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To forward face 15 month old

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Ohtoeisme · 20/09/2024 15:58

I know from the point of view of an accident we aren’t as safe; the problem is she has become car sick when rear facing and apart for it being unpleasant for her it’s also a choking hazard.

I don’t think I’m being unreasonable but I am worried about judgement, stupid really. I guess I’m wondering if you would judge!

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Sharptonguedwoman · 21/09/2024 08:45

KeyWorker · 20/09/2024 16:07

I was under the impression that direction of travel made no difference to motion sickness. It is significantly safer to rear face as long as possible. Choking is only an issue if unconscious, babies are very good at protecting their airway, hence why they have a forward and sensitive gag reflex.

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If you get car sick, it really helps to be forward facing, see the horizon etc. How do I know? I was that child. While understanding the safety aspect, I think the constant vomiting means I would seriously consider forward facing.

meieixhw · 21/09/2024 21:21

CatStoleMyChocolate · 20/09/2024 22:18

I appreciate budget is an issue but do you know anyone who has an extended rear facing seat like an Axkid Move that you could try her in? She might be better off more upright than her current seat (I don’t know what that one is like) - the ERF seats can be put much more upright than a standard RF seat like a Joie Stages. Might just be worth a try in terms of how young she is, and might also reduce the risk of choking if she is actually sick?

Would you personally lend a friend your kids car seat if the parent was trying it to see if they puked in it? So you'd get your kids car seat back covered in another child's puke?

No, I didn't think so

Mmr224 · 21/09/2024 21:45

How quickly is she sick? Are you doing lots of short 5-10 minutes in the car and she's still being sick every time? Or do you do a long daily commute? If she's being sick immediately on every single short journey I think I'd be tempted to get her checked by a GP as that potentially sounds like an inner ear problem.

If you're doing longer journeys and she's ok for the first 30-40 minutes or more then piriton should fix it, and you definitely can use it daily if needed. If she's truly as unwell as you say, I wouldn't hesitate to use it as needed. Even if you turn her round she may still be sick. We have it prescribed but you can buy over the counter. We get Allerief from Boots. Age 1-2 the dose is 2.5 ml twice daily with a 4 hour gap. From 2-6 the dose is still 2.5ml with a 4 hour gap but can be given 4x per day. It might be worth a try for the cost of the bottle?

Good luck whatever you decide.

tovels · 21/09/2024 22:08

I have a 3 yo who gets car sick a lot - not as much as he used to, though - and I myself get seasick from being on a hammock even, so I do feel you. My son is still RF and will be until he outgrows a 35kg/125cm seat. I’ve found he gets more sick on certain roads (he used to be sick three times every time we went to ikea which is 20 mins away) so maybe try to see if that is the case for your LO too, if there are alternate routes?

Whatever you choose to do I just want to to recommend keeping SicSacs in your car - once my kid was about two he could tell us he was going to vomit and we’d be able to catch it if someone was riding in the back with him, and from about 2.5 he’s been able to handle it himself if we leave them within reach for him. It’s been a total game changer 😅 good to keep next to the bed when someone’s got a stomach bug as well!

Commonsense22 · 23/09/2024 16:05

Let your child face forward. The misery of travel sickness is not worth it.
Ours has been facing forward since 15 months. They climb out if facing backwards, a real escape artist.

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