I have a safety 1st alpha omega elite 3 n1 carseat. my child is 5 months old and weighs 19lbs. i have him in the rearfacing position however i can not get my seat to recline to a full 45 degrees. and when i do the passenger seat is too close to the front and unsafe due to the airbag. i read online that the 45 degrees is for newborns so what do i do?

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This is not a UK product so we're unable to advise on it. What country are you in? We can provide contact details for the relevant customer care team who can help.

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This model carseat is not available in the UK so we're unable to advise.

What country are you in and we can provide contact details for the relevant customer care team?

Hi,

This isn't a product available in the UK so we're unable to assist with your enquiry. Could you let us know what country you're in so we can direct you to the appropriate customer care team?

DEAR SIR,

To start off, this seat can be purchased for around $100! For $100 you can get a seat that is 3-in-1 just like the name says. This means it can be used rear-facing, forward-facing and as a belt positioning booster seat. If your child weighs anywhere from 5-100lbs they can use it!
• This seat has comfortable fabric so your child sits comfortably during every car ride.
• It includes a push in harness adjustment lever.
• Has fold up armrests.
• LATCH compatible to ensure the safety of your child.
• And lastly, it has a harness and headrest that adjust together to never need rethreading.

This seat has all the features your little one needs to stay safe.

Find the best Cosco Car Seats at FindMyCarSeat.com.

THANK YOU...TAKE CARE

How do you get the base off of the saftey 1st alpha omega elite car seat ?

I just noticed my car seat had a safety recall back in 2007 and noticed you had the same recall on the 22150. I just ordered a new kit from Cosco (which was free) to replace the faulty parts. Here's the recall notice ans website to go to: http://www.safety1st.com/usa/eng/News/Detail/309-
Click on "Harness Adjustment Strap Inspection" and give your info. to order the kit.
News 8/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
Dorel Juvenile Group Announces a Voluntary Safety Recall of the Harness Adjustment ******** Certain Cosco®, Safety 1st® and Eddie Bauer® Brand Child Restraint Systems
Columbus, IN August 30, 2007- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is issuing a voluntary safety recall for certain Cosco®, Safety 1st® and Eddie Bauer® brand child restraint systems manufactured during November 2003 through December 2005. Although no injuries have been reported, there is a potential for the harness adjustment strap to loosen during use. If this were to occur, the harness may be loose around the child, possibly increasing the risk of injury in a crash. We feel that it is important to replace the harness adjustment strap.

Model numbers affected are:
Cosco®: Alpha Omega®, Alpha Omega EliteTM: 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269; Eddie Bauer®: 3-in-1, Deluxe 3-in-1, Deluxe Convertible: 22740, 22750, 22755, 22756, 22757, 22770; Safety 1st® : Alpha EliteTM, Alpha Omega®, Alpha Omega EliteTM, Alpha SportTM, InteraTM, EnspiraTM: 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22455, 22460, 22480, 22481

The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a sticker located on the side or back of the child restraint system.

DJG will contact all registered owners and provide them with information on how to obtain a free repair kit to replace the harness adjustment strap. Those consumers who have not registered their product should visit www.djgusa.com or call 800-219-0509 to order a free repair kit. The affected seats should not be returned to the retailer.

DJG encourages parents to obtain and install the repair kit as soon as possible. Parents may continue to use the child restraint system as directed in their instruction manual. Parents should be sure to adjust the harness adjuster strap snugly each time they put their child in the child restraint system. If there is any difficulty adjusting the harness adjustment strap, or it does not remain tight, DJG suggests using a different child restraint system until the repair kit has been installed.

To check for harness slippage:
(1) Fully tighten the harness, (2) pull on the harness straps without pressing or lifting the harness adjustment lever. If movement occurs, the harness is experiencing slippage.

To change it into a belt positioning booster seat, you remove the harness straps completely and use the positioning clips on the side of the carseat (up by the head) to position the automobile's seat belt to the appropriate position.

I have an Alpha Omega that I bought 3 years ago. The phone number is 1-800-544-1108 but I dislike waiting so let me know what you need to know and I'll help as best as I can. I don't think the carseats change very often.

The "experts" say that it isn't a good idea to use a carseat if it's more than 10 years old.

Hope I helped.
Misty

You can get a new manual free of charge from the manufacturer, Dorel Juvenile Group, at www.djgusa.com or by calling their toll-free number (1-800-219-0509). You will need the model number and the date of manufacture, both of which are located on a sticker on the side of the carseat. You may also want to check out www.carseat.org/recalls, as some of the AOE's have been recalled for problems with the harness. It's no big deal; if your seat is one of the recalled ones, just mention it when ordering your manual and they will send you a repair kit for free.

Another option is to check with your local police department and/or County Health Department to see if there is a Certified Carseat Safety Technician available to help you. They are trained in the proper installation of carseats and will show you how to install yours correctly, for free. You should probably do this anyway, as about 98% of all child safety seats are installed incorrectly (even when parents have followed the directions in the manual). Good luck!

had the same problem. go get a new seat.