Short waist belt straps Does anyone have a problem with the waist belt straps being too short? I loosened the belt all the way and I still can't buckle up my kid ... he is only 12 lbs. It seems a bit tight already when we got it a few weeks ago when he was only 10lbs. Short waist belt straps Does anyone have a problem with the waist belt straps being too short? I loosened the belt all the way and I still can't buckle up my kid ... he is only 12 lbs. It seems... » Read More Short waist belt straps Does anyone have a problem with the waist belt straps being too short? I loosened the belt all the way and I still can't buckle up my kid ... he is only 12 lbs. It seems a bit tight already when we got it a few weeks ago when he was only 10lbs. « Show Less
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We bought this swing for our infant son who weighs approx. 10 lbs and the straps on our swing will soon be too tight since there is no room to loosen them any further. I suppose it's possible that we both bought swings with straps that are too short. I plan on contacting the manufacturer to see if they can send new straps.
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We have used our with 3 babies, all the way up to 9 months, with no problems. You should contact Fisher Price.
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my son weighs 18 pounds and he still fits in the straps and they still could get longer if we needed them to. maybe there is something wrong with the straps you have?
2196156
We did not use ours that young, just because we were still using the full high chair. I would NOT recommend for a child who cannot sit up themselves; I would be cautious with a wiggle worm. We have never had any issues. The seat belt strap is some what low (across the thighs rather that around the waist). However, the straps to the chair itself seem very sturdy. The seat easily holds my 25# son and has a great storage area for an extra diaper or sippy cup, makes the grab-and-go easier.A great chair overall, and study construction. Hope that helps!
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Yes. My five year old has it set to the smallest size. There is 12-14" leftover on the waist band to increase its size. It should last for a couple of years of growth. Great product.
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My son is almost 4 years old, about 37#, and I wear him in this {back carry}. Highly suggest making sure there is something between your skin and the straps, just a t-shirt, because the straps can get a bit diggy on your skin.
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This could be pertinent, depending on your build: I had trouble getting the shoulder straps to be narrow enough side-to-side. I'm 5'6" with a slim/avg build, and the straps just slipped off of my shoulders. Tightening them just made the pretty-stiff straps bend on their edges, so I returned it and got another carrier (Ergo) with softer/more closely set straps straps. Could be just me, though!
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I've had to adjust my harness several times. My dog was able to pull one of his front legs through the front of the harness until I figured out how to adjust it. I have it tighter on front with a little more give around the chest. My dog is still growing and I've noticed the chest strap getting snug so I'm going to adjust again. Play with the tightness of the straps and see if that helps. Hopefully the harness will work for you... I've just kept adjusting til I found what works!!!
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We just checked our Medium harness on two other Goldens we have. One is about 75 lbs but very sleek and narrow around the waist. The other is about 82 lbs and though he isn't fat, he is very stout. Around the waist, the sleek one is 24" and the blocky one is 29". There is a clip on the harness that secures it around the waist. At the max extension (it is slightly adjustable) it isn't quite big enough for the bigger boy but it fits just fine for the skinny one. So I would measure around the waist and check, if your dog is more than 28" around the waist, I would go to another vendor and get a large, or an XL. You could have a 110 lb Greyhound that it (a medium) would fit and a 82 lb Golden that it wouldn't. We just checked our Medium harness on two other Goldens we have. One is about 75 lbs but very sleek and narrow around the waist. The other is about 82 lbs and though he isn't fat, he is very stout. Around the waist, the sleek one is 24" and the blocky one is 29". There is a clip on the harness that secures it around the waist. At the max extension (it is slightly adjustable) it isn't quite big enough for the bigger boy but it fits just fine for the skinny one. So I would measure around the waist and check, if your dog is more than 28" around the waist, I would go to another... » Read More We just checked our Medium harness on two other Goldens we have. One is about 75 lbs but very sleek and narrow around the waist. The other is about 82 lbs and though he isn't fat, he is very stout. Around the waist, the sleek one is 24" and the blocky one is 29". There is a clip on the harness that secures it around the waist. At the max extension (it is slightly adjustable) it isn't quite big enough for the bigger boy but it fits just fine for the skinny one. So I would measure around the waist and check, if your dog is more than 28" around the waist, I would go to another vendor and get a large, or an XL. You could have a 110 lb Greyhound that it (a medium) would fit and a 82 lb Golden that it wouldn't. « Show Less
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I bought two of them one for my 3 year old son and one for my 6 year old son. Both my boys are big for there ages. My youngest weighs 45 lbs and is 3 ft 7inches and my six yr old is 50lbs and is 4 ft tall the straps fit well on both children I hope this helps u.
