I worry about you lifting yourself from the carseat to check for traffic. They make a “lazy Susan” type disk to sit on to allow your body to move without the lifting. I can’t speak to its use or comfort. Early after hip replacement, I used a plastic bag on my carseat which allowed me to move as needed without lifting off the seat. I’d hate for you to cause damage elsewhere with the lifting.

This my first post and my first time reading “mayo connect.” I hope my response is helpful and appropriate! I imagine there are rules and tips I should peruse! Happy healing!