appropriate for 15 month old? we purchased this seat today at babies 'r us. the salesman told us that it was appropriate for our son as he's right at the 25 lb mark. however, he's only 15 months old and when we got home we realized that the manual says he has to be 25 lbs *and* 2 years old. it says so on the britax website as well. and as far as i can see no one who's reviewed it seems to be using it for a child younger than 2. we're going to exchange it (probably for the marathon) but i'm curious as to why some seats only list weight as the guide for appropriateness for use, whereas some list age and weight. appropriate for 15 month old? we purchased this seat today at babies 'r us. the salesman told us that it was appropriate for our son as he's right at the 25 lb mark. however, he's only... » Read More appropriate for 15 month old? we purchased this seat today at babies 'r us. the salesman told us that it was appropriate for our son as he's right at the 25 lb mark. however, he's only 15 months old and when we got home we realized that the manual says he has to be 25 lbs *and* 2 years old. it says so on the britax website as well. and as far as i can see no one who's reviewed it seems to be using it for a child younger than 2. we're going to exchange it (probably for the marathon) but i'm curious as to why some seats only list weight as the guide for appropriateness for use, whereas some list age and weight. « Show Less
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I'm so glad they were able to steer you away from it at this age. The ability of the neck to sustain a forward thrust like that is still developing. However, when he/she gets bigger, you couldn't ask for a much better car seat. We have one in each car.
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Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!! For an older child though :) Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!!... » Read More Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!! For an older child though :) « Show Less
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I believe the laws in most states state that you can turn forward facing at 1 year, but that it's recommended to wait until at least 2 years old, and then only turn when they don't fit in their seat rear-facing anymore. Britax probably put that in their manual because, while it's not against the law, it is definitely not best-practice. Statistically, rear-facing children are something like 5 times safer than forward facing children in the case of a collision. I would definitely return it, and mention that to the salesman so he's aware he's going against britax's recommendations.
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answering my own question: i called britax customer service. they confirmed that the child needs to be 2 years old in addition to weighing 25 pounds--the reason is that he needs to develop the necessary bone density to prevent severe injuries in the case of impact while in this seat.
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Yeah, a child of that age is not ready to forward face. I also wouldn't take the advice of BRU employees for carseat choices. If you need help finding a seat for your child car-seat.org is a great place to get recommendations from experts!
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In addition to waiting until they are two for this booster, I strongly urge anyone to keep your kids rearfacing until at least 18 months. Preferably until closer to 2 years old. Rear facing really is the safest way for your children to travel. While it's not the most fun for them, in the event of a head on collision a rear facing position would give your child the greatest chance of avoiding life threatening injuries.
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I'm glad you called Britax and they gave you a good answer. A 15 month old is way to young for this seat, even if he does meet the minimum weight limit. Age is more important than weight. I have on for my 5.5 year old (he has been using it since he was 3.5) and its a great seat for him.
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I would follow the instructions and wait until she is 40lbs. That is the safest option. The 5 point harness car seats are the safest for every child. Britax makes one that can be used up to 80lbs.
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I believe they recommend use for older babies because it is designed to work for toddlers after they are walking, the activities are all accessible from the sides of the walker. As my great-grandson hasn't hit that weight yet, I don't know how much the seat can support. As it's very well constructed, I'm sure we'll be using it beyond the 25 lb range.
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25 lbs and at least 2yrs old. My opinion the Boulevard is a better seat for a 2yr old though. It's more "cradled" to their still small bodies! I call this his big boy chair! I hope this helps you;)
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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.
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I was under the impression that bob was okay to use, without car seat, starting at 3 months. I started at that age with my both my kids and have had no problems with support.
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I'm not sure about the MINIMUM age/weight, my daughter was 4 when I got it. They do have a maximum weight/age recommendation, and it is: 80Lbs/up to 10 years. However, you can always check-out their website: http://rideweehoo.com/ (you can even call them at 866-297-6049) Also, if you contact them, via their website, they are very helpful with answering any questions.
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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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My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in this trailer will touch no matter what, and a couple four year olds seems like the max limit for a squish-free ride. My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in... » Read More My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in this trailer will touch no matter what, and a couple four year olds seems like the max limit for a squish-free ride. « Show Less
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that is a good question....16pounds? But it says for babies until 30 pounds...You think it is not working well for your baby?
