I just had a baby 2 weeks ago???

Question

When i put my son in his carseat he looks really uncomfortable and his head droops i have a head rest thing but it still doesn't work all the carseats look the same, what can i do to keep his head up are there better carseats or something i can buy?

Answer 1

I had the same problem. The first thing my husband and I did to fix it was to get one of those double head rest things. There are two head rests so its tighter around the babies head. Second the seat in the rear of my car was too angled so the baby wasnt leaning back instead she was partially upright. We noticed on the car seat base that there was a level adjuster, which picked up the front of the car seat (where the babies legs are) and put her into a leaning back position. We havent had the problem since. I have an evenflo car seat that has a base that you keep strapped into your car. I really like it alot and love the level adjuster because i was so worried about my babies head. Maybe you should try one with a car seat base if you dont have one.

Answer 2

My daughter has always done that. She has had great head control for over 6 weeks now, but if she falls asleep in the car seat she still does that. I've tried moving her head, but she puts it back!

When she was really little, we had a carseat insert that went around her head and her body. I think it's made by a company called JJ Cole, we got it at Babies R Us. It really seemed to help keep her comfortable in there, and I felt a little better about her neck. I've also used rolled up receiving blankets to help hold her head in place.

You might also double check that the carseat is installed at the right angle. Some cars have funny seats that make it harder to get the seat in right. Call the car seat manufacturer if you're not sure!

ETA: The link that the other person listed is almost exactly what we had for our daughter!

Answer 3

Roll up a receiving blanket so it looks like a tube. Place it underneath the base of the carseat. between the seat and the carseat. Put it under the foot end of the carseat so the head end will tilt back further. It's kinda hard to explain I wish I could show you. I hope this makes enough sense that it helps you. If not go to babies r us and look for a car seat leveler. The box will show you were the device goes. It's just cheaper to use a receiving blanket or my friend even took one of those swimming noodles and cut it down and used that. Hope this helps, good luck and congratulations on your new bundle of joy.

Answer 4

Just use rolled up light blankets, such as recieving blankets to help prop his head up, the car seats are made so terribly uncomfortable. I didn't use the base with my kids, so that I could position the seat a little more level, so the baby was lying down not propped up, and I used the latches on the sides of the seat, you do not have to use the base for it to be safe. After they all could hold their little heads up, I installed the base and then if they fell asleep I would put a rolled up receiving blanket next to their heads to help them sleep more comfy. Good luck, and I am struggling with this right now as well, I have 6 week old twin girls, born a little early, so they are really small and really don't fit in there right. If you have any questions about installing without the base, go the the local fire department, they will show you for free, they did for me. Good luck

Answer 5

It sounds like your carseat is not installed properly for an infant. Check the manual and reinstall. The positioning should be different for a newborn/infant than for an older baby. Also, make sure the model that you have purchased is appropriate for infants. Not all models are.

Check the manufacturer's instructions for the minimum weight. For premature or very small infants, you can also try a car bed. The Cosco Ultra Dream Ride CarBed, the SnugSeat CarBed and the Angel Guard Carbed (formerly the Graco Cherish) are three of these models. If you cannot find one, try your pediatrician or hospital. While many convertible seats have limits as low as 5 pounds while rear-facing, a typical rear-facing infant seat may be a better fit and be more convenient as well. Carseats with shields are not recommended for small infants.

Answer 6

When you say his head droops, do you mean forward or to the side? If it is forward, then your carseat might not be as level as it should be. My carseat has an arrow on it to make sure it is level or the baby's head will droop forward. I still wasn't sure I had mine in my car correctly, so I went to my local State Troopers office and one of them helped me out.

Answer 7

I went to Baby R Us and found a set with the stroller. It has an adjustment in the back of the car seat, which looks like a knob turn it in either direction and you should see the head support raise or lower. that will keep his head from falling and will fit the baby body. My Baby 2 weeks was 6pounds 9 ounces. hope this helps you. Good luck and congratulation.

Answer 8

RE position the baby's carseat. The baby does not sit up as of yet,so the baby's head should not droop. End of problem!

Answer 9

Give him about three weeks and he will literally grow into it, I promise!! So long as you have a good brand carseat and its correctly fitted, all is well.Tiny babies rarely fit into anything well, but the speed at which they grow will amaze you!

Can you tilt the car seat back some??

Answer 10

is the head rest the one that came with the carseat? some of them can still be too big and doesn't hold a newborns head up properly! you can buy an extra bit that sits inside it, holding the baby's head more neatly and upright. most specailised baby stores sell them. i recommend you try to get one as it'll make your baby more comfortable.