i have just got the sns hi-pod (not installed yet, still sitting in our bedroom) so it is interesting to see that your ds says it is uncomfortable. are you allowed to cushion the seat at all or does that compromise the safety?
i am not going to use the h harness as i absolutely hate them, was just planning on using the adult seat belt.
On our trip from Sydney to Townsville I ended up using one of those neck donuts for babies for him to sit on, and we alternated him and his brother in it so they got a break. Otherwise its a perfectly fine seat for everyday use! Esp with the adjustable headrest. Im not entirely sure a cushion wouldnt compromise safety. Then again I think most carseats for the older kids arent cushioned enough on the seat.
ETA - Ginger, Im assuming you'll be using it for your Ds1. Just an fyi that the 5 point does beautifully up to 20kgs. my Ds1 is 5 and 19.5kgs and still fits the 5 point perfectly in the Hi Pod. If you got the 5 point-convertable one.
oh wow, thanks for that info. i'm not sure if it's even got a 5 point, i'll have to go and have a look. we are moving him out of a maxi rider with 5 point and into the hi-pod. then moving ds2 from his sns baby seat into ds2's maxi rider. ds1 is 19kgs at present, so i just assumed the adult seat belt would be the best option?
Well they usually recommend that at 18kgs BUT all carseats, esp the SnS brand are tested at 22kgs for 5 point and 32kgs for booster capacity. So you have a bit of leeway. Britax have stated that a child of 20kgs using 5 point will not compromise the safety of the seat BUT they cannot legally recommend it. Ridiculous.
I wish we would adapt to follow Scandinavian car restraint laws. Rear facing til 4 years old and they have booster for 8-32kgs that have 5 point harness AND rear face!
If you want a link to some info about carseat restraints and the new laws, seat ratings etc just pm me He is well within the range to use a normal belt+sub clip/booster combination. Just thought Id put it out there that you dont have to immediately chuck the 5 point when they hit 18kgs
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