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I think 15 weeks is a bit young. I wouldn't put a child in this stroller until they could sit up by themselves for extended periods (6-8 month range).
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No I d9nt helieve this would be safe for a 1 year old. And im not positive but I dont think he meets the weight requirement. My 3 year old daughter is 36 pounds and was just over the weight minimum. I dont think your nephew would meet the minimum height either. I highly recommend Britax Boulevard. That held my daughter until she was 33 pounds but had plenty of room for the straps to expand if she was heavier. She was getting to tall for it at 39 1/2 inches tall. My 8 month old is in the Boulevard now. He is 19 pounds and 28 inches tall. Fits him great. It can be put in the rear facing position for longer providing added safety. This one cant rear face. No I d9nt helieve this would be safe for a 1 year old. And im not positive but I dont think he meets the weight requirement. My 3 year old daughter is 36 pounds and was just over the weight minimum. I dont think your nephew would meet the minimum height either. I highly recommend Britax Boulevard. That held my daughter until she was 33 pounds but had plenty of room for the straps to expand if she was heavier. She was getting to tall for it at 39 1/2 inches tall. My 8 month old is in the Boulevard now. He is 19 pounds and 28 inches tall. Fits him great. It can be put in the rear facing... » Read More No I d9nt helieve this would be safe for a 1 year old. And im not positive but I dont think he meets the weight requirement. My 3 year old daughter is 36 pounds and was just over the weight minimum. I dont think your nephew would meet the minimum height either. I highly recommend Britax Boulevard. That held my daughter until she was 33 pounds but had plenty of room for the straps to expand if she was heavier. She was getting to tall for it at 39 1/2 inches tall. My 8 month old is in the Boulevard now. He is 19 pounds and 28 inches tall. Fits him great. It can be put in the rear facing position for longer providing added safety. This one cant rear face. « Show Less
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I ordered this seat just as my best friend ordered the Britax Marathon. My son is just under 70 lbs. and 4'1" at 5, so we're constantly running into challenges with sizing. I think that this seat allows for more room and growth as the sides adjust out to accommodate his broad shoulders and the headrest moves up enough to wear I could sit in it comfortably (I'm 5'4"). I like the narrower base that the Diono has versus the Marathon because we drive a Scion XD with a fairly small backseat. With my booster, I can still fit an infant carrier (no base), and another *narrow* booster for when I've got extra kiddos. It's a tight fit, but it does work. However, the Marathon seems to take up the majority of my bestie's backseat and while it is a decent sized seat, I don't think it allows for the adjustments that the Diono does. I hope that helps. :)
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I bought it when my son was 14 months old. He is now 20 months and uses it daily still. I actually sit in it as well. It is a great chair.
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Hello, we bought this for our 2 year old who is approx. 27lbs. It fits him pretty good, he still has plenty of room to grow in it. As for a 5 year old...it depends on how big the child is I think. How tall they are etc..A lot of the ride on toys say they are up to age of 6 but it is really hard to say because every child is different in size.. My son is 34 inches tall and touches the pedal already but has plenty of more room in for the next few years before he will be too big for it. A 5 yr old may only get to ride it for a year before they are too big. I hope this helps. As for the product itself though, it exceeded our expectations on quality and was well worth every penny! Hello, we bought this for our 2 year old who is approx. 27lbs. It fits him pretty good, he still has plenty of room to grow in it. As for a 5 year old...it depends on how big the child is I think. How tall they are etc..A lot of the ride on toys say they are up to age of 6 but it is really hard to say because every child is different in size.. My son is 34 inches tall and touches the pedal already but has plenty of more room in for the next few years before he will be too big for it. A 5 yr old may only get to ride it for a year before they are too big. I hope this helps. As for the product... » Read More Hello, we bought this for our 2 year old who is approx. 27lbs. It fits him pretty good, he still has plenty of room to grow in it. As for a 5 year old...it depends on how big the child is I think. How tall they are etc..A lot of the ride on toys say they are up to age of 6 but it is really hard to say because every child is different in size.. My son is 34 inches tall and touches the pedal already but has plenty of more room in for the next few years before he will be too big for it. A 5 yr old may only get to ride it for a year before they are too big. I hope this helps. As for the product itself though, it exceeded our expectations on quality and was well worth every penny! « Show Less
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My 15 month old daughter still has hers on the shortest setting on the adjustable seat. So I think your son will get lots of use out of it. :)
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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.