can we have the 21 lb 18 month old in front outward facing position
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Boba specs the front carry for 15-30 lbs. They do not recommend front-facing, because that position forces the baby's legs to hang down and strain her hips and arch her back. I never carried my daughter front facing because she hated it...maybe that is why. Anyway, I'd say the design of the carrier follows Boba's thinking on the matter.
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I believe this carrier is not for outward facing. It can't be front and back carry but only facing inwards. I have a 23 lb 16 month old and we use this carrier often!
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Thanks for your question! Your little one can be held on your front or your back, facing inward only. Boba does not offer a forward facing position. Please let me know if you have any other questions regarding the Boba Air, I'd be happy to help! -Alyson, Boba Inc.
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It is VERY large. It would depend on how large your baby is & what they are capable of. My son was 19 lbs & 29 inches long at 6 month. He could roll over in all directions & lift himself up if he got over on his face. If your baby can do that it would probably be ok.
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No. Just inward. I believe Boba makes a side/hip carrier so that your baby has more of a view. I will say however that although your child cannot face outward, it does support your child's body appropriately and keeps her hips in proper alignment. My baby girl loved the boba and facing inward even at age 9 months.
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My daughter is very tall also, 100% for her age group. At 18 months and 35inches, she is at the next to the top shoulder strap. The manufacturer recommends turning it forward facing when they reach the top strap holder. I just asked our pediatrician at our 18 month check up what we should do when she reaches that point as I am sure it will be soon, and before she is 2 which is the law in CA. His response was to turn her around when she reaches the top strap even if it is before age 2 as she will then be big enough. That being said we bought this carseat for traveling. It is the smallest and lightest carseat we could find. She seems very comfortable in it. The bottom strap to attach it via car latches does not adjust on both sides which makes getting a perfectly tight fit impossible. It has good safety ratings but in comparison to the Britax carseat we use for every day, it really doesn't seem as safe or tighly secured in the car. Hope this helps.
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I would use a convertible so you can keep your child rear facing. I had my 3 1/2 year old, rear facing, in a convertible car seat (not infant). She was in the convertible (I had to finally turn her front facing though) until she was 5 and nearly 40 pounds. Don't go with the "popular" conversation. Go with safe. Do research. Keep your kid rear facing as long as you can.
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As far as I know - you "could" do the outward facing - like in the bjorn's but I have never done it myself nor does the site hold a position on it. I have been told it's not the best position for baby's hip
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They do have an infant insert that you can buy to go with it. I carried my son in it with the insert right from the get-go. The baby only faces inwards to your chest, not out. At that age they don't need to be bombarded by all the stimuli coming at them by facing out. Snuggling in to your chest is the safest and most comforting spot for them to be. It will also ensure they are in a better position for hip development and takes the pressure off their crotch.
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I have only used it inward facing. When she gets a little bigger she might fit outward.
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This manual says atleast 20 pounds and over one years old. I have seen people put kids younger than 1 in front facing carseats, but facing backwards is safest for them. My husband and I went by our baby....she loved her carseat and when she got near 1 years old she began to fight us and throw.fits when trying to put her in her carseat. We figured out that she was outgrowing it and not.comfortable anymore. We got this Recaro.and she loves it!!
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Hi Claire. I have used this car seat rear facing until my youngest was almost two years old. I made ir front facing when it started to be uncorfortable to her, but she was about 22 months old then. So, I think it'll depend on how fast your child grows.
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Rear-facing infants from 5-40 pounds (19"-40") and forward-facing toddlers from 22-65 pounds (34"-52"). My son is 16 months old and 27 pounds, I still have him rear facing because it is so much safer for him. :)
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Thank you for asking. It is a very good question. This Car Seat can be used forward facing for a child at least 1 year of age, at least 22 pounds and 34 inches tall. It can be used up to 40 pounds and/or 43 inches. The instructions will tell you how to install this seat forward and rear-facing. For the rear-facing mode it can be used from 5 to 40 pounds and/or 19 to 40 inches. We do recommend the child be rear-facing as long as possible. Can I answer any other questions for you?
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Yes, I think she will be comfortable in the BabyBjorn. My son has been riding facing out since 3 months (I know, I know--but he HATED facing inward and insisted on being carried so I had little recourse). I think he's just hit 24" now and he's perfectly comfortable.
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I would say no. My 7 mo old is on the talk side weighing almost 19lbs. And while she does still sit in it, she prefers the side to side motion vs the the front to back and her legs hit the rail. I just wouldn't invest in it this late in her growth. Was awesome from newborn up.
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Hello hope all is well. I bought this for my then 15 month old boy. Now is 24 month old and still fit nicely. Only one thing with the front tray is to not use lot of clothing that can squish the legs. If is a big boy I suggest to not put the tray but to snack. Its not heavy and to fold it needs practice but in general it worth the price. Two position for child to sleep and canopy that doesnt bother him at all.
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I think it will works for your 18 months grandson. While the child is lying on it the foot rest stay hard, but if he puts his weight to the front it gets down easily.
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No, you can not. Whether you have the baby on your back or in front they must be facing you. My baby still loves it.