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Hi there,
I've just installed a S&S meridian (rear facing) in preparation for the birth of my first child. The head end seems to have a lot of side to side movement, or at least available movement to it, the base is secure against the seat. Is this normal? Or should I be worried and try to do something about it?

Thanks for any advice or help.

Hi khhast

When you check for movement in a car seat, you always check at the *belt path*. The belt path is the area where the seatbelt runs through (or where the isofix points are if you are using latch/isofix). If it moves more than an inch side to side or back and forth at the belt path, then there's a problem. However if there is quite a bit of movement at the HEAD of the seat, then that's completely normal and fine.

cool, thanks for that, it's reassuring cos our carseat isn't moving at the seatbelt, just the head end.

Thanks  ;D