Need 5 pt Harness for Special Needs child

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I am looking for a new 5 pt harness seat to replace my Marathon for my daughter. She is 4 1/2 yrs, 31lbs, and 40 inches. She has significant cognitive delays and low tone, so I want her to be in a harness as long as possible. I was disappointed that my Marathon is already not fitting her well. The crotch strap is far too short and she complains about it often. Any advice would be much appreciated!
 
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wendytthomas

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Is she forward facing or rear? Where are her shoulders in relation to the slots on the Marathon?

Does she have a typical skeleton, do you know? Is it just muscular issues or are there skeletal issues as well? If so, I'd get a rear facing seat for her. If not, something like the Britax Frontier would harness her the longest.

Wendy
 
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She just has low muscle tone. I'm most concerned about the harness fitting better. She has been FF for a while and I don't think we will turn her back around at this point. Thanks!
 

bethng

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I second the britax frontier 85! I got two of the parents of my special needs students to get them for their kids and they just love them! Will keep them safe in a harness for a long time to come.
 

jessthayer

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I have my 8 year old daughter with cerebral palsy in a Britax frontier and we love it. She also still needs the 5 point harness for stability. Look on amazon we got it for a hundred dollars less than in the store.
 

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