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A: The harness strap covers on Matcha are optional when used in harness mode, rear-facing, or forward-facing.
A: No. Use the crotch buckle position closest to your child without being under their body weight.
A: This will largely depend on your vehicle make and model, the type of car seats in question, the type of vehicle seat belts in use, and the configuration of the seat cushion. The only way to know for sure is to install the car seat next to the adjacent car seats or passengers.
When installing three car seats next to each other, please make sure the following conditions are met:
- Each car seat must be installed correctly and securely.
- The position of the car seat on the vehicle seat is not altered by contact. Each car seat still aligns properly with respect to the seat belt or lower anchors that secure it and does not overlap the adjacent car seat.
- If the vehicle seat is adjustable from front to back, both portions of the seat must be adjusted to the same position.
- Only one lower anchor connector is connected to a single lower anchor point.
- No contact or force would bend or deform any of the car seats.
- The lower anchor belt or seat belt used to install each car seat does not rub against or cross over in a way that interferes with the other.
A: Yes – you can install this seat in the center seat of your vehicle. Please check your vehicle's owner's manual to determine if you have lower anchors for your center seating position. If there aren't dedicated lower anchors for your center seat, install Matcha Spin SI with the seat belt.
A: No. You cannot install the lower anchors and the seat belt at the same time. Please refer to your manual for installation options based on the seat mode you are using and your child's weight.
A: You may continue to use your Matcha Spin SI after a minor accident. A minor accident is defined as follows (all must apply):
- The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site.
- The vehicle door nearest the child restraint was NOT damaged.
- None of the passengers in the vehicle was injured in the crash.
- If the car has airbags, the airbags did not deploy during the crash; and
- There is no visible damage to the child restraint.
If your accident does not meet all five criteria, you must replace the car seat.
A: Yes, you can use the lower anchors when using Matcha Spin SI in highback booster mode to help secure the seat.
A: Yes. Matcha has four different recline options. When installed rear-facing, ensure the recline indicator is fully visible in the recline indicator window when positioned on the vehicle seat. Any of the four recline options can be used when the child is in forward-facing harnessed mode. When used in highback booster mode, Matcha Spin SI must be on Recline 1.
A: No. The cup holders are a structural component of the car seat and must remain in their designated position. If they are removed for cleaning, they must be reinstalled before the seat is used.
A: No – the tether anchor should only be used when the child is forward-facing. When the child is rear-facing, the tether anchor should be stowed.
A: No. Currently, we do not offer a travel bag for the Matcha Spin SI.
A: Yes – Matcha Spin SI is a 360 rotating three-in-one seat that can be used rear-facing, forward-facing, or as a highback booster.
A: Yes – Matcha Spin SI is suitable from 4 lb. onward and includes an infant insert. The infant insert must be removed when the child hits 11 lb. The side impact bolsters must be removed once your child hits 40 lb.
A: No – Matcha Spin SI is designed to stay in the vehicle. It does not have a carrying handle.
A: No. Matcha Spin SI does not have a load leg.