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My understanding is that the straps function differently, with the top two straps designed for forward facing and the lower two designed for rear facing (it has to do with their reinforcement). So I turned dd around when she went onto the higher straps.
Can you check with the manufacturer of your car seat? It would be worth getting some more info...then maybe we can pool our resources and make a sticky here on bb that explains the safest options.
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This is how I thought it worked as well. As long as he fits in the straps that are designed for rearward facing. It should tell you in your manual.
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Yeah, I checked the manual and you're right. D'oh! I really should have read it more carefully before.
Registered User
What do you mean about straps?????????
Registered User
Wow- here I was thinking you turn them around at 6 months- my gosh Im a dumb dumb
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MY DD2 is 14 months and has one just turned forward in the car. She is rather tall for 14 months which is partially why we turned her around now. DS2 was about the same age when we turned him. DD2 is loving facing forward, but I stress about it so much. If I had my way, she would have been rear facing until 2 at the earliest.
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It makes totally sense to keep them rear facing for as long as possible (why on earth did I think 6 months....)
BellyBelly Member
the harness
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Yes I know that part LOLthe harness
But I didnt know diff holes were for fwd and rear facing, both my boys are tall and been on top hole fairly early and DS1 was not turned till 14 or 15 months and DS2 still rear facing at 10 months.
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