https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 03:17:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat/page/2#post-958571 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:24:43 +0000 Mrsbells 958571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To be honest I think sometimes we are too sensitive and make it almost a crime to be honest. We shouldnt be afraid to be truthful. The fact is they didnt strap the kid in correctly. There is nothing malicious about stating a fact.</p> <p>We all make mistakes, DH and I didnt strap LO in right in the beginning either. But there is nothing wrong with saying so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat/page/2#post-958555 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:18:29 +0000 mrskc 958555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Kate &amp; William and I can't imagine the immense pressure they must feel. And it's understand that they probably just wanted to get out of there quickly. I guess she could have totally adjusted once in the car. But also the baby was all swaddled up so I don't know how she would have pulled that swaddle out b/c I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to strap your baby in a car seat wrapped in a blanket. Anyways, it was an innocent mistake and hopefully she adjusted it in the car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat/page/2#post-958350 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:12:42 +0000 sera_87 958350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: actually, yes. If they didn't know how to put their child into a car seat safely, they could have asked a nurse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat/page/2#post-958338 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:07:09 +0000 SAHM0811 958338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking they fixed the straps in the car, too. I saw the video clip where had the baby in their arms walking down the steps and talking to the press. I'm thinking they placed the swaddled baby in the seat, carried him in, and then fixed it in the car. No need to unswaddle and put on the straps in front of all the press! I couldn't imagine!</p> <p>I do wish people would just let them be. Yes, people look up to them, but I really doubt parents would refer back to that picture and think, "oh that's how you put a baby in a carseat". Carseats come with instruction manuals... and whether or not people follow the given instructions perfectly is on them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat/page/2#post-958313 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:57:22 +0000 littlebug 958313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: A crazy number of people, and, potentially, a number of crazy people! I'd have wanted to get him into the car and away from everyone asap, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat/page/2#post-958310 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:55:03 +0000 wonderstruck 958310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: @zippylef: That's what I thought too! I totally understand wanting to leave him swaddled until he was safely in the car - he's outside for the first time, it's the day after he was born, and there's a crazy number of people out there! None of us know what they did once they were in the privacy of their vehicle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat/page/2#post-958304 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:52:35 +0000 MrsSCB 958304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Agreed, I just think about the parenting judgment that's discussed here fairly often and then multiply that by millions...and it makes me shudder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958296 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:50:48 +0000 loveisstrange 958296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im honestly of the opinion that they were just trying to get him in the car and get away from the media circus. I cant say I blame them. She probably reached over and fixed is after they escaped. I sure as hell didn't know how a carseat worked as a first time parent. </p> <p>Lay off, seriously. I remember how stressful a newborn was. I can't imagine going through it wil billions of people's eyes on me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958293 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:49:49 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 958293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: wow that's harsh. I feel bad for them. It was hard enough giving birth and going home from hospital was such a big deal, I can't imagine what it's like with the media hounding and criticizing your every move. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958275 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:44:51 +0000 sorrycharlie 958275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't notice til I saw the photo but I'm going to assume they fixed it in the car, or, they'll figure it all out in time.</p> <p>Just think of the older thread where so many people pointed out how many people would be incorrectly judging them on their safety 'skills' if they went by the pictures shared. Carseats, cribs, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958245 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:36:39 +0000 mrs. bird 958245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meh. I assume she fixed it once he put the baby in the car. It would be great if they demonstrated safe carseat usage, but for all we know they did end up adjusting it. It's not like she pulled a Britney &amp; drove with baby on her lap. I can't imagine how terrifying that drive was for him driving, I'm sure they'll figure it out for future use if they haven't already. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958211 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:24:42 +0000 littlebug 958211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurpleUnicorn: Yup. Baby Center, The Baby Guy....all kinds of media outlets just tearing them down. And the commenters were even worse. </p> <p>I'm wondering what the British press has to say about it, if anything. I'd be anxious to hear their reaction to the US media's reaction to the photo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958189 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:12:49 +0000 anbanan15 958189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I wasn't trying to judge them. I was just surprised no one said anything because, in our experience, the hospital made sure DS was strapped in properly before we left...otherwise we wouldn't have been able to leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958161 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:58:10 +0000 MrsTiz 958161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I agree, I don't think it was completely their fault because chances are they've never put a baby in a car seat before, they're probably just like normal stressed out first time parents..but shame on the hospital for letting them leave with him not strapped in properly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958110 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:22:52 +0000 looch 958110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The straps on that seat are the typical 5 point harness, with the over the shoulder and the over the thighs that we're used to in the US. It is one of the only 5 point harness infant buckets available in Europe and Australia, for some reason, most of the models feature a 3 point harness (over the shoulder and just between the legs). We chose this model because it was the one I was the most familiar with (being an American abroad).