Does someone know if a 37 inch child could fit in the 5 pt harness. Could you measure where the bum would rest to the top shoulder strap would be?
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As long as the child weighs at least 22 pounds, it will be fine. There are two sets of slots for the shoulder belts to go through the back of the seat. These allow for adjusting for children of different heights.
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His weight won't be a problem but the height of the backrest may be low for him. I'm 5'3" and it reaches my shoulder blades.. I don't know how low it will be for him but I also have an Invacare A4 and it's designed with a backrest that's at my waist height and I like it for range of motion and maneuverability. It makes it easier to reach behind me. It really all depends on how much back support is needed. The Tracer is well built and a high quality option in that price range. Please feel free to follow-up if you have any questions.
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Buffalo Belle, I purchased this model for my 10 month old who is already at 30" of length. Yes it is true that the strap is higher. It makes getting my daughter in and out of her car seat so much better now we don't have to struggle. She also thoroughly enjoys riding in the car as the seat also sits her up higher for her to turn her head and see out the windows. It has been a God send to our family. Hope that this helps you in your decision making.
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Yes, your child should be tall enough, if not you could use the buckle to strap them in and drive it for him until he or she is tall enough.
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My son is 3 and he fits just fine. He was 31lbs and 37 1/2 inches at his checkup a couple months ago. I think if you think he will like it, it should be fine. Kids will squeeze into whatever makes them happy!
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The hips straps worked fine for me. On 34" waist I adjusted them to almost their smallest setting so you should be ok at 38". Plenty of padding and it stayed buckled just fine. You may already know how to adjust the waist belt properly but if not then read some posts.
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I have not measured it but my 6 year old is 45 inches tall and the lowest head position still goes above his head. The seat is very spacious and comfortable. He loves it. He fits comfortable even with two jackets on (live in cold weather area). He does not use the 5 point harness anymore. Hope it helps :)
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I had the same problem! My kiddo is thin and lean and really tall. She is well under the 45 pound limit but she is so long! She's so much taller than me, she can see over my shoulder when I use our BOBA. She loves being able to see! Like the other commenter Lisa mentioned, a bigger kid can have their arms up and over the shoulder straps and it works fine! I am sooooo happy I bought this devise. So much better than the Ergo. FYI. I bought it in the brown color and it is really dark at night when we stroll. I have attached reflector tape and those LED light up orbs that are sold for dog collars. Its made me feel safer walking in the dark. I had the same problem! My kiddo is thin and lean and really tall. She is well under the 45 pound limit but she is so long! She's so much taller than me, she can see over my shoulder when I use our BOBA. She loves being able to see! Like the other commenter Lisa mentioned, a bigger kid can have their arms up and over the shoulder straps and it works fine! I am sooooo happy I bought this devise. So much better than the Ergo. FYI. I bought it in the brown color and it is really dark at night when we stroll. I have attached reflector tape and those LED light up orbs that are sold for dog... » Read More I had the same problem! My kiddo is thin and lean and really tall. She is well under the 45 pound limit but she is so long! She's so much taller than me, she can see over my shoulder when I use our BOBA. She loves being able to see! Like the other commenter Lisa mentioned, a bigger kid can have their arms up and over the shoulder straps and it works fine! I am sooooo happy I bought this devise. So much better than the Ergo. FYI. I bought it in the brown color and it is really dark at night when we stroll. I have attached reflector tape and those LED light up orbs that are sold for dog collars. Its made me feel safer walking in the dark. « Show Less
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I kept my son in the five point harness until he literally outgrew it height wise. He was 7.5 years old and about 53 inches tall. He weighs 60 pounds. He is now in the seat belt positioning booster and does quite well with it.
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My child is 9 years old with a size 3 foot (us). There seems to be room for expansion but size 5 might be tight. The Velcro on the straps need repositioning often and are starting to wear a bit from taking on and off. I'm not sure they would stay on well if they were extended to the maximum Length and only the ends of the Velcro were connected. That being said. My child loves hers and even wears it in the tub and tried to wear it in the snow.
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I wouldn't recommend moving her up to the Britax Parkway SGL just yet. My son was 4.5 and in the 85th percentile for height and barely 40 pounds when I moved him up to the Parkway SGL. After a while some kids find the Marathon uncomfortable, but at 2.5 I would suggest perhaps trying the Britax Frontier, which has a bit more room in the 5-point harness than the Britax, so thte straps might be a bit more tolerable for your little one. And once she is ready for a booster, the Frontier will easily convert.
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Our son is 37" long and still has plenty of room in the bed. You would probably be OK for a few years.
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Agreed with bullie76: it adjusts down to a very small size. I don't have 30" guitar on hand, but on my banjo, I'm able to slide the strap down to the point where it fits my four year-old. But that's a grown-up banjo. In any case, the width of the strap may be uncomfortable for a young child. If you're concerned, I'd suggest bringing your son and the guitar in to a music shop to test out some straps. And maybe try out some mandolin straps, too.
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She may be a little short for this carseat. Even if it would fit her, I would highly recommend keeping her in a seat with a five point harness until she is at least 4. We started using this seat when our daughter was about 4 and a 1/2, and even then preferred the Britax seats with a five point harness because they keep her much more secure while in the seat.
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I don't know how diligent the airlines about measuring the child??!!! If it fits otherwise and makes you feel better, maybe try. I don't know when each airline allows a child to use the regular seat belt. Check out the airlines site or call!!
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It's a great stroller, but I think it would be a stretch for your 5-year-old. I had this stroller until my 39 lbs, 43 in 4-year-old just seemed too big & the straps were becoming problematic and too tight (mainly the crotch strap just seemed very short). It probably depends on the torso/leg proportions of the particular kid. I'd suggest trying it out (even just trying a single BOB stroller on the 5-year-old) in person before forking over the moolah. Good luck!
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My daughter is also 2.5, 36 lbs and the same height, and as my review stated this product gave her a horrible front and back wedgie. Not sure if this is an issue for boys but I would think it might be. We did let out all the "slack" in the strap between the legs but that did not alleviate the wedgie at all. Hope this info is helpful.