Question Im too short!

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MommaTo3inNH

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• Jun 11, 2013

• #1

Ok, I am only 5' and the seatbelt cuts into my neck even on the lowest setting. My seat can go
Higher but it doesn't help much and makes it uncomfortable to drive. Is there anything I can do besides a hair elastic pulling the
Shoulder strap down to the lap belt? (I only do that on long drives)

 

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nannykates

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• Jun 11, 2013

• #2

Duck...booster

 

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MommaTo3inNH

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• Jun 11, 2013

• #3

No ducking!!! If my at butt would fit I would all over it! Thing is if I go too high it's tough to reach the pedals! I was thinking something to clamp on the belt to hold it in place... This is what I do
Now.

 

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nannykates

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• Jun 11, 2013

• #4

So it becomes a lap only belt essentially? Could you take the shoulder belt adjuster off a backless and rig that?

 

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MommaTo3inNH

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• Jun 11, 2013

• #5

Oh not like a lap belt but some kind of clip or something to hold the belt down a bit.

 

featherhead

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• Jun 11, 2013

• #6

I would not do that. There is a product that someone here has tried. It straps around the seat, and has a clip for the shoulderbelt, similar to the adjuster on a backless booster. I wish I could remember what it was called.

 

tjham

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #7

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=113703

Here it is. I have several and they work great! I had to order mine from England.

http://iwantitmum.com/accessories/car-seat-covers/autosafe-seat-belt-height-adjuster-590

[ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autosafe-Seat-Belt-Height-Adjuster/dp/B001B9CQQA"]Autosafe Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Amazon.co.uk: Baby[/ame]



They are way overpriced, but they are the only thing available that actually does what they do, as far as I know. Email the places to see how much in dollars and for shipping. ! really don't understand why they haven't marketed them to the United States.

How it was developed.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG7zkom5-c8"]AUTOSAFE Seat Belt Ajuster - YouTube[/ame]

 

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1mommy

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #8

I bought something similar at autozone- it permanently clips onto the lap belt around where the shoulder and lap part meet at my right hip, then you can clip the shoulder strap onto it to make it further away from your neck. I think it was like $10 for 2... I don't have the packaging anymore but I just went into the store and explained my problem and the sales guy handed the package to me.

 

featherhead

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #9

1mommy said:

I bought something similar at autozone- it permanently clips onto the lap belt around where the shoulder and lap part meet at my right hip, then you can clip the shoulder strap onto it to make it further away from your neck. I think it was like $10 for 2... I don't have the packaging anymore but I just went into the store and explained my problem and the sales guy handed the package to me.

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Can you post a picture? Most things that clip onto the lap belt are not great, because it can end up pulling up on the lap belt. It could be that for an adult it's not a big deal (maybe it is), but for kids for sure it can be bad.

 

1mommy

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #10

I just found this online, this looks exactly like it but I still have mine to the right of my body rather then clipped right in front of my belly button. I find you really don't need that much in order to get it off your neck.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Seatbelt-Strap-Adjuster-CommuteMate-Seat-Belt-Clip-/230429557821

 

tjham

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #11

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Seatbelt-Strap-Adjuster-CommuteMate-Seat-Belt-Clip-/230429557821
Click on the picture that shows it in use on an adult and notice the stomach area.

The problem with that adjuster (and almost every other one on the market ) is that they pull the lap belt into the danger zone for lap belt syndrome, even of they are only slid over a little. The AutoSafe seatbelt adjuster does not do this.

 

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tjham

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #12

Have you thought about a cushion?

https://www.google.com/search?q=wed...57j0l3j60j62.12015j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

There are lots available at various prices. I would go for something firm so it doesn't compress over time.

 

1mommy

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #13

Thanks Tjham, I had briefly wondered about if it was safe or not but I recall the packaging said it had been crash tested. I just checked it out in my car and my lap belt seems to stay pretty low and was below my hips- is that what you mean by danger zone?

 

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MommaTo3inNH

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #14

I would do a cushion but when I put my seat up higher it makes it so I have to stretch to get the pedals.

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Jun 12, 2013

• #15

As long as the lap belt fits, you could always just get a soft wrap for the shoulder belt. It's not a safety hazard for it to touch your neck, just uncomfortable.

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Jun 12, 2013

• #16

tjham said:

Here it is. I have several and they work great! I had to order mine from England.

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I'm plenty tall enough, but my chest doesn't like to play nice with the shoulder belt. I end up with it sliding up over my boob and into my armpit instead of staying between them. It's even worse with a sports bra on. I don't suppose this thing will stop that?

 

T4K

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #17

safeinthecar said:

I'm plenty tall enough, but my chest doesn't like to play nice with the shoulder belt. I end up with it sliding up over my boob and into my armpit instead of staying between them. It's even worse with a sports bra on. I don't suppose this thing will stop that?

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Drive topless and weave the seatbelt between your boobs?

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Jun 12, 2013

• #18

Thirsty4Knowledge said:

Drive topless and weave the seatbelt between your boobs?

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I get cold too easily for that.

 

T4K

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #19

safeinthecar said:

I get cold too easily for that.

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Understandable.

 

NannyMom

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• Jun 12, 2013

• #20

safeinthecar said:

I'm plenty tall enough, but my chest doesn't like to play nice with the shoulder belt. I end up with it sliding up over my boob and into my armpit instead of staying between them. It's even worse with a sports bra on. I don't suppose this thing will stop that?

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I plan to buy some for this reason! The seatbelt in DH's car (and my 2nd row) ends up going from my arm pit on 1 side and rubbing on my neck on the other.