</p> <p>The thing is that they are role models to millions of people all over the world. They should have properly belted their son in the car seat, motorcade or not. People see those images and unfortunately make assumptions that if it is good enough for the royals, it is good enough for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958098 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 05:36:48 +0000 MrsSCB 958098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: @Pink Champagne: Agreed, that's what I figured! We don't really know what they did once they got in the car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-958096 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 05:27:54 +0000 rachiecakes 958096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babyjmama: I was thinking the same! with the police motorcade and helicopters above, street patrol, etc. escorting them home, the baby could've been in her arms &amp; still made it home safely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957888 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 22:05:11 +0000 MamaMoose 957888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The strap was so loose I just immediately assumed they planned to adjust once in the car. I'm guessing they probably wanted him swaddled to provide maximum comfort/coverage as they walked by the press. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957868 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:55:08 +0000 Pink Champagne 957868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurpleUnicorn: yes, how do we know that Kate didnt reach over once William out him in the car to strap him in? We don't know, we shouldn't judge :) I wouldn't ever tighten the car seat straps until we put LO into the car seat base. So maybe they did the same? They were probably in a hurry to get him in the car and get home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957854 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:50:15 +0000 Ginabean3 957854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: yes! I totally noticed that too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957837 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:45:57 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 957837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: you mean people on your facebook feed were talking about how the baby wasn;'t strapped in correctly?</p> <p>I would never have thought anything looking at that picture. When I put my baby in the car I only adjust the straps once he is snapped into the base in the car. so i'm not sure how anyone can judge anything based on those pics, they weren't seen driving like that!</p> <p>on another note, i have the b-safe and it looks very similar to this UK Baby safe version. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957790 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:27:59 +0000 littlebug 957790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't see any judgement here, but man, it was ALL OVER my facebook feed, and I was getting so mad. People forget that even though they're Royalty, they're also still just first-time parents, with additional pressure of having the entire world watching them! Talk about nerves! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957777 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:22:15 +0000 brownie 957777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I don't see anything judgy, mostly shock, concern, and trying to understand. </p> <p>But then again, none of us are perfect, but so many people are going to be looking to them as an example. I know some people are going to judge how she gave birth, how she feeds him, etc. I could care less. I am definitely looking at this through an american viewpoint, but carseat safety is a big deal were I am. So it is kind of sad that this is what many people will think is appropriate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957748 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:13:48 +0000 doodlepoodle 957748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well the good news is that they probably drove 15mph and had the safest convoy ride home ;) I'm so happy for them and wish them luck on this incredible and frustrating journey! Maybe Kate will google something and end up on HB ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957733 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:08:07 +0000 MrsMaine 957733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you even imagine the pressure that was on them today? It is hard enough being day-old parents. Nobody is perfect - not even royalty - and I'm sure they will live and learn just like the rest of us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957702 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:53:33 +0000 mrskc 957702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I'm not trying to be judgy &amp; mean. I'm just shocked that the baby wasn't strapped in right. And I can tell you that I had our car seat inspected while pregnant and I learned how to strap my baby in properly before leaving the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957678 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:43:51 +0000 lomom 957678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I don't think it's intended to be malicious, I think it's just surprise. I wasn't allowed to take LO out of the hospital until I strapped him in properly (and I had to do it, not a nurse). It's just weird that they didn't strap him in properly but maybe there are extenuating circumstances. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957665 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:39:04 +0000 BSB 957665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This convo turning to be so sad. Why are you so judgy of first time parents. They have enough pressure alone. I'm sure, someone will tell them that they shouldn't do that and that it won't happen again. Were you guys perfect when you took your LO home? :( I'm sorry to say it. </p> <p>On a brighter note, Will looks so sexy holding that baby carrier. His mom is definitely smiling down on him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957610 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:19:56 +0000 mrskc 957610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: that's what I was wondering. In an accident that baby would fly out of the seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/royal-car-seat#post-957606 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:19:10 +0000 mrskc 957606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah I saw the pic and I was surprised the baby wasn't strapped in correctly. @brownie: </p>