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'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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My daughter is very tall also, 100% for her age group. At 18 months and 35inches, she is at the next to the top shoulder strap. The manufacturer recommends turning it forward facing when they reach the top strap holder. I just asked our pediatrician at our 18 month check up what we should do when she reaches that point as I am sure it will be soon, and before she is 2 which is the law in CA. His response was to turn her around when she reaches the top strap even if it is before age 2 as she will then be big enough. That being said we bought this carseat for traveling. It is the smallest and lightest carseat we could find. She seems very comfortable in it. The bottom strap to attach it via car latches does not adjust on both sides which makes getting a perfectly tight fit impossible. It has good safety ratings but in comparison to the Britax carseat we use for every day, it really doesn't seem as safe or tighly secured in the car. Hope this helps.
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My daughter has been using the seat since she was about 6 months old - and the way the seat adjusts - I'm assuming she will be able to use it until she is around 2 years of age. We take this seat with us everywhere - even to restaurants. She loves it!
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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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The weight is a minimum of 40 lbs. What I would personally be more concerned about is the tot being fidgety and getting OUT of the belt. I started mine when my daughter was 3.5, and we had to constantly be on top of her about sitting back, keeping her feet down, not stretching the seatbelt out. I would personally wait, and make sure that the child is old enough to sit still with out being told every ten minutes, otherwise you would be having to sit directly next to him/her. The size is great for us, we have it smooshed in between a baby seat and a booster in the back seat of a PRIUS, but it might be unstable for such a little one with nothing on one or both sides.
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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 have purchased this car for children between the ages of 2-5 yrs. I am not sure why this one says 2 yrs. as opposed to 3 yrs. However, having purchased this exact one and several others I can tell you that it is the same size as one listing for use by 3 yrs and up. They support upwards of 200 lbs. This type of car is a big hit and I do recommend purchasing it. A 2 yr. old should be able to handle maneuvering the car. Like with anything he / she will get better with practice and experience. There are other brands but I can only attest to the quality of the plasma brand being that I own several and have yet to have a problem with any of them. I have purchased this car for children between the ages of 2-5 yrs. I am not sure why this one says 2 yrs. as opposed to 3 yrs. However, having purchased this exact one and several others I can tell you that it is the same size as one listing for use by 3 yrs and up. They support upwards of 200 lbs. This type of car is a big hit and I do recommend purchasing it. A 2 yr. old should be able to handle maneuvering the car. Like with anything he / she will get better with practice and experience. There are other brands but I can only attest to the quality of the plasma brand being that I own... » Read More I have purchased this car for children between the ages of 2-5 yrs. I am not sure why this one says 2 yrs. as opposed to 3 yrs. However, having purchased this exact one and several others I can tell you that it is the same size as one listing for use by 3 yrs and up. They support upwards of 200 lbs. This type of car is a big hit and I do recommend purchasing it. A 2 yr. old should be able to handle maneuvering the car. Like with anything he / she will get better with practice and experience. There are other brands but I can only attest to the quality of the plasma brand being that I own several and have yet to have a problem with any of them. « Show Less
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I debated for about a month or two on weather to get the radian or a britax and I have a friend who was certified for installing carseats and apparently britax shortened their seats so kiddos outgrow them faster..the the radian has a steal frame..allows you to rear face til 45 pounds and lasts through a booster seat:) diono also just came out with a carseat called the Pacifica that actually allows you to rear face your child til 50 pounds and ya still in the same price range as the radian and britax:)
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Our baby is 15lbs and approximately 25 inch tall at 4.5 month and there is still room in the bassinet. I would say that we would probably able to use it until our boy is 6 months old. I am not sure about the weight restrictions but the bassinet feels very well-built and sturdy. It appears that the length capacity will be exceeded before weight capacity.
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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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My 5 year old is 42 in and we went with the 14 in. Which was perfect. With the seat in the lowest setting she is still about 1/2 an inch from having her feet flat on the ground. She should be able to ride the 14 in for another 2 years I'd say. It's tempting to go with the larger size since they can use it longer, but a bigger/heavier bike is more difficult to learn to ride on if your kid is still learning to ride w/o training wheels. Im very happy I went with the 14 in
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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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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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Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep undoing the seatbelt. My son got over it rather quickly (or I flipped the buckle so he couldn't lift the flap). Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep... » Read More Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep undoing the seatbelt. My son got over it rather quickly (or I flipped the buckle so he couldn't lift the flap). « Show Less
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I purchased this seat for my 3 year old daughter (she's tiny only 25 lbs) but my 15 month old has used it before. I would say it would be suitable for a child that has been sitting up unassisted for a while...maybe 12+ months. Not sure what the manufacturer recommends.
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Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep undoing the seatbelt. My son got over it rather quickly (or I flipped the buckle so he couldn't lift the flap).