Pics of older kids RF'ing

An Aurora · 09-21-2009, 07:17 PM

Someone on another board is considering turning her older child RF'ing but isn't sure if she would fit and would like to see pics. The oldest child she has found pictures of is 5, and her child is older than that

ketchupqueen · 09-21-2009, 07:21 PM

The oldest child I have RFing is 5 1/2, and just re-RFed after being FF since age about 20 months. I'm not sure if you want pics of her?

I know there is at least one Swedish board where you might find pics of 4-6 year olds RF. I don't think they usually keep them RF much past 4-6 over there.

(Really if her child is older than 5, I wouldn't turn her unless she wants to. I re-RFed my 5 1/2 year old because she begged me to, and yes, I gave into the crying. *wince*)

I bet Christine might have kids that could RF to age 8 or so, at least by height, but most kids aren't that short-torsoed.

An Aurora · 09-21-2009, 07:24 PM

Yes, we have been over that

She thinks her DD might want to, and wants to try it out.

ETA: She is following this thread, but can't post since she's awaiting moderation.

ketchupqueen · 09-21-2009, 07:32 PM

Okay. If I can find my danged camera cable, I have pics on the camera right now of my 5 1/2 year old, 38-39 lb. daugher RF in a Complete Air. She's on the third of 5 height settings... But I can't get the pics off the computer right now because the childrens ate the connector cable. *grumble*

(Probably it would be of most benefit to find a Complete Air or Radian in a store somewhere and try it out, if you can. That's what got my 5 year old going-- I let her sit on the test bench and then in the car at Babies R Us in the display model of the CA, and from then on she begged to RF until she wore us down.

Okay, so maybe I didn't take as much wearing down as my husband would have liked, since I think it's wicked awesome to have 3 RFers in the back of our Corolla.

)

snowbird25ca · 09-21-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by An Aurora

Yes, we have been over that

She thinks her DD might want to, and wants to try it out.

ETA: She is following this thread, but can't post since she's awaiting moderation.

She can post while awaiting moderation, it just goes in to a moderation queue where a moderator has to approve a post or thread before it shows up. I haven't checked the queue yet, but I can tell you she hasn't tried to post to this thread anyways.

Mommy2Marcus · 09-21-2009, 07:35 PM

Even if the other poster does not want to see your DD RF, I do KQ! LOL! I would LOVE to see a picture of her RF if you would like to share!

michigan_mommy2009 · 09-21-2009, 07:41 PM

Thank you snowbird, I tried to post an introduction post to introduce myself earlier but I did not see it post. That is the reason I didnt post in here yet. I assumed it would post right away but figured since I just joined, it might take awhile. I am still learning sorry.

Samantha

ketchupqueen · 09-21-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mommy2Marcus

Even if the other poster does not want to see your DD RF, I do KQ! LOL! I would LOVE to see a picture of her RF if you would like to share!

Oh, I've been dying to post pics of my new 3 across. I just need the kids to cough up the dratted cable! LOL!

michigan_mommy2009 · 09-21-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ketchupqueen

Oh, I've been dying to post pics of my new 3 across. I just need the kids to cough up the dratted cable! LOL!

Would you like me to send you some castor oil? LOL EWW I remember getting that once as a girl and I will NEVER forget the taste!

I am also looking forward to seeing yours rear faced. I might need some meds here because my own husband thinks I am nuts for wanting to switch her back to rear facing but if its even plausible, he will not change my mind. I would like him to see other older kids to see I am not crazy. Thank you and I hope the cord gets coughed up lol

Samantha

cookie123 · 09-21-2009, 07:57 PM

Ask them where it is. That always worked with Brett when he was a toddler. He always knew where he put the contraband!!

ketchupqueen · 09-21-2009, 08:01 PM

I did. The oldest one said the second one took it. The second one said the baby took it. The baby looked blankly at me, then pointed at the cat and screamed, "DAT!"

ketchupqueen · 09-21-2009, 08:14 PM

Well, while I'm trying to find it, here is my 3 1/2 year old. She is about 37 lbs., wears a size 5-6 shirt and size 4T pants.

(Excuse the tears and dirt and snot; she was mad I was making her leave where we had been, lol!)

