Is the strap elastic at all? Or can it stop the child abruptly (e.g. cause them to fall over)?
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The strap isn't elastic at all. It's a nylon weaved I believe. This might not be good for a younger child who is just learning to walk but if you want something to help stop a toddler from grabbing things of the shelf at store it's great! because it's doesn't allow a child to gets that extra stretch/bounce. I started using this with my daughter at about 20 months old. She was really fast and didn't understand how far she could go or not go from mommy so this helped her learn really fast that once the end of the harness is reached she can't go any farther and now she loves it and tries to put it on herself when she knows we are leaving. The strap isn't elastic at all. It's a nylon weaved I believe. This might not be good for a younger child who is just learning to walk but if you want something to help stop a toddler from grabbing things of the shelf at store it's great! because it's doesn't allow a child to gets that extra stretch/bounce. I started using this with my daughter at about 20 months old. She was really fast and didn't understand how far she could go or not go from mommy so this helped her learn really fast that once the end of the harness is reached she can't go any farther and now she loves it and tries to... » Read More The strap isn't elastic at all. It's a nylon weaved I believe. This might not be good for a younger child who is just learning to walk but if you want something to help stop a toddler from grabbing things of the shelf at store it's great! because it's doesn't allow a child to gets that extra stretch/bounce. I started using this with my daughter at about 20 months old. She was really fast and didn't understand how far she could go or not go from mommy so this helped her learn really fast that once the end of the harness is reached she can't go any farther and now she loves it and tries to put it on herself when she knows we are leaving. « Show Less
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The strap was not elastic, but I would not pull abruptly for that reason. Keep it short until the child gets used to it.
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No, the straps are springy, but are in no way weak. This makes for less noise and is actually a better bounce than the ones with springs.
1208285
The strap is pretty flexible. I don't do a lot of heavy weights when I do bench presses but in general when you lean back against something it doesn't affect their stability.
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Wow what a interesting question, let me just say that after put this shoulder strap on there is another clipped strap that secures it futher that goes under the arm, plus you can adjust the strap with sliding clamps to prevent it in a standing position from moving, or swinging...but by leaning over to hug your child this may negate that. So after considering this for you, I'd have to say that I doubt that very few straps would be that secure. Hope this helps. Ps. I love this strap.
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There is a button you have to push on that is located where the single black strap is coming out where the child's feet go. Reach your finger in there and push up, you should be able to feel the button and the straps should loosen! Hope this is helpful.
1808226
Yes, I think so its adjustable and elastic. I love it! We get so many complements on it. I will totally buy another on from Baby Bella Maya for her next car seat stage! Highly recommend it!
525620
There is a fabric strip in the middle that keeps the baby from sliding down; however, there is no strap. If baby is able stand this seat would not be for him/her. This is a supportive seat similar to the Bumbo.
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Yes. Just don't leave a small kid on it unsupervised. Their legs can slip through the holes in the woven top. They could get trapped or hurt.
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We use this on the couch. The strap is anchored to the frame of the couch to keep it stable. Not sure of the safety if not anchored.
2040414
Yes it does. It's adjustable elastic, and at the moment it seems really obvious, but initially, disconnecting the strap from the unit had me confused a bit.
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There is a button that would be between the child's legs, closer to where their feet would be. You should also see a strap there. The button is metal. As you push down on the button, pull on the strap and it will loosen. Then if you need to tighten the straps, pull on the strap down by the button.
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I don't imagine that there would be any problem, since the straps that are intended for that purpose act like a small post at the point of contact with the elastics. However, the company makes a strap specifically designed for what you are asking about that has padding at the point of contact that is designed to relieve any harmful stress in the cords. The material that comes with the system shows how to quickly affix the strap to a post. IIRC, that strap is sold separately, but it is not expensive.R
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No, it has no elastic but is large enough that it overlaps the mattress and does not move.
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Yes, it straps very solidly. I was very pleased with the product when my 18 mo. grandson visited. Of course, you must always supervise children and not leave them unattended.
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It depends on how active your child is. I think it could be but is definitely safer strapped to a chair
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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.
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Straps are adjustable so its not lopsided, and it is not at all fragile. Hope this helps