Is the padding on seat intended for all ages' use or should it be removed for older kid?
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The padding is for all ages. I actually lost the bottom seat cushion on a flight and called Recaro to ask the same question. The cushioning provides protection against specific types of common injuries that occur during collisions, such as pelvic injuries, in the case of the bottom seat cushion. So long story short, it stays in all the time.
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pading should be intended for all ages. my nephew is now 2yr and he still sits confortable
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If the seat buckles seem to be tight around their legs remove the seat cushion, it will give them more room
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My two year old still uses all the padding she is also still rear facing. However I will have to remove it at some point to allow her to sit lower in the seat once she gets bigger. she is 31lbs 22 months and is 39in tall We have had this seat since she was born we love it. It does look like it sits high up when rear facing too. Hope that helps
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No it's not, I added extra padding however the extra padding I have sits underneath the baby lounge. I wouldn't want to put my child at risk for suffocation putting blankets on the inside.
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a kid could sit safely as long as he was old enough to just sit and not be wiggling around i am not sure what you mean by the handle bar- the piece that is above the steps is in the back so if anyone sat on the top step they would touch the handle bar with their back. i would not let a little kid sit unsupervised butan older kid would be fine.
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It,s not a matter of age but rather leg dexterity. A child that puts pressure on its's feet is ready for a jumpy seat..
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It completely depends on the height/weight of the child who will be using it, not the age. Personally, I would go with something that had a removal back to become just a booster seat if it was for a 4 year old, it would be useful a lot longer.
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It seems to be comfortable. My 4 yr old son has no problem with it. It is very easily removed if you want it to be. Love this car seat.
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I want to ensure the "BOTTOM SUPPORT" of this seat is going to be comfortable for EVERYDAY USE, along w the "BACK Support". My child just turned 2 years old 4 days ago. He is custom & VERY use to His "Chairries/by JonTi-CrafT" but enough eating in living room!! Does anyone feel this Transition of not only The Cairrries but his own personal"Security, Stability, Safty" WILL BE MET BY THIS PRODUCT?
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I would say it is not as "softly" padded because of the material it is made of. This can be wiped clean. The head and waist inserts are nicely cushioned. If you have a very thin baby I can see why you might prefer something else. I really think there is plenty but the material is a bit deceptive. I'm grateful a diaper explosion occurred in this seat and not my other son's soft fabric seat! Hope this offers some perspective.
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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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No, I wouldn't say a child could remove it. The seat isn't actually suctioned. You press the backrest thing down and it pushes two posts down, sort of wedging the seat into place.
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I don't use it because it was so uncomfortable. My grandson uses one and it is holding up well. He is only 6 though.
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I would take the handle off for an older kid. It is definitely for littler ones.
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Yes, the seat and sides are padded. Our granddaughter is very comfortable in it.
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Our foam disintegrated as well as the padding that went over the springs. We chose not to replace it and we have had no issues however my children are 14 & 11. If yours are younger you might want to give more thought to replacing the padding. I have seen people use the pool noodles from the dollar store for padding.
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Yes. Our grandchildren, who received it, are ages 11, 9 and 7 and have not had any issues using it safely. Good height when child is seated as well.
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I did not use this from the beginning with my son's potty training. I do know he is 4 years old now, and he's still potty-training. He was getting too big for the seats in the stores. He does like this seat and will sit on it. I've been told you can use it for younger ages (1 1/2 or 2 year-olds), as well. I hope this helps!
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Hi, my son is 3 years and a half and he still fits comfortable there. This was originally his chair and is now his sisters, what I'm trying to say here is that it is also a very good quality product.