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?
82813
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.
2275435
I plan to use it for a newborn. If you look at the company's web site they say it's suitable, but that it's a good idea to buy an infant insert to give more support for the head and neck. There are lots of options for those for use in car seats, strollers, etc. I plan to add that and start using it right away.
1175453
I would love to hear what others have to say about this. We had this car seat on our registry, but I just read a review on another site that stated the First Years True Fit is the only convertible car seat that truly fits newborns. We're thinking of getting that instead.
155856
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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You can use The First Years Via infant car seat without the adapter and some other carseats with the adapter. I have Via infant car seat and it weights alot about 10 pounds is very heavy i would not recoment it i weight 110 an im 5"1 an my back hurts the next day from carrying my daugher in it thank God shes one now and i take her out off the seat all the time and the stroller is very uncomfortable when u put it in a seating position and also there is no tray snack to go with it. But if after all this you still wanna buy it and not spend that much on a new one i would love to get rid of mine. Let me know this is my contact info KBarahona@pccc.edu You can use The First Years Via infant car seat without the adapter and some other carseats with the adapter. I have Via infant car seat and it weights alot about 10 pounds is very heavy i would not recoment it i weight 110 an im 5"1 an my back hurts the next day from carrying my daugher in it thank God shes one now and i take her out off the seat all the time and the stroller is very uncomfortable when u put it in a seating position and also there is no tray snack to go with it. But if after all this you still wanna buy it and not spend that much on a new one i would love to get rid... » Read More You can use The First Years Via infant car seat without the adapter and some other carseats with the adapter. I have Via infant car seat and it weights alot about 10 pounds is very heavy i would not recoment it i weight 110 an im 5"1 an my back hurts the next day from carrying my daugher in it thank God shes one now and i take her out off the seat all the time and the stroller is very uncomfortable when u put it in a seating position and also there is no tray snack to go with it. But if after all this you still wanna buy it and not spend that much on a new one i would love to get rid of mine. Let me know this is my contact info KBarahona@pccc.edu « Show Less
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The seat is a really phenomenal seat, just so comfortable. It is really big though, but I think all of the seats these days are. I think you will be able to get it in to a small car, but the problem is the front passenger seat will be moved up all the way as far as possible, so nobody would really be able to sit there. So, I guess it depends on how important that is. I think any baby seat in a very small car would have the same problem.
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Yes, this seat may be used in the rear-facing position for a newborn baby that is over 5 lbs. Infant Positioning Insert may be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around your child (sold separately). However, you may find an "infant carseat" more satisfactory and/or convenient for the first six months of your baby's life, as they are portable. We moved up to the Britax Advocate 70-G3 when our baby out-grew her "infant seat". Furthermore, if expense is key and you can not aford to buy two carseats, infant seat and convertable seat, then get the convertable seat as it will last you the longest and it is the best value for your money. Good luck with your little one!
160600
No, and no. It's very heavy and is best kept in the vehicle at all times. Some people prefer to have an infant carrier seat that can be clipped into and out of a base that remains in the vehicle. This is not that. Others prefer to just take the infant out and either wear baby or put baby into a stroller. I bought this for my 2yo son once he outgrew his infant seat. It's an amazing seat. And if I had to do it over, I would probably still prefer to keep baby in the infant carrier seat, then transition into something larger. But like I said, different people prefer different things.
121392
I'm not 100% sure but I believe it came with an infant insert of some sort. We got this as the second car seat after our daughter out-grew the first one, so I'm not 100% sure if it will work for newborns as is or not. I will say I do like the seat though, it's very configurable, the manual could probably be a little more clear about things though.
1108841
No, I would not use that for a newborn. There are frames that fit the car carriers. Far more suitable for a newborn.
2228510
There is a built in attachment underneath the carseat that you can adjust for when your child is rear facing. It just flips up.But it is not like an infant carrier where you detach the base and can carry around the upper portion. This seat would be for non-infants.
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Hi im sorry to late response.I think that its possible that you can use it for your baby.When you get this, you feel its very huge and safe. My baby was new born just 50days ago. So sometime i think its so big for my new baby but your kid is not. