What to do about DS's friend in the car?

bethng

Active member
My son rides in a Britax FR85 in harness mode. He is 7.5 years old. His very best friend is just a few months older then him (he is 8 so by law doesn't have to ride in a booster) but weighs significantly more. I don't know how to politely ask his mom how much he weighs but I am pretty sure he is over the weight limit of most boosters.....and even if he wasn't, he can't fit between the armrests. Without a booster the seatbelt fit on him is absolutely horrid. I have a clek Olli, a no back turbo, a cheap cosco something....and a compass HBB. He fits in none of them. :(. How can I safely transport him from school to our house when he comes over to play?
 
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Phineasmama

New member
Hmmm, I think the Harmony Olympian is the widest LBB out there? Or maybe the new Graco Connext or whatever it's called, the low back with latch.

As for the weight, I would just bring it up like it's no big deal. Something like "Hey X's mom, I just wanted to get an extra booster for our car for when we have friends over, and I noticed the seat belt fit in our car is not that great. Would you mind telling me how much he weighs so I can make sure to get an appropriate one for him to sit in? We love having X along for the ride so I really appreciate your help :)"
 

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