Even flo car seat with shield ,has anyone used it?

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Even flo car seat with shield ,has anyone used it?

Answer 1

Just like the first poster said, overhead shield seats (OHS) are not considered as safe as 5 point harness seats. Safety experts have concerns about CRs with shields. Tray shields are not usually covered with energy-absorbing padding to protect the head if it hits the shield. This contact is more likely with a shorter child and a loose harness. In a test series with a 12-month-size dummy, peak head acceleration was 35% higher for tray shield restraints than for 5-point harnesses. At least one child (19 lb) is known to have received a fatal head injury from contact with a tray shield.

So definitely choose the 5 point harness over the overhead shield. Also...wondering if you're talking about a used or new OHS seat? Just in case, never buy a used car seat.  Its actually unsafe to get a used car seat unless it is coming from a trusted friend or relative and you are 100% positive:

1)it has never been in any wreck

2)it has all the original pieces, including manual

3)it has never been dropped, which means never been checked as luggage at the airport, either, since this frequently happens when checked or gate checked .

4)it is less than 6 years old

5)the straps have never been completely submerged or washed with anything other than mild soap(it messes up the flame retardent treatment)



If you wouldn't trust the seller with your child's life, don't buy a car seat from them. For $40 you can get a Cosco Scenera from Walmart. It rear faces to a whopping 35lbs, which is important b/c kids should stay rear facing as long as possible, the American Academy of Pediatrics says keep them rear facing preferably for their first 2 years of life. Then it goes to 40lbs front facing. It won't last child as long forward facing as some others, but for $40, its a great deal. Or, call your local police station and ask about car seats. Most have programs in place to give free/inexpensive car seat to families that need them.

Answer 2

Shield car seats are not as safe as a 5 point harness seat.  It is solid plastic just waiting for a child's face or soft abdomen to slam into!

Answer 3

As stated above, you need to do more research because from everything that I have read it is very dangerous.