NatesMamma
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DS is pretty average size at 43" and 44 lb or so. He's 5 yr 5 mo old and harnessed in a FR90 and PN90. I could probably harness him till middle school in those seats. . So I'm wondering, at what age would you recommend boostering him?
Also, I know a few years ago there was some concern here about whether harnesses actually can cause injuries for older kids (age 6 or 7+) since they pin the child's body back but allow the head to snap forward. What is the current line of thinking with this?
FWIW, he's perfectly happy being harnessed; we homeschool, so we don't need to worry about quickly buckling in the drop off/pick up line at school; and DH and I drive newer cars that I feel are quite safe, with curtain airbags and such. That said, he's also quite safety conscious, and I think he would sit fine in a booster even now.
ETA: He doesn't yet meet the minimum height for boostering in his current seats, so of course he will be primarily harnessed at least until he grows that last inch or two, although I have tossed around the idea of training him in a dedicated HBB for such rare occasions as travelling.
Also, I know a few years ago there was some concern here about whether harnesses actually can cause injuries for older kids (age 6 or 7+) since they pin the child's body back but allow the head to snap forward. What is the current line of thinking with this?
FWIW, he's perfectly happy being harnessed; we homeschool, so we don't need to worry about quickly buckling in the drop off/pick up line at school; and DH and I drive newer cars that I feel are quite safe, with curtain airbags and such. That said, he's also quite safety conscious, and I think he would sit fine in a booster even now.
ETA: He doesn't yet meet the minimum height for boostering in his current seats, so of course he will be primarily harnessed at least until he grows that last inch or two, although I have tossed around the idea of training him in a dedicated HBB for such rare occasions as travelling.
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