does this conform to the child in it while keeping their head/back elevated? I am looking for something to reproduce the toddler rocker (fisher price) that my 26lb 33" 1 yr old sleeps in now but is outgrowing. does this conform to the child in it while keeping their head/back elevated? I am looking for something to reproduce the toddler rocker (fisher price) that my 26lb 33" 1 yr old sleeps in now... » Read More does this conform to the child in it while keeping their head/back elevated? I am looking for something to reproduce the toddler rocker (fisher price) that my 26lb 33" 1 yr old sleeps in now but is outgrowing. « Show Less
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Yes the spot where the head goes is slightly elevated. because of this, we put our son in it while feeding him a bottle. it's the perfect angle.
790806
Wow, good question. I have had mine for 1 year and I have no idea if I have a good or bad one. It seems very well made and has held up well. My one complaint is that the back of the chair is in a very upright position. When my little guy first started using it, he sat towards the front so his feet would stay on the ground. Now that he is bigger, he sits back but looks uncomfortable, like the back is too straight. So he basically turns it over and leans on it. I got him another chair, the rocker from walmart, much cheaper, and he seems to use that one more because it looks (and I guess) feels more comfortable.
1084132
I have mine rear facing for my 13 month son. We mostly have it reclined but can not recline to all positions. I think it would sit up to all the positions but this is not necessary because his head would slump forward. He is reclined enough though. I can adjust it whenever I need and it is already belted into the seat. The annoying thing for us is tightening the dang straps!
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My kids (4 and 5--we bought 2 of these) don't really sleep in the car and on long trips we bring pillows but the few times they ended up asleep their heads end up in that little nook/cranny where you can see the headrest bows out in the picture. But I can see if your kid fell asleep in the right position, his chin ending up on his chest.Edit: Both my kids fell asleep in the car after a long day a few days ago. Both of them had their head cocked to the side resting against the headrest where it turns out (see picture).
2273121
Hmm.. I'm not sure. I liked it because it just felt like it would cradle him more. I like how it supports his head. This way we can put him down with his head on either side and he still has a little pillow cushion. Now that my son is getting older, he tries to crawl off the changing pad a lot and we have to distract him with toys. The curvature keeps the toys on the pad with him and also slows him down a tiny bit. I don't think there are any drawbacks I can think of, maybe a few very small benefits in my book.
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I think the recline was steep enough that our son didn't need it, even when he was a brand newborn baby. Now that he's 6 months, he definitely doesn't need any extra support. He always liked to turn his head to the side, but since the rocker doesn't hold them upright, it didn't make his head sag.
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It actually only works for bigger kids bc there is not a divot where the neck rests so if it a small child it actually pushes their head forward if they fall asleep. It is really soft and cozy for relaxing in their car seat but not great for sleeping. I have a 5, 3 and 1 yr old and can't use it for sleeping for any of them. Hope that helps!
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No...i found this product useless...it only elevated head at best which worried me more than anything because babies airway should remain neutral and she kept sliding down anyways or turning sideways. I found this product useless and dangerous. Mine still sleeps in rock n play and she's 5 months old. I. Love it because she stays in place and doesn't slide down. Good luck! Hang in there
2005203
my son sleeps on the toddler side and it is a bit softer after some use but still firm, not to soft at all. the single stage is infant side firm not toddler softer, just learned that with my 1yo when I got hers.
1641080
I got this seat for my son at 1 years old. He was 23 lbs and 32" your child is at min weight but he may not be ready to sit in this seat. In my opinion he's very young. Plus I think he still needs to face the back of the car. If you like this kind of seat I would get one with the recliner feature. So he sits a bit craddled. I would do a bit more research.
1682247
I think every babies head must be different.. my son never had a problem with this and his head is still nice and round. Although he does like to move his head to the side at times while he sleeps in it..
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It's pretty straight up and down. I have not used the position with my 7 month old yet. We use the position where he's semi upright or all the way flat. I think the position your talking about is best for an older toddler, around 2 or 3 years old. At least for me, it's too vertical for an infant, but the other positions are great. We love this stroller! Very happy with our purchase and would buy one again in a heartbeat. I wish I knew about this when my oldest was a baby. I had 4 different strollers at one point and wasn't in love with any of them. Good luck and hope I helped with your question. It's pretty straight up and down. I have not used the position with my 7 month old yet. We use the position where he's semi upright or all the way flat. I think the position your talking about is best for an older toddler, around 2 or 3 years old. At least for me, it's too vertical for an infant, but the other positions are great. We love this stroller! Very happy with our purchase and would buy one again in a heartbeat. I wish I knew about this when my oldest was a baby. I had 4 different strollers at one point and wasn't in love with any of them. Good luck and hope I helped with your... » Read More It's pretty straight up and down. I have not used the position with my 7 month old yet. We use the position where he's semi upright or all the way flat. I think the position your talking about is best for an older toddler, around 2 or 3 years old. At least for me, it's too vertical for an infant, but the other positions are great. We love this stroller! Very happy with our purchase and would buy one again in a heartbeat. I wish I knew about this when my oldest was a baby. I had 4 different strollers at one point and wasn't in love with any of them. Good luck and hope I helped with your question. « Show Less
1138609
My two year old still wears his and so does my two month old. As they lose their neck pudge it'll become looser. It'll fit probably up through various toddler ages.
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I bought this for my granddaughter for her first birthday, she was not walking yet and they do not live close but once she did start walking at about 13 months and still, it is one of her favoritie toys but....I am not sure if it ever tipped over when she was first walking. She is kind of tough so I don't think it would have bothered her. sorry if I am not answering your question.
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I think so! Surely it's personal preference too. It is lower to the ground than the common bassinets that come with a stand. It does vibrate and can rock but doesn't rock on its own like a cradle swing would. Our baby is currently six months and often sits in there to play and occasionally naps in there. When he was a newborn it was the perfect place to lay him down. We liked the size as it was very portable around the house. The middle position ended up being very useful as he had reflux. Overall I think it's a great option as it costs less than most bassinets and we are still using it in the upright positions. I think so! Surely it's personal preference too. It is lower to the ground than the common bassinets that come with a stand. It does vibrate and can rock but doesn't rock on its own like a cradle swing would. Our baby is currently six months and often sits in there to play and occasionally naps in there. When he was a newborn it was the perfect place to lay him down. We liked the size as it was very portable around the house. The middle position ended up being very useful as he had reflux. Overall I think it's a great option as it costs less than most bassinets and we are still using it in... » Read More I think so! Surely it's personal preference too. It is lower to the ground than the common bassinets that come with a stand. It does vibrate and can rock but doesn't rock on its own like a cradle swing would. Our baby is currently six months and often sits in there to play and occasionally naps in there. When he was a newborn it was the perfect place to lay him down. We liked the size as it was very portable around the house. The middle position ended up being very useful as he had reflux. Overall I think it's a great option as it costs less than most bassinets and we are still using it in the upright positions. « Show Less
876069
I'm clumsy and have run into the rocker from both directions (head on and from the side.) We have hardwood floors, and when I've knocked it hard enough to do more than rock, it's just either slid across the floor (without the baby in it) or rocked/stayed in place (with the baby in it.) Obviously, as someone else said, if your bigger boy grabbed on the side to take a look at his sibling, he could possibly exert enough pressure to tip it, but it would take more than a supervising parent would allow, so I wouldn't be as concerned about this risk.
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Yes, it is funny as we have this chair for our now 3 1/2 year old. He loves it but we keep it in the living room and adults regularly sit in it. I think it is wearing out a little faster as a result, but it is holding up pretty well and looks good for a piece of kids furniture.