Anything I can do for a 14 month old screaming in the car seat?

[Anonymous]

I would put my money on her getting a little carsick. If you don’t want to turn her car seat, do these things: crack her window so she gets fresh air. It helps with nausea, in a way that air conditioning or circulating air inside the car does not. Do not let her look at books or screens in the car. If you are comfortable with it, give her some baby puffs or a straw cup of water. An empty stomach can make nausea much worse. Make sure she is not overheating with bulky sweaters and jackets, which contributes to feeling sick in the car.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you think she might be getting carsick?

All I can say is when she turns 2, turn her forward facing.
https://emilyoster.substack.com/p/car-seats-when-to-turn-when-to-stop

this is old information. Current ref is keep RF into child reaches max height and weight of the individual seat. However, if a medical reason dictates it’s not safe to do so then you should switch earlier. A carsick child or a screaming child. That will distract you driving would be a reason to turn FF early. - car seat tech.

You didn't read the article I posted. That guidance is not based on good data,and there is no legal requirement to keep them rear facing past2. The AAP recommends a lot of things that are not practical (e.g. room sharing until 12 months? WTAF?). As another poster said, driving with toddlers screaming in the backseat is not safe either.

[Anonymous]

I would try turning her around just for a short test period. Maybe a week when you're not going very far/on highways? If that fixes it, then you know and can stop guessing and just wait it out (or leave her forward if that's your decision).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you think she might be getting carsick?

All I can say is when she turns 2, turn her forward facing.
https://emilyoster.substack.com/p/car-seats-when-to-turn-when-to-stop

this is old information. Current ref is keep RF into child reaches max height and weight of the individual seat. However, if a medical reason dictates it’s not safe to do so then you should switch earlier. A carsick child or a screaming child. That will distract you driving would be a reason to turn FF early. - car seat tech.

You didn't read the article I posted. That guidance is not based on good data,and there is no legal requirement to keep them rear facing past2. The AAP recommends a lot of things that are not practical (e.g. room sharing until 12 months? WTAF?). As another poster said, driving with toddlers screaming in the backseat is not safe either.

Lol, what's so impractical about room sharing for 12 months?

Emily Oster is a hack and a cow. Only insecure mommy-martyr types cling to her every word. She's completely unqualified to make these kind of recommendations yet she continues to . It's unconscionable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you think she might be getting carsick?

All I can say is when she turns 2, turn her forward facing.
https://emilyoster.substack.com/p/car-seats-when-to-turn-when-to-stop

this is old information. Current ref is keep RF into child reaches max height and weight of the individual seat. However, if a medical reason dictates it’s not safe to do so then you should switch earlier. A carsick child or a screaming child. That will distract you driving would be a reason to turn FF early. - car seat tech.

You didn't read the article I posted. That guidance is not based on good data,and there is no legal requirement to keep them rear facing past2. The AAP recommends a lot of things that are not practical (e.g. room sharing until 12 months? WTAF?). As another poster said, driving with toddlers screaming in the backseat is not safe either.

Lol, what's so impractical about room sharing for 12 months?

Emily Oster is a hack and a cow. Only insecure mommy-martyr types cling to her every word. She's completely unqualified to make these kind of recommendations yet she continues to . It's unconscionable.

You sound pleasant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New research is that kids can turn forward facing at 1, no need to wait until 2.

[citation needed]

I can’t find anything like this anywhere.

There is no research that says children can be turned FF at one. Check with the American Academy of Pediatrics for their position.

[Anonymous]

Try taking the mirror away. It’s disorienting to see things moving on the front when she’s facing backwards. Otherwise if she’s in the middle, try putting her on a side so she can see out the side window. Otherwise you’ll have to get a new seat. Some of the lower priced ones (cosco) actually do shockingly well in safety tests

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you think she might be getting carsick?

All I can say is when she turns 2, turn her forward facing.
https://emilyoster.substack.com/p/car-seats-when-to-turn-when-to-stop

this is old information. Current ref is keep RF into child reaches max height and weight of the individual seat. However, if a medical reason dictates it’s not safe to do so then you should switch earlier. A carsick child or a screaming child. That will distract you driving would be a reason to turn FF early. - car seat tech.

You didn't read the article I posted. That guidance is not based on good data,and there is no legal requirement to keep them rear facing past2. The AAP recommends a lot of things that are not practical (e.g. room sharing until 12 months? WTAF?). As another poster said, driving with toddlers screaming in the backseat is not safe either.

Lol, what's so impractical about room sharing for 12 months?

Emily Oster is a hack and a cow. Only insecure mommy-martyr types cling to her every word. She's completely unqualified to make these kind of recommendations yet she continues to . It's unconscionable.

If I wondered about how RF seats perform for selected ages, I'd want a Ph.d in Physics and not Economics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you think she might be getting carsick?

All I can say is when she turns 2, turn her forward facing.
https://emilyoster.substack.com/p/car-seats-when-to-turn-when-to-stop

this is old information. Current ref is keep RF into child reaches max height and weight of the individual seat. However, if a medical reason dictates it’s not safe to do so then you should switch earlier. A carsick child or a screaming child. That will distract you driving would be a reason to turn FF early. - car seat tech.

You didn't read the article I posted. That guidance is not based on good data,and there is no legal requirement to keep them rear facing past2. The AAP recommends a lot of things that are not practical (e.g. room sharing until 12 months? WTAF?). As another poster said, driving with toddlers screaming in the backseat is not safe either.

Lol, what's so impractical about room sharing for 12 months?

Emily Oster is a hack and a cow. Only insecure mommy-martyr types cling to her every word. She's completely unqualified to make these kind of recommendations yet she continues to . It's unconscionable.

If I wondered about how RF seats perform for selected ages, I'd want a Ph.d in Physics and not Economics.

Yes. It’s not just about physics but also about skeletal development/maturity and ossification. I’m a rehab physician and plan to keep my kid rear facing as long as possible. In any case I live in a state where it is illegal to have a kid forward face before age 2 - 14 months is way too young.

https://carseatblog.com/5168/why-rear-facing-is-better-your-rf-link-guide/comment-page-3/