diaperjoys
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What are some approximates? We purchased an '03 Odyssey yesterday, and I was surprised that our tallish 10.5yo didn't seem to quite pass the 5-step.
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What age for 5-stepping in Odyssey?
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Baylor
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It's not about age alone. It is about fit. Different kids will 5 step at different times
You may want to try an incognito booster back there.
diaperjoys
New member
Yes, I understand it isn't about age alone, which is why I tested him rather than assuming he'd fit. But different vehicles do have trends - 5-stepping young, 5-stepping much later, etc. Ballpark ages is what I'm after.....
safeinthecar
Moderator - CPS Technician
The captain's chairs on my 07 Oddy were the last place my very tall kiddo 5 stepped. She was almost 10 and had fit all the other vehicles she rides in for at least a year. The petite neighbor boy didn't fit until about 14. The 3rd row and plus one seat are considerably smaller and kids fit much sooner in those positions.
joolsplus3
Admin - CPS Technician
Oh yeah, those captain's chairs were definitely the last place my kids fit without a booster (I have a 2003 as well)... about 5 ft and age 11.5ish. Third row they fit much sooner, the seat pan is much shorter.
Congrats on the new ride! My kids tease me about my creaky old van, but meh, it runs fine
Congrats on the new ride! My kids tease me about my creaky old van, but meh, it runs fine
BookMama
Senior Community Member
My (somewhat leggy) DS 5-stepped in the captains chairs of my dad's Odyssey at age 11. Now I have my own (2005) Odyssey, and I'm still not thrilled with his fit in the third row. He'll be 13 in a month. Mostly it's the high shoulder belts that are the problem in the third row.
Wife&MomX3
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We have an '01 Odyessy and I just realized recently that my very tall (leggy) 9yo is close to 5 stepping in the back seat. He recently passed in the backseat of a little Honda Civic, so we just had him try the van to see.
(he doesnt want to give up his booster that he hasnt even had for 2 yrs yet, so we're in no rush anyway.)
(he doesnt want to give up his booster that he hasnt even had for 2 yrs yet, so we're in no rush anyway.
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