Oh my...how can I tell her?

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Baileybb

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #1

My friend sent me an email today saying:
"Jacob is a big boy sitting in his big boy car seat!"
.....he JUST turned 6months. Check this picture out...

How can I tell her that she completly messed up?

 

sunnymw

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #2

Wow, FFing, aftermarket straps, and is that a LATCH strap I see him holding???

I don't even know how I'd word a response, but I would definitely take the time to write out a response!!! Any chance that it's just a joke and he's sitting in an older sibling's seat??

 

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SusanMae

Senior Community Member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #3

Send her a you tube video or 2?

Susan

 

emars002

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #4

well, i think the sticker on that seat should say for 1 yr AND 20lbs so hopefully if she reads that it will be enough - if not, just try to explain the size of their head and how it is so heavy for their little spines and really could cause him serious injury. If that doesn't work - go for the you tube videos of crash tests - i'm sure she was just excited to turn them around - i thought before i knew better it was so great DD1 hit 1 yr and i could turn her - i have no idea why some of us find turning htem FF so exciting but if i had a little bit of info i would have never done it. Hopefuuly she'll be receptive

 

Patriot201

Car-Seat.org Ambassador

• Jul 23, 2008

• #5

sunnymw said:

and is that a LATCH strap I see him holding???

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I think that is the harness adjuster on the Chase. I think...

 

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Baileybb

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #6

Nope- he is the only child...

I will let her know. She hates getting advice from me since I do not have any children of my own (yet, I know more about car seats than her...)

I think sending her a video would be good.

 

Jeanum

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

Staff member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #7

He's a cutie. You could send her the links about forward facing too soon and after market products from www.cpsafety.com. Also, if you don't have her permission to post her baby's picture, you'll need to take the picture down.

 

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Baileybb

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #8

Oh sorry- I forget to mention that I did have her permission. She knows I come to a car seat forum (and laughs at me for doing so!)

 

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NVMBR02

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #9

Patriot201 said:

I think that is the harness adjuster on the Chase. I think...

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:yeahthat:

 

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skiersnowboarder3

Senior Community Member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #10

Patriot201 said:

I think that is the harness adjuster on the Chase. I think...

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Yes, it is the harness adjuster. It's a continuous loop harness and you tighten that and then adjust to fit.

 

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SusanMae

Senior Community Member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #11

Try sending the video that the girl did for her sister...as the child's aunt. I think it's done very lovingly.

Susan

 

Jeanum

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

Staff member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #12

Baileybb said:

Oh sorry- I forget to mention that I did have her permission. She knows I come to a car seat forum (and laughs at me for doing so!)

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Cool on the permission front, thanks for clarifying.

 

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NVMBR02

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #13

SusanMae said:

Try sending the video that the girl did for her sister...as the child's aunt. I think it's done very lovingly.

Susan

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I think this is a good idea. Here is the link, if you don't already have it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRP7ynNI8mI

 

Mommy2Marcus

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #14

:jaw:

I am in just shock! I was also thinking that you might send her this youtube video! It is the one that got me to RF my son again! I turned him at 12 1/2-13 months & RF'd again at 16 months old!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psmUWg7QrC8

 

PixieEMT

New member

• Jul 23, 2008

• #15

How big is this "big boy" at 6months?

I would give her the AAP recommendations too when you send her the email!

 

capeKO71

New member

• Jul 24, 2008

• #16

I would start out by being funny like:

warning: information from you carseat know it all friend (lol)

I just have to tell you, because I love XYZ so much, and I would hate for anything to happent to him, especially if I knew I could have prevented it, but XYZ is so much safer rear facing (not to mention the whole law thing) - do me 1 favor and just check out this video. If you want some help finding an approriate seat, let me know. The seat you are using is a forward facing only seat - but there are lots of seats that can go backwards and forwards.

Something like that...

 

sunnymw

New member

• Jul 24, 2008

• #17

capeKO71 said:

I would start out by being funny like:

warning: information from you carseat know it all friend (lol)

I just have to tell you, because I love XYZ so much, and I would hate for anything to happent to him, especially if I knew I could have prevented it, but XYZ is so much safer rear facing (not to mention the whole law thing) - do me 1 favor and just check out this video. If you want some help finding an approriate seat, let me know. The seat you are using is a forward facing only seat - but there are lots of seats that can go backwards and forwards.

Something like that...

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:thumbsup:sounds like something i'd write

 

courtfrog2

Active member

• Jul 24, 2008

• #18

Are you sure it's not a joke? Just because she knows you are a carseat guru and that it would upset you.

It's something my friends would do to me. I'm hoping this person knows better and just wants to get a rise out of you!

Let's hope!

 

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SusanMae

Senior Community Member

• Jul 24, 2008

• #19

And you know we're all waiting for a full report for when you do talk to her.

Susan

 

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Baileybb

New member

• Jul 24, 2008

• #20

Thanks everyone!

I emailed her yesterday and explained to her what was wrong. I also sent a video.

She called me today informing me that she was going to get a different car seat today. She just sent me these pictures. Does it looks okay? At least it is RF! I know the chest clip is still low- but it confuses me...the pads are in the way so how can she put the clip up more? She asked me to point out any thing that may be wrong- but I know you guys are better at this than me!