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Not at all. I have an 8 month old. I agree that you need to keep the buckle clasped for ease of loosening it, but other than that it is easy. It's also easy to adjust the harness strap height as they grow--you don't have to rethread it ever, just slide the whole part up. We love this car seat.
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I was able to pull it tight enough where it would stay at their waist. However, the strap was long so we have to wrap it around several times so that they weren't tripping on it. Best belt I ever used!!
297367
It's not so much a matter of age as it is of child size. My four year old grandson stuffs all his plastic toy tools in all the pockets. He's taller then most his age but is slim. I've adjusted the belt as tight as I can make it and it's still a little large. Also the plastic buckle, similar to those on adult backpacks, seems to me to present a risk of pinched little fingers for a younger child. It hasn't occurred with our little guy.
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Unfortunately it is not working for us. We bought the smallest one but she can get it off. I shortened the straps and still gets it off.
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We took off the top hooks, un-threaded the whole strap, put the waist clip back on, re-threaded through the little sliding length adjuster. You will have some strap still dangling, because it is long, but it is working for us and way easier to load and unload our twins. They would hate being strapped down! This is on the 2009 version, but I think the straps are the same. Does this make any sense to you?
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You have to have somewhere to anchor the straps at the child's waist area. You loop it around something then through it's self (if that makes sense?). So I'm not sure.
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I think it is very easy and yes they stay snug. At first I had to feel around under the little flap that covers the hole but once I felt where the button is I realized I could push down on it effortlessly for the release of the straps. It will not be something children can reach to push themselves. So tightening is simply pulling the strap between their legs and that is easy. Excess strap tucks under the edge of the seat easily so they can't grab it and tighten it on themselves accidentally. Releasing it is just as easy but you will need to be familiar with the button position. I hope this helps. I think it is very easy and yes they stay snug. At first I had to feel around under the little flap that covers the hole but once I felt where the button is I realized I could push down on it effortlessly for the release of the straps. It will not be something children can reach to push themselves. So tightening is simply pulling the strap between their legs and that is easy. Excess strap tucks under the edge of the seat easily so they can't grab it and tighten it on themselves accidentally. Releasing it is just as easy but you will need to be familiar with the button position. I hope this... » Read More I think it is very easy and yes they stay snug. At first I had to feel around under the little flap that covers the hole but once I felt where the button is I realized I could push down on it effortlessly for the release of the straps. It will not be something children can reach to push themselves. So tightening is simply pulling the strap between their legs and that is easy. Excess strap tucks under the edge of the seat easily so they can't grab it and tighten it on themselves accidentally. Releasing it is just as easy but you will need to be familiar with the button position. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I bought my FP Space Saver High chair approx. 3 years ago. I purchased these straps and they do fit... I had to use pliers to pull the waist straps through the slots as these straps are a bit wider. Also, the shoulder straps on the lowest slot on the high chair and adjusted to the smallest length are still a little loose on my baby. She is 5 mos and about 14lbs. I wouldn't trust the straps to hold her in without the tray at this point, but I know it wont be long and these will fit fine. I contacted Fisher Price and they sell the replacement shoulder straps but not the crotch strap/buckle. Overall I am happy so far with this purchase. I bought my FP Space Saver High chair approx. 3 years ago. I purchased these straps and they do fit... I had to use pliers to pull the waist straps through the slots as these straps are a bit wider. Also, the shoulder straps on the lowest slot on the high chair and adjusted to the smallest length are still a little loose on my baby. She is 5 mos and about 14lbs. I wouldn't trust the straps to hold her in without the tray at this point, but I know it wont be long and these will fit fine. I contacted Fisher Price and they sell the replacement shoulder straps but not the crotch strap/buckle.... » Read More I bought my FP Space Saver High chair approx. 3 years ago. I purchased these straps and they do fit... I had to use pliers to pull the waist straps through the slots as these straps are a bit wider. Also, the shoulder straps on the lowest slot on the high chair and adjusted to the smallest length are still a little loose on my baby. She is 5 mos and about 14lbs. I wouldn't trust the straps to hold her in without the tray at this point, but I know it wont be long and these will fit fine. I contacted Fisher Price and they sell the replacement shoulder straps but not the crotch strap/buckle. Overall I am happy so far with this purchase. « Show Less
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yes it is frustrating. i pull the straps as tight as i can and then pull down on the strap that tightens it. it feels like it is off the track or something. it is my biggest complaint about this seat as i feel i can't get the straps as tight as they should be.