Cath3114
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Backstory: My BF and I are long distance due to my schooling. I'm starting to be around his son, H, (4yo) more often, but he only has him every other weekend, and we do most of our time together on the opposite weekends. My DD isn't his, but he has taken on that role, for the most part 
BF drives a 2-seater truck with jump seats (2007 Nissan. Frontier? Idk). So unfortunately, H is in the front seat with him (FF). I believe he has a key for the airbag and it is off, but not positive. I know he's not the greatest about car seats, but I'm trying. He does respect my views and decisions when it comes to DD.
H was playing on the scale tonight, and he's 39 pounds even, just in underwear. So I was asking BF about his seat. I found out he doesn't do the top tether, the harness straps are all twisted, and only one buckle tongue works. H can also totally get himself out, and frequently does so whenever they're out in the country on dirt roads (this is actually the least of my worries - we are talking very secluded country).
I was able to get a quick look at the seat, but it was pitch dark. I told him since he's almost 40 pounds and probably is with clothes on, I needed to check the weight limit for the harness. The only sticker was for the booster 40-100 pounds. I'll describe it as best I can:
Eddie Bauer, tan cover, black base. Combination, no RF belt path. Not expired, H is the only one who has had it, so 3-4 years old. Armrests aren't fabric covered and there's a big red button to rotate them. Seems to have some kind of recline function with the red handle at the bottom. Harness must be rethread, but I didn't look if it was front adjust. Belt guides on top are black. No adjustable headrest. No pillow or harness covers (I suppose there could have been at one point, though). Eddie Bauer written across the head area. The fabric is that quilted stitched one.
My guess is the harness limit is 40 pounds, so he definitely needs a new seat. I know he's boostered full-time with his mom. But I'm not going anywhere near that issue. BF doesn't seem happy he's just in a booster with her, so he should be open to harnessing a little longer. I would love to see him in a Nauti, but think a Maestro would be more realistic. I want to stress that he does need the harness longer, since he just turned 4 and he's nowhere near mature to sit right with the belt. And this would be a good reason to trade in my crashed seat.
Sorry so long. Just looking for opinions on what the seat might be, and if a Maestro might work. I don't have his height.
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BF drives a 2-seater truck with jump seats (2007 Nissan. Frontier? Idk). So unfortunately, H is in the front seat with him (FF). I believe he has a key for the airbag and it is off, but not positive. I know he's not the greatest about car seats, but I'm trying. He does respect my views and decisions when it comes to DD.
H was playing on the scale tonight, and he's 39 pounds even, just in underwear. So I was asking BF about his seat. I found out he doesn't do the top tether, the harness straps are all twisted, and only one buckle tongue works. H can also totally get himself out, and frequently does so whenever they're out in the country on dirt roads (this is actually the least of my worries - we are talking very secluded country).
I was able to get a quick look at the seat, but it was pitch dark. I told him since he's almost 40 pounds and probably is with clothes on, I needed to check the weight limit for the harness. The only sticker was for the booster 40-100 pounds. I'll describe it as best I can:
Eddie Bauer, tan cover, black base. Combination, no RF belt path. Not expired, H is the only one who has had it, so 3-4 years old. Armrests aren't fabric covered and there's a big red button to rotate them. Seems to have some kind of recline function with the red handle at the bottom. Harness must be rethread, but I didn't look if it was front adjust. Belt guides on top are black. No adjustable headrest. No pillow or harness covers (I suppose there could have been at one point, though). Eddie Bauer written across the head area. The fabric is that quilted stitched one.
My guess is the harness limit is 40 pounds, so he definitely needs a new seat. I know he's boostered full-time with his mom. But I'm not going anywhere near that issue. BF doesn't seem happy he's just in a booster with her, so he should be open to harnessing a little longer. I would love to see him in a Nauti, but think a Maestro would be more realistic. I want to stress that he does need the harness longer, since he just turned 4 and he's nowhere near mature to sit right with the belt. And this would be a good reason to trade in my crashed seat.
Sorry so long. Just looking for opinions on what the seat might be, and if a Maestro might work. I don't have his height.
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