2006-10-26 15:58:28 · 14 answers · asked by Sarah T 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
he is not 2 yet and it is a 5 point harness car seat. we have tried tightening it, but he always finds a way to get out. It doesn't matter where we are going. We have two different kinds, one that has the piece that comes over the head and is a 5point harness, and one without that piece. He thinks it is a fun time and says YEAH every time he gets out. I would never use a leash or a straight jacket on my child!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-26 16:12:17 · update #1
If you're talking about a car seat ... my granddaughter just went through this for about a month this summer. She was just over two. I got through it with firmness and not giving her the option. Yes, she actually tried to chew it at times. Then I began trying to get her involved in getting it on. This was more successful. She still hates it but helps now with the clicking and the arms. When getting out, I only unclick the bottom. She seems to really enjoy taking the time to figure out how to get herself out of it.
2006-10-26 16:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by hawkthree 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he old enough for a booster seat? Maybe try that instead of a carseat, if he has that kind of coordination, it is probably time for something a little more suited for his age. My daughter is 4 and uses a 5 point harness open front carseat. She knows how to get out of it, but doesn't. However she is tall and slender and does not yet weigh the 40 pound weight minimum to sit in a booster. My son is still rearward facing at nearly 12 months in a 5 point cross cover harness carseat and he is a hefty 27 pounds.
2006-10-26 16:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by Amber L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We got a Safety First car seat for our daughter. It is a 5-point harness, with the release button/buckle between her legs. It is rather difficult to undo, with both my husband and I having difficulty releasing it. I think that the solution might be getting a new car seat. Test them out in the stores. If it is hard for you to undo, it will be impossible for a child to undo.
If he still manages to get out of the straps, then I would begin punishment for the behavior. Taking away fun activities and treats might be the way to go, or when you get home, it is in the room for the rest of the day, or no TV time, . . . Something that will be a real punishment for him. He needs to learn that it is not a game, and it is unacceptable.
2006-10-26 16:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time you put him in you need to tell him "you have to stay buckled to keep you safe." Even if he is preverbal, he will eventually understand. The key to any lesson with toddlers is "repeat repeat repeat!"
You can turn the bottom buckle around so that he can press the button, some parents even keep a roll of duct tape in the car and attach a new peice to the buckle so it can't be opened, but that seems risky. A diaper pin through the straps is hard to undo too.
Have you given him speacial "car-only" toys so that he is otherwise occupied.
2006-10-26 18:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is two years old and has figured out how to undo the latch on her carseat. What I do is anytime she undoes it, I pull the car over and put it back on. For the first week or so, it felt like I was pulling over every five minutes. Now, she only does it if we've been on a half an hour of longer road trip. Good luck to you, but stay firm, you must win the battle on this one, for his safety.
2006-10-26 16:09:39 · answer #5 · answered by pritti_dayzee 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take him anywhere if he didn't remain in his carseat. He is old enough to understand that he needs to be in the car seat when in the car. If he can't behave and do so then don't take him when you go out unless it is to HIS doctor appointments, daycare etc. Funny how they learn very quickly how to behave when doing something they enjoy hinges on it.
2006-10-26 20:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like it's about time to start parenting. Are you talking about a child harness--aka--a child leash? There are ways to keep children out of harms way. If you would like to know please tell us exactly what you are talking about that way we can help.
2006-10-26 16:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by .vato. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make it tighter? perhaps he is too old for that restraint. If he gets out when you are going someplace he wants to go, you pull to the side and you tell him where you can't go now because he is not in the harness any more. You can also give him more toys to occupy him and talk with him more.
2006-10-26 16:02:15 · answer #8 · answered by world traveler 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
what kind of punishment are you dishing out? stop the vehicle and let him know right away this is not acceptable and that you will stop and replace it. a good smack on the bottom wouldnt hurt either.
2006-10-26 16:25:00 · answer #9 · answered by Autumn 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Need more info please...
Like how old he is...
Is it his car seat or his highchair?
If he is old enough to understand you, explain to him why he needs to stay in.
2006-10-26 16:00:46 · answer #10 · answered by OOgaCHucka 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