What's minimum ht &amp; wt to use this? My son is 5 month, 16lb 26inches. He can hold his head up, but cannot sit up yet.Would he be wobbly sitting inside
1074887
I'm not sure what the minimum is but my daughter started using this at around four months and at the time she couldn't sit up either. The seat in this chair was deep enough to provide her with support to play comfortably.
1639840
If your child is able to sit up on his own with a helmet and not get tired, then physically, yes, he should be ready. There isn't any way for your child to recline with most bike seats, including this one, and if you go over any bumps that is going to add to the need for your child to have neck strength. Personally, with all the uncertainty about bouncing and brain development, etc., we didn't put our little one in this until he was 1.
1233394
My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord injury to children. Why risk it? My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord... » Read More My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord injury to children. Why risk it? « Show Less
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We started at 4 1/2 months, but our daughter is in the 98th percentile, and is very strong. I would say 5 to 6 months would be more appropriate for the average baby, only because they need to be about 26" long to reach the floor while sitting in the seat, which is important for hip development...or so I've been told. Good luck:)
1020494
I think that maybe a child that big would need a more sturdy chair with more height to the back. My 15 month old grand-daughter hits her head on the back bar. This is a great inexpensive option but everyone in the family has tripped over the back legs because they stick out so far.
2228851
Most recommend 12 months and up, and up to 40 lbs. My daughter was 18 months and 21 lbs when we started using one - so weight-wise your daughter will be fine but the hard part might be finding a helmet that fits. We had to adjust the smallest one we could find even smaller for her (average size - 50% percentile) head. The 12 month age recommendation is probably for head/neck control - much like a forward facing car seat the main concern is safety in the event of an accident. The "seat" itself is more like a hammock or sling - just a piece of fabric - so if the child can't sit up properly the seat won't work well.
1549913
I work as a family nurse practitioner... Plus have 2 kids, one who is old enough to use this booster (which we love). Safest recommendation-- wait until 40lbs to use this booster, even though your kiddo is technically tall enough to use it. Frustrating, I know. But the 3-point carseat is safest until they reach 40lbs.
96652
I started using mine when my son was 4months old. As long as the baby has good head control and can hold his head up well by himself he should be fine
1422996
We got this for my daughter when she was 5 months. She is now 8 months and is just able to sit up unattended. She's been able to (and enjoying) using the jumper for the last 3 months... it's a favorite of hers (and therefore mine). Based on my experience, I would say as long as your son is able to hold up his head, he should be able to play in the jumper.
2228852
It depends more on neck strength. You should check with your doctor to get guidelines. My ped had cleared my son to ride in one at 6 months but I didn't feel comfortable putting him in it yet because keep in mind, they need to be able to sit up and have strong control of their head with a helmet on. I've heard its safest to wait til they're a year old but yeah check with your doc.
34073
My son is also big for his age - at 20 months he stands at 3 feet tall and 28 pounds. I do not feel like it tips easily, but I still havent figured out why I cannot get it to straighten out better.
180190
I am only 5'9, but I weigh 250 lbs. So height to weight ratio I am probably bigger than your son. So far it supports me just fine. It has softened a bit since we started using it in august, but it was very firm to start.
733356
Whenever a baby can hold up their own head fairly well. My second child is 3.5 months and using the one I bought for my first. She loves it and big brother wishes he could still get in it. He actually helps me put her in it because it's hard to line up their feet with the holes when they're so little. It would still pretty well if the baby's head dropped back a little bit because there's a little head rest part.
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20 pounds. The manual states, "Use the product only if the child meets ALL of the following conditions: - Cannot sit up by himself (approx. 6 months) - Is not an active child who may be able to climb out of the seat - Weighs more than 6 lbs and less than 20 lbs."My baby is about 19 pounds and 7-1/2 months. In the past few weeks, as she's mastered sitting unsupported, she's lost interest in the swing. We got a lot of good use out of it before now though!
1985130
I got this for my son when he was 9 months old . .this is for baby's who can keep their head up and haven't learned to walk yet... it says maximum 25 lbs but once they're 25 lbs you can take the seat out
983736
yes...my son is 2.5 and uses it fine...it's a little difficult for him to get onto by himself (even with a step stool), but once we get him up there, sitting on it is great and comfortable...
2034143
My baby is 19lbs and 9mos old - I use it at every setting dependent on what he's doing - sleeping or playing. You can also select sit up or lay down position.