firemomof3
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Poor dd2 trying to get comfortable sleeping in the GN 
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Ugh, head slump in GN
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Kat_Momof3
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lmbo... I started crowing with laughter seeing that...
Ruthie used to sit with one or both of her legs like that... and I NEVER was able to catch it on camera when she did both legs...
but to see her all sleeping like that just struck me as hilarious.
Are you going to keep the Nauti or do you hate it now? (are the straps too high... it almost looks like they are, but I'm sure it's just an illusion)
Ruthie used to sit with one or both of her legs like that... and I NEVER was able to catch it on camera when she did both legs...
but to see her all sleeping like that just struck me as hilarious.
Are you going to keep the Nauti or do you hate it now? (are the straps too high... it almost looks like they are, but I'm sure it's just an illusion)
MoreLatte
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That is the cutest pic!
DD was five when we switched from the MA to the GN and she had a lot of slump early on but then she figured out how to get situated in it and doesn't have an issue now. I tried my 3 1/2 yr old in it a couple of times and she has horrible head slump, same with the XT.
Head slump is a major pet peeve of mine, so I understand your frustration. I'm giving the XT another week and if she still can't sleep comfortably in it, its going bye bye!
DD was five when we switched from the MA to the GN and she had a lot of slump early on but then she figured out how to get situated in it and doesn't have an issue now. I tried my 3 1/2 yr old in it a couple of times and she has horrible head slump, same with the XT.
Head slump is a major pet peeve of mine, so I understand your frustration. I'm giving the XT another week and if she still can't sleep comfortably in it, its going bye bye!
firemomof3
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The straps are just above her shoulders, right where they're suppose to be. I took the GN out and its in the basement now So far she sleeps comfortably in the XT & CA but I don't have any pics yet. I never had any head slump issues with the Frontier but my little dd2 just swam in it.
So far she sleeps comfortably in the XT & CA but I don't have any pics yet. I never had any head slump issues with the Frontier but my little dd2 just swam in it.
Citrine
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I feel your head slump pain. My 3yr 4mo old has wicked head slump. I felt bad on our 17hr trip. She had more room in the GN then in her wizard but the head slump was not pretty and only got some sleep because I put a pillow and sweater to help her head. She rode in the GN a week and always fell asleep when we went to go pick up sister at school with head slump. I have since put her wizard back in and no head slump.
Callansmomma
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Hmm, I guess we've been lucky. So far no head flopping or slumping. We drive 14 hrs to FL several times each year. I take my husband's car because it gets better gas mileage. I leave around 4a and my son sleeps until about 7 or so. No issues with it falling forward. He is 5 yrs 2.5 mos old and we've had the seat for 1 yr 2 mos.
The head slump is why we got rid of the Nautilus, too. Ds could not get comfortable. He'd fall asleep, and then within minutes he'd be crying and crying and miserable, then he'd pass out briefly again, and the same thing would repeat.
That's an awesome picture though!
That's an awesome picture though!
scoutingbear
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Love the picture!
C doesn't really like his GN because he just can't get his legs all the way out like that (LOVES the Radian because he can do anything he wants with his legs.) He used to have horrible head slump in his GN but is getting better as he is getting older about positioning his head in hte wings before he falls asleep. Still some slumping though. As a result, it is not our "long drive" or vacation carseat.
C doesn't really like his GN because he just can't get his legs all the way out like that (LOVES the Radian because he can do anything he wants with his legs.) He used to have horrible head slump in his GN but is getting better as he is getting older about positioning his head in hte wings before he falls asleep. Still some slumping though. As a result, it is not our "long drive" or vacation carseat.
Mylilboyblue
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We have been using the GN for DS for a while now in my DHs truck and we did a long ride (from Northern NJ to Cape May) twice since we have had it and while his head slumps slightly it doesn't seem to bother him. He hasn't slept much in the car lately and actually hasn't slept in the car at all since I switched the GN out for the RN 65 in my car so I am not sure if he will slump in that too. We had head slump issues RF in the EFTA in my mom's car too.
I wouldn't count out a seat for head slump, though it doesn't bother him or me. But if it is bothering your DD and you alot I probably would go with something else.
I wouldn't count out a seat for head slump, though it doesn't bother him or me. But if it is bothering your DD and you alot I probably would go with something else.
FWIW, my daughter had awful head slump just sitting in the installed Frontier (we had seatbelt incompatibility anyway) but happily NO head slump in the GN. Must be the different vehicle seat shapes that make it happen. She slept great in her GN until she outgrew it. :twocents:
I hate when my kid slumps and she does to, but I have to say that pic is so funny!
We reallllly wanted a GN. In the last year we've had a TF, RN, and now a MR. The TF was so wide, we sideways slump. DD's head never even made it to the sides. But my biggest problem with it was that it caught her g-button and made her tremendously sore. I LOVED the RN. LOVED it. Fit her without button issues. When she turned 4, she wanted to FF, so I turned her and the head slump was horrible. It made her miserable beyond miserable. We went looking for a seat that would support her and not interfere with her button. GN was one we tried out and it fit her soooooooo well. That belly pad was fabulous. But, I was worried about head slump, so we ended up with the MR. I've been happy with it. I don't really have any complaints other than it's a bit high. I also wish she had more of a "big girl" seat, but I'm afraid to even try the GN.
We reallllly wanted a GN. In the last year we've had a TF, RN, and now a MR. The TF was so wide, we sideways slump. DD's head never even made it to the sides. But my biggest problem with it was that it caught her g-button and made her tremendously sore. I LOVED the RN. LOVED it. Fit her without button issues. When she turned 4, she wanted to FF, so I turned her and the head slump was horrible. It made her miserable beyond miserable. We went looking for a seat that would support her and not interfere with her button. GN was one we tried out and it fit her soooooooo well. That belly pad was fabulous. But, I was worried about head slump, so we ended up with the MR. I've been happy with it. I don't really have any complaints other than it's a bit high. I also wish she had more of a "big girl" seat, but I'm afraid to even try the GN.
firemomof3
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So, took the GN out and put her XT in for her. She loves it and so far its working out. I just SO miss the smooth easy pull of the GN to tighten the harness
Kat_Momof3
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I love her fit in the Radian... but then, I think most of the reason it looks uncomfortable up top is how narrow she is... the Radian hugs her more... even if her head flopped, she'd look more contained.
midwestmeg
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Boy the radian looks like it fits her nicely!!
We have head slump in the GN, I hate it. But otherwise it fits dd well and she loves it. And sleeping doesn't seem to be a problem for her.
She does sleep in the car, but at 5.5 she doesn't *have* to and I almost wish she didn't!
We have head slump in the GN, I hate it. But otherwise it fits dd well and she loves it. And sleeping doesn't seem to be a problem for her.
She does sleep in the car, but at 5.5 she doesn't *have* to and I almost wish she didn't!
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