https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:13:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1089795 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:51:54 +0000 Periwinkle 1089795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this so I can vent a bit more :(</p> <p>The carseat/stroller dilemma is not getting any better and may actually be getting worse. I know that I need to be firm when letting LO know that there are no options when going into the carseat, but it is breaking my heart that he gets so upset. I know that sometimes I need to put my foot down and unattach emotion from this, but it is just so hard to "force" him into his carseat. We try distracting him with songs, car keys, phones and anything else "exciting," but somesdays he just does not want to sit down.</p> <p>We are now considering switching to a convertible seat as this may be a bit more comfortable for him. I am just feeling awful that he's so unhappy about this :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1036280 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:54:56 +0000 Dandelion 1036280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He might be ready for a convertible seat...it sits a little more upright, even facing backwards.</p> <p>For the high chair, I wouldn't push it...just sit him on your lap or put something interesting on the high chair tray before you sit him down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1036156 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:08:36 +0000 regberadaisy 1036156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! She did this every single time for about a month. We found it key to get the crotch buckle in first then the chest buckle. She still occasionally does it now but not as often.</p> <p>Sometimes a fiddlestick helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1036127 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:56:06 +0000 Freckles 1036127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO went through that, and i know others who went through that phase. I had no issues restraining her, as i know i'm not hurting her. Once she's strapped in, i'll give her something to play with, and that usually calms her down. </p> <p>We don't have that issue anymore, so i hope it passes for you soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1035847 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:23:52 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1035847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dd did that for about two weeks and then all of a sudden just stopped. Don't know what caused it to start or stop but one day she was just fine with being restrained again. </p> <p>For us it did coincide with a bunch of mobility milestones. Has your son just figured out a big milestone maybe? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1035769 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:52:14 +0000 Periwinkle 1035769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I have tried being in the backseat too... although it hasn't helped us all that much, at least it keeps us a bit cooler as I'm struggling with the baby and the heat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1035751 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:45:20 +0000 Periwinkle 1035751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: This is a relatively new thing... it's been going on for about 3 weeks now. He loves being in the car (best naps ever!) and is usually happy once he's buckled in. </p> <p>We're still using the infant seat and I am wondering if this is a sign that he's ready for a bigger seat. He's still quite small (only 18.5 lbs and 27.25 inches) so it's not as if he's outgrown the seat. I just wonder if something not as "deep" would be better.</p> <p>@mediagirl: I'd love to know any tricks you have for holding her down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1035735 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:42:15 +0000 looch 1035735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son started to rebel against the car seat buckling in process recently, so I adressed it by physically getting into the car, on the other side and closing the door, then buckling in. I don't know why it made a difference, but it did. I also let him touch the chest clip and now he buckles it himself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1035732 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:41:22 +0000 LazyLightning 1035732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meggo5: is this a new thing or has LO always done this? In my case, LO hates her car seat and has since newborn age. SO I guess I've just gotten used to forcing a screaming flailing baby in to the seat. She'll have to learn that car seat is not optional, you know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1035723 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:39:01 +0000 mediagirl 1035723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions because I am going through the carseat problem myself right now. She screams, arches and flails when I try to put her in the carseat. I have received stares and dirty looks from people in parking lots because of it. This has been going on for over 3 months for me now and there is no end in sight.</p> <p>Honestly, I just wait for her to stop tensing up and then flip her legs down so she's sitting. She still screams and tries to flail but I sing songs (if you're happy and you know it) and try my best to make her at least calm down a little while I'm strapping her in. Once she's in, she's usually okay...for a few minutes. </p> <p>I'm hoping she gets over this sooner rather than later and I hope the same for you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-carseathigh-chair-drama#post-1035682 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:23:37 +0000 Periwinkle 1035682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for some advice on our newest challenge. LO has started to get very upset in two situations: when we attempt to place him in his carseat and also in his high chair. He arches his back, screams, and tries to twist onto his stomach/stand up every time. Occasionally, we can distract him for long enough with a song or a toy, but both activities are becoming really difficult.</p> <p>I am wondering if something about sitting down that is hurting him (which I don't think is the case, but of course my fear!) or if he is just fighting being constrained for a few moments? It breaks my heart to see him get so worked up and I thought I would run it by you ladies in case you've been through this at all and have any suggestions!</p> <p>Side note: He is very strong I have some difficulties doing both on my own. I am really hesitant about "forcing" him into the carseat or the high chair and don't want to scare him, but at the same time, I don't want to get into a routine of "negotiations." </p> <p>Any similar experiences/solutions? </p>