Does anyone use this for an older child? I read that the short height of the seat might limit its longevity as the child gets taller.
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It depends. If it is rear facing the shoulder height is between 9-16" and up to 40 lbs. If it is forward facing then the shoulder height should be between 12-16" and up to 70 lbs. So older than 2 is when you can turn the child around to a forward position, however this car seat works best in a mini van or SUV so the child can stretch his/her legs out. But you can adjust the head rest on the car seat and the backseat of the vehicle to allow for the extra height. If your child is too tall for this particular seat, you might want to go up to a booster seat. They do make a booster seat with a harness that is for taller children. Hope this helps. It depends. If it is rear facing the shoulder height is between 9-16" and up to 40 lbs. If it is forward facing then the shoulder height should be between 12-16" and up to 70 lbs. So older than 2 is when you can turn the child around to a forward position, however this car seat works best in a mini van or SUV so the child can stretch his/her legs out. But you can adjust the head rest on the car seat and the backseat of the vehicle to allow for the extra height. If your child is too tall for this particular seat, you might want to go up to a booster seat. They do make a booster... » Read More It depends. If it is rear facing the shoulder height is between 9-16" and up to 40 lbs. If it is forward facing then the shoulder height should be between 12-16" and up to 70 lbs. So older than 2 is when you can turn the child around to a forward position, however this car seat works best in a mini van or SUV so the child can stretch his/her legs out. But you can adjust the head rest on the car seat and the backseat of the vehicle to allow for the extra height. If your child is too tall for this particular seat, you might want to go up to a booster seat. They do make a booster seat with a harness that is for taller children. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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It depends. If it is rear facing the shoulder height is between 9-16" and up to 40 lbs. If it is forward facing then the shoulder height should be between 12-16" and up to 70 lbs. So older than 2 is when you can turn the child around to a forward position, however this car seat works best in a mini van or SUV so the child can stretch his/her legs out. But you can adjust the head rest on the car seat and the backseat of the vehicle to allow for the extra height. If your child is too tall for this particular seat, you might want to go up to a booster seat. They do make a booster seat with a harness that is for taller children. Hope this helps.
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yeah the seat is big and tall, occupies nearly half of the back seat of car, and doesn't left much space to the top of the car . What you have concerned is very reasonable, I can hardly imagin that a maybe 5 yr old child sit in it. You can choose some simple design and slimer car seat, but it might not as comfortable as this one.
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The height of the seat can be adjusted...its max height is a bit lower than others which is great...I started using it with my son at 4 months..he is 8 months and really tall for his age ...it is a bit short, but he still runs all over the house in it...bought and returned 2 others...this is hands down, the best
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Yes! My son is only 7 and we took the seat off so he could use it until he got taller and could seat with flat feet on the ground.
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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.
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The box says that you can use the seat from birth until the child can sit unassisted. It says nothing of age/height or weight. My granddaughter was only 2 months old. She did not enjoy it so she only used it once. Basically new and in box.
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My youngest daughter started using the seat at 17 months. I also have another daughter who is four years old and still uses the seat.
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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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My 7 year old uses ours, she's a big girl for her age. But I don't think she'll get very many years of use out of it. Check out the measurements. I think somewhere it says how many inches tall everything is. It's smaller than I expected.
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I think it may be a bit short. My 8 year old uses it, but she's only about 4 feet tall.
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My 15 month old daughter still has hers on the shortest setting on the adjustable seat. So I think your son will get lots of use out of it. :)
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I qould suggest for any wakling toddler, it also has the harness to keep them seating down so you might want to use it as a high chair. I wouls say it can hold bigger kids up to 4/5 years. My opinion.
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Yes, my 3 year old uses it. I can't really recommend this seat though, it's really cheap and doesn't stay that secure to the seat.
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Hi, Your child's weight is not an issue. The tricycle construction is very study, and would not 'buckled' with the child's weight. The height of the tricycle's seat from the ground is about a foot or so. If he is that tall already, its usefulness might be short-lived. My son, currently at 41" prefers his bicycle, although some of it might be induced by a 'distinction' grown-up factor from his younger sister. I've bought 3 of these for various family members. Most kids, however, would prefer the cheaper but lighter weight version you found in the local department stores, if presented as simultaneous options. I find it amusing that parental preferences/criteria are superseded by that of their children (which probably should be the case). Good luck.
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My 4 year old still sits in it, but he is small for his age. I have actually sat in it, but not for an extended period of time.
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Depending on the size of the child, I think this step stool might not be a good "chair". Not roomy enough. Hope this is helpful.
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It might get small pretty quickly. If you older child always sits in the back it might last a bit longer but sometimes my youngest wanted to sit in the back and the front was too small for my oldest. At the time we had this stroller I had a 4 and 1 year old I now have a joovy too ultralight. That is working out for us kids are now 5.5 and 2.5.
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My twin grandkids (1 boy and l girl) 3 yrs old "LOVE IT! They have has friends over who are 6 years old and they fit in it. I did not buy the chairs and don't plan on doing so. There is plenty of room inside. What I do is go to a local store, look at it for size,etc and then buy through Amazon!!!! It is very well built and should last.for years!!!! I don't know how tall your child is so best look locally and then order from Amazon. Hope this helps.