Jan06twinmom
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When I first learned a lot about car seats and saw the Kyle David Miller video, I thought I would harness my kids as long as possible. She has one more harness slot on the Decathlon and even more growing room in our Radians and Regent. I probably could keep her harnessed until she is 9 or 10 years old in our seats - up until when the seats expire!
However, I've been reading and learning more so now I'm questioning that idea. I'm concerned about the force that would be exerted on her neck in a 5pt harness car seat. However, I've also read enough to know about the submaring risks with small children.
My DD is petite. At 5y4m she is about 40.5in tall and weighs 36lbs. She's around the 25th percentile on the growth charts. She wears size 4T clothing, but probably could fit into 3T clothing if it wasn't for the length issue. I think she's particularly small in the hip and butt area - and she has skinny legs and arms.
My idea had been to wait until she is 40lbs - which will probably happen when she is over 6 years old - maybe even 7. But should I make the transition sooner even if she is under 40lbs?
Also, when I do make the transition, which boosters work best for small/petite children? One of my thoughts had been the Britax Parkway SG but that has the 40lb minimum on it.
Melanie
However, I've been reading and learning more so now I'm questioning that idea. I'm concerned about the force that would be exerted on her neck in a 5pt harness car seat. However, I've also read enough to know about the submaring risks with small children.
My DD is petite. At 5y4m she is about 40.5in tall and weighs 36lbs. She's around the 25th percentile on the growth charts. She wears size 4T clothing, but probably could fit into 3T clothing if it wasn't for the length issue. I think she's particularly small in the hip and butt area - and she has skinny legs and arms.
My idea had been to wait until she is 40lbs - which will probably happen when she is over 6 years old - maybe even 7. But should I make the transition sooner even if she is under 40lbs?
Also, when I do make the transition, which boosters work best for small/petite children? One of my thoughts had been the Britax Parkway SG but that has the 40lb minimum on it.
Melanie