Quick help, 2 yo in booster

lovemybabybug · Apr 26, 2012

Friend just sent me a msg saying her husband bought her 29 month old a Turbo and she hates it. This is after I had the whole 5 pt conversation with her. The husband is dead set on the Turbo, says it will last longer. I need some graphic links and info, it is breaking my heart. Mind you, he works in the ER so he has seen a number of tragedies. :doh:

Brianna · Apr 26, 2012

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2LFo8vVi04"]The Importance of a 5 Point Harness Car Seat - Belle's Gift - YouTube[/ame]
She also doesn't meet the minimums of the seat- is this against the law in your state?

BabyKaykes · Apr 26, 2012

If DH is going with the "lasts longer" argument, then try to get her to talk him into the Nautilus. And I think for this I'd use the KDM video over Belle's Gift.

Brianna · Apr 26, 2012

Can I ask why you would prefer KDM?

BabyKaykes · Apr 26, 2012

I've never liked the tone of the KDM video, it has always seemed very "put your kid in a harness forever or they will die" to me. Belle's Gift has a much softer approach, which I just don't see working to convince a man.

lovemybabybug · Apr 26, 2012

That's the seat she had decided on, the Nautilus, after we talked and I showed her all the choices, but her husband said it cost too much. They had been used an 8 year old, crashed twice, airport checked Roundabout with him, until one day I asked to try the seat in my car and saw the DOM. She was very receptive, took the expired seat out and put the Scenera her in-laws had bought as a spare in and he fits fine in that. He might be getting close to 40 lbs, although I am almost positive they don't know weight limits or don't really follow them. I have no flipping idea why he went out and bought a booster. He does have this idea the kid has to grow up fast and turned him FF the very day of his bday. Knowing the both of them, I know at the end, whatever he says goes, so I would like him to watch some graphic videos

lovemybabybug · Apr 26, 2012

Brianna said:
The Importance of a 5 Point Harness Car Seat - Belle's Gift - YouTube
She also doesn't meet the minimums of the seat- is this against the law in your state?

Yes, the age limit yes, but he probably went with the weight and heigh limit for the seat which he has already reached. Last time we talked about it he was 37 lbs and I am almost positive he is 38" or taller. He is a pretty big kid. I am seriously losing my cool over this. I hate that my friend is so receptive to it and she wants to do the best for her son, and her husband just says no and that's that.

BabyKaykes · Apr 26, 2012

I'm guessing he handles the money?

Even when we don't agree, I don't argue when DH puts his foot down. However, this is where I'd draw the line and buy the Nautilus no matter what he said and deal with the coming argument.

This link may or may not take you to the mobile site, sorry I'm not on my computer. Its got a picture of the results of seat belt syndrome. http://sacredjourneys.m.webs.com/si...ewebs.com/sacredjourneys/apps/photos/&&&#2103 which he HAS to have seen before.

lovemybabybug · Apr 26, 2012

She said he paid $69 for the Turbo. I told her BRU has one of the Maestros for that price. She just told me her MIL is taking her there tonight to get it. I hope so.I know it won't last as long as the Nauti, but infinitely better than the Turbo for sure.

lovemybabybug · Apr 26, 2012

BabyKaykes said:
I'm guessing he handles the money?

Even when we don't agree, I don't argue when DH puts his foot down. However, this is where I'd draw the line and buy the Nautilus no matter what he said and deal with the coming argument.

This link may or may not take you to the mobile site, sorry I'm not on my computer. Its got a picture of the results of seat belt syndrome. http://sacredjourneys.m.webs.com/si...w.freewebs.com/sacredjourneys/apps/photos/&&࠷ which he HAS to have seen before.

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

lovemybabybug · Apr 27, 2012

They got an EFTA! So happy the little guy will be much safer!

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