My five year complains that this seat hurts his back. Does anyone have a similar issue? I think because seat does not recline enough.
1113346
We have had this seat for a year and my son has never complained. he's even fallen asleep.
421846
This might sound obvious, but have you tried reclining it a bit more? Also you may have the shoulder traps slightly too high, they should be at or slightly below his shoulders. This has never been a problem for either of my sons, I hope you get it figured out and end up loving your Pavilion as much as we do! Good luck!
2226992
This was a gift to my grandson for his new baby, also a gift to my niece. They both love it and the seat only adjust in two position. I'm not sure how that was done because it's been a while. I'll try to find out and let you know.
2053160
Yes. My baby is 16 mon. old and still using the deepest reclined position (rear facing) so that she is comfortable if she falls asleep.The recline feature is one of the main reasons I chose this seat.
111746
If you still have the old seat, it maybe a good idea to continue its use until he is 3 and you can communicate better with him... By three they understand not everything is for play. If you don't have the old seat, try using a regular man's belt as added security,
574141
The seat reclines, you have to pull a lever in front below the seat. In addition, you may pull up the other lever on top of the seat back, which will make it longer and probably stop hurting your baby.
1761826
I had the same issue and what I had to do was recline my back seat in order for it to level out. Sorry if this doesn't help.
1588670
The seat is not uncomfortable, but we purchased it for my husband who had mobility issues. He could not sit back on it enough to do any good, so he never did use it.
2036086
We had an issue with the bike only going in reverse. We had to take the seat off and check the wiring, it was loose. I would suggest doing the same. I eventually sold the 2 I bought for $5 at a garage sale. The back wheel never stayed on. Worst money I ever spent. Good luck and I hope your child does enjoy their toy.
1749664
I have had it a while now. It reclines almost all the way back. It has a 5 point harness which helps too. Idk about a brand new baby.... Maybe better with a 3 month old....or older
1703263
hi Anne - this is one "feature" of the seat that completely blows me away. In our old Graco seat, our son's poor head would nod back and forth when he'd sleep. hit the breaks and his head would just bob forward, often waking him up. In these Recaro seats, they did something with the design / angle that this NEVER happens. I have no clue why but my wife and I talk about this all the time. It just works
1319071
We have one of those blank de blank recliners on which my wife cannot recline because she cannot return to an upright position without having me come to her rescue. The mechanism is not appropriate, or the spring is too rigid, something is wrong. I am considering getting another recliner for my wife who is now 87 and cannot get her earned relief from this misnamed monstrosity.
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the seat does not recline. it is slightly reclined permanently. if your child is four or older they may be too tall. I have a 2yrold and 4 yr old...both about to have a birthday and the 4 yr old is getting to where her head is hitting the top
1807173
It reclines as much you need it to. It will go as far back as a bucket seat or carrier seat. We love it. My lo hated the carrier seat and does way better in this one.
1550434
This car seat is awesome however it does not recline well. Due to it being forward facing it does not recline far enough back to prevent sleeping babies head from falling forward. You would need a pillow.
736247
The seat isn't big enough. It seems dangerous to me. I would recommend something with two seats. My grandkids love theirs.
973522
Not really... My 2 year old sat hunched over on the bench since the front chair back has to be fully reclined. I ended up purchasing the Caboose Too rear seat so she could have a more comfortable ride back there. It doesn't help that the bench does not lock in place, so her hunched position would get worse as the bench would slide out of place.