My son is 2.5 years old and am thinking for purchasing this for a plane ride and extra car seat. Is this seat too small for a 2.5 year old?
102936
I used this seat until my oldest turned 4 when I moved him into a high back booster. I think he actually prefers the Combi seat to the booster he moved into, but he hit the weight/height limitations recently. As far as taking it on a plane I always take 1 of my Combi Coccoro seats on with me. I have a 20mo old and a 6mo old who will take turns in the seat depending on who is napping because the cushion makes it more comfortable to sleep in than the plane seat. The seat fits very easily into the plane seat also, so no struggle there. We fly internationally quite frequently and this has been a lifesaver for me on those long flights when it's difficult and uncomfortable to hold a heavy sleeping baby (or 2!) the whole way.
102937
I believe so...I have one and I moved my daughter out of it before she was 3. It is a great seat to use after the infant seat but once they get to be around 2 and they want to sit up, this isn't the seat for you.
102938
It depends on your child. My girl is a very small almost 2 year old and I predict that she can stay in this seat for at least another year. If your child is larger/taller you might not be able to use this seat for very long.
102939
well, how big is he? they come in all different shapes, sizes, and weights. my two year old fits in it fine.
334398
I think he will be too big for this. My 2 year old grandbaby rides it fine, but her legs are long and she will outgrow it before too long. I think there are cozy coups that would work better for a 5 year old (there was a fire engine one at one point)..
240782
I think you should be fine unless your son has very short legs. I have this bike and the mini glider. The mini glider is more appropriate for a 2-3 year old.
1233394
My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord injury to children. Why risk it? My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord... » Read More My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord injury to children. Why risk it? « Show Less
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I dont think its an approved aircraft restraint. The average 2.5yo will be too small for the size small. I think it says 3.5 and up but I began using it for my 3yo who was bigger than an average 4yo. Worked well for him. For a 2.5yo Id get a small cheap lightweight 5pt harness seat.
852010
Personally I wouldn't use this on a 2 year old. Yes I think it would fit, you can adjust the straps to tighten like the the car seat straps. Here's the FAA guide lines, hope it helps. http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/
594945
Yes I think this would be too small. We love this for airport travel b/c it is so light and compact. Also I can easily manage it in and out of the trunk for quick errands around town. However, our guy is a smaller 2year old and just under 30lbs. I find there is ample room in the seat for him, but not enough length in the straps to accommodate much more growth. Don't have any other suggestions. This is a stable stroller with great wheels - for the price I could not be happier.
998589
The vest is not intended for airplane travel but I did use the vest for my 2 year 9 month old daughter last summer, it fit ok but I would have been less comfortable if she were any smaller than she was. She isn't the tallest so if your son is on the taller end of the chart he should be ok.
957977
I qould suggest for any wakling toddler, it also has the harness to keep them seating down so you might want to use it as a high chair. I wouls say it can hold bigger kids up to 4/5 years. My opinion.
1883798
It might be too small. I bought it for my son when he was 2. He is 4 now it it's snug. My son is very tall and average weight.
802623
My son is only 2+, so I can't speak from experience, but with top slots of 17", it is comparable to most other convertible seats, and should easily accommodate an average 5 or 6 year old comfortably. We expect to be able to keep our son rear facing until 4+ years old, and you would still have two headrest positions available once it goes from rear facing to forward facing. That said, I would not buy this seat if you only plan to use it forward facing. For the price, you are better off getting a Britax Frontier (20.5" top slots) or a Britax Pioneer (19.5" top slots) - both will safely and comfortably keep a child forward facing until they are absolutely mature enough to sit in a booster properly 100% of the time. In case you find it helpful, here is a link to a very thorough review of Peg Perego convertible: http://csftl.org/peg-perego-primo-viaggio-5-70-convertible-car-seat-review-and-giveaway/
421345
I bought this for my two-year old, and it's a little too big for her. I have to help her onto the chair and then push her chair in because her feet don't touch the ground yet. If your 5-year old is on the small side, it may be perfect for him.
900511
It is definitely for smaller kids. Probably best suited for kids 2-5, but if you have a tall 5 year old they would probably be disappointed.
566696
It would be great for 4 and 5 but might start to get small for them after about age 6. My daughter is 3 and it's great!
1761375
I put my son in this seat when he was 15 months old. at 26 lbs, he fit perfectly (was too tall to even have the shoulder straps be in the lowest hole.) at almost 4 he is still in the seat and is still comfortable.
970703
It might get small pretty quickly. If you older child always sits in the back it might last a bit longer but sometimes my youngest wanted to sit in the back and the front was too small for my oldest. At the time we had this stroller I had a 4 and 1 year old I now have a joovy too ultralight. That is working out for us kids are now 5.5 and 2.5.
2111245
My son is two and enjoys it but it might be a bit young for a three young old. He also has an imaginex plane that he likes that might be better suited for a three year old.