My 2.5 year old keeps managing to get his arms out of his car seat (joie stages). I suspect he’s double jointed/hypermobile in his elbows like his dad and he always manages to slip his arms out underneath. The straps are super tight and readjusted every journey. It’s impossible to get the straps tighter. I’ve tried an add-on clip in desperation but he can unclip it! I reluctantly tried front facing to see if that would distract him but no luck. I’ve tried pulling over every time he gets his arms free but there’s not always anywhere safe to stop and it turns into a battle of wills and it’s really getting me down. We’re overseas so restricted in car seat choice and finances are a bit tricky at the moment but this just feels so unsafe. He’s 17kg and 97cm. Do I forward face and use the seat belt? Given he’s not sufficiently restrained with the harness? Are there any other gadgets I can try? I just want him to be safe and secure - he’s not right now and I don’t know what to do for the best. Thanks to anyone with any suggestions!
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Houdini 2.5 year old escaping arms from car seat
pleasemumcanihave · 19/02/2024 17:24
SnowsFalling · 20/02/2024 07:03
It won't help if his mobility is the cause, but double check the height of the shoulder straps.
My kids used to be able to escape when they had grown and the shoulder straps were too low.
pleasemumcanihave · 20/02/2024 16:05
Thanks all - lots of great ideas and avenues for further investigation! Really appreciate it, and special thanks to Bertie for such detailed responses.
Yes hiphop - that's the one he's managed to escape from already unfortunately.
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