Morganthe
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I'm hoping someone on here has some experience using this with a larger older child or can offer some advice.
DD just officially measured at 4'8.5 (57.5") & 92lbs. Turning 10 in Sept, short waisted, so she's not to where she can go with only a 3pt in many vehicles just yet. Awful inbetween stage where it creeps up on her belly and the shoulder belt is over her neck.
Muscular & lean, except her hip area where she's started to fill out, which makes the arm rest areas too short and too tight for her now on her older nbb. She only now fits the Monterey backless booster. Nothing else I've found nearby in stores works for her anymore. I know from experience with her, she's likely to grow more before October, but not likely to add any more weight.
In 6 weeks, she & I will be travelling overseas with backpacks and using public transportation for the first half of our trip. The second part will be using a rental and/or friend's car, so I know she needs something. Space will be at a premium, so I'm not carrying a backless around with us, nor do I want to locally purchase a nbb just for those days due to cost and difficulty in trying to find one that fits her.
So that leaves the Bubblebum.
According to the website, the weight limit is 100lbs and their height rec is 57" (which isn't really my concern).
Basically I need to know: Is the seat area big and comfortable enough to support a kid within 10lbs before their 'limit' for any length of driving time? Does anyone know this from experience?
According to the search engine, there is a store fairly near by that carries these. I just have to call and see if there are any in stock. But if it's something that is impractical to use after 80-85lbs, I just won't bother. I'll try to figure out something else.
Any glimmers of wisdom are very much appreciated.
tia
DD just officially measured at 4'8.5 (57.5") & 92lbs. Turning 10 in Sept, short waisted, so she's not to where she can go with only a 3pt in many vehicles just yet. Awful inbetween stage where it creeps up on her belly and the shoulder belt is over her neck.
Muscular & lean, except her hip area where she's started to fill out, which makes the arm rest areas too short and too tight for her now on her older nbb. She only now fits the Monterey backless booster. Nothing else I've found nearby in stores works for her anymore. I know from experience with her, she's likely to grow more before October, but not likely to add any more weight.In 6 weeks, she & I will be travelling overseas with backpacks and using public transportation for the first half of our trip. The second part will be using a rental and/or friend's car, so I know she needs something. Space will be at a premium, so I'm not carrying a backless around with us, nor do I want to locally purchase a nbb just for those days due to cost and difficulty in trying to find one that fits her.
So that leaves the Bubblebum.
According to the website, the weight limit is 100lbs and their height rec is 57" (which isn't really my concern).
Basically I need to know: Is the seat area big and comfortable enough to support a kid within 10lbs before their 'limit' for any length of driving time? Does anyone know this from experience?
According to the search engine, there is a store fairly near by that carries these. I just have to call and see if there are any in stock. But if it's something that is impractical to use after 80-85lbs, I just won't bother. I'll try to figure out something else.
Any glimmers of wisdom are very much appreciated.
tia
