Vent You won't believe what I just saw!

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AuntieKatie

New member

• Feb 20, 2012

• #1

My cousin's mother just posted a photo of her 7 month baby in a backless booster seat! And not just a 'haha look how little he is' photo, he was actually in a car while it was moving! It was a limousine but that doesn't make it okay! I'm furious right now!

 

hrice

New member

• Feb 20, 2012

• #2

What the f#%*?!

Did you say anything?

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Laurelz

New member

• Feb 20, 2012

• #3

Now THAT is not ok!!!! I'd say something. For sure!

 

creideamh

Well-known member

• Feb 20, 2012

• #4

Holy hell. I just... I am speechless. I think that would be the time I called CPS

 

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AuntieKatie

New member

• Feb 20, 2012

• #5

I said "wow... Are you driving in this pic? I hope not. Is there a reason he isn't in his actual carseat? You do realize that if you were in an accident like this, he would die right?!"
This is the woman who boostered her older kids at 2 in no-back turbos and couldn't wait for her (very short) son to turn 8 so she could unbooster him. He's 10 now and still doesn't come close to 5 stepping I usually have to just look away but I couldn't hold my tongue this time.

 

cookie123

New member

• Feb 20, 2012

• #6

Amazing. Wow. What did she say back, anything?

 

Brigala

CPST Instructor

• Feb 20, 2012

• #7

I would download a copy of that picture and turn it over to the cops. Maybe they can go give her a stern talking-to.

 

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AuntieKatie

New member

• Feb 20, 2012

• #8

She came back with "lol we were's moving we were just playing in the limo and his brother bucked him in"
This should make me feel better but I don't believe for a second that they were parked. The caption of the pic was 'Alex's first limo ride' ... I think I am going to save the pic and call the police and see if they'll do something. I just know that I won't be able to live with myself if something happens to him

 

Kac

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Feb 20, 2012

• #9

I'm sorry but that is flat out stupidity. Some 7 month olds cannot even sit unsupported.

 

TechnoGranola

Forum Ambassador

• Feb 20, 2012

• #10

Honestly, I'd leave it alone. Contrary to your first post stating you knew they were driving, you don't seem to be certain they were. You asked her if they were driving, she said they weren't. The pic's caption isn't proof of anything; her story easily could be true and the caption a cute way to define the pic.

I understand you're concerned, but making assumptions and jumping on her with accusatory comments probably isn't going to get you anywhere with educating her. You may wish to rethink your approach.

 

LISmama810

Admin - CPS Technician

• Feb 20, 2012

• #11

TechnoGranola said:

Honestly, I'd leave it alone. Contrary to your first post stating you knew they were driving, you don't seem to be certain they were. You asked her if they were driving, she said they weren't. The pic's caption isn't proof of anything; her story easily could be true and the caption a cute way to define the pic.

I understand you're concerned, but making assumptions and jumping on her with accusatory comments probably isn't going to get you anywhere with educating her. You may wish to rethink your approach.

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I agree with that. Also, in some places limos are exempt from car seat laws. Not saying it's safe, but it may not be illegal. Even if it is, the photo isn't proof of anything, and the police won't be able to do anything with it.

 

P1ally

New member

• Feb 20, 2012

• #12

Yeah, probably not illegal, as sickening as that is.