Toddler facing forward on rear seat? Has anyone found a safe way to face a toddler forward in the backseat? My son does not want to ride facing backwards and when he faces forward, there is nothing holding him in the seat so I find myself worrying that he is going to fall backwards out of the stroller as mine did not come with a backstrap as many of the Joovy's do. I guess that is another question - did your Ultralight come with the strap that goes across the back to keep the toddler who is sitting or standing in? Has anyone figured out a way to secure a toddler in the back facing forward? Thanks in advance! Toddler facing forward on rear seat? Has anyone found a safe way to face a toddler forward in the backseat? My son does not want to ride facing backwards and when he faces forward, there is nothing... » Read More Toddler facing forward on rear seat? Has anyone found a safe way to face a toddler forward in the backseat? My son does not want to ride facing backwards and when he faces forward, there is nothing holding him in the seat so I find myself worrying that he is going to fall backwards out of the stroller as mine did not come with a backstrap as many of the Joovy's do. I guess that is another question - did your Ultralight come with the strap that goes across the back to keep the toddler who is sitting or standing in? Has anyone figured out a way to secure a toddler in the back facing forward? Thanks in advance! « Show Less
422921
Joovy now makes an insert to turn the back bench into a full seat. It's around $65, and you can order it as an on the Joovy site. It's new.
1734167
The other poster is correct. There is a new item from Joovy that turns the bench on the Caboose & Caboose Ultralight into a full, forward-facing seat that reclines. It's called the Caboose Too Rear Seat. It's here on amazon: Joovy Caboose Too Rear Seat, Black If you want the manufacturing info, go to the Joovy home page. At the top of the page, find the drop down for "parts" and find "stroller accessories" there. It comes in 4 different colors i believe.
283471
No it doesn't face forward. My toddler didn't really seem to mind much, but I was bothered by the fact that I couldn't see her at all when I was pushing the stroller. It also collapsed on two occasions with both children inside. We used it for about a month and then bought a side-by-side double stroller.
2186692
The reason I chose this stroller is for my 2 1/2 year old. I can put her in either the front OR the back seat. I normally put my toddler in the back and have the baby in front facing me. That makes the heavier child being directly over the rear wheels, making it easier to turn. No other stroller offers this. The buckles are big enough to buckle my toddler and her big stuffy in with her. It is almost as big as she is. Before he out grew the length of the belts, he would be to tall for it. Oh, and both seats are the same. So you can put him in either seat. Hope this helps.
2238825
No. Try the Ergobaby Four Position 360 Carrier to carry baby front forward facing. I found when baby was old enough to want to see around, hip wearing sufficed, and after that back wearing and he can see over or around my shoulder. Ergobaby is fantastic!
1165812
Hi Mom of Two!I have a quick but desperate question. We just bought a 2008 highlander 6 months ago, then found out I was pregnant. Does you 2nd row seat have the removable center seat? I am having an impossible time finding a way to put a booster, a carseat forward facing and a rear facing seat in the 2nd row. How did you do it, or do you have a different kind of second row?Thanks,rochelle
1291632
No, it cannot be rear facing. Only babies younger than 1 year old should be rear facing. This car seat is for toddlers for about 2 years or older and should always be front facing.
1641077
even though your child is 20 lbs. its recommended that infants 6 months old should stay rear facing. I waited until my son was 1 yr old before placing him forward facing. this carseat is awesome and my son loves it, but my recommendation would be to wait until your child is at least a year old
1918484
I know that it seems that most people do not keep their children rear facing until at least 40 pounds, but in actuality extended rear facing is much, much, much safer for your child. Other countries keep children rear facing until age four and have much lower rates of child mortality in car crashes. Should you be interested in extended rear facing, I would check out the Diano Radian and the Clek Foonf. If your child is not tall, the Britax Advocate is another great choice. If you are set on turning your son around, I will say that we have this seat and absolutely love it. We use it for our almost 6 year old daughter and she is very comfortable in it. The seat installs like a dream and is very solid. It's heavy though, so I wouldn't choose it if you need to move it a lot. Hope this helps!
128581
Farah, I haven't purchased the carseats yet, have you purchased them?I think it won't be a problem when the seats are facing forward, the problem is when facing to the rear side of the car...
1820519
No, a child should rearface until 2 but closer to 4 is the best. You are better off buying on convertible car seat that rear facing and then forward faces later.
574643
I have a question.. We have the Indigo stroller.. but I want to buy an umbrella stroller because we can't lug the Indigo on the subway at all. The Indigo has a sunshade but it might as well not even be there.. the sun is always in my daughter's face and it is really bugging her. Do either one of these models have a sunshade that actually works? I think that is what will sway my decision the most. Also, the recline - how much do they actually recline? What would you say is the earliest a child will be OK to use these strollers?
1324999
we have ours facing forward. I dont think you can have this carseat rear facing.The reason I say that is because the seat is pretty 'straight up' and rear facing seats usually have more angle (lay position). This seat may not offer enough leg space (or space at all) if you can mount it rear facing.
1817739
I think the directions say you have to put it in the reclined position for rear facing. My son is 21 months and that still is how he sits (though I'm sure he's ready to turn around as soon as I am).
1223745
Rear-facing infants from 5-40 pounds (19"-40") and forward-facing toddlers from 22-65 pounds (34"-52"). My son is 16 months old and 27 pounds, I still have him rear facing because it is so much safer for him. :)
1686168
In my opinion your child needs to have passed the infant stage for this seat to work and have enough strength in her/his neck to handle being forward facing. The seat sits really straight so there is little angle for the neck. Just my thoughts.
1641080
I got this seat for my son at 1 years old. He was 23 lbs and 32" your child is at min weight but he may not be ready to sit in this seat. In my opinion he's very young. Plus I think he still needs to face the back of the car. If you like this kind of seat I would get one with the recliner feature. So he sits a bit craddled. I would do a bit more research.
1066163
I would use a convertible so you can keep your child rear facing. I had my 3 1/2 year old, rear facing, in a convertible car seat (not infant). She was in the convertible (I had to finally turn her front facing though) until she was 5 and nearly 40 pounds. Don't go with the "popular" conversation. Go with safe. Do research. Keep your kid rear facing as long as you can.