Many say kid slips out the bottom without a workaround. Is this true? If so how is this safer than just going as a lap child?
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I can't speak for others, but we flew with it MANY times and did not experience that problem at all.
1605785
I suppose, depending on the type of impact, that a child could slip out the bottom. However, that's unlikely in the event of turbulence, where the child would tend to fly upward, but the harness would hold them down by their shoulders, or in a severe frontal impact, where the child's upper body would be held back against the seats by the shoulder straps. Crash studies have shown that it's difficult for a parent to maintain grip of a lapchild and keep them from flying out of the parent's arms in the event of sudden deceleration or unexpected turbulence.
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I have not noticed it slip at all. I have loosened the lower strap to keep pressure at a minimum whilst still giving me the support i sought. It seems fine in terms of staying in place.
1224281
I would not put a child back there. It is too small & when you pull up on the tailgate it opens - I could see that leading to a tumble.
806557
With the seat facing upward, pull the legs out from under the seat so they are horizontal with the seat, out to the seat's side. It works out nice since kids tend to grab to the sides of the adult seat but instead they will be putting their hands on the legs of travel potty. Hope this helped.
715132
Yes, because the changing pad does not cover the bottom. The little bit of the elasticized sides from the cover that do wrap to the back don't matter, because the weight of the child is in the middle of the pad.
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The purpose of the safe guard is to direct the belt across the lower part of the lap (hips), rather than stomach, in order to prevent abdominal injury in the case of an accident. It also helps with the possibility of the child sliding downwards. To be honest, I didn't particularly buy the seat for this feature, but I am really glad I did!! I feel better knowing there are these additional safety features in place, and everything is lying where it needs to be! <3
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Our children are adults, not living at home. I have had ours slip out of my hand a couple of times ---but it landed on the carpet and it survived. How about using it while sitting/laying on the floor?!?
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Yes, this really works best using the seatbelt. Plus the latch isn't recommended once hour child reaches a certain weight.
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I think it is very easy and yes they stay snug. At first I had to feel around under the little flap that covers the hole but once I felt where the button is I realized I could push down on it effortlessly for the release of the straps. It will not be something children can reach to push themselves. So tightening is simply pulling the strap between their legs and that is easy. Excess strap tucks under the edge of the seat easily so they can't grab it and tighten it on themselves accidentally. Releasing it is just as easy but you will need to be familiar with the button position. I hope this helps. I think it is very easy and yes they stay snug. At first I had to feel around under the little flap that covers the hole but once I felt where the button is I realized I could push down on it effortlessly for the release of the straps. It will not be something children can reach to push themselves. So tightening is simply pulling the strap between their legs and that is easy. Excess strap tucks under the edge of the seat easily so they can't grab it and tighten it on themselves accidentally. Releasing it is just as easy but you will need to be familiar with the button position. I hope this... » Read More I think it is very easy and yes they stay snug. At first I had to feel around under the little flap that covers the hole but once I felt where the button is I realized I could push down on it effortlessly for the release of the straps. It will not be something children can reach to push themselves. So tightening is simply pulling the strap between their legs and that is easy. Excess strap tucks under the edge of the seat easily so they can't grab it and tighten it on themselves accidentally. Releasing it is just as easy but you will need to be familiar with the button position. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have no problem with it slipping once the Velcro is strapped down! This is one of the best inventions ever!
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Hi,This track is great, we've never had any slippage problems. I used to be a gymnast so I know how important that it doesn't is. There is Velcro on the underside of one end (to connect it to another one if you want it longer). Since most of the at home practice won't be full-tilt tumbling I wouldn't worry- just remember to get everything breakable out of the way, lolHope that helps!Have a great day,Beth
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Every kid is different so hard to say. You can strap them into the seat so they don't fall out but the problem would be the feet. They would need to be able to keep their feet in the foot straps or on the pedals so that the feet could not hit the ground and be injured. They don't have to pedal.
684999
Super easy... Simply sits on top of adult seat... My daughter, who is almost 2, has figured out how to do it herself. It's secure enough that she feels stable & there's no sliding or shifting. FYI: I believe our toilet seat is a bit smaller than most standard sizes. Hope this helps...
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I did not have a problem, however, I am not sure I understand your concern. I am a grandmother of 3 under 5years of age and a mother of 2. I used a playpen (especially this one) with all and I never had anyone hurt themselves. If anything, they learned to hang on so they would not fall backward. A great incentive to move forward around the playpen.
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the mechanism is: you need to slide the "lever" to the middle position, where you can depress it down to release the liquid. I usually check it once in a while to ensure it remains locked and sometimes I found it was sliding to the middle, but not much. And never got an accident. I think better you teach your kid not to attempt it, and in worst case, they will teach themselve a lesson.
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My daughter is very tall also, 100% for her age group. At 18 months and 35inches, she is at the next to the top shoulder strap. The manufacturer recommends turning it forward facing when they reach the top strap holder. I just asked our pediatrician at our 18 month check up what we should do when she reaches that point as I am sure it will be soon, and before she is 2 which is the law in CA. His response was to turn her around when she reaches the top strap even if it is before age 2 as she will then be big enough. That being said we bought this carseat for traveling. It is the smallest and lightest carseat we could find. She seems very comfortable in it. The bottom strap to attach it via car latches does not adjust on both sides which makes getting a perfectly tight fit impossible. It has good safety ratings but in comparison to the Britax carseat we use for every day, it really doesn't seem as safe or tighly secured in the car. Hope this helps.
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None at all, unless balance is an issue for you now I wouldn't be to worried. If the right side was high on a side walk and left side was low on the street, I guess there is a possibility of flipping but all in all, flipping is something I would hold me back from at least trying it out. It seemed very stable to us. My two year old was playing on it. And if she can't flip it over I'd like to meet the person who can because she's the roughest toughest girl I know