I've noticed that BabyK's head rolls onto his chest when he's in the carseat. Do we need one of those snuggler/head support things? Is he safe in the carseat if his head is rolling around? I'm worried that he'll be paralized or will suffocate if we are in an accident.
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Quick Question about the Carseat
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It sounds to me like the angle isn't right. The head support inserts would only help with side roll. I think the correct car seat angle should be 45 degree (http://www.carseatsite.com/reclineangle.htm), but you can always have your car seat installation checked by a pro at the National Highway Traffic Safety administration: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfmCristina
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The fire station installed the carseat so I think the angle is correct. It's more the bobble head thing that v-girl referenced. Do we need one of those snuggie things? Or is that just another gimick to sell to anxious new parents?Wife and #1 Fan of Attending Adult & Geriatric Psychiatrist.
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I remember worrying about this with my first. The bobble head stage passes pretty quickly. Soon, he'll have a bit more muscle in there to hold his head still. We didn't drive around much at this phase but I wouldn't worry about it. He'll be fine!Angie
Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)
"Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"
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Annabelle is 7 weeks old and her head is all over the place. I have the head support thing but never took it out of the package. I'm getting it out this week and putting it in... i too am worried. she doesn't seem all that comfortable with her head falling over.Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
"“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"
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He is so little it will take some time for his neck muscles to strengthen, until then he's fine. As long as the angle on the seat is correct I wouldn't worry about it. R is just now 7 weeks and starting to consistently hold his head up in his seat, and he's over 9 pounds. So BabyK may be floppy for a while.Wife to NSG out of training, mom to 2, 10 & 8, and a beagle with wings.
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Originally posted by MrsK View PostThe fire station installed the carseat so I think the angle is correct. It's more the bobble head thing that v-girl referenced. Do we need one of those snuggie things? Or is that just another gimick to sell to anxious new parents?
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Our car seat, Maxi Cosi Mico, came with one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...1P9QRSRTQVQ6QZ
I hate this car seat (almost as much as dd does), because it's so f-ing heavy and cumbersome. One thing I do feel though, is that she's safe. She's had a tiny head from the get-go, so I'm happy for the extra built-in support.married to an anesthesia attending
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