houseofboys
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I've read here (dozens of times! ) that the overall height limits on CRs are actually guidelines and that the seats can still be safely used (heightwise) as long as:
RF - 1 inch of shell above top of head
FF - shoulders at/below harness, shell above tops of ears
Our instructors, however, taught that they are outgrown if the child exceeds the stated height limits, even if they still fit in the seat according to the above guidelines. I asked for clarification and she repeated that the seat is outgrown when the stated height limit is reached or there is less than 1" of shell above head or the stated weight limit is reached - whichever comes first. (We were talking about RF seats at the time.)
When installing my best friend's new KeyFit I noticed that the manual very clearly says that same thing.
It completely makes sense to me that total height shouldn't matter, but is there something in the curriculum that officially gives us permission to go against the manufacturer instructions in this area?
RF - 1 inch of shell above top of head
FF - shoulders at/below harness, shell above tops of ears
Our instructors, however, taught that they are outgrown if the child exceeds the stated height limits, even if they still fit in the seat according to the above guidelines. I asked for clarification and she repeated that the seat is outgrown when the stated height limit is reached or there is less than 1" of shell above head or the stated weight limit is reached - whichever comes first. (We were talking about RF seats at the time.)
When installing my best friend's new KeyFit I noticed that the manual very clearly says that same thing.
It completely makes sense to me that total height shouldn't matter, but is there something in the curriculum that officially gives us permission to go against the manufacturer instructions in this area?