRUISER REAR BACK SEAT COMPLETE UPPER LOWER $319.00 |
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01 02 03 04 HONDA CRV REAR BACK SEAT $355.35 |
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90 91 92 93 94 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE EAGLE TALON CENTER REAR BACK SEAT BELT $51.75 |
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08 09 10 JEEP WRANGLER SEAT COVER COVERS REAR MOPAR OEM 82211630 1-800-926-8254 $215.00 |
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Blue Color Rear Front Pillon Passenger Seat For Suzuki GSXR1000 GSXR 1000 07-08 $89.99 |
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Blue Color Rear Front Pillon Passenger Seat For Suzuki GSXR1000 GSXR 1000 05-06 $89.99 |
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W116 MERCEDES BENZ complete set SEAT BELT REAR BENCH SEAT $65.00 |
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W108 MERCEDES BENZ REAR BENCH SEAT $150.00 |
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New Type X Racing Front & Rear Bucket Highback Seat Covers Blue Black $50.00 |
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Dodge Ram *OEM Factory Mopar* REAR Seat Covers for 1500 2500 2006 2007 2008 2009 $125.00 |
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Right Center Rear Seat Belt Buckle Female 98-03 Cadillac Seville STS $49.99 |
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VOLVO S80 Rear Seat Belt Buckle Receiver twin pass driver side center 99-06 $30.00 |
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Rear Passenger Seat $25.00 |
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99 00 01 02 03 04 TRACKER REAR BACK SEAT COMPLETE UPPER LOWER $239.00 |
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New bicycle bag outdoor cycling pannier bike rear rack pack seat frame bag 20L $0.99 |
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Bike Bag Bicycle Rear Seat Pannier Cycling Frame Pack Bag Shoulder Bag + Cover $0.99 |
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SUZUKI SV1000 SV650 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Rear Pillon Passenger Seat $39.99 |
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Bicycle quick release saddle bag Bike Rear Seat Bag Cycling Saddle Pouch New $0.99 |
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95-97 KX125, KX250 Sub Frame $74.95 |
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2003 Acura CL Type S Rear Seat Back $135.00 |
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BMW E36 318i rear seat back beige 94-98 4 door sedan only OEM leatherette $69.95 |
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VOLVO S80 REAR SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER PASS DRIVER CENTER 1 only 99-06 $29.00 |
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98-2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE LEFT DRIVER REAR BACK SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HEAD REST $69.99 |
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1955 1956 1957 CHEVROLET NOS REAR SEAT SPEAKER AND SCREEN $125.00 |
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98-2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE RIGHT PASSENGER REAR BACK SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HEAD REST $69.99 |
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BMW E39 Grey leather rear seat bottom bench 525i 528i 530i 540i 97-03 $59.95 |
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98 99 00 01 02 03 04 Cadillac Seville Rear Seat Back Carpet Cover, Trunk Side $60.00 |
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BMW E39 beige leather rear seat back 525i 528i 530i 540i 97-03 $79.95 |
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SUZUKI GSXR 750 GSXR 600 OEM REAR SOLO SEAT TAIL COWL FAIRING 00 01 02 03 $60.00 |
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SUZUKI GSXR 600/750 2001 2003 GSXR Rear Passenger Seat $50.00 |
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MUSTANG HARLEY-DAVI STANDARD SOFTAIL SEAT W/STUDS REAR,08-11 FLSTC,00-07 FLSTS/C $200.66 |
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2011 11 HONDA RIDGELINE REAR UNDER SEAT STORAGE SYSTEM 08U43-SJC-100 $143.75 |
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BMW E39 Grey leather rear seat back 525i 528i 530i 540i 97-03 $79.95 |
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97 98 99 00 GSXR 600 750 SRAD Rear Passenger Seat Great Condition $60.00 |
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Gray Bicycle Cycling Bike rear seat bag pannier with cover shoulderbag 68L $89.95 |
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Black Bicycle Cycling Bike rear seat bag pannier with cover shoulderbag 68L $89.95 |
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BMW E39 Grey leather rear seat 525i 528i 530i 540i 97-03 $79.95 |
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Harley,P-pad rear seat,Black, old school style chopper $30.99 |
