jackthlion
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Why don't they harness FF in Sweden? (Harness vs booster for 4 year old)
It seems that the general consensus here on this board is that a harness is better until the kid is 6 or so right? Is it purely from the standpoint that most 4-5 year olds aren't mature enough to sit still? Is a *properly used* booster actually less safe than a 5pt harness? It seems like there would be more user error with a harnessed seat... The straps not being tight enough is a common problem in our house, mostly with my husband (who thinks he's hurting DS), but even I sometimes notice later that what I thought was a tight fit really wasn't.
I guess I'm having a hard time getting all this sorted out in my head. We were going to get a Nautilus this summer (DS will be 4) once we pass his Radian XT to his little sister... I know this is kind of a cosmetic issue but darn it I LOVE the Cybex boosters (especially the carribean color). If I buy a Nautilus, that's is, I will not be able to convince DH that we need to get a dedicated booster later on. I'm really bummed about that.
What I really want is a Cybex Pallas, but I can't afford the $350 to get one shipped LOL
Anywho... Thoughts?
It seems that the general consensus here on this board is that a harness is better until the kid is 6 or so right? Is it purely from the standpoint that most 4-5 year olds aren't mature enough to sit still? Is a *properly used* booster actually less safe than a 5pt harness? It seems like there would be more user error with a harnessed seat... The straps not being tight enough is a common problem in our house, mostly with my husband (who thinks he's hurting DS), but even I sometimes notice later that what I thought was a tight fit really wasn't.
I guess I'm having a hard time getting all this sorted out in my head. We were going to get a Nautilus this summer (DS will be 4) once we pass his Radian XT to his little sister... I know this is kind of a cosmetic issue but darn it I LOVE the Cybex boosters (especially the carribean color). If I buy a Nautilus, that's is, I will not be able to convince DH that we need to get a dedicated booster later on. I'm really bummed about that.
What I really want is a Cybex Pallas, but I can't afford the $350 to get one shipped LOL
Anywho... Thoughts?
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