Help! Escaping Carseat Captive!

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My 6 1/2 year old son has discovered how much fun it is to get out of

the carseat while the car is in motion. Also, when he's angry, upset,

etc. ... anyway, you can probably imagine the picture.

Before we end up underneath an 18-wheeler, or get sent to prison for

not having proper child restraint, does anyone out there know of any

devices/booster seats that can help to prevent or stop him from

getting out of the seat and jumping in my lap (or everywhere else in

the car) while I'm driving???!!!???

It doesn't happen all the time, but too often for any peace of mind.

Thanks!!

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We had the same problems with our son. I went to the local DPS and they

suggested having some sort of vest made that you could run the straps

through. Our son could unbuckle the straps. So far, every time I've

been stopped, they've let me go after explaining about his sensory

issues and asking for ideas. Now he's old/big enough for just a regular

seat belt and it's less of a problem. He'll use it in some and we're

gradually increasing the time. One recommendation was to always have

him ride in the back seat. Not as safe as being buckled, but safer than

the front seat. Some have gotten their doctor to write an exemption.

From what I've been told, it's the only sure-fire way to avoid a ticket.

They were basing it on being safer than the child getting out of the

seat and attacking the adult that was driving. I'd be interested in any

ideas you get off list. It's a issue with several families I know of.

Tonya

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Trainer

spff@...

Route 2 Box 181

Idalou, TX 79329

mobile: 806-544-0347

http://www.txffcmh.org w-i-n/

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Help! Escaping Carseat Captive!

My 6 1/2 year old son has discovered how much fun it is to get out of

the carseat while the car is in motion. Also, when he's angry, upset,

etc. ... anyway, you can probably imagine the picture.

Before we end up underneath an 18-wheeler, or get sent to prison for

not having proper child restraint, does anyone out there know of any

devices/booster seats that can help to prevent or stop him from

getting out of the seat and jumping in my lap (or everywhere else in

the car) while I'm driving???!!!???

It doesn't happen all the time, but too often for any peace of mind.

Thanks!!

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[Guest guest]

This is going to sound strange - but my husband was the one that came up

with the idea years ago. Consider a vest (like Tonya said) that has

broad piece of Velcro on the back and the other piece of Velcro on the

seat. The more they wiggle, the tighter the Velcro grabs and sticks.

Wish that I had patented this idea. HA This in addition to Tonya's

idea could make for the ultimate solution. Just a thought. Also, I had

my kiddos convinced that if they were not buckled in, that the car would

not start or would stop running. A few times of not being able to start

the car (parent trick) and a sudden step on the brakes (in a safe

situation) convinced my kids and my nieces and nephews as well. Some

were taking driving lessons before they figured out " momma's trick " .

Amy,

" I don't suffer from stress.......I'm a carrier! "

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RE: Help! Escaping Carseat Captive!

We had the same problems with our son. I went to the local DPS and they

suggested having some sort of vest made that you could run the straps

through. Our son could unbuckle the straps. So far, every time I've

been stopped, they've let me go after explaining about his sensory

issues and asking for ideas. Now he's old/big enough for just a regular

seat belt and it's less of a problem. He'll use it in some and we're

gradually increasing the time. One recommendation was to always have

him ride in the back seat. Not as safe as being buckled, but safer than

the front seat. Some have gotten their doctor to write an exemption.

From what I've been told, it's the only sure-fire way to avoid a ticket.

They were basing it on being safer than the child getting out of the

seat and attacking the adult that was driving. I'd be interested in any

ideas you get off list. It's a issue with several families I know of.

Tonya

------------------------------------

Texas Federation of Families

Trainer

spff@...

Route 2 Box 181

Idalou, TX 79329

mobile: 806-544-0347

http://www.txffcmh.org w-i-n/

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for the giggle Amy! Thought I was the only one who's kids were

geared to the sound of the anti-lock brakes!

Tonya

RE: Help! Escaping Carseat Captive!

We had the same problems with our son. I went to the local DPS and they

suggested having some sort of vest made that you could run the straps

through. Our son could unbuckle the straps. So far, every time I've

been stopped, they've let me go after explaining about his sensory

issues and asking for ideas. Now he's old/big enough for just a regular

seat belt and it's less of a problem. He'll use it in some and we're

gradually increasing the time. One recommendation was to always have

him ride in the back seat. Not as safe as being buckled, but safer than

the front seat. Some have gotten their doctor to write an exemption.

From what I've been told, it's the only sure-fire way to avoid a ticket.

They were basing it on being safer than the child getting out of the

seat and attacking the adult that was driving. I'd be interested in any

ideas you get off list. It's a issue with several families I know of.

Tonya

------------------------------------

Texas Federation of Families

Trainer

spff@...

Route 2 Box 181

Idalou, TX 79329

mobile: 806-544-0347

http://www.txffcmh.org w-i-n/

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