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little miss mac:
Minimac is approaching 10 months. (I know, how quick was that?!).

For a month or so he has been sitting up well for long stretches without toppling over. A bike is lurking in the shed with a kiddie seat already attached. Time to buy a teeny tiny helmet and go for it, do you think?

clarion:

--- Quote from: little miss mac on July 03, 2008, 08:40:03 PM ---Minimac is approaching 10 months. (I know, how quick was that?!).
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Wha'?! :o


--- Quote ---For a month or so he has been sitting up well for long stretches without toppling over. A bike is lurking in the shed with a kiddie seat already attached. Time to buy a teeny tiny helmet and go for it, do you think?

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I'm not sure how big ours was when we sat him in it.  Took a bit of time to persuade all the relevant parties, so it was probably later.  Um, I think I'm a rubbish person to advise, I'm afraid :-[

vince:
Paul and Frenchie have been through this in the last 6 months or so. The last I saw, young L was thriving on it  :)

clarion:
More useful, from the CTC website:


--- Quote ---An infant is old enough for a child seat when she can sit up unsupported – like in the middle of the floor – and the journey should not be any longer between stops than the length of time she is happy to sit and play like that at home. Usually that’s about 9 months, but let physical development rather than age be your guide. Seats that have a reclining backrest get you started a bit sooner and are in any case much better, since your little one will nod off sooner or later and a recliner supports their head rather than letting it nod forwards. It’s okay to use a reclining seat as soon as the little ’un can sit with back support only – e.g. in the middle of the sofa without tipping sideways. That’s usually 6 months but don’t just go by age.
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PS:  We have a copy of that book you can borrow...

little miss mac:
Heh heh. Guess what we will be doing next weekend (going away this weekend but I reckon he can wait a week...). What a marvellous excuse for a trip to the LBS.

Clarion, I'd love to borrow the book.

Pics to follow  :thumbsup:

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