Has anyone had an issue with strapping in larger babies due to the groin strap being stationary?
2011336
we did. it was hard to buckle anytime.. but I had to change car seats to a convertible right away due to fit issues with the car seat.
477262
The crotch strap cannot be adjusted to a longer length but it has a slot you can move it up closer to the front that will give kiddo a bit more space. It is REALLY hard to switch it to the other slot.
445582
I haven't had a problem. The straps can be loosened so that everything moves freely.
1077979
Both of my children were born by c-section with on contractions. I use the larger size and have no problems.
2006960
Not at all. I have an 8 month old. I agree that you need to keep the buckle clasped for ease of loosening it, but other than that it is easy. It's also easy to adjust the harness strap height as they grow--you don't have to rethread it ever, just slide the whole part up. We love this car seat.
21796
No we don't have problems with the length. Do you have the manual? The straps hook behind the seat into a metal locking clip. But, there are 2 different slots on the straps to hook them into the clip. One is supposed to be used when the baby is under 11 pounds. The other is for babies over 11 pounds. When you switch the locking clip at 11 pounds, the straps get longer. I would check to make sure your straps are in the right setting. But I would advise looking at the manual because placing the locking clip in he wrong place could be dangerous. I hope that helps!
412735
I really like the seat but for the first time this evening the harness got stuck. I had to remove the seat and reset the harness behind the seat. The harness is working once again and you can make the harness so snug that it will hold a 1 pound baby doll in place. Before returning the seat or doing anything like that check to see what local places (like the local police department will do this sometimes) will install a baby seat for you for free. They should also be able to help you with a problem like a harness that isn't working correctly.
1360146
No - I have not experienced this. Because of the variety of 'hand loops' it accommodates many positions and angles for the caregiver. (In addition, I am using the belt typically higher up the torso to accommodate the presence of an Ostomy...)
113393
Right, I've had that problem too. I think it has something to do with the smaller straps that hold those gray chest pads (forget what Britax calls them - HUGS pads?). I just pull the strap release (accessed through a slit in the seat cover near where the lower strap comes out between the child's legs), grasp the black clip that holds the 2 shoulder straps together across the child's chest, and pull that clip upwards until it moves no further. That's usually enough slack in our case to get our kid out easily. It does seem to run up against those little HUGS pad straps though.
607714
I also have the med/large which I decided on by measuring around the hips, and I know what you mean with the discomfort. However, the way this thing is designed the tight strap keeps the hernia inside. The hernia is also uncomfortable. The location of my hernia happens to be right where the pad is under the strap, and my hernia needs the strap's pressure to stay inside. You might try returning the truss and going for a different design with more adjustment. I just wear this truss for a few hours when I'm doing something especially strenuous. I plan on getting surgery within a few weeks.
1529491
I have a baby trend. Its a pain in the toosh to get on when the baby is in the seat though. FYI.. I haven't used mine yet.
1511423
I'm wondering about this as well...seems like it would have this issue. I just got one but am concerned about using it until my 4 month old can roll in all directions and right himself if need be.
2063305
My daughter got the size that she was pre-pregnancy and it was too big. (2x) She never wore it but maybe two times. She said the the backside kept rolling down from the top. I've seen similar ones with criss-cross straps that go over the shoulders. Those look like they may stay up better.
945985
I didn't use it all the time. When the baby was very small I didn't feel like he could flip himself out or anything and sometimes I didn't want to risk disturbing his sleep. I tried to put a blanket underneath him to avoid the buckles. But I'd say it's better to use it just to be sure.
553052
It is very tricky to adjust this seat. (before I start, make sure to check the manufacturers instructions, they are the tested way of doing this). My first recommendation is get it "close" to the correct tightness without your kid in the seat, then buckle your kid into the seat. When tightening, try pulling the tightening strap down then up - I have to pull quite hard. That may help. Otherwise return it like I did - it is not a good design in my opinion.
647583
Mine was & did. My child was in the front zip vest & it kept moving up, under the chin. It was very uncomfortable & my child complained the entire time. This fixed the problem. No complaints & great boyancy.
1291431
No. You can use the red handle on top to pull the straps up as baby gets taller. There is a button near where the feet are that you push and then pull the straps as long as you need them. You use the same button to pull the straps tighter.