Help w/blvd

wnkw · Apr 8, 2013

So Reese just fell asleep in the car, and her head is just hanging forward. The blue line is level to the ground. I just reinstalled yesterday hoping for a better install. Her feet are already pushing on the back of the seat. Is that normal at 8-9 mo? Id like to convince dh into a new seat, but it's doubtful..

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MommyShannon · Apr 8, 2013

Here's A in her MA70. I don't know why her clip looks low, it wasn't. My 3 year old looks cramped in it, but doesn't complain. My kids will get head slump sometimes in any seat even if they don't normally.

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ETA: A's legs were bent out toward the sides.

snowbird25ca · Apr 8, 2013

When the blue line is level to the ground that represents the mid-point of the recline range. You can recline the seat further and that should fix the chin-to-chest issue. It's not really a safety risk at this age, but given that you can increase the recline further and the head-droop is bothering you, I'd just increase the recline. Britax allows the seat to be installed as reclined as 45* when measured from vertical. Sometimes just a degree or two will make a difference.

If the seat was reclined all the way I'd tell you to not worry about it - and honestly, I wouldn't worry about it - but since you are able to recline it further while keeping it within the allowed range, I'd try that as sometimes just a few degrees of recline can make all the difference in the world.

Also check that her bum is scooted all the way back when you buckle her in - sometimes if a child is slumping in the seat it can lead to their head falling forward.