mlohry
New member
Background,I used to be a CPST about 10 years ago thru NHTSA, so I know some about carseats and try to be up to date on info. but it has been a long time since I have taken a class.
Anyway, my middle DS, that turns 6 next week is 42 pounds, skinny and I can't remember exactly, but average ht is in a GN harnessed, he just moved to the top slots, and when my oldest DS, similiar size was in a GN he lasted until just 7 in the GN harnessed. Anyway we looked at the new FR85 this weekend, not our intention were shopping for DD, but my 6 yr old tried the FR and loved it and seriously he could be harnessed in that seat until probably 9 so I considered buying it, but wanted to ask first if it was neccessary or not.
On the carseat board on BBC I was told that at 6 he is actually safer in a booster, because in a harness, his neck will be thrown forward. This is so news to me, I always thought they would be better off in a 5 pt harness. Well, this info. saves me some money, but now I am wondering if I should even have him in the GN, if he wasn't so skinny I would be more likely to want to switch him. I think I might do a PW SG if I do, I am nervous about the submarining in a booster. Just looking for opinions here, thanks!
Anyway, my middle DS, that turns 6 next week is 42 pounds, skinny and I can't remember exactly, but average ht is in a GN harnessed, he just moved to the top slots, and when my oldest DS, similiar size was in a GN he lasted until just 7 in the GN harnessed. Anyway we looked at the new FR85 this weekend, not our intention were shopping for DD, but my 6 yr old tried the FR and loved it and seriously he could be harnessed in that seat until probably 9 so I considered buying it, but wanted to ask first if it was neccessary or not.
On the carseat board on BBC I was told that at 6 he is actually safer in a booster, because in a harness, his neck will be thrown forward. This is so news to me, I always thought they would be better off in a 5 pt harness. Well, this info. saves me some money, but now I am wondering if I should even have him in the GN, if he wasn't so skinny I would be more likely to want to switch him. I think I might do a PW SG if I do, I am nervous about the submarining in a booster. Just looking for opinions here, thanks!