Infant in toddler seat? I'm considering getting the b ready with second seat, as I have a 15 month old and a baby due in march. Just curious-- has anyone used the "toddler seat" in a fully reclined position for an infant under 6 months? Or is it a necessity to get either the Chaperone carseat or bassinet attachment? Thanks in advance for your input! Infant in toddler seat? I'm considering getting the b ready with second seat, as I have a 15 month old and a baby due in march. Just curious-- has anyone used the "toddler seat" in... » Read More Infant in toddler seat? I'm considering getting the b ready with second seat, as I have a 15 month old and a baby due in march. Just curious-- has anyone used the "toddler seat" in a fully reclined position for an infant under 6 months? Or is it a necessity to get either the Chaperone carseat or bassinet attachment? Thanks in advance for your input! « Show Less
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Personally, I wouldn't put a newborn in the fully reclined toddler seat. It doesn't seem very safe and comfortable when they are so little. I have used the bassinet for my baby from 0 - 7 months and now (she is 8 months) I am using the toddler seat. I think Britax also says that the toddler seat is not for children under 6 months.
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No experience doing it, but Britax says you can put a newborn in the second seat - and I really can't see why you couldn't put one in the top seat. I have my 11 mo in the top seat. I would be perfectly comfortable putting a newborn in there with a body support around him/her.
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I browsed their book, didn't find minimum only maximum(40 inches/50lbs). We switched to the toddler seat as soon as our boy could seat well without support( 7 month old) he was 26 inches tall then, he's almost 9 now and it looks like he can grow and grow and the stroller won't ever get small. I don't find the toddler seat very comfy btw, and I doubt my baby enjoys it (((( We chose this one only coz it comes with a bassinet.
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I got this seat for my son at 1 years old. He was 23 lbs and 32" your child is at min weight but he may not be ready to sit in this seat. In my opinion he's very young. Plus I think he still needs to face the back of the car. If you like this kind of seat I would get one with the recliner feature. So he sits a bit craddled. I would do a bit more research.
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We bought both this seat and the Britax Boulevard 70-3G. Both are great chairs. The Recaro's seat is not deep enough and makes it look uncomfortable but my kid doesn't complain. It has a really high back which makes it uncomfortable to get her in and out in our small car. If you're talking about a small infant, the seat does not come with an infant positioner that would make it more comfortable and more secure. The side protection wings also don't go all the way down for a tiny one. In my honest opinion, I think an infant car seat is better since it is built specifically for them. This one is much better for smaller toddlers. Pros: lots of venting so you don't have to worry about over heating. SUPER safe, steel frame. Cons: difficult install. Tall back even in a larger car. No infant positioner. I did LOVE my Graco Snugfit 35. They now make an even nicer Snugfit 40 that should last even longer than my 35. If I had to do it again, I would have gotten the Sung Fit 40 so that my 19 month old could still fit in it (35in height max) and then bought my Britax for ease of use again. I know I may have over burdened you with my answer. The seat is better for a toddler. But I wouldn't buy it again.
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Depends what you mean by infant.... The unit is great in restaurants for any child who is big enough for the stroller (I think Baby Jogger says 6 months+). My son was in it before that. It fits on many different types of tables. We took it camping as our high chair and it was great on even a picnic table. My two year old can sit in it too. The only issue is if the restaurant has small tables that would tip....or are made of glass. I love using the hy-chair in the Los Angeles area. I wheel in the stroller, pop off the seat and then I can fold and store the stroller out of everyone's way. I get compliments and questions every time I use it. I adore mine! Depends what you mean by infant.... The unit is great in restaurants for any child who is big enough for the stroller (I think Baby Jogger says 6 months+). My son was in it before that. It fits on many different types of tables. We took it camping as our high chair and it was great on even a picnic table. My two year old can sit in it too. The only issue is if the restaurant has small tables that would tip....or are made of glass. I love using the hy-chair in the Los Angeles area. I wheel in the stroller, pop off the seat and then I can fold and store the stroller out of everyone's way. I... » Read More Depends what you mean by infant.... The unit is great in restaurants for any child who is big enough for the stroller (I think Baby Jogger says 6 months+). My son was in it before that. It fits on many different types of tables. We took it camping as our high chair and it was great on even a picnic table. My two year old can sit in it too. The only issue is if the restaurant has small tables that would tip....or are made of glass. I love using the hy-chair in the Los Angeles area. I wheel in the stroller, pop off the seat and then I can fold and store the stroller out of everyone's way. I get compliments and questions every time I use it. I adore mine! « Show Less
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Well... TECHNICALLY, you shouldn't put the infant seat in the back. I have a Chicco KeyFit30 though, and my husband forgot to bring the infant adapter to the zoo recently. It actually fit quite nicely (sideways) in the rear while my toddler rode up front. I wouldn't recommend that as a regular configuration though, as there is no safety strap like there is in front.
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I borrowed a bassinet for the first 2 and half months for my first DD. We started using this when she was almost 3 months old and we have had no problems with it. The seat reclines but if you want to be sure, I think there is also an bassinet you can purchase that can be strapped to sit on top.
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No this is not an infant carrier. This is a convertible car seat that stays in the car. It is designed for both rear facing use then transitions to forward facing and stays permanently in the car. I bought this for my then 6 month daughter as she was getting close to the height limit on her infant carrier the Britax BSafe. Most importantly she looked and acted uncomfortable in the infant carseat. I am so glad I bought this when I did as she loves it and is MUCH more comfortable. It does have 3 reclining positions although for rear facing it has to be at the most reclined postion. I did continu to use her infant carrier/carseat clicked into her stroller right until she turned 7 months now she sits just fine in her stroller. Hope this helps!