She's in a Radian 65 with a 40 lb. RF limit here.

cookie123 · 09-21-2009, 09:12 PM

HA HA!!

christineka · 09-21-2009, 09:43 PM

Here's my 4 yo. She'll be 5 in December. I'd have no problems ffing her if she was 40 pounds or even 35. She's just really tiny.

lovinwaves · 09-22-2009, 12:24 AM

Anna, the Safety1st review link in my signature has pictures of my 5 year old rear-facing.

sunnyflower417 · 09-22-2009, 04:30 AM

My almost 8 year old is on a mission to lose 5 lbs so he can RF in his brother's radian. He is 45 lbs and can't RF but is dying to!

twinsmom · 09-22-2009, 07:34 AM

The picture in my signature is of my 4.4 year olds. The stats are pretty up to date.

Gypsy · 09-22-2009, 07:52 AM

Ds was 35 pounds, and 42" tall here and 4Y 2M.

He is 3 pounds heavier and 1" taller and fits exactly the same and he is 4Y 8M now.

I guess it would help to add a link!

http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php...5&postcount=15

Genevieve · 09-22-2009, 10:52 AM

My son is 4y10m and RF in a Radian 80. He's about 36lbs and unless he has a major growth spurt he'll make it to 5.5-6.

michigan_mommy2009 · 09-22-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Genevieve

My son is 4y10m and RF in a Radian 80. He's about 36lbs and unless he has a major growth spurt he'll make it to 5.5-6.

Thanks!!! That makes me feel better about still wanting to re-rear face my daughter. Although he isnt as old as my daughter, it lets me know that age really doesnt matter. My daughter is really wanting to try rear facing so whatever seat I decide on will need to front face for quite some time. The 2 I have looked at will front face to 80 lbs which is the same as the Regent she is in now.

My question to everyone here....will my daughter still be able to strap/unstrap herself in a rear facing seat? I am guessing it will be just the same as front facing. As of right now, she can get herself in and out with no problem, unfortunealy, she tries to unbuckle herself at times while I am still driving. It doesnt happen often but it does still happen. Do any of your kiddos ever unbuckle while still on the road?

Samantha

09-21-2009, 07:21 PM	#2
ketchupqueen CPST and ketchup snob Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. area Posts: 18,632 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing The oldest child I have RFing is 5 1/2, and just re-RFed after being FF since age about 20 months. I'm not sure if you want pics of her? I know there is at least one Swedish board where you might find pics of 4-6 year olds RF. I don't think they usually keep them RF much past 4-6 over there. (Really if her child is older than 5, I wouldn't turn her unless she wants to. I re-RFed my 5 1/2 year old because she begged me to, and yes, I gave into the crying. wince) I bet Christine might have kids that could RF to age 8 or so, at least by height, but most kids aren't that short-torsoed. __________________ CPST and Mom to Emma, 11, Bridget, 9, Maggie, 7, Katie Sue, 2 and Becky, waiting for us as part of our eternal family. Our '02 Odyssey, car seats, and seatbelts saved our lives. Now riding in an '05 Odyssey!

09-21-2009, 07:24 PM	#3
An Aurora CPS Technician Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 6,110 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Yes, we have been over that She thinks her DD might want to, and wants to try it out. ETA: She is following this thread, but can't post since she's awaiting moderation. __________________ Anna~ RN and expired CPST (hoping to recert soon!)

09-21-2009, 07:32 PM	#4
ketchupqueen CPST and ketchup snob Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. area Posts: 18,632 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Okay. If I can find my danged camera cable, I have pics on the camera right now of my 5 1/2 year old, 38-39 lb. daugher RF in a Complete Air. She's on the third of 5 height settings... But I can't get the pics off the computer right now because the childrens ate the connector cable. grumble (Probably it would be of most benefit to find a Complete Air or Radian in a store somewhere and try it out, if you can. That's what got my 5 year old going-- I let her sit on the test bench and then in the car at Babies R Us in the display model of the CA, and from then on she begged to RF until she wore us down. Okay, so maybe I didn't take as much wearing down as my husband would have liked, since I think it's wicked awesome to have 3 RFers in the back of our Corolla. ) __________________ CPST and Mom to Emma, 11, Bridget, 9, Maggie, 7, Katie Sue, 2 and Becky, waiting for us as part of our eternal family. Our '02 Odyssey, car seats, and seatbelts saved our lives. Now riding in an '05 Odyssey!

09-21-2009, 07:35 PM	#6
Mommy2Marcus CPS Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Alabama Posts: 2,370	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Even if the other poster does not want to see your DD RF, I do KQ! LOL! I would LOVE to see a picture of her RF if you would like to share! __________________ Krista Mommy 2 Marcus, 6 years old, 48 inches tall, 40-42lbs, 16 inch torso & riding in a Graco Safety Surround!!

