D&L's-mommy
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I've started thinking about getting DS a monterey, he's in a vivo,but he looks like he's starting to get too big for it. He has spina bifida and autism, he likes the HBB because it supports his back better, and he likes the feeling of being surrounded by the wings. He definitely fits in it as far as safety, but he just looks like he's starting to get uncomfortable in it. He's 4'3" 73lbs, 16.76" torso height, 26" overall seated height (I measured with his back against the wall, legs straight out (he physically can't sit criss cross applesauce). He's all legs, so I want something with a deep seat pan, and I think the monterey is pretty deep, right?
I thought I also read that the side wings are adjustable by width, is that accurate?
anyway, does anyone mind sharing pics of their older (9+year olds,, or kids with similar stats to DS) in a monterey? I want to make sure he's going to fit in it for several years. any suggestions for other seats that are tall, have deep seat pans, large side and head wings? If so pics of kids in those seats would be nice too.
am I ridiculous for thinking I can keep him in a HBB til he 5 steps (which I have a feeling wont be for several years)? Should I just try the santa fe?
thanks!
ps. I probably should have put this in the general car seat forum, sorry
I thought I also read that the side wings are adjustable by width, is that accurate?
anyway, does anyone mind sharing pics of their older (9+year olds,, or kids with similar stats to DS) in a monterey? I want to make sure he's going to fit in it for several years. any suggestions for other seats that are tall, have deep seat pans, large side and head wings? If so pics of kids in those seats would be nice too.
am I ridiculous for thinking I can keep him in a HBB til he 5 steps (which I have a feeling wont be for several years)? Should I just try the santa fe?
thanks!
ps. I probably should have put this in the general car seat forum, sorry
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