Risks of EH/booster training at 4.5

[StillThankful]

. Maybe it's me going all Kate Gosselin on him when he even looks like he's about to move.

Awww. . I hope he doesn't feel like Jon Going "Kately" is a good adverb

 

[CarseatNerdGirl]

Awww. . I hope he doesn't feel like Jon Going "Kately" is a good adverb

I hope not. He seems young for Ed Hardy, hair plugs and weed. .

 

[StillThankful]

I hope not. He seems young for Ed Hardy, hair plugs and weed. .

Kate used to light into Jon frequently--I wouldn't move either--she's scarey to me--but I'm scared easily (per DH). LOL on the hair plugs!

 

[Jennifer mom to my 7]

That's because we have no evidence that it is unreasonable or less safe. And many members support your decision.

You may be reading this with your guard up? You sound defensive and you have no reason to be.

ETA: Gosh, I am slow at typing.

Yes, you do sound a bit defensive still Told ya more people would most likely be okay with you here

From talking about this the last few days, my kid is a freak of nature in that he sits really still. Maybe it's me going all Kate Gosselin on him when he even looks like he's about to move.

You know, when I tried my dd in the booster at 4, just for fit, I know she was NOT even close to being ready to be in a booster, even part time, because she did this, to try to get out.

But now, at 4.5 I think I might try to booster train a bit, as the only harnessed seat she fits in is the regent (she might could squeeze in the radian, with her shoulders above the top slot, and I might would use it if I needed to).

There are some here that also would prefer to harness longer, just because. And that is okay. But you won't find them blasting you for your parental choice to booster at 4.5, 40 pounds and with proper fit. Most here understand parental choice a lot better than on that other board.

 

[CarseatNerdGirl]

The Board That Shall Not Be Named?

I might stick around here. Has been a pretty fun conversation.

 

[Jennifer mom to my 7]

The Board That Shall Not Be Named?

I might stick around here. Has been a pretty fun conversation.

Heehee Did you know that is what we used to call this board when talking about it on the old boards there?

 

[CarseatNerdGirl]

No, and now there's too many boards being discussed and I'm confused.

 

[urchin_grey]

The Board That Shall Not Be Named?

I might stick around here. Has been a pretty fun conversation.

Do stay. I've never been to TBTSNBN, but it doesn't sound like fun to me.

 

[Raegansmom4]

TBTSNBN - lol. My Mar 08 birth board there left to form a new board when the "new" one started. Plus a favorite member got banned, lol.

Anyway, I totally see the point you are making. In fact, I wish I could do that with my kids, but I make big girls! EH does have its place! My dd1 outgrew her MA rfing (33 lb limit) at 22.5 months, so a harness seat was the only option. My dd2 is rfing in a MR at 27 months and will hopefully make it to at least 3 rfing in it. Again, she will need a harnessed seat. My dd1 is now 4.5 and ranges from 50.5-52 lbs. She is booster training some but is not ready for a booster full-time. I'm sure she'll be ready by 5.5 or 6. For instance last night, she rode home with dh in his pickup in her HBB. I was following them in the van, and she leaned to the side to look back at me about 3 times. Dh had to keep correcting her. What's scary to me is probably 98% of kids where I live are boostered at 3 years and 30 lbs when they "fit" most hbb. On a side note, Welcome here!

 

[MommyBoha]

For a child who is barely 30 at 4.5, I wouldn't be surprised in the least if she got to 5 1/2 or more at under 33 lbs.

I agree and she has a super short torso at 12.5in. But I wont let her ride in a booster until she hits at least 35lbs(even then that depends on her age)
I really really want a radian... just to see how long I can RF her for. LOL

 

[CarseatNerdGirl]

I agree and she has a super short torso at 12.5in. But I wont let her ride in a booster until she hits at least 35lbs(even then that depends on her age)
I really really want a radian... just to see how long I can RF her for. LOL

I say you get a Multi Tech and just keep her backward til she's a teenager. And also make her wear a helmet in the car after you wrap her in bubble wrap and all that jazz.

 

[tarabelle]

I agree and she has a super short torso at 12.5in. But I wont let her ride in a booster until she hits at least 35lbs(even then that depends on her age)
I really really want a radian... just to see how long I can RF her for. LOL

If we both buy a Radian, we can have a contest on which kid can last longest RF in it....

I just measured my 28 month old DD's torso.. 10" even, her standing height is 30.5". I was curious because I tossed her in a Comfortsport at Target today just to see how she fits. 2nd slot, with about a ton of room over her head.

 

[MommyBoha]

I say you get a Multi Tech and just keep her backward til she's a teenager. And also make her wear a helmet in the car after you wrap her in bubble wrap and all that jazz.

Ok, I really hope this is all in good fun, as this is a car seat safety board. Not to mention.. you want to RF to booster age as well.

 

[Maedze]

Ok, I really hope this is all in good fun, as this is a car seat safety board. Not to mention.. its the same thing you are wanting to do.

I'm pretty sure that comment was served up with a heavy sarcasm cream and side of irony

 

[urchin_grey]

If we both buy a Radian, we can have a contest on which kid can last longest RF in it....

Ooh, ooh, I wanna play that game too!

Bram is 5 years, 1 month old, and 25lbs (clothed), and 34-35ish inches. He still has a lot of room to grow. Though, if we start the growth hormone stuff, he might not last much longer.

 

[urchin_grey]

I'm pretty sure that comment was served up with a heavy sarcasm cream and side of irony

-snort-

Methinks so too.

 

[MommyBoha]

-snort-

Methinks so too.

I was hoping so.. Im running on 2 hours sleep and am a bit loopy right now

 

[CarseatNerdGirl]

Ok, I really hope this is all in good fun, as this is a car seat safety board. Not to mention.. you want to RF to booster age as well.

No wai. I was dead serious. I totally buy into those arguments, they make perfect sense, and are hilarious to boot!

/sarcasm off



You'll get to know me. It should be less confusing then.

 

[murphydog77]

No wai. I was dead serious. I totally buy into those arguments, they make perfect sense, and are hilarious to boot!

/sarcasm off



You'll get to know me. It should be less confusing then.

Sarcasm is difficult to read online, especially from a new poster without an established personality here . Smilies go a long way to diffuse sarcastic words and get your point across without hurting feelings. :twocents:

Also, newbies to our forums don't know about a feature we offer. When you'd like to respond to several posts at once, click on the icon that looks like a piece of paper with " and the + on it for each post you'd like to reply to, then click on the Post Reply button. That will quote all the posts at once in one big post for you.

 

[MommyBoha]

No wai. I was dead serious. I totally buy into those arguments, they make perfect sense, and are hilarious to boot!

/sarcasm off



You'll get to know me. It should be less confusing then.

LOL. You totally sound like I normally do when I havent been up since 3:30 in the morning!!
But its ok.. I have Britax seats. They have the bubble