https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:03:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-facing-forward-help-your-lo-stay-awake#post-1600047 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:01:30 +0000 winniebee 1600047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He stays awake longer FF. Because if I notice he looks like he is going to doze, I can distract him...give him a snack...water...book...iphone... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-facing-forward-help-your-lo-stay-awake#post-1600036 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:59:15 +0000 wonderstruck 1600036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No personal experience, but at her age I think I'd feel comfortable with turning her around to see if it makes a difference. From my nephews I'd say it depends on the kid - some of them fall asleep in the car almost immediately no matter what, but for others it depends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-facing-forward-help-your-lo-stay-awake#post-1600020 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:53:52 +0000 bhbee 1600020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: ha! I could totally see that happening to us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-facing-forward-help-your-lo-stay-awake#post-1600015 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:52:35 +0000 Weagle 1600015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. She definitely fights to stay awake longer. It also means that she talks to me nonstop. Seriously. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-facing-forward-help-your-lo-stay-awake#post-1600010 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:51:36 +0000 bhbee 1600010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been thinking about switching LO to face forward. she is 27 months and over 30 pounds. I know rear is still the best safety but I think she might be happier and I am weighing pros/cons.</p> <p>one consideration is that right now she tends to fall asleep if we are out even 2 hours before nap time. And if she sleeps 10 min in the car, the nap won't happen. on other days she still sleeps 2 hours at home. right now I don't drive every day, but we're moving to the suburbs where I will be driving more.</p> <p>I know this shouldn't be the main reason to switch to FF, but I'm curious if anyone noticed a difference? </p>