I am divorced and I have a 5 and 7 year old. I found out the children's mother doesn't put my 5 year old son in his car seat anymore. The kids told me he weighs 60 pounds and doesn't need one. I know this is not true, he is just under 50lbs. What can I do. I told her she needs to put him in and she just brushed me off. Any ideas?
2007-11-28 16:14:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Does she have a car seat for him though? Because if she did, then there shouldn't be a problem unless she's just being stubborn. If she doesn't, why not get one and just explain to her all the safety reasons of having one. If she cared enough, she'd do what's best for your son.
2007-11-28 16:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe get some advice from your son's pediatrician. Get some literature from the doctors office on car seats, ages and weights. I hope it helps, I know they say that children should sit in a booster seat until they are 100 lbs. Of course, that's after the child grows out of their car seat. Best of luck!
2007-11-28 16:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by MommyMe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I would try and talk to her one last time then I would contact my lawyer that did the divorce and tell him.Or you can contact a police officer if you see her driving with him out of a car seat, and they will pull her over and give her a ticket maybe that would get it in her thick head.Let her know you are not playing with her.That is your son's life she messing with.If she has a wreck he could be hurt bad.Ask her if she would like to go casket shopping see what she says.Best of luck hope you get the message to her that's a serious matter.Good Luck.
2007-11-28 16:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsey Brown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do no longer try the police element, this might basically create a terror for law enforcement officials and if ever in a emergency project he/she would possibly no longer prefer to come lower back in touch with one. you're going the stunning way by using punishing him and doing away with some privileges like swimming, try to look for a vehicle seat that has the 5 lock/buckle harness, i'm helpful there are different vehicle seats which promises greater risk-free practices and that don't enable him to actual unbuckle himself/herself.
2016-09-30 07:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show her this video
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=azgBhZfcqaQ
There are also many others like this one highlighting the IMPORTANCE of our children's vulnerability in a vehicle (during accident) and in general....
Selfish woman... She should have her child in a cart seat... You should check into local laws.. I know where I am from its LAW that the child be in a car seat until 80 pounds
Buy her a seat for your son if you care so much and she refuses to get one... In the event of tragedy you'll be glad you did
2007-11-28 16:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by busymum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope she puts him into a seat belt or booster? You can check the law in your state to see what a child his age and size has to use for safety measures when in the car.
If she gets picked up by the police, she will get a ticket if she doesn't use proper restraints... and i hope she does!!
2007-11-28 18:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to her about using the carseat again, and if she brushes you off again, I would talk to your lawyer, and see about seeking custody of your children. There are carseat laws for a reason. Your son's safety is the most important thing.
2007-11-28 19:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by Ane263 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to court. This is a safety issue and she is putting your child's life at risk. If he refuses to use it and she is not wanting to force the issue she needs to take some parenting classes to learn how to get him to listen. She needs to not start the car until he is buckled in.
2007-11-28 16:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her children have to be in carseats/boosters legally till they are 4'9 and 80 lbs
she can get pulled over for this and charged with child endagerment
tell her if she thinks he's to big to be in a carseat to get a booster
we have a transitional seat that goes from 20-120lbs for our 3 yr old and she will be in it till she is 4'9 and 80lbs
2007-11-28 16:50:44 · answer #9 · answered by squeaker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report her to Child Protective Services. She is breaking the law.
2007-11-28 16:22:37 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