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  "question": "Which convertible car seats can be installed using only the vehicle seat belt?",
  "answer": "Romer-dc-dc Veni Convertible Car Seat: Romer is a newer brand introduced by Britax; the Veni is optimized for vehicle seat belt installation but supports LATCH and uses SecureLoc installation, with a non-rethread harness and magnetic harness holders.\nChicco OneFit LX ClearTex: The forward-facing belt install is described as open, route, close, with the belt routed through easy-access belt guides.\nEvenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1 Rotating Car Seat: There is only one belt path and the shell rotates within the base, so the rear-facing and forward-facing install is the same; the manual prefers the vehicle seat belt over lower anchors.\nCybex Sirona S SensorSafe: Lab evaluators found the straps, tensioning arms and crowded belt path cumbersome. EasyLock was non-intuitive and sensitive to belt tension, although the swivel and harness worked well once installed.",
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