https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-454098 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:15:37 +0000 Mrsbells 454098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: Thanks for that. I will go ahead and keep her rear facing as long as possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-451383 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:02:35 +0000 Weagle 451383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Yep. It's completely normal and safe. Here's a little bit from The Car Seat Lady. (It's about safety, which I know we're not talking about, but it does address the leg length issue.)</p> <p>"What about my baby's legs?<br /> Many parents and even some pediatricians mistakenly think that a child should turn forward-facing when her legs touch the back of the vehicle seat, thinking that this leg position is uncomfortable and/or unsafe. This is untrue. In our experience installing 15,000 car seats, we've seen hundreds of children over the age of 1 riding rear-facing. Many of them are very verbal 2 and 3 year-olds and none have complained of their legs hurting. While your 2-year-old may look cramped riding rear-facing – as they sit with their legs crossed or in the “frog-legged” position – rest assured that they are both safe and comfortable. </p> <p>Have you ever watched a 5 year old sleep in the car with their chin on their chest? Kids are much more flexible than adults and can sit and sleep comfortably in positions that would make an adult very uncomfortable.<br /> Simply put, there are ZERO documented cases of rear-facing children breaking their legs, hips, feet, etc., due to their feet touching the back of the vehicle seat. However, since it looks plausible, this rumor persists. Studies show that forward-facing kids are actually more likely to have leg injuries.</p> <p>Unfortunately there are too many documented cases of head and spinal cord injuries due to children riding forward-facing too soon. Modern medicine can easily fix a broken leg, but not a broken neck." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-451341 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:46:05 +0000 Mrsbells 451341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read the manual and it says you can take it out whenever the child sits fine without it. I will try it today. </p> <p>@Weagle: @Thehistoryofus: So its normal for the legs to stick out? I had no idea.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-451322 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:40:42 +0000 autumnlove 451322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used it for a few days...so around 7 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-451230 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:54:41 +0000 Weagle 451230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The legs sticking out are okay. I imagine you could stop using the insert whenever you feel comfortable doing so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-451220 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:48:10 +0000 T.H.O.U. 451220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Look it up, but it is normal for the legs to be hitting the seat. As long as they meet the height requirements they are ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-451216 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:46:09 +0000 Mrsbells 451216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good point i will look at the online manual </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-451215 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:45:15 +0000 sorrycharlie 451215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does the manual say? My chicco infant seat says no insert after 11 lbs so I'd think the convertible would have specifications too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-using-the-insert-in-your-convertible-seat#post-451212 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:44:11 +0000 Mrsbells 451212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just started using our convertible carseat this weekend and my LO is 8 months old. her legs are sticking out of the britax marathon car seat. is that normal? Should i removed the insert? </p>