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Also: The size is based on fit, but my daughter started at 4.5.","subreddit":"Parenting"},{"type":"thread","title":"Review of RideSafer vest for a toddler","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/toddlertips/comments/1abugr4/has_anyone_tried_the_ride_safe_vest_for_their/","title":"Has anyone tried the ride safe vest for their toddler?","subreddit":"toddlertips"},"excerpt":"Also like the ride safer vest. FWIW, bubble bum did not work well for us... did not position my kids or the belt as safely. Highly recommend this for short trips where you don’t want to bring a huge car seat. I also have one and it helped a lot when traveling. I bought it on FB marketplace.","subreddit":"toddlertips"},{"type":"thread","title":"RideSafer vest as a one-bag travel solution","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/HerOneBag/comments/1cv7vz0/ridesafer_travel_vest/","title":"RideSafer Travel Vest?","subreddit":"HerOneBag"},"excerpt":"I used the RideSafer vest for my 4yo... It's a belt-positioning booster that packs small. I also have one for my 5.5yo. My kids sit ok in them but they do slump if they fall asleep, so I make sure to install the top tether. 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