Would you take baby out of care seat?

HalleyGirl · May 2011

We got back home from errands and she is sleeping nicely in her bucket car seat. Would you wait till she wakes to take her out or take her out as soon as you get home? Curious to see what everyone does.

TIA.

MichMomofGirls · May 2011

I let her sleep, but dont do it too often

p1nklemonade · May 2011

i take her out because i don't like her being chin to chest any longer than she has to be. i've heard mixed things that it compresses their airway and isn't good for them, and also that it's fine. who knows, but i err on the side of caution. also, i have a sweaty baby, so if it's the least bit warm and she's in the car seat for an extended time she comes out a bit damp.

MG7 · May 2011

Nope. DS fell asleep on our walk so I brought the whole seat in and put him on the floor in the kitchen. DS 1 and I ate a nice lunch together, the he napped also. I got to enjoy lunch, some quiet time and I made dinner.

Wufroggy79 · May 2011

F no! Let DS sleep and enjoy!

6fsn · May 2011

I let them sleep. If they haven't woken up within 30 mins I'd wake.

BeetleLinz1125 · May 2011

I let her sleep in the carseat until she wakes up. Usually when I get home the first thing I do is pump, so that gives me some time to take care of that. She will usually wake up within an hour of being home. One time we got home really late and instead of waking her up to go to bed I just put the carseat next to my bed, and when she woke up for her next feeding I moved her to her rock n play.

RSMom32011 · May 2011

I let her sleep. She conks out as soon as we hit the road most times so unless I have to, she looks mighty comfy all snuggled up.

elisbu · May 2011

My DD had to take 90 a minute carseat test, so I know she's okay even when her head is all tilted to the side and chin-to-chest.

So I usually let her sleep until she wakes up.

eeyoreem · May 2011

I let him sleep, generally he wakes up as soon as we get home but if he really needs a nap he will stay asleep. He's hard to put down for a nap so there is no way I would wake him

kuipogirl · May 2011

I let him sleep in the car seat till he wakes. I have watched his breathing closely and he does fine.

AutumnBride929 · May 2011

Wait. Always wait. But DD almost never falls asleep in the car.

She hates it.

UGAbride · May 2011

I'd definitely leave them in the seat to finish their nap.

heylee · May 2011

I let them sleep.

normajeane6126 · May 2011

I let him sleep, especially if we've been out in the evening and it's close to bedtime.

nettie27 · May 2011

My pedi said it was fine to let LO sleep in car seat, although he did suggest to unclasp the chest restraint because that can affect her breathing.

abell77 · May 2011

Let her sleep!

GHBEA · May 2011

I always take my LO out.

rxredhead · May 2011

I wait, but he never stays asleep for more than 10 minutes after the car stops moving, and that's if I'm lucky. Usually the dogs wake him by sniffing him to check for a dirty diaper or spit up as soon as we walk in the house

mamababyrn · May 2011

I let her sleep and just have put her in a place I can easily watch her.

Bluescarf · May 2011

p1nklemonade:
i take her out because i don't like her being chin to chest any longer than she has to be. i've heard mixed things that it compresses their airway and isn't good for them, and also that it's fine. who knows, but i err on the side of caution. also, i have a sweaty baby, so if it's the least bit warm and she's in the car seat for an extended time she comes out a bit damp.

This.

EJensify · May 2011

Heck no, I let the baby sleep wherever he falls asleep.

AshBow171 · May 2011

I let DD sleep. Once we stop moving (car ride or stroller) she will wake up pretty quick anyway.

mrswagoner · May 2011

BeetleLinz1125:
I let her sleep in the carseat until she wakes up. Usually when I get home the first thing I do is pump, so that gives me some time to take care of that. She will usually wake up within an hour of being home. One time we got home really late and instead of waking her up to go to bed I just put the carseat next to my bed, and when she woke up for her next feeding I moved her to her rock n play.

This! Gives me time to pump as soon as I get home, then when I'm done pumping I'll move him to his bouncer.

ladycee · May 2011

elisbu:
My DD had to take 90 a minute carseat test, so I know she's okay even when her head is all tilted to the side and chin-to-chest.

So I usually let her sleep until she wakes up.

My DS had to do the 90 minute car seat test as well, so when he's passed out when we get home I let him sleep. He slept in it for almost an hour tonight after we got home. I just brought it in the living room with me while I folded laundry.

citychicks · May 2011

We take him out asap. Babies have died from sleeping in carseats. Not worth the risk IMHO.

ekc29 · May 2011

ladycee:
elisbu:
My DD had to take 90 a minute carseat test, so I know she's okay even when her head is all tilted to the side and chin-to-chest.
So I usually let her sleep until she wakes up.
My DS had to do the 90 minute car seat test as well, so when he's passed out when we get home I let him sleep. He slept in it for almost an hour tonight after we got home. I just brought it in the living room with me while I folded laundry.

what is the 90 min car seat test??

Bluescarf · May 2011

ekc29:
ladycee:
elisbu:

My DD had to take 90 a minute carseat test, so I know she's okay even when her head is all tilted to the side and chin-to-chest.

So I usually let her sleep until she wakes up.

My DS had to do the 90 minute car seat test as well, so when he's passed out when we get home I let him sleep. He slept in it for almost an hour tonight after we got home. I just brought it in the living room with me while I folded laundry.

I was wondering this too. I'm guessing it's for preemies, before they leave the hospital? I dunno.

what is the 90 min car seat test??

thecatsfancy · May 2011

Bluescarf:
ekc29:
ladycee:
elisbu:

My DD had to take 90 a minute carseat test, so I know she's okay even when her head is all tilted to the side and chin-to-chest.

So I usually let her sleep until she wakes up.

My DS had to do the 90 minute car seat test as well, so when he's passed out when we get home I let him sleep. He slept in it for almost an hour tonight after we got home. I just brought it in the living room with me while I folded laundry.

what is the 90 min car seat test??
I was wondering this too. I'm guessing it's for preemies, before they leave the hospital? I dunno.

Yes, all preemies have to do a 90 minute car seat test to make sure they don't slouch down too far and block their airway. My son had to do one the day of his discharge before he could go home.

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