Car seats and 2yr olds

Have you ever tried to get an unwilling toddler into a car seat MOnica it can be a nightmare scenario especially if you are time limited.
I would enlist the help of parents with this one Lynnypie and work on a solution together.

You are the adult - and a lot bigger than him. Tell him to get into his seat and if he doesn't, put you arm round him and firmly shepherd him into the seat, offering no opportunities to break away or get difficult.

Once he gets the message that he needs to get into his seat and you will not accept any messing around or doing anything else,iy will all get easier.

Be careful about additional clips, most are illegal for very good reasons.

You have my every sympathy- car seats are a necessary nightmare. Luckily my granddaughter just gets in. I think you've had some good tips!

I'm afraid this is one of those non-negotiable situations in toddlerhood and you are the adult. Please don't resort to bribes of ANY kind as 2 year olds are excellent at spotting opportunity. Set off for school in plenty of time, take some small interesting toy or book for him to have only once he is settled in his car seat. Consider the use of an additional seat belt clip to prevent any attempts to escape from his seat while you are on the move.

Have you spoken with your grandsons parents?
You are doing them a favour and should not be getting stressed struggling to get him into the seat.

Lynnypie

I’ve got a grandson aged 2 and a granddaughter aged 5. My grandson does NOT alone getting into his car seat and this has now become struggle as I take my granddaughter to
School and need to be on the road on time. I am getting stressed with this as he’s such a good boy but hates being in his car seat. I don’t want to use chocolate as a bribe but I’m fast running out of ideas! I have used distraction but that doesn’t work anymore…just wondering if anyone else has had this issue as I’d be eternally grateful for any ideas!!
Lynn