ProudMomof5
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I understand things when I read them.. but then when I go to tell someone else what I just read... it all comes out mumble jumble.
So, I have been thoroughly convinced of the benefits of ERF and EH.
When I try and tell someone why I feel this way it comes out like... well, its recommended now to keep them RF and H longer. 12 and 20 lbs is outdated.
Then when I try and explain the whole internal decapitation thing I can never really explain why. I always say something like the spinal cord or something is not fully developed yet and it can stretch and break.
I sound like an idiot because I don't know my stuff.
Now if I can get someone to talk to me for awhile about it, I can manage to explain myself enough.... but it takes awhile.
I need a simple statement that will explain it all... well, a few sentences really.
like it's recommended by... who?..... and what exactly is it with the spinal cord not be developed enough?
Seriously, I just need to be able to say something that sounds good. Quick, simple and makes me look like I am educated on it and not just rambling on about somethng that I heard from my best friend's sister's aunt's cousin.. lol.. you know?
UGH.. I just feel sick to my stomach... I just dropped off my 9 1/2 year old (with her HBB) to go and spend the night with a friend. Their BABY... 10 1/2 mos old has to be less than 20lbs was sitting in a 5pt harness, FF, high back booster. The straps were loose, the buckle on her stomach. Their 4 year old who is TINY was in a HBB like my 9 year old. their 8 year old in nothing at all.
When I handed them my DD's carseat, I said, I am a little car seat anal.. with a smile (that is usually how I bring up the subject) and she said, yeah I know you are (w/ a smile). I then told her that my almost 2 year old is still RF and she asked me what kind of carseat was she in.. I just told her it was a convertible, it can be rear or FF.. but she has awhile to outgrow the weight limits of the seat. She then said.. okay. and turned to leave. Conversation had to be dropped. I will see her tomorrow though and wanted to be able to just let her know something quickly with out offending her but also knowing my stuff.
Do you all have something I can just memorize to say to everyone I come across? LOL...
I just don't want to keep making myself look like a fool as well as everyone out there that actually keeps their kids safe. ya know?
So, I have been thoroughly convinced of the benefits of ERF and EH.
When I try and tell someone why I feel this way it comes out like... well, its recommended now to keep them RF and H longer. 12 and 20 lbs is outdated.
Then when I try and explain the whole internal decapitation thing I can never really explain why. I always say something like the spinal cord or something is not fully developed yet and it can stretch and break.
I sound like an idiot because I don't know my stuff.
Now if I can get someone to talk to me for awhile about it, I can manage to explain myself enough.... but it takes awhile.
I need a simple statement that will explain it all... well, a few sentences really.
like it's recommended by... who?..... and what exactly is it with the spinal cord not be developed enough?
Seriously, I just need to be able to say something that sounds good. Quick, simple and makes me look like I am educated on it and not just rambling on about somethng that I heard from my best friend's sister's aunt's cousin.. lol.. you know?
UGH.. I just feel sick to my stomach... I just dropped off my 9 1/2 year old (with her HBB) to go and spend the night with a friend. Their BABY... 10 1/2 mos old has to be less than 20lbs was sitting in a 5pt harness, FF, high back booster. The straps were loose, the buckle on her stomach. Their 4 year old who is TINY was in a HBB like my 9 year old. their 8 year old in nothing at all.
When I handed them my DD's carseat, I said, I am a little car seat anal.. with a smile (that is usually how I bring up the subject) and she said, yeah I know you are (w/ a smile). I then told her that my almost 2 year old is still RF and she asked me what kind of carseat was she in.. I just told her it was a convertible, it can be rear or FF.. but she has awhile to outgrow the weight limits of the seat. She then said.. okay. and turned to leave. Conversation had to be dropped. I will see her tomorrow though and wanted to be able to just let her know something quickly with out offending her but also knowing my stuff.
Do you all have something I can just memorize to say to everyone I come across? LOL...
I just don't want to keep making myself look like a fool as well as everyone out there that actually keeps their kids safe. ya know?