Guest guest Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 We bought this vest. http://www.elitecarseats.com/catalog/search_command.cmd?keyword=vest & x=0 & y=0 My son, Houdini, has yet to escape. Actually he likes the vest. It must be the little bit of weight that it has. Two clasps hook onto the shoulders of the vest to keep child upright. (the other end hooks onto the car anchor) Seat belt goes across and is fed through loops on the vest. He also sits on a backless booster. (I don't use the optional head support that comes with it, as we don't need it) here is the link to the manufacturers website....they don't show the tether that clips onto the shoulders, but it does come with it. http://www.safetrafficsystem.com/ Kerry Donovan-Casey http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------- Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful. - Anonymous car seat Hi Group, I haven't been on here in a while but as in the past you all have been instrumental in helping me to find answers to some biggie issues like what to put a child in who is too big for a crib and not mentally nor physically able-bodied to be placed safely in a regular bed: Answer: Little Tyke Car Bed. To update: Josiah has safely enjoyed his car bed for well over five years now. He has mastered climbing into it and can almost climb out on his own. Latest dilema: What to do with a child needing a 5-point harness restraint who has finally outgrown the largest booster seat available for reg. kids? I have trialed him in just the seat belt with the booster and he is rocking and bouncing all over the back seat. His head hitting the side window for the third time, ended my confidence that he can " do " sitting in a regular seat belt with the booster. So I trialed him in just the seat belt with the adapter to position the seat belt across his chest. He just leaned over and proceded to fold right out of the seat belt! Thankfully that trial was not in route! So does insurance pay for a larger size 5-point car seat for these special guys or what else do you do to keep them safely restrained in a car? I did see a special kind of harness system that secures the child to the car but because of his g-tube placement, that apparatus does not look like it would be a good idea where it would come across his g-tube. If insurance would pay, please share any advise on what to do or say as to insure that it would be approved would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any input. Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 WOW! This is so cool. My son is always trying to get out of his seat. I used to be driving along on the highway and realize that he was in the hatchback waving at passing cars. so scary. Now he doesnt get out, but moves the shoulder strap off, so its like hes not even buckled in. When I saw this, I jumped for joy. Leilani car seat Hi Group, I haven't been on here in a while but as in the past you all have been instrumental in helping me to find answers to some biggie issues like what to put a child in who is too big for a crib and not mentally nor physically able-bodied to be placed safely in a regular bed: Answer: Little Tyke Car Bed. To update: Josiah has safely enjoyed his car bed for well over five years now. He has mastered climbing into it and can almost climb out on his own. Latest dilema: What to do with a child needing a 5-point harness restraint who has finally outgrown the largest booster seat available for reg. kids? I have trialed him in just the seat belt with the booster and he is rocking and bouncing all over the back seat. His head hitting the side window for the third time, ended my confidence that he can " do " sitting in a regular seat belt with the booster. So I trialed him in just the seat belt with the adapter to position the seat belt across his chest. He just leaned over and proceded to fold right out of the seat belt! Thankfully that trial was not in route! So does insurance pay for a larger size 5-point car seat for these special guys or what else do you do to keep them safely restrained in a car? I did see a special kind of harness system that secures the child to the car but because of his g-tube placement, that apparatus does not look like it would be a good idea where it would come across his g-tube. If insurance would pay, please share any advise on what to do or say as to insure that it would be approved would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any input. Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 HI, my name is Leilani and I recently joined the group. Read your message and saw some replies which also helped me immensely as my son can figure his way out of almost anything. Im not sure what type of insurance you have, but here in texas, if you participate in Medicaid, you can get pediatatrician to write a " prescription " stating that is a safety issue that is needed due to his medical condition, and medicaid will cover expenses. At least that is how i was told. Not sure how it will work out, but will let you know because i am probably going to try to get the saferider vest. Leilani car seat Hi Group, I haven't been on here in a while but as in the past you all have been instrumental in helping me to find answers to some biggie issues like what to put a child in who is too big for a crib and not mentally nor physically able-bodied to be placed safely in a regular bed: Answer: Little Tyke Car Bed. To update: Josiah has safely enjoyed his car bed for well over five years now. He has mastered climbing into it and can almost climb out on his own. Latest dilema: What to do with a child needing a 5-point harness restraint who has finally outgrown the largest booster seat available for reg. kids? I have trialed him in just the seat belt with the booster and he is rocking and bouncing all over the back seat. His head hitting the side window for the third time, ended my confidence that he can " do " sitting in a regular seat belt with the booster. So I trialed him in just the seat belt with the adapter to position the seat belt across his chest. He just leaned over and proceded to fold right out of the seat belt! Thankfully that trial was not in route! So does insurance pay for a larger size 5-point car seat for these special guys or what else do you do to keep them safely restrained in a car? I did see a special kind of harness system that secures the child to the car but because of his g-tube placement, that apparatus does not look like it would be a good idea where it would come across his g-tube. If insurance would pay, please share any advise on what to do or say as to insure that it would be approved would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any input. Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Kerry- This vest looks very promising. My son can unbuckle his belt, does this prevent that somehow? In the description, it looks like it's just as easy to buckle and unbuckle. Thank you for sharing this information. Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Alice My son can unbuckle seatbelts too. I purchased a pack of 6 bucklecovers here: http://perfectlysafe.stores.yahoo.net/92205-bucklealert.html I thought that I could cover the buckles on the vest, as well as the seatbelt buckles with them. However, I do not need to use them on the vest. The buttons on the vest are easy enough for me to press to release...but need enough pressure that (almost 12 yrs) cannot release the buckle. Kerry Donovan-Casey http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------- Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful. - Anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 PS-- I have a Honda CRV and the buckle covers fit fine over the seatbelt buckles. They also fit fine over school bus seatbelts, Chevy Colorad & Dodge Caravan seatbelts and airplane seatbelts...However, my friend that drove us to the airport has a Suburban, and everything must be bigger in a Suburban (hahahaha) because it just barely covered that buckle. I don't think it could be used regularly over the Suburban buckle. (in my opinion) (we also had no issues in any of the rental cars we used in Ireland) Kerry Donovan-Casey http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------- Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful. - Anonymous Re: car seat Hi Alice My son can unbuckle seatbelts too. I purchased a pack of 6 bucklecovers here: http://perfectlysafe.stores.yahoo.net/92205-bucklealert.html I thought that I could cover the buckles on the vest, as well as the seatbelt buckles with them. However, I do not need to use them on the vest. The buttons on the vest are easy enough for me to press to release...but need enough pressure that (almost 12 yrs) cannot release the buckle. Kerry Donovan-Casey http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------- Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful. - Anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I hope it works out well for you. I searched for a long time for a versatile answer to our needs. I needed a restraint that could be used in whatever car we needed to ride it...not something that I had to install an special anchor of some sort into my car. Plus, I needed something that we could use on planes. (the manufacturers website clearly states that this had not been approved for airplanes, but it had to be safer than running all over the plane! LOL!) Kerry Donovan-Casey http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------- Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful. - Anonymous car seat Hi Group, I haven't been on here in a while but as in the past you all have been instrumental in helping me to find answers to some biggie issues like what to put a child in who is too big for a crib and not mentally nor physically able-bodied to be placed safely in a regular bed: Answer: Little Tyke Car Bed. To update: Josiah has safely enjoyed his car bed for well over five years now. He has mastered climbing into it and can almost climb out on his own. Latest dilema: What to do with a child needing a 5-point harness restraint who has finally outgrown the largest booster seat available for reg. kids? I have trialed him in just the seat belt with the booster and he is rocking and bouncing all over the back seat. His head hitting the side window for the third time, ended my confidence that he can " do " sitting in a regular seat belt with the booster. So I trialed him in just the seat belt with the adapter to position the seat belt across his chest. He just leaned over and proceded to fold right out of the seat belt! Thankfully that trial was not in route! So does insurance pay for a larger size 5-point car seat for these special guys or what else do you do to keep them safely restrained in a car? I did see a special kind of harness system that secures the child to the car but because of his g-tube placement, that apparatus does not look like it would be a good idea where it would come across his g-tube. If insurance would pay, please share any advise on what to do or say as to insure that it would be approved would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any input. Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 : Have your doctor write out a script and a letter of medical necessity for the seat...Insurance will then pay for it. Be very specific as to what type of seat you are looking for. Liz On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 7:27 PM, Concerned Parent wrote: > > > Has anyone had experience getting a special needs car seat through > insurance? > Aden has outgrown his with the 5 point harness but isn't ready for a > booster > with a regular seat belt. I've tried 2 providers for mobility equipment and > they > both told me that I would have to get him a wheel chair and strap it into a > van. > I looked online and found some seats that would work in my car, but the > cost is > prohibitive. The insurance company said a car seat is on the list of > durable med > equip they cover, but they require a pre-approval. Any suggestions on how > to > work this out? > > Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I do think it's the same process as to a wheelchair you need a prescription find a provider of the equipment where we got the wheelchair they did also provide car seat I have not looked into that yet but they can take care of the rest sending the paperwork to the insurance and as far as I heard they should cover it. > > Has anyone had experience getting a special needs car seat through insurance? > Aden has outgrown his with the 5 point harness but isn't ready for a booster > with a regular seat belt. I've tried 2 providers for mobility equipment and they > both told me that I would have to get him a wheel chair and strap it into a van. > I looked online and found some seats that would work in my car, but the cost is > prohibitive. The insurance company said a car seat is on the list of durable med > equip they cover, but they require a pre-approval. Any suggestions on how to > work this out? > > Thanks, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have had several car seats over the years, and ins. has always paid. Since my daughter is adopted, we have medicaid and I didn't have a bit of trouble. You need a script and a provider of medical equipment, and you should be good to go. It does take a while. In a message dated 1/5/2011 7:52:57 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, cyn12gar3@... writes: I do think it's the same process as to a wheelchair you need a prescription find a provider of the equipment where we got the wheelchair they did also provide car seat I have not looked into that yet but they can take care of the rest sending the paperwork to the insurance and as far as I heard they should cover it. > > Has anyone had experience getting a special needs car seat through insurance? > Aden has outgrown his with the 5 point harness but isn't ready for a booster > with a regular seat belt. I've tried 2 providers for mobility equipment and they > both told me that I would have to get him a wheel chair and strap it into a van. > I looked online and found some seats that would work in my car, but the cost is > prohibitive. The insurance company said a car seat is on the list of durable med > equip they cover, but they require a pre-approval. Any suggestions on how to > work this out? > > Thanks, > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------- Checkout our homepage for information, bookmarks, and photos of our kids. Share favorite bookmarks, ideas, and other information by including them. Don't forget, messages are a permanent record of the archives for our list. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ --------------------------------------------Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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