Baby hates the car

I was utterly convince my little boy hates the car seat (and we drove a lot so I was starting to dread any car journey) but for us it was about finding the right thing for him to feel comfortable in it. For some reason that’s: music playing, car seat shade down, muslin blanket around him up & sometimes a fan whirring next to his ear 🤣 I sit next to him so I think he gets really upset if he sees that I’m not holding him, so I try and keep him from realising I’m there for as long as possible.

Sometimes we have to time it right & get him in whilst he’s sleepy.

Sometimes he’s screamed bloody murder & we’ve had to stop to calm him down before trying again. There’s been a lot of start/stops!

We also bought the car seat into the house & had him sit in it for a bit of playtime, just to build up that positive association.

I’m obviously no expert but I *think* this has all massively helped because he’s so much better in it now. Lots of trial & error though ❤️

Thank you so much for your reply!

My son always screamed in the car. He hated it. Still does and he’s nearly 3 but I got a portable dvd player for him which is keeping him chilled for now.

He used to cry until he vomited even on short 10-20 min journeys. My mum didn’t believe me until she had to deal with the sick at the side of the road with me on a quick trip to the beach.

I almost had to forward face him he was that bad but thankfully before I did it settled but he was about 19 months when it did.

Current baby just chills and looks out the window 😂

Have you tried removing the newborn insert from the car seat? I read somewhere that when baby measures 60cm, it's no longer needed.

Hi yes we have, it’s actually since we removed that she seems more unhappy… but I’ve watched a load of YouTube videos and fiddled around with the head rest etc and fingers crossed she seems better - I also sing twinkle twinkle little star on repeat 😂

So I’ve put mine in the front with the airbag off (checked it’s fine in my car) and she is fine now just wanted to see me! I can now tocuh her hand etc if she needs x

I will definitely try her in the front! Thanks