Safety Harness: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Running Away from Me
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 5, 2011
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Any suggestions on how to stop my 3 year old from taking off on me? I'm at my wits end. Today he took off in a parking lot and I was so furious and scared that I spank...
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- Margie that is so funny. I have a good friend who also used (still uses with her grandkids) "Hands on the van!" She said she got some strange looks once in a while....
- we hold hands in the parking lot, no other options, freak out or not, we hold hands cars can hit little ones they don't see.
- They didn't have harnesses when mine were little, but hey had a leash that was like bracelets from their hand to mine, the velcro was heavy duty so they could not rip ...
Keeping Almost 3 Year Old Buckled in Her Carseat
Asked by J.P. from New York
on September 29, 2008
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My almost 3 year old daughter has figured out how to get out of her carseat seatbelt. At first, she only knew how to get the top part off (that goes across her chest)...
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- I would drive her to your local poice department and have an officer give her a safety talk...I know she's only 3, but it may sink in - you know kids listen to everyon...
- I agree with the responses about punishment. The police is a good idea also if you really need to drive the point home. But, she is absolutely old enough to understa...
- I have not had this problem personally. Luckily my almost 3 year old has not attempted to do this yet. On the other hand, she is always making sure everyone else buc...
Car Seat for 4 Year Old
Asked by C.C. from New York
on July 24, 2009
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I'm in search for a 3 in 1 convertible car seat. I have a 1 year old and a 4 year old. I need to move my 1 year old out of the carrier and into a regular car seat. ...
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- I know I am late, but I have almost the same age span and ended up buying 4 new carseats-I didn't want to hand down my 4 year olds car seats (evenflow triumph dlx-love...
- Read the Q from 2 days ago that I posted...car seat for 3.5 yr old..I got a lot of responses, mostly all about Nautilus..good luck
- I have britax roundabout for my 2 year old. It was the best one as per baby bargains and consumer reports. Ove it. Comfortable, practical and safe !
Need Some Recommendations for Booster Seat for My 4 Year Old...
Asked by P.H. from Philadelphia
on January 14, 2009
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I'm ready to switch my 10 month old from the infant seat to the convertible car seat, but I need a seat for my 4 year old. She is 39inches, 33lbs. Any good recommend...
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- I agree that she is too little for a booster. She should be in a 5-point harness until at least 40 lbs (if not more). If you are not convinced, try searching on youtub...
- To be perfectly honest with you, I think your 4 year old is still too small for a booster seat. I think the current guidelines are at least 40lbs and 3 years old. I fo...
- You can purchase a car seat/booster at like sams clubs or walmart and such for like $40.00. The one I have is a full seat so that you can buckle them in the entire sea...
Question About 4 Year Old Car Seat and Stroller.
Asked by N.R. from Detroit
on February 11, 2010
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Hello I have a question about car seats and would like everyones advice and or opinions :) My daughter Makenzie is 4 years old and I think its time to put her in a hig...
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- I don't know about the carseat question, but am going to buy a sit 'n stand stroller for my daughter who is having her second soon, so have been watching for advice on...
- At 43" tall, there are at least 5 seats I can think of she would easily fit into. My 4.5yr old is 43" tall and can easily fit into many seats. Graco Nautilus ($150)...
- If your daughter can't fit into a five point harness anymore, it isn't going to keep her safe; if G-d forbid you are in an accident, if the harness is too tight, it co...
Car Seat Dilemma W/a 1 and 3 Year Old!
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on April 24, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I want your opinion...I have a 3 year old and an almost 1 year old (well he turns 1 next week) and I'm trying to decide what to do w/the car seats. My 3...
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- Buy a booster seat for the 3yr and move the amlost 1 year to the convertible but face it backwards. Safety is more important than money. Check the wieght on the conv...
- From the info you have given (the booster still fits your 3 yr old, right?), I would shop for a new seat for the baby and let your 3 yr old stay in the one he has for ...
- N., I certainly understand your issue with money. But, I dont think carseats should be skimped on. I think a 3 year old is too young for a booster. I think you sho...
Backless Booster for a 4 Year Old?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on September 27, 2011
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I watch kids and need 3 car seats to fit in my car. I had 2 5 point harnessed seats and one booster in there but it was crammed. My 3 year old is in a Britax Frontier ...
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- My son is 4 and 40 pounds and we just recently switched him to a backless booster. (So much easier!) His doctor said it was fine. I don't know if there are different r...
- You left out part of the equation - how tall is the child?? Where does the top strap of a 5-pointer hit her - ie, is it still above her shoulder or behind her? I'...
- I would have an absolute fit if anyone tried putting my 4 year old in a backless booster. Does a shoulder belt even fit a 4 year old properly in a NBB? Although not ...
Booster Seat for 4 Year Old
Asked by M.E. from Dallas
on June 14, 2011
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I am looking for a great Booster Seat with a 5 point harness for my almost 4 year old. I am not ready to put him in just a regular booster seat and would really like ...
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- When my 3 year old outgrows his Graco My Ride 65 (which will be soon) we are going to get a Britax Frontier.
- Britax Frontier! Best purchase ever! Has amazing ratings, weight limits are really high. I do believe 85 with the 5-point (don't quote me on these, but are close) and ...
- We just ordered our second Graco Nautilus. Our 5 year old loves hers and I'm sure our little guy will like his, too. Best price we found $137.98+tax+free shipping to h...
5Yrs 5Pt Harness
Asked by H.J. from Minneapolis
on June 28, 2010
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Some days I feel like my daughter is the only 5 year old in a 5 pt harness. She is only 33.5 lbs and 39" tall so she has another 7 lbs and 4" until she needs to be out...
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- Your daughter is MUCH safer in a 5 point harness! I would never have my 4 year old in a booster, whether she is big enough or not! There are plenty of parents out th...
- My son is 5 1/2 years old and weighs 38 pounds. We recently moved him to a booster chair. I have a tough time with the weight requirements because my son is tall but...
- My tall and big, going to kindergarten next year, 5.5 year old is in te britax frontier, which will keep her harnessed to 85 lbs! She sometimes wants to use the seatbe...
5 Point Harness for 3 Year Old
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on August 27, 2008
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Hi, my 3 1/2 year old daughter has just about outgrown her convertible car seat. I feel that she is still too young to go straight to a booster seat and I would like ...
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- graco nautalus is the best choice 5 pt harnes 65 pounds then seat belt booster then backless seat belt booster sturdy reclines cupholder is in the arm rest a...
- Hi C., Yes, your little one is definitely much too young for a booster, car seat experts recommend keeping a child in a 5pt harness until about age 5 (even though ...
- We have the Safety 1st Apex 65 and have been very happy with it.
