Would you recommend using at 1 years, forwards? Now son is 10 months, 20lbs and 30in...I wonder how soon I could convert directly to this - thoughts?
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It is NOT safe for any child under the age of two years to be forward facing. ~Child Passenger Safety Technician
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No, absolutely not. Children need to be rear facing until a minimum of age two. Check out these links about why rear facing until two is imperative for your baby's safety! http://csftl.org/why-rear-facing-the-science-junkies-guide/http://csftl.org/rear-facing-car-seat-myths-busted/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gU9zzCGA8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sssIsceKd6U
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No, absolutely not. Children need to be rear facing until a minimum of age two. Check out these links about why rear facing until two is imperative for your baby's safety! http://csftl.org/why-rear-facing-the-science-junkies-guide/ http://csftl.org/rear-facing-car-seat-myths-busted/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gU9zzCGA8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sssIsceKd6U
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I got ours for a 1 year old and it is fine for him and probably for another few years, for a 3 year old I would go with something bigger so they can grow into it!
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Your son most likely will be supporting the bulk of his weight with his legs so I don't see any problem using it well over a year plus the seat part comes off and once your son is standing on his own it can be used as a play station. Hope my answer is helpful
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Hello Lora,3 month!? I think is more confortable for 10 months/1 year old, because the seat is more upright. But for the wheight (14 lbs) shoud be no problem.Regards,José Gomes
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Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it. Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have you looked at using a peapod?? KidCo PeaPod Portable Travel Bed with Air Pump - Red In any case, have a great time on your trip!
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This seat has instructions to face your child forward at 1 year of age and/or 20 pounds weight whichever comes last. With that being said I think depending on the vehicle you may have a hard time fitting the child rear facing at that size plus in addition to that they will not have any leg room either. My 9 month old only has a couple inches between his feet and the back of the seat.
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Lol! I hadn't noticed but I feel like my baby was completely safe when she was smaller. She is 14 months now and I have been using it since she was 9 months about 3 days a week. She can climb out of it now and it tips so maybe that's why? Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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I feel like you will have a problem with height before weight. My son used it until right before a year. Then he was too tall and it wouldn't go any higher.
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I started using it with my 10 month-old. She could easily sit on it unassisted. Of course I stayed right by her just in case. My friends with 2 and 3 year olds use it too. Wide age range :)
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I have been using it with my baby since she was 4 weeks old and 8.5lbs. I would have used it sooner if I had had it. If I have another child I will use it from the beginning!
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my son is 5 months old and he's above average with his height and I still use this . I think it should be great till he's at least 1 year of age ..
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My son was able to play in his until well into his mid 20lbs and he is a big fellow too for his age. He pretty much used it until he started walking at 9 months.
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I don't think you can. My son just grew into it. He is 8 months now and is starting to be able to move on it.
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Hi, my son only used this for maybe 2 1/2 weeks. I'm not sure how long you plan on using it for, but please keep in mind that it didn't feel very sturdy. With my son now at 8 weeks, I know for sure that he would be too big. I ended up giving it away when my two year tipped it over..thank goodness I was able to catch it.
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You should be able to use this for a new born. I didn't use it until my baby was 2 months old but he was a preemie and born at 4lbs. He was too small. I used it when he was about 6 or 7 pounds and it worked great.
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I believe they say you can use it for over a year because the seat is removable. I do have thus item and a friends toddler who is about 45 pounds like to jokingly get in the seat and play around and it holds her just fine. I would say it's safe, especially if your child can hold most of their own weight.
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We plan on flipping it when we convert to a toddler bed... perhaps around 15 months. I imagine it's mostly just important to have the infant side the 1st year--when SIDS is a higher risk. There isn't a dramatic difference between the two sides.