#1babysitter
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I just started my new nannying job and I am rear facing the 16 month old in a Britax Marathon 70 but he hates it! He has been forward facing in his parents cars since he was 1 so he isn't used to it. I am at a loss of what to do since all the other kids I have put rear facing while they have been FF in their parents cars since 1 haven't cared. I really think it is the legroom that is bothering him because when I put him in the seat he stiffens his legs and it's like he doesn't know how to make himself comfortable. I had a Radian and would have used that but I have a another evening nannying job where I pick up two kids from daycare and so the 8 month old also uses the MA 70 so I needed a no re-thread harness so I can adjust it for her. I'm now wishing I got the Nextfit. What should I do!?!?! I really don't want to turn him forward facing. His parents don't see why rear facing is better but they haven't told me I HAVE to forward face him in my car but I'm worried that if they see how un comfortable he is RF they will tell me I need to FF him and he is their child so I can't say no but I don't feel comfortable at all driving a child that young FF. What should I do!? Should I get a Nextfit or Radian? If a Radian is it the end of the world if the harness height is a little over the 8 month old's shoulders? I know it should be right at or below so she doesn't ramp up in a crash but she's only 8 months so so has a ton of shell above her head not only 1-2 inches like an older child would have. HELP!!!!