09-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#7
michigan_mommy2009 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Thank you snowbird, I tried to post an introduction post to introduce myself earlier but I did not see it post. That is the reason I didnt post in here yet. I assumed it would post right away but figured since I just joined, it might take awhile. I am still learning sorry. Samantha

09-21-2009, 07:57 PM	#10
cookie123 CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mpls MN Posts: 4,285	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Ask them where it is. That always worked with Brett when he was a toddler. He always knew where he put the contraband!! __________________ PEG - CPST & Gramma to: Hannah - 12.5 - Transit/Literider Brett - 11 - Connext/Topside Matt- 7 - Pkwy/Monterey Griffin - 2 - PVC/Size4Me/ProRide

09-21-2009, 08:01 PM	#11
ketchupqueen CPST and ketchup snob Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. area Posts: 18,632 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing I did. The oldest one said the second one took it. The second one said the baby took it. The baby looked blankly at me, then pointed at the cat and screamed, "DAT!" __________________ CPST and Mom to Emma, 11, Bridget, 9, Maggie, 7, Katie Sue, 2 and Becky, waiting for us as part of our eternal family. Our '02 Odyssey, car seats, and seatbelts saved our lives. Now riding in an '05 Odyssey!

09-21-2009, 08:14 PM	#12
ketchupqueen CPST and ketchup snob Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. area Posts: 18,632 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Well, while I'm trying to find it, here is my 3 1/2 year old. She is about 37 lbs., wears a size 5-6 shirt and size 4T pants. (Excuse the tears and dirt and snot; she was mad I was making her leave where we had been, lol!) She's in a Radian 65 with a 40 lb. RF limit here. __________________ CPST and Mom to Emma, 11, Bridget, 9, Maggie, 7, Katie Sue, 2 and Becky, waiting for us as part of our eternal family. Our '02 Odyssey, car seats, and seatbelts saved our lives. Now riding in an '05 Odyssey!

09-21-2009, 09:12 PM	#13
cookie123 CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mpls MN Posts: 4,285	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing HA HA!! __________________ PEG - CPST & Gramma to: Hannah - 12.5 - Transit/Literider Brett - 11 - Connext/Topside Matt- 7 - Pkwy/Monterey Griffin - 2 - PVC/Size4Me/ProRide

09-21-2009, 09:43 PM	#14
christineka CPS Technician Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 5,953	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Here's my 4 yo. She'll be 5 in December. I'd have no problems ffing her if she was 40 pounds or even 35. She's just really tiny. __________________ Christine mom to Dd1 age 15 (seatbelt), Dd2 age 14 (seatbelt), Ds1 age 12 (seatbelt), Dd4 age 10 (Probooster), Ds2 age 8 (Probooster), Dd4 age 6 (ffing Radian 80), and dd5 will debut in a Click Connect 30

09-22-2009, 12:24 AM	#15
lovinwaves CPS Advocate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas City, Missouri USA Posts: 8,082 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Anna, the Safety1st review link in my signature has pictures of my 5 year old rear-facing. __________________ *Melissa*  Peyton 10 Camden 9 And a new baby on the way

09-22-2009, 04:30 AM	#16
sunnyflower417 CPS Technician Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liverpool, ny Posts: 108	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing My almost 8 year old is on a mission to lose 5 lbs so he can RF in his brother's radian. He is 45 lbs and can't RF but is dying to! __________________ B1 8 Harmony, B2 3 FFing Radian, TF or GN what ever strikes his fancy! B3 due Dec 2nd

09-22-2009, 07:34 AM	#17
twinsmom Carseat Crazy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 539	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing The picture in my signature is of my 4.4 year olds. The stats are pretty up to date. __________________ Jack and Katie, 9 years old! Riding in Montereys and Maxi Cosi Rodi XRs

09-22-2009, 07:52 AM	#18
Gypsy Senior Community Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,787	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing Ds was 35 pounds, and 42" tall here and 4Y 2M. He is 3 pounds heavier and 1" taller and fits exactly the same and he is 4Y 8M now. I guess it would help to add a link! http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php...5&postcount=15 __________________ "If you don't know how to fix it, please stop breaking it." Severn Suzuki, age 12

09-22-2009, 10:52 AM	#19
Genevieve CPST Instructor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 846	Re: Pics of older kids RF'ing My son is 4y10m and RF in a Radian 80. He's about 36lbs and unless he has a major growth spurt he'll make it to 5.5-6. __________________ Genevieve - CPST Instructor Ninja - 9 Gambit - 7 Rocket - 3

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