I know the capacity is 45 pounds, but has anyone used it for larger toddlers? Ours is tall, and 36 pounds, and was uncomfortable in the Ergo. Is this really different?
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I carry my son in mine pretty often, but not for long amounts of time. Probably no more than 20 minutes. He is 30lbs, so not quite as big as your child. I think the Boba distributes the weight really well. I don't feel any pain when I carry him. It feels more like a weight pulling me back, like a turtle with a shell, but not to the point where it is painful. Idk where you are from, but there are baby wearing groups near me that hold meetings so that you can try out different carriers. I found a group on Facebook. That may be a way to try before you buy.
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My husband had carried out 36 lb yr old. He said it was like carrying a hiking pack that heavy. You get to a point where if your body isn't used to carrying that much weight it will always be uncomfortable because it's too much for your body. He had no problem with it. He carries that much weight hiking frequently.
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My son is 29.6 lbs and in the 88th percentile for height for his age (2 in Feb). He can put his arms over the straps and he is comfortable if he does so. He also sometimes tucks his arms by his stomach and just leans his head forward to sleep. I did not have an ergo though so I really can't compare. I do absolutely love this carrier though. I carry him around the grocery store and such but we worked up to that. I think my back would kill me otherwise, even though it does distribute weight evenly.
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I had the same problem! My kiddo is thin and lean and really tall. She is well under the 45 pound limit but she is so long! She's so much taller than me, she can see over my shoulder when I use our BOBA. She loves being able to see! Like the other commenter Lisa mentioned, a bigger kid can have their arms up and over the shoulder straps and it works fine! I am sooooo happy I bought this devise. So much better than the Ergo. FYI. I bought it in the brown color and it is really dark at night when we stroll. I have attached reflector tape and those LED light up orbs that are sold for dog collars. Its made me feel safer walking in the dark. I had the same problem! My kiddo is thin and lean and really tall. She is well under the 45 pound limit but she is so long! She's so much taller than me, she can see over my shoulder when I use our BOBA. She loves being able to see! Like the other commenter Lisa mentioned, a bigger kid can have their arms up and over the shoulder straps and it works fine! I am sooooo happy I bought this devise. So much better than the Ergo. FYI. I bought it in the brown color and it is really dark at night when we stroll. I have attached reflector tape and those LED light up orbs that are sold for dog... » Read More I had the same problem! My kiddo is thin and lean and really tall. She is well under the 45 pound limit but she is so long! She's so much taller than me, she can see over my shoulder when I use our BOBA. She loves being able to see! Like the other commenter Lisa mentioned, a bigger kid can have their arms up and over the shoulder straps and it works fine! I am sooooo happy I bought this devise. So much better than the Ergo. FYI. I bought it in the brown color and it is really dark at night when we stroll. I have attached reflector tape and those LED light up orbs that are sold for dog collars. Its made me feel safer walking in the dark. « Show Less
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Our very big three year old is still using this bike. She is 42lbs and 43 inches tall. She has some motor delays due to heart surgery, we wanted to keep her close to the ground. She uses it and motors right along with her bigger siblings. It has been a great bike for us.
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My 3 year old is 45 inches tall and has had no problem using it... and I have the seat backI guess in answer to the , "what 3 year old would be able to use it?"- the answer would be mine- and she is fine with the motor skills needed to operate it also Perhaps the company should put a height guidleline on it instead of age- but mine loves hers...
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I still have my 2 year old in it at the tightest setting. He is 70th percentile in weight. My 4 year old can still fit too. I tested him out to make sure the chair would work long term
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Not positive on weight limit. I can sit on it at 8 months pregnant -at 125lbs though it's probably not recommended for regular use =) lol - My son uses this he's 19months and 27lbs. No other noises like horn, bells, beeps, etc other than the "motor" wheel sound which reminds me of a louder version of a remote control car. It is still not fully able to use by my son as he is really developmentally unable to conceive turning and thus only goes straight. It's very sturdy, built well. What/who are you thinking of this for - an older child?
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We put my 5 month old grandson in it, but he is also abt 20 lbs. , his. 20 month old brother is on it too and weighs 30 lbs. your daughter is tiny and the infant one would be better for her. I originally got it for my 20 month old grandson
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I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the simple one without all the extra supports, we use that for travel for our 3y old. Diono Radian R100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the... » Read More I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the simple one without all the extra supports, we use that for travel for our 3y old. Diono Radian R100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone « Show Less
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I think the weight limit is 50 lbs (but I'm not really sure what that translates into). I've had a tall but thin 5 year old in ours regularly.
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My four year old still rides in it...she is a little cramped but doesn't complain. I have a 5 yr old, 4 yr old and 2 yr old and still use it :)I agree with the comment below that if the canopy is retracted, their head room is compromised. I am unsure of my 4 yr old's height in inches...
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I really just went based on whether or not my daughter fit in it anymore. She was in her chair from 3 or 4 months old until about 7 months old. She is really big though. She has remained in the 97th-100th percentile since she she was born. So even as big as she is she was still getting at least 4 months of use out of it. I could have had her in it sooner because she was controling her head and neck within a month from birth and trying to sit up at 2 months, but I was slow at figuring out it was time for an infant chair. It really was a great little chair and we got so much use out of it during that time frame she could fit in it. I don't actually know what the weight limit is; I think I looked for it before but did not find one. She just turned one so it was a while ago. I will also add that she has very chunky thighs along with being very tall and in general larger than most her age and she fit in it rather well. I would imagine that the chair would last even longer for infants that follow the normal growth curve. I was not even diabetic and she came out weighing 9lbs, 8oz.
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My son has always been big for his age. We never had issue and recently passed it along to a friend as it was a lot of fun for M. It's definately sturdy, but don't remember exactly how much he weighed. Sorry
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I tried it on my 3 month old who is 13 lbs. it's very big and bulky. It does tighten enough so you could use it but there are other, more comfortable options for an infant. It is better for a bigger child.
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Hi my toddler is 20 months and about half the weight you are inquiring about however he is very active (since he was 5 months) and the playard has held up well. If you need a more accurate update in a couple months when he is heavier ask again and we will see how it is holding up.
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I have this stroller, however my kids are only 3 months old so I haven't tested the weight issue yet. I remember that before I have bought the stroller I had found somewhere that 3 to 4 year old kids could fit in this stroller if kids are smaller in size. The seats are narrow so I can see how bigger kid would not be able to fit in.Hope this helps.
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I have this travel system in a different pattern. Mine is the 22. According to the title it says 30 but if you read te features section it says 22. So I am assuming you get the 22 with this one also. Which means it can hold up to a 22 pound child versus 30 pounds. However, my son currently weighs 14.5 pounds and I can tell you there is no way I would keep him in this seat until 30 pounds!
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We're still using it for our almost 3 year old. She's 35 lbs and it's big enought for her.
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I have tall kids too - loved this stroller but had to sell it as my then 3 yr old daughter became too tall, and the tires just couldn't handle the weight either. Leg room was also a problem and her arms were pinned to her sides. I do not recommend this stroller for tall/older kids. She was wearing a size 6 in girls at the time, my now 2 yr old (just) boy is in a 5t and is too tall for the single Expedition we purchased. It is really easy to maneuver and fold down, but in my opinion takes up a lot of room.