Do any Chaperone owners find the shoulder straps really short? My son is 5 months and 27" tall and I can barely buckle the straps between his legs.
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No we don't have problems with the length. Do you have the manual? The straps hook behind the seat into a metal locking clip. But, there are 2 different slots on the straps to hook them into the clip. One is supposed to be used when the baby is under 11 pounds. The other is for babies over 11 pounds. When you switch the locking clip at 11 pounds, the straps get longer. I would check to make sure your straps are in the right setting. But I would advise looking at the manual because placing the locking clip in he wrong place could be dangerous. I hope that helps!
21797
You need to losen the straps. You tube the video on how to do it. That's what I did. You need to raise it from the back I had the same issue till I watched the video.
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!
1348073
I only have what seems to be the older version. No adjustable strap but it fits well as a cross over for both me and my daughter (5'6"-5'10"). Denim could be sturdier but I actually love the softness or this one. Regarding the strap, could be long if you are shorter or if your little one is heavier than ours (6-7lb.) and pulls it down in which case an adjustable strap could come in handy. Hope this helps.
911164
Yes. It is difficult if you loosen and tighten each time. To get around that, I don't loosen the straps when I take my child out so I don't have to tighten them each time - the clothing your child is wearing shouldn't affect the strap length much if at all (if the clothing is so bulky you have to loosen the straps, it may create too much give in the event of an accident). Now, I do periodically have to loosen the straps a tiny bit as she grows if it gets just too hard to fasten. But, for me that's easier than ranging that adjustment each time.
479930
I'm 5'8" and had to adjust the shoulder harness down several nitches from stock placement to make it ride high enough. Initially, this pack rode very low and was uncomfortable until properly adjusted. I could be wrong, but it appeared that it would be fine if configured correctly.
82813
My baby was born at 10lb 8oz, quite a bit bigger than a typical newborn, and was a homebirth - we didn't take him anywhere for 2 weeks. When I put him in his seat for the first time, I was *really* uncomfortable with how far apart the shoulder straps are. They slip off his shoulders unless I have the chest clip higher than typically suggested - basically as far up as I can go. This is despite the infant insert padding. I've never been a fan of needing a separate car seat for a newborn, but honestly I'm not sure this seat is the best choice because of the width between the shoulder straps.
166374
The crotch strap on the harness is not adjustable. I didn't find it to be tight on my 18 month old, but I could see it being a potential problem as she gets bigger.
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I am 5'4" and have an ergo baby carrier. This is a great question to ask. The carrier fits my husband who is 5'8" much better than it fits me. At my height, it sits very low on the hips, which I like because it helps equally distribute baby weight over the entire back. This is the reason I bought the carrier. It does a fantastic job of distributing weight across mom or dad's body. I also find it very safe as I am very clumsy and worry about falling with baby. I would def try it out before investing the $$$. For me, I regret this purchase. 1. My baby is very hot natured and gets too hot being next to me. 2. The newborn insert makes the carrier way too bulky for me. 3. This is designed for average or thin adults. This is not designed for large busted women or overweight women. There is not enough room for all of mom and a baby too. 4. My baby is small and not yet able to completely straddle me, so he does not sit comfortably. At 7 months, I am getting a frame backpack carrier for general toting around. I had one with his brother and he loved it. Plus it solves all of the above issues. I knew better but I wanted the closeness the Ergo provided. Good luck!
248965
I wish I could help, but we haven't been able to use ours very often. It's really difficult to get the leg straps on my dog since he can't stand to put them on. I'm still using a sling to get him outside. I hope you find a solution soon!
384334
I have the same size. I'm assuming from your post that you haven't yet tried adjusting the sides and shoulders for a better fit? I'm 6' 5 inches and had to adjust the shoulder straps out all the way for me to be able to lower the waist enough so that I could attach the belt loops on the bottom to my webbing belt.
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I started using cloth at 6/7 months and my son runs average to small sized. I had him on the lowest rise setting with the wings overlapped for a couple months. I would say these are probably gonna be too big at first. Not sure how long.... but I'd def still get some one sized. You know how babies grow..
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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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The only issue I can see with this would be that because the bottom hooks into the airplane seatbelt the straps might not be tall enough and then they might cut into his shoulders. I guess it depends more on how tall your son's torso is when sitting up. I can measure my seatbelt when I get home tonight to see how tall the straps are...
424235
We have had no problems at all with the fabric or car seat getting to hot/warm in hot weather. Our toddler is very comfy in this seat & loves the cup holders. My biggest complaint would be that in the winter when he has a winter jacket on, it is near impossible to get the straps tight enough. Because of this we've moved it into my husbands vehicle where he rides far less often. I hope this helps!
2034141
My son is 4 months/ 18lbs and 25 inches. His feet hang off the end and we have to use it on 6 (the highest setting). It still moves smoothly but it's MUCH slower than it was when he was small.
1087246
I had my 5 month old in here. He is smaller than average and he was fine! Same as any umbrella stroller.
889758
I will have to agree that it's better suited for a shorter user. My son is 5 feet and it seems a perfect fit now.