I hate how far forward the GN pushes her head

glockchick

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• Aug 11, 2010

• #1

Why oh why can't they just figure out a way to make the headrest portion flush with the seat back?

She's never going to be able to sleep in that. And I've already returned the FRs. :thumbsdown: I can leave her the PW, but I'd be more comfortable with her harnessed.

The only other option is the Maestro and she didn't like that cutting into the sides of her neck.

 

AtTheSouthDam

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• Aug 11, 2010

• #2

What about the Prosport? I assume it's head rest works like the old YS. I choose that because the FR85 was overkill for DD2 (seriously, like 6" of harness left and she's four.) and I couldn't stand how the GN pushed her head forward. DD2 loves the YS.

 

glockchick

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• Aug 11, 2010

• #3

It might work, but I wouldn't have time to get it before Friday.

I just installed the GN. She lost like an inch and a half with the install and is now almost at the top slot. I'll post pics as soon as I get them uploaded.

 

BABYGIRLLYNDSEY

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• Aug 11, 2010

• #4

Can you recline the seat just a little bit?

 

glockchick

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• Aug 11, 2010

• #5

I did as much as I could and her head still tips forward.

 

Evolily

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #6

A's headrest moved up, and now he has head slump but still has no problem sleeping in the car. So, maybe try it first to see if she really does dislike it?

 

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menfusse

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #7

I also hate the slump. It makes E sore. She falls asleep, no problem, but it's fitful and she's a grouch when she wakes up. I got desperate on our recent trip to Columbus. It's a 6 hour drive for us. On the way home, I stopped by a toys r us and did the unthinkable by adding an aftermarket product to help keep her head up. No worries, they were thinner and smaller than the harness pads that came with it, but my disclaimer is that no one should do that. So the seat is going into MIL's car as soon as I can get a FN. Though, I'm starting to look at the new Recaro's, because it has a belly pad now and the YS didn't.

 

glockchick

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #8

Here are the pics.

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=137063

I hope it works cause yeah, 6 hour drive on Friday and Sunday. She has one of those circular neck pillows. I hope that works.

 

AtTheSouthDam

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #9

menfusse said:

I also hate the slump. It makes E sore. She falls asleep, no problem, but it's fitful and she's a grouch when she wakes up. I got desperate on our recent trip to Columbus. It's a 6 hour drive for us. On the way home, I stopped by a toys r us and did the unthinkable by adding an aftermarket product to help keep her head up. No worries, they were thinner and smaller than the harness pads that came with it, but my disclaimer is that no one should do that. So the seat is going into MIL's car as soon as I can get a FN. Though, I'm starting to look at the new Recaro's, because it has a belly pad now and the YS didn't.

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The young sport has a belly pad. DD2 just pulls all her pads off immediately. It it this weird triangular shaped one.

 

glockchick

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #10

She rode in it this morning for a short trip and loved it. She thinks she'll be able to sleep, but we'll see. I asked if she preferred this or the FR and she said this cause she could sit in the middle and it has a deep cup holder. She only has about 1/2" of torso height to grow installed this way though.

I can't see Kaleigh in the rear view at all anymore. The GN completely blocks her. I don't really like that, but not much I can do about it ya know?

And CJ loves sitting by the window.

 

skitle1802

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #11

ShannaLeah said:

I can't see Kaleigh in the rear view at all anymore. The GN completely blocks her. I don't really like that, but not much I can do about it ya know?

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But you've got older boys on either side of her, so anything she needs but might not be able to communicate to you, the boys can help out. I have my 21m/o rf in the 3rd row with my 8 and 7y/o back there, anything she needs, they tell me(or why she's whining)

 

glockchick

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #12

Yeah, that's true. It's really only a problem when I'm just taking the little 2. But I guess I'll be taking the GN out and putting it in dh's car those times.

 

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menfusse

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #13

atsuydam said:

The young sport has a belly pad. DD2 just pulls all her pads off immediately. It it this weird triangular shaped one.

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Huh. Everytime I looked at one, I couldn't tell that it had a belly pad, and I don't remember seeing one in several pics from different members. I guess I just made the assumption base don that. Does it come up very high on the belly?

 

AtTheSouthDam

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• Aug 12, 2010

• #14

menfusse said:

Huh. Everytime I looked at one, I couldn't tell that it had a belly pad, and I don't remember seeing one in several pics from different members. I guess I just made the assumption base don that. Does it come up very high on the belly?

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I'll get a picture for you tomorrow. I can't recall right this moment