The NHTSA observed a 46.7% "loose installation rate" among experienced caregivers, and higher still (85%) among novices. [1]
So I don't think it's as easy as you make it sound - and I might even go so far as to suggest you check the lateral movement specs on your child car seat to make sure you are within tolerance. The rule of thumb seems to be no more than 1-inch side-to-side movement at the belt path [2].
So I don't think it's as easy as you make it sound - and I might even go so far as to suggest you check the lateral movement specs on your child car seat to make sure you are within tolerance. The rule of thumb seems to be no more than 1-inch side-to-side movement at the belt path [2].
[1] https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/811234.pdf
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yver-l1IwpA