The requirements are under 20 lbs and less than 66cm. She is only 13 lbs and 12 oz but 69 1/2 cm. Although she is so long I am worried because she is so thin.
2007-02-22 06:53:02 · 8 answers · asked by JenMcg 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
She really is only 14lbs! She has had issues gaining weight and is only now on the mend. She is 25th percentile for weight and 95th for height.
2007-02-22 08:20:23 · update #1
Weight limits are absolute. Height limits are a guideline because of differences in torso height and legginess. Read your manual for the exact limits but a general rule is 1 inch of hard shell above the baby's head.
Safety experts now recommend keeping children rear facing until they reach the rear facing limit on their seats so even once you move her to a convertible she will have her legs bunched up against the seat back - legs are not part of the equation. Contrary to undocumented myths, rear facing kids with their legs folded up on the seat back are not at grave risk for broken legs or pelvic bones and even if they were - the risk of broken legs is greatly outweighed by the risk for head and neck injuries and even death.
As long as her head is 1 inch below the hard shell of the seat (check the manual) she is fine to stay in the baby bucket.
2007-02-22 15:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by amom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told with my son who is VERY tall for his age...that the length only matters if the harness is sitting wrong...so if the harness aross the chest is still adequate...then it's fine. The head needs to sit in the proper spot...but the legs can be longer. I am a Nurse that sometimes helps couples when they leave the hospital get their carseats ready...and you need to make sure the head is low enough in the seat so that in the event of a crash the head will be low enough and if the legs are hanging out too far then their legs run the risk of being crushed. So...as long as the head and legs and chest are in the right position...make sure that you go by the weight first...length later.
Good luck...and you can always go to a police or fire station for free and they will let you know!
Hugs!
2007-02-22 14:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by claireandmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. She is too tall for that seat. Those height and weight limits are there for a reason. If your child has surpassed either the height or the weight, it will not properly protect her in the event of a crash.
I would move her into a convertible rearfacing carseat. The evenflo triumph is a really good one. It rearfaces up to 30-35 lbs. Something like that. My twins had that before they got their new ones. We'd still be using them if they hadn't decided to start destroying the foam on the sides lol You should be able to get a lot of use out of a seat like that. It forward faces up to 40 lbs and the average child does not reach that for awhile. Or you could spend the extra money and get a Britax. One of them forwardfaces with a harness til 80lbs. Something like that. It's supposed to be a great seat.
2007-02-22 15:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by totsandtwins04 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The weight limits are set in stone, but the height limits are a guideline. Some babies carry their height in their legs and others in their torso. A baby has outgrown the infant seat by height when there is less than 1" if plastic shell above their head.
I am a certified child passenger safety technician and I have seen babies outgrow infant seats my height at three months old.
If she has indeed outgrown it, then I would invest in a convertible seat that rear faces and forward faces. Keep her rear facing for at least one year and 20lbs, preferably longer.
2007-02-22 16:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jacky L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That means she's 27 inches... I think someone is trying to pull people's leg. 14lbs is 3 month old weight, I have never seen a 27 inch 3 month old and I have children who are ALWAYS at or about the 95% in height....
2007-02-22 15:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by autumnofserenity@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just to be on the safe side I would check with my local police department. We live in New York and had several changes to child safety seats laws and have found our town police to be very helpful. Good luck!
2007-02-22 15:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by cathy w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep her in the bucket seat for now. Wait until she gains weight
2007-02-22 15:01:03 · answer #7 · answered by Fantasy686 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest finding a special rearfacing carseat if she can not sit up/stand herself.
2007-02-22 14:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by Duchess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