Can this seat be used for an infant, Im due to give birth and im wondering if I can bring her home from the hospital in this carseat or will it be too big and I will have to start out with an infan carrier?
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My baby was born at 10lb 8oz, quite a bit bigger than a typical newborn, and was a homebirth - we didn't take him anywhere for 2 weeks. When I put him in his seat for the first time, I was *really* uncomfortable with how far apart the shoulder straps are. They slip off his shoulders unless I have the chest clip higher than typically suggested - basically as far up as I can go. This is despite the infant insert padding. I've never been a fan of needing a separate car seat for a newborn, but honestly I'm not sure this seat is the best choice because of the width between the shoulder straps.
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It comes with inserts for a newborn and says on the manufacturer info. that it is for a newborn to up to a toddler. The lbs is listed on it, says 5-70lbs. The straps are a little on the heavy side (there is rubber on them) but it states that it can indeed be used for a newborn.... I used a lock in type at first and then bought this once my daughter hit 20 lbs...but it was more pricey to do that. It comes down to what is most affordable for you and what your preferences are. Maybe reach out to the manufacturer if you want more clarity. Hope this helps:)
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You'll have to search for the specific accessories. They have some for particular brands (graco, chicco, etc), and then also a universal adapter. I never used it with a infant carrier, but they list the compatible seats in the details for the respective accessories.
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What do you mean by she doesn't fit? How? Too short or what?My newborn daughter fit when she was 8lbs and 21 inches just fine. She is now 20lbs and 29 inches long and still fit great. She loves this seat very comfortable and she falls asleep with in 2 minutes of being put in it :) my s don who is now 3 also has the same one as she does he had it since birth and still fits into his great! It was well worth the money and glad they both like their car seats :)
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Hi, our baby was 9 months old when we got the seat, and she even seems too small for it....there are long plastic guides on the shoulder straps that i think would be too long for an infant...that's my 2 cents... i would get an infant car seat - it can get heavy but the ease of transporting the sleeping baby is well worth carrying it.Good luck!
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The toddler seat isn't really usable with an infant carrier. They can only use the standing option. I would actually not buy this stroller because it is wobbly and can't function as a double stroller with the carrier.
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I'm not sure why there's even two sizes listed for this stroller. I think they both mean the same thing. The stroller can be used with a car seat with an adapter (I guess this is the "birth" size) and then, of course, older. My daughter is 2.5 years old, #33, and about 38.5 inches tall and still fits in it comfortably, and we've been using it since she was about 4 months old, I think.
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Yes. The baby has to be at least 5 pounds. There is a newborn insert as well up to 21 pounds. There is no handle on the seat. The seat stays in the car. I like this seat since i take my baby out and wear him with either the moby or ergo carrier. He absolutely loves this seat compared to the Chicco key fit 30 we had before. He used to cry every time we would put him in that seat. Now he happily plays or sleeps.
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I don't think it is good for a newborn. When my daughter was born i was unble to use it becuase the seat it is to deep and i felt that she was kind of sinking into the seat, it was forcing her little back to seat and a newborn is not yet ready for that.
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It can be used for babies as small as five pounds. However, I would NOT suggest buying this item. I have two of these seats and my brother has two of these seats. They had a part recalled almost a year ago now and neither of us have received the replacement piece yet! I have called numerous times and spoke to many people and they cannot tell me anything other than they are very behind in getting these parts made. I have never had a problem with Graco before, but if one of their baby seats are recalled and they cannot get you the part you need in a timely fashion, I would it purchase from them. I know I will NOT be buying from them in the future. It can be used for babies as small as five pounds. However, I would NOT suggest buying this item. I have two of these seats and my brother has two of these seats. They had a part recalled almost a year ago now and neither of us have received the replacement piece yet! I have called numerous times and spoke to many people and they cannot tell me anything other than they are very behind in getting these parts made. I have never had a problem with Graco before, but if one of their baby seats are recalled and they cannot get you the part you need in a timely fashion, I would it purchase from... » Read More It can be used for babies as small as five pounds. However, I would NOT suggest buying this item. I have two of these seats and my brother has two of these seats. They had a part recalled almost a year ago now and neither of us have received the replacement piece yet! I have called numerous times and spoke to many people and they cannot tell me anything other than they are very behind in getting these parts made. I have never had a problem with Graco before, but if one of their baby seats are recalled and they cannot get you the part you need in a timely fashion, I would it purchase from them. I know I will NOT be buying from them in the future. « Show Less
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No, this seat is bulky and heavy. It is meant to stay in the car. You are thinking of an infant car seat (like the chicco keyfit 30). The infant seat is useful for the baby's first 6-12 months or so (because you can snap it in and out of the car and into a stroller). After the infant is around 6-12 months, you'll switch to a convertible car seat like this one. If you don't want to buy two separate seats, you can skip the infant seat (this convertible seat accommodates infants and toddlers--but you need to buy the version with "tiny fit"--it's a separate Amazon listing and cost about fifty dollars more) but you lose the option of toting the baby around in his seat. Good luck!
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I hate carrying the heavy bucket seats with an infant in them, so I prefer this style seat with my newborn. I have an older model but it works great with my son. I use a carrier like a Boba or ring sling after getting my child out of the seat.
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No, this is NOT an infant car seat. It really is worth investing in an infant one (they have the handle/carrier). You will be surprised how tiny those precious newborns are. Even the special "infant" car seats seem to swallow them up!
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Not sure exactly, but it is heavy and awkward. I would imagine all infant carseats are this way. I do like the car seat very much, only thing I can say is the fabric is very hot. Meaning, it doesn't breath...my baby always seems very sweaty on his back.
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There is no base for this carseat. This is a convertible seat. The infant seats have separate bases. You would need to purchase another entire unit for another vehicle.
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Car seat is great but is heavy and with baby in it is very heavy. I ended up getting a baby bjorn to carry my baby around while in the store unless I am somewhere where the stroller is more convenient. Love the seat though!
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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.