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NEW! Seat Cover for 01-03 SUZUKI GSXR 600 750 1000 Solid Black Front & Rear ! $29.95 |
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04 Jeep Liberty Limited KJ leather rear seat headrest $25.00 |
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Land Rover : Range Rover SC (NAVIGATION) 2011 RANGE ROVER SUPERCHARGED REAR ENTERTAINMENT REAR SEAT RECLINE VISION ASSIST $79,000.00 |
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Rugged Ridge 13264.01 Black Neoprene Rear Seat Covers for Jeep Wrangler 07-Up $85.99 |
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Jeep Wrangler 1987-96 Neoprene Front & Rear Car Seat Cover Yellow/Black yj127 $139.99 |
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2001 W215 Mercedes CL600 seat belt guide rear $500.00 |
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09 Rear Black Seats Mazda RX8 RX-8 13B Renesis $49.99 |
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Gray Rear Seat – 88-99 Chevy GMC 1500-2500-3500 Extended Cab Truck $125.00 |
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Gray Rear Seat Belts – 95-98 1500-2500-3500 Extended Cab Truck $74.99 |
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Window Side Glass 1/4 Quarter Panel Opera Small Rear Seat Regal Passenger Driver $95.00 |
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EXCELLENT USED ORIGINAL PORSCHE 911 996 DRIVERS RIGHT REAR 3 POINT SEAT BELT $90.00 |
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EXCELLENT USED ORIGINAL PORSCHE 911 996 PASSENGERS LEFT REAR 3 POINT SEAT BELT $90.00 |
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rear cover in place of seat on M109R $25.00 |
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Jeep Wrangler 1997-02 Neoprene Full Set Front Rear Car Seat Cover Charcoal tj127 $139.99 |
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Jeep Wrangler 2003-06 Neoprene Full Set Front+Rear Car Seat Cover Tan fs200 $139.99 |
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06-10 Civic Si COUPE 2DR Right Center Rear Buckle Assembly For Seat Belt BLACK $35.99 |
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CHRYSLER 300 SRT REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT WIRELESS REMOTE VES $24.99 |
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CHRYSLER 300 SRT REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT WIRELESS REMOTE VES $24.99 |
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JDM ACURA INTEGRA TYPE R TRUNK MAT HONDA DC2 REAR SEATS TRUNK CARPET & CLIPS ST7 $99.98 |
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Buick Riviera rear seat side door panels armrests 1968 1969 1970 $49.99 |
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Neoprene Car Seat Cover Full Set Front Rear Red on Black 1987-96 Jeep Wrangler Y $139.99 |
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Jeep Wrangler 1987-96 Neoprene Front & Rear Car Seat Cover Yellow/Black yj127 $139.99 |
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Jeep Wrangler 1997-02 Neoprene Front & Rear Car Seat Cover Full Set Yellow tj127 $139.99 |
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Neoprene Seat Cover Full Set Front & Rear Charcoal for TJ 97-02 Jeep Wrangler $139.99 |
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Hello kitty Car Auto FRONT+REAR Lace Seat Covers 10pcs $9.80 |
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Neoprene Seat Cover Full Set Front & Rear Black for TJ 97-02 Jeep Wrangler TJ127 $139.99 |
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Cute 10Pcs Hello kitty LEOPARD Car FRONT+REAR Seat Covers $9.80 |
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98-11 Ford Crown Victoria rear bench seat (leather) $120.00 |
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Suzuki GSXR1300 Hayabusa – Rear Seat Cowl [New CUSTOM Flaming Skull Graphics] $129.99 |
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YAMAHA FZ6R REAR PASSENGER SEAT COWL RAVEN BLACK 09 10 11 2009 2010 2011 $187.95 |
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Jeep Wrangler TJ rear driver seat belts (pair) $0.99 |
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1999 – 2012 Chevy Silverado Rear CUSTOM FIT UPHOLSTERY CLOTH SEAT COVERS $65.00 |
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01-03 gsxr 600 750 1000 passenger seat, oem rear $49.00 |
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HelloKitty Auto Car Rearview Front Rear Seat Covers Cushion 12pc car Accessories $98.95 |
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Suzuki 1999-2007 Hayabusa GSX1300R GSX 1300R Rear Passenger Seat $49.98 |
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Suzuki 01-02 GSXR1000 01-03 GSXR600 00-03 GSXR750 GSX-R GSXR Rear Passenger Seat $46.00 |
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Suzuki 2007-2008 GSXR1000 GSX-R1000 GSXR GSX-R Rear Passenger Seat $54.98 |
