Monteray for skinny 7 yr old?

bbartlettnfld · Jun 4, 2010

We're moving back to Canada so DD's UK Turbo (Logico) will be staying here. I was thinking of getting a Monteray for her but since I can't see it IRL I need to know if it is a good fit for skinny mini's. DD is max 50lbs and short for her age by at least a head, not very scientific I know!

Anyway those who have it can chime in if they like it.

Plus getting a Monteray from SKJP allows me to buy a new cover for DS's Radian and the new chest clip.

BethAnn

wendytthomas · Jun 4, 2010

If her shoulders are broad the Monterey may be a good fit. But my skinny seven year old was way too narrow in the shoulders for it to be a decent fit on her. At the time she was probably 42 pounds and 44" or so. She has a very petite frame.

Wendy

DisneyWorldNanny · Jun 4, 2010

We just moved my super skinny but average height/possibly tall for her age cousin into the Monterey and she seems to fit beautifully. She just turned 8 and she absolutely loves the seat, she looks really good in it. We kept it on the narrowest setting and from what I know it's a perfect fit. The lap belt really fits great and the design seems to completely prevent her from slouching like she did in an Evenflo booster.

emandbri · Jun 4, 2010

I think at 7 and 50 lbs she should fine fine, that is about what Benjamin is and you can see how he fits in my siggy.

carseatcoach · Jun 4, 2010

It's not super for very slender children, but honestly, I don't think 50# and "short for a 7yo" is going to fall into the category of slender enough that it won't fit well.

ginny4 · Jun 4, 2010

50lbs should fit well. when my DD was only 40lbs she didn't fit so well but at 50lbs she has a very good fit.

Yoshi · Jun 4, 2010

Gosh, this may just be one of those times you will get widely different answers from everyone. My DD is average size but at 53 lbs/ 49" /age 7 and the Monterey fits her terribly. The shoulder harness was nearly off her shoulder and the seat was way too wide.

J-max · Jun 4, 2010

My almost 7 year old just got a montery and it fits her great. She is ave to tall for her age (haven't measured her lately) and weighs 46 lbs.

mommyfrog · Jun 4, 2010

My 7 year old, 50 pound, 48 inch ds fits great in the Monterey. I also put my almost 5 year old, 50 pound 43-44 inch nephew in it one day and he fit great.

a_js · Jun 4, 2010

I think it has to do with shoulder width--my son has narrow shoulders and I could fit two of him in there.

Kat_Momof3 · Jun 4, 2010

I'm going to disagree.. the uber-skinny kids won't fit... BUT... it also depends a lot on leg vs. torso for height... and how broad/slim the shoulder width is.

But my recommendation? play it safe... bring the turbo with you and take her to a store to try out boosters.

In fact, a pic of her in the turbo would help LOADS

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