Does anyone know the weight limit for the 5 point harness? It looks like once the child reaches 40 pounds you use the shoulder belt in the car.
854729
According to the description given that is correct. Use the 5-point harness for up to 40 lbs and then the cars seat belt shoulder harness up to 80lbs.
2225360
Don't know how big your baby is, but it has a five point harness. My babies started riding on it once they were close to two years old
337692
Yes, the harness belt is long, however there is an age/weight limit on the use of the harness. After that limit is exceeded the car seat is used as a booster seat, utilizing the seat belt instead of the harness.
982090
My child is 4 months old and about 14 pounds. I think we will be able to use it for another few months before it becomes too tight in our convertible car seat.
1834576
For Safety 1st years the average is 6-8 years from the date of manufacture. I don't remember the window of time for this one specifically, but it will def get her through the years you would want a good carseat and solid booster! Most kids want the smaller less obvious boosters when they get close to reaching the age that they ALMOST don't need one anymore. And it can be used as five point harness seat for a LONG time. My son is almost 4 and still has LOTS of weight and height to go before he meets the recommended requirements for the booster option! I love the Alpha seats, all three of my kids have them :)
1549914
I wouldn't recommend to use it if your child is not 40lbs yet. You are using your regular car seat belt with this booster and it may not be safe for her to use it if she is not meeting the weight requirment. Before I switched to this one I had the Britax Frontier which has the 5-point harness and can be used with younger children. I would recommend the Frontier for your child.
1759493
I don't know how old your child is, but they recommend a 5 point harness as long as possible and in our state boosters are supposed to be used until 8 or they meet the height/weight requirements. With this seat you would definitely get several years in the 5 point as well as a booster after that. I can't remember exactly, but I think this seat has a 6 yr expiration date so it should last someone most if not all of the child's "car seat life". :-)
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My nine year old grandson uses one of these and loves it. His momma wants to keep him in a five point harness as long as she can because she feels they are safer than a booster. I have a 7 year old grandson who also uses one. I hear no complaints from either. Britax sells a special part that is used instead of the normal buckle between the legs. It is used when kids grow out of the harness and into the booster. It hooks onto the cars waist seat belt to keep children from submarining (sliding out the bottom under the waist seat belt. It is called the Britax SecureGuard Clip. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U5NVX4/ref=s9_simh_gw_p75_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=13E3RXPY91QXN71XQYS5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846) My 9 year old grandson isn't looking forward to moving out of his Frontier 90 because he says it is so comfortable.
2153878
The recommended age range is 3-7 with a maximum weight of 65 lbs. However, we have had customers purchase the car for younger children and then the parent drives the child around with the remote control.
874186
I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the simple one without all the extra supports, we use that for travel for our 3y old. Diono Radian R100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the... » Read More I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the simple one without all the extra supports, we use that for travel for our 3y old. Diono Radian R100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone « Show Less
1310764
I am in the same situation as you and I'm keeping my daughter in it until 40 lbs. then you can take out the 5 pt harness and use it as a booster with a seat belt.
822639
My son is 6 years old 55lbs and 3 foot 10 Inches. We love this seat but we still usually use the britax seat with the harness as a 5 point harness is always safer.
2218831
I started riding with my son in it when he was 1 year old and up to when he was 4 years old and he surpassed the 40lb weight limit and out grew it. I'd have no problem riding a child under 1 yrs in it either
1708180
this is a booster seat, it does not anchor to your car's bench seat and it does not have its own harness. There is a loop on the side to keep the car's shoulder harness in the right place and you just use your car's seat belt/shoulder harness the "regular" way. In PA this is only legal for children age 4/40 lbs & up.
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I would not use this for a child that size. The general guidelines for boosters are four and forty pounds. It does not attach to the car. A frontier is your best Britax bet. Latch system, five point harness and can convert to a booster when they get too big.
1719902
It is a 5 point restraint, much better then lap strap. My grandson will be 4 and he would get out of the other lap restraint. He can't get out of this and he loves it because it is larger than a regular car seat.
1087836
It uses the shoulder restraint only to harness the child. I am able to pull the belt snuggly and he is secure. When he is not in the seat, I buckle the belt so it stays in place. I do not know if this is considered to be a 3-point restraint.