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Suzuki 2009-2012 GSXR1000 GSX-R1000 GSXR GSX-R Rear Passenger Seat $54.98 |
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Suzuki 2005-2006 GSXR1000 GSX-R1000 GSXR GSX-R Rear Passenger Seat $59.98 |
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Suzuki 06-07 GSXR600 GSXR750 GSX-R600 GSX-R750 GSXR GSX-R Rear Passenger Seat $54.98 |
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Suzuki 2008-2012 Hayabusa GSX1300R GSX 1300R Rear Passenger Seat $59.98 |
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Suzuki 08-10 GSXR600 GSXR750 GSX-R600 GSX-R750 GSXR GSX-R Rear Passenger Seat $44.98 |
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Suzuki 04-05 GSXR600 GSXR750 GSX-R600 GSX-R750 GSXR GSX-R Rear Passenger Seat $54.98 |
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Cute Hellokitty Car Front Rear Seat Covers Steering Wheel Set kit-18pcs EMS ZJ1 $159.99 |
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HelloKitty Car LEOPARD Neckrest Rearview Front Rear Seat Cover Cushion 18pc SET $99.95 |
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1967 1968 1969 1970 Mustang GT Mach 1 Shelby Boss ORIG FASTBACK REAR SEAT PANEL $179.00 |
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Rear Solo Seat Black Genuine Leather- Chrome Fittings $82.50 |
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX10 – Custom Covered Seats – Front & Rear Set (2006-2007) $189.99 |
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Rampage 5054521 Comfort Grey/Blk Polycanvas Rear Seat Cover 87-02 Jeep Wrangler $24.95 |
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1957 57 1958 58 Ford Car Rear Seat Ash Tray Edsel $12.95 |
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mustang fastback rear seats, NO RESERVE!!!!!!! $74.00 |
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64 65 66 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE REAR SEAT NICE SHAPE GT 289 302 POSI 4 SPEED $15.00 |
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1965-1971 PORSCHE 911 912 REAR SEAT BOTTOMS (DR/PR) $50.00 |
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HelloKitty AutoCar Rearview Mirror Front Back Rear Seat Cover Cushion 19pc kit $88.88 |
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Hook and Loop Fastener Road Mountain Bike Rear Seat Bag $9.07 |
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Rugged Ridge 13264.09 Black/Grey Custom Neoprene Rear Seat Cover $39.99 |
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REAR BACK CAR SEAT COVER PROTECTOR Pet Dog Cat BLANKET Hammock Top Quality BLACK $9.99 |
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BMW TAN LEATHER SEAT REAR E30 318i 325i 325Ci CONVERTIBLE $34.99 |
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Universal Rear Bench Car Seat Cover 159 Tan $15.00 |
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VW BEETLE Receiver seat belt rear buckle SET OF 2 OEM 98-05 TAN $25.00 |
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Nissan : Pathfinder LE Navigation Rear DVD Player 3rd Row Seats Moonroof Memory Seats Running Boards $23,465.00 |
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Back or Rear Seat for Scout II 1971-1980 $200.00 |
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Munchkin Two White Hot Safety Sunblock Shade-Black $7.00 White Hot® heat alert reveals the word “HOT” when car interior is too hot. The shade blocks the sun’s glare and protects from harmful UV rays.Easy 2-step release button; push & release to adjust, push & hold to roll up. No damage to car upholstery; suction cups attach to car window. 19″ X 14″ fully extended…. |
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Carex Universal Bath Bench with Back $35.99 innovated design provides comfortable seating with weight capacity up to 350 pounds. Easily assembled with no tools. Fits into virtually every tub or shower whether at home or away. Smooth edge notch provides confient placement for hand held shower. Height adjustable… |
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Medline Transport Wheelchair with Brakes Deluxe Aluminum Transport Chair: Powder coated aluminum frame is lightweight and durable.Additional wheel-lock for patient access and handbrakes for better control. Back folds down for easy storage and transport; Pocket on back.Seat belt for safety; Padded armrests. Weighs 23 lbs (10 kg) with comfortable nylon upholstery.Arm style: full length permanent; Leg style: detachable footrest.Seat size 19… |
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Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Detachable Desk Arms and Swing-away Foot Rest, Blue, 18 $114.50 This Blue Streak Wheelchair comes with flip back detachable desk arms and swing-away foot rest!Comes with calf strapSwing away footrests with plastic footplates come standardColor Bluesize 18″Weight Capacity 250lbs… |
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