My son hates his Foonf!

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melissa621

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #1

Okay so I broke down and purchased a Foonf for my son, thinking that it would be so much more comfy for him to RF in. Well...we've used it for about 3 weeks and I SWEAR its like wrestling a rabid monkey into the seat. I thought maybe it was just a phase (he just turned 2 and freaks out about EVERYTHING), but I put his RA 50 in the car, thinking that might be it and he didn't even remotely flip out or anything. He is very delayed in speech, so he can't really tell me whats wrong. I think he may have some sensory issues relating to certain fabrics, so IDK if maybe the fabric bothers him. I checked the seat for anything that might be poking him, but theres nothing. What gives? I'm kinda ticked since I paid so much for this seat, and I've been using it for 3 weeks so I think its too late to return. We bought it from Amazon, so idk what their return policy on car seats is. I also don't know if I feel okay sending it back if they have to trash it considering its my son who hates the seat

IDK if I should hold onto it until he turns FF (which will probably be in a year or so) and maybe he will like it for FF? This seat is way too heavy to ship, so I think selling it might be out of the question.

 

MotoMommaNH

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #2

Ugh that stinks! I'd put it away and then try again in a month or so, see if he feels different about it. Maybe point out to him how high up he is in his big boy seat and can see put all the windows etc. Really hype it up!
If hes still not thrilled, I'd definitely keep it for a FF seat and a backup if you can.

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cookie123

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #3

That's disappointing for sure. I think I'd do the same. Try again in a month or so. You could try to sell it locally but it would likely be hard to sell an expensive seat without losing money.

 

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melissa621

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #4

Hmm well I contacted Amazon to explain the situation and asked if I could do any exchanges for a different seat, and they immediately offered a full refund on the seat. I feel kinda weird about returning a seat because my son hates it you know....I'd hate for such a nice seat to get trashed when it wasn't their fault.

 

jwilliams

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• Mar 18, 2015

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I would take them up on that offer and try to find a seat with a softer cover. Love my Fllo in thunder, but I can see how sitting on what feels like a cross between a plastic tablecloth and waterproof canvas could be irritating for someone with sensory issues!

 

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melissa621

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• Mar 18, 2015

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jwilliams said:

I would take them up on that offer and try to find a seat with a softer cover. Love my Fllo in thunder, but I can see how sitting on what feels like a cross between a plastic tablecloth and waterproof canvas could be irritating for someone with sensory issues!

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Yea, I think I'm probably just going to return it. We're in Miami, so hes almost always in shorts and sleeveless shirts and has direct contact with the fabric. I thought about it and I can't even bare to sit on our microfiber couch without putting a sheet over it because it bothers me so much. I'm pretty positive thats what it is. Too bad because I love this seat.

 

jwilliams

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• Mar 18, 2015

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Lol, I was wondering how much of his skin was even touching the seat! But my northeast is showing I'm sorry the seat didn't work out. I don't remember if he's tall or not, but if not I would check out the Peg seat. It's supposed to be really nice fabric and good for hot climates.

 

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bnsnyde

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• Mar 18, 2015

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Amazon takes mostly anything back, carseats included. They had a 365 day window! I think that might have changed to a bit shorter, not sure.

If the seat isn't working out, I'd certainly return it.

All my kids at age 2 were impossible to get into their seats! We've also had speech delays on top of that.

I hope you find one that works for you!

 

1mommy

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #9

You could also look into the Maxi Cosi Pria, it supposed to have a super soft and plush cover.

 

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melissa621

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• Mar 18, 2015

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I'm honestly just starting to thing about picking up a myride at this point. It seems comfy enough and has decent leg room. I'm probably going to be turning him FF in a 1-1.5 years so I don't want to spend too much money, as we're prob going to pick up a Frontier at that point. Are these still decent seats?

 

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melissa621

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• Mar 18, 2015

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Ohh I might get a Pria...they felt awesome when I checked them out at babies r us earlier. I totally forgot about this. I need to check out the Peg too. I think only our buybuybaby has them in store here,

 

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melissa621

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• Mar 19, 2015

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I ordered the Pria 70! We tried it out in the store and it was so soft and comfy. I'm hoping that I don't have the strap tightening issues that I keep reading about though...it seems nice though. I can't wait till it gets here!

 

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aept

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• Mar 19, 2015

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melissa621 said:

I ordered the Pria 70! We tried it out in the store and it was so soft and comfy. I'm hoping that I don't have the strap tightening issues that I keep reading about though...it seems nice though. I can't wait till it gets here!

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What color did you order? There are some nice choices! The black one he's trying out looks sharp, too. I am considering ordering the Pria with tinyfit for my soon-to-be-newborn. I wish it came in all of the color choices with the tinyfit option, but alas, it doesn't.

 

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melissa621

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• Mar 19, 2015

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aept said:

What color did you order? There are some nice choices! The black one he's trying out looks sharp, too. I am considering ordering the Pria with tinyfit for my soon-to-be-newborn. I wish it came in all of the color choices with the tinyfit option, but alas, it doesn't.

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I got the dress blue. I think its last years model? It was $50 cheaper than the newer model plus it came with a $20 amazon gift card! I wish they had more fun boy covers. I think that the pink one they sell is so adorable. I don't think my son would go for it though lol

 

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LC2003

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• Mar 26, 2015

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melissa621 said:

Hmm well I contacted Amazon to explain the situation and asked if I could do any exchanges for a different seat, and they immediately offered a full refund on the seat. I feel kinda weird about returning a seat because my son hates it you know....I'd hate for such a nice seat to get trashed when it wasn't their fault.

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Don't feel bad - they will re sell it at a discount as an open box item and the next buyer will be thrilled at the deal!

 

1mommy

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• Mar 26, 2015

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I'm really digging the Bohemian Blue but keep hoping for the price to drop because I missed a sale back in October Not to mention I feel weird paying $50 more for a seat just because of the Color...