https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:52:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/forward-facing-weight-requirement#post-1958970 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:25:52 +0000 Kemma 1958970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As far as I understand providing he meets that weight requirement then you should be good as the recommendation on rf'ing till at least two is based on maturity if the skeleton. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/forward-facing-weight-requirement#post-1958952 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:15:04 +0000 hilsy85 1958952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Considering that he will be dressed when he is in The car seat I think it's fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/forward-facing-weight-requirement#post-1958939 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:05:25 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1958939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had this problem and ended up solving it by getting a different convertible car seat...we got the britax roundabout and DH had to get used to being a little more forward when driving but it was a better solution in the long run since we were going to need another seat eventually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/forward-facing-weight-requirement#post-1958917 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:52:44 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1958917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel comfortable as long as we are within the manufacturer specifications. My rationale is that the safety standards and liability concerns mean no manufacturer would approve a weight that it even 1 ounce below what is safe. So I think you're good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/forward-facing-weight-requirement#post-1958909 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:50:19 +0000 matador84 1958909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I turned my DS around at exactly 20 lbs. I was really pregnant and having a hard time lifting him with the RF into the car and then into the seat was killing me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/forward-facing-weight-requirement#post-1958901 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:46:49 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1958901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lo2 is due in February and we most likely are going to have to turn lo1's seat around at that time because I drive a small car and there just isn't enough room for two rear facing seats (the front seats have to be pushed really far forward for them to fit well...this is fine behind the passenger but it's going to be really tight on the drivers side. </p> <p>Lo1 will turn 2 March 1st, but he has been hovering around 22 lbs for about 6 months, and 22 lbs is the lowest weight for forward facing with his seat. </p> <p>Today at the pediatrician he was 23.5 lbs with his clothes and shoes on, but I have a feeling he would have been in the 22 range if he had been undressed. </p> <p>Does anyone know if it is safe to turn them if their weight is exactly the lower limit? I would assume it must be...but he is so close it makes me a little nervous... </p>