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Our little one was born 6 lbs 18 inches and we have used this car seat from the day we left the hospital. She is now 6 months and we still use this car seat and have even used this car seat to help calm her down when nothing else would work and I am not just talking about the 2:00 a.m. car rides, we just strap her in and carry it around....she just feels comfortable in the car seat I guess....but as I have quickly learned some things will work for you and your little one and others might not...so if you think it has to acute of an angle, don't buy it b/c if your little one is upset in the car seat all your going to think about is "its that stinking acute angle and that darn car seat making him/her uncomfortable", even though it might not be.
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Hi! There is still room for a toddler or child when the infant seats are still in place. I had twin babies when my son was almost two. This was the only stroller I could find at the time (6 years ago), that would work for us. It is a dream to push when empty, but it is VERY hard to push and turn with babies on board. I quit using it when the babies were 12 months old. I hated this stroller, but didn't have much choice....
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It's pretty straight up and down. I have not used the position with my 7 month old yet. We use the position where he's semi upright or all the way flat. I think the position your talking about is best for an older toddler, around 2 or 3 years old. At least for me, it's too vertical for an infant, but the other positions are great. We love this stroller! Very happy with our purchase and would buy one again in a heartbeat. I wish I knew about this when my oldest was a baby. I had 4 different strollers at one point and wasn't in love with any of them. Good luck and hope I helped with your question. It's pretty straight up and down. I have not used the position with my 7 month old yet. We use the position where he's semi upright or all the way flat. I think the position your talking about is best for an older toddler, around 2 or 3 years old. At least for me, it's too vertical for an infant, but the other positions are great. We love this stroller! Very happy with our purchase and would buy one again in a heartbeat. I wish I knew about this when my oldest was a baby. I had 4 different strollers at one point and wasn't in love with any of them. Good luck and hope I helped with your... » Read More It's pretty straight up and down. I have not used the position with my 7 month old yet. We use the position where he's semi upright or all the way flat. I think the position your talking about is best for an older toddler, around 2 or 3 years old. At least for me, it's too vertical for an infant, but the other positions are great. We love this stroller! Very happy with our purchase and would buy one again in a heartbeat. I wish I knew about this when my oldest was a baby. I had 4 different strollers at one point and wasn't in love with any of them. Good luck and hope I helped with your question. « Show Less
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I have not reclined, I bought to use for my 2 and 4 year old. Was great for them. It's not a 5 point harness, so using on littles would scare me. Its great for the bigger kids. I actually have a BoB jogging stroller that has great recline and can fit an infant pillow that helps keep them comfy and in place.
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Thanks for your reply. I bought the Boulevard end of June and started using the carseat beginning of July. I love it! My daughter is 9 mos now, 28.5 in. and 20 lbs. She does very well in the seat and her head does not tilt forward when she sleeps like it always did in her Graco Snugride (which I also liked, except for the head dangle). I'm also not sure if her head will tilt forward once I turn her forward facing. I will try to keep her rear facing as long as possible.
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While I know you can get the insert for the newborn head position protection, I would recommend this seat for a child a little older. I use it rear facing for my now 1 year old, but started with the peg perego viaggio infant seat. Infant seats while only good for the first year are made specifically for their smaller bodies. Perhaps depending on the new born size(5lb or 9lb) may make a difference...though over all this is definitely a wide seat for someone so small. Not to mention the convenience of an infant seat is wonderful! Especially when the baby is asleep and you can take out the whole carrier with out waking them up. =) While I know you can get the insert for the newborn head position protection, I would recommend this seat for a child a little older. I use it rear facing for my now 1 year old, but started with the peg perego viaggio infant seat. Infant seats while only good for the first year are made specifically for their smaller bodies. Perhaps depending on the new born size(5lb or 9lb) may make a difference...though over all this is definitely a wide seat for someone so small. Not to mention the convenience of an infant seat is wonderful! Especially when the baby is asleep and you can take out the... » Read More While I know you can get the insert for the newborn head position protection, I would recommend this seat for a child a little older. I use it rear facing for my now 1 year old, but started with the peg perego viaggio infant seat. Infant seats while only good for the first year are made specifically for their smaller bodies. Perhaps depending on the new born size(5lb or 9lb) may make a difference...though over all this is definitely a wide seat for someone so small. Not to mention the convenience of an infant seat is wonderful! Especially when the baby is asleep and you can take out the whole carrier with out waking them up. =) « Show Less
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I have the Britax B-Ready stroller and all I had to but was this second seat. I later decided I also wanted the lower infant car seat adapter but it was not necessary. My two year old fits comfortably in this lower seat when I have the infant seat on the top and/or when I have the bassinet. The infant car seat adapter is to put the infant on the bottom whenever I want my two year old on the top. I hope this helps.
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The more important thing is the stage your child is at. Can they sit up on their own, and are they under the recommended weight limit per seat (I think it was 35 pounds but not 100% sure)? My twin boys started using this at about 5.5 months. So it is more making sure your child is ready and about to sit in a regular seat (though it can recline as well); they should be able to support their own head/neck and sit without much help before this.
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My daughter is very tall also, 100% for her age group. At 18 months and 35inches, she is at the next to the top shoulder strap. The manufacturer recommends turning it forward facing when they reach the top strap holder. I just asked our pediatrician at our 18 month check up what we should do when she reaches that point as I am sure it will be soon, and before she is 2 which is the law in CA. His response was to turn her around when she reaches the top strap even if it is before age 2 as she will then be big enough. That being said we bought this carseat for traveling. It is the smallest and lightest carseat we could find. She seems very comfortable in it. The bottom strap to attach it via car latches does not adjust on both sides which makes getting a perfectly tight fit impossible. It has good safety ratings but in comparison to the Britax carseat we use for every day, it really doesn't seem as safe or tighly secured in the car. Hope this helps.