Struggle to get them in their carseats

I am having a bit of a hard time getting my twins in their carseats. They arch their back and start screaming and it's such a struggle to strap them in. But as soon as we start moving, they're out like a light so i don't think it's because the carseat is uncomfortable. I've never seen or heard other babies do this. DH and i always tell each other that we think our babies are the only ones like these... please tell me this is not true.

 

I am having a bit of a hard time getting my twins in their carseats. They arch their back and start screaming and it's such a struggle to strap them in. But as soon as we start moving, they're out like a light so i don't think it's because the carseat is uncomfortable. I've never seen or heard other babies do this. DH and i always tell each other that we think our babies are the only ones like these... please tell me this is not true.

 

Maybe they are overtired? If they are falling asleep as soon as you start moving, they must be exhausted.

My girls fight the carseat if they are having reflux pain. Otherwise, they usually cooperate. If however they are really tired, then well, they complain about just about everything - including being strapped down into anything (car seat, highchair, etc).

 

Sam almost always fights the car seat, tries to roll over while straping him in. Of course he does this when we change him or put him in clothes so it doesn't surprise me...I think in my case he just doesn't like being confined, he doesn't take to the highchair sometimes as well. I am hoping he will grow out of this at some time.

 

Mine hate getting strapped in! You are not alone! I try to get them smiling & happy before I put them in & it sometimes goes a little easier.

 

My babies often don't like getting into the carseats. I think it's the restraint they don't like. What I usually do now is start singing or doing lots of "sing song-y" talking or making funny noises and faces when I start getting their sweaters and hats on and continue til they're strapped in and we're out the door. This seems to distract them enough. I also make sure I have everything by the door ready to go, and my own shoes and coat on before I get them ready, so that the second they're strapped in, I can get out the door. Good luck!

 

2 of my 3 have gone through a phase of hating the carseats. It will pass and then probably start again.