Man oh man we are having issues with Mr. Everett and his car seat. He pretty much hates it- and it's not just our car seat, it's any car seat. He just freaks out anytime we are in the car for more than ten minutes. I feel horrible especially when it's just he and I because there's nothing I can do! I've checked the straps to make sure they're in the right place and not too tight. He's got a mirror and plenty of toys to keep him occupied (most of which end up on the floor.) I don't know what to do.
He is in a convertible car seat and is rear facing- we plan on keeping him that way until he is at least two or if he still fits until he outgrows the height/weight requirements. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that "toddlers should remain rear-facing in a convertible car seat until they have reached the maximum height and weight recommended for the model, or at least the age of 2." (Link here.) I don't know that turning him around would help much anyway though. I would be able to reach him more easily if he were turned around however I think he would still be mad that he was constrained.
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| This is how E would prefer to ride! Note: Everett did NOT ride like this- it was for photographic purposes only |
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| I'm a race car driver mom! Note: Everett did NOT ride like this- it was for photographic purposes only! |
Has anyone else had these issues? We're coming up on the summer which means we're planning a few semi-short road trips to visit family. Sigh.
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All kids go through this... I did daycare for a while.. I don't know any kid that has NEVER had a time where they don't freak out about it
ReplyDeleteLily is the exact same way and has been since birth! Ella on the other hand was a great car rider until about a year! She would get so mad that she couldn't see us and interact with us! Needless to say the moment she was 20lbs( I believe she was 14 months) we flipped her seat around and she was happy!! I have had to nurse over the seat too lol! Thought I was the only one;) lily will get herself to worked up too! Our 2.5 hour beach trip took 4.5 hours because we kept having to stop! Ugh.... Hoping flipping her will help but if not and you find a solution let me know lol!
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