The (dreaded) carseat

Liam has a hatred for his carseat.  Hate is a strong word - we don't let Karsten use that word - but I think it's the best word to describe Liam's relationship with the carseat.

At first we thought he was getting too hot in it (which he was), so perhaps that began his dislike. But now we've perfected the addition of an icepack to the carseat to help keep him cool.  Sometimes it helps, other times it doesn't make a bit of difference.

We've tried making sure he has a full tummy before he gets in the carseat, we've tried putting him in the carseat at home to get him used to sitting in it, we've tried hanging toys on his carseat, we've tried talking and singing to him, we've tried music and moving his mirror in case it made him motionsick...the list goes on and on.  Sometimes these things work, other times they don't.  I've tried to isolate details that cause him to cry and I can't come up with anything.

So, for now, we'll keep trying new things and will be happy when he gets a little bigger and can see out of the carseat.  I kind of wonder if he just feels alone in his carseat since he can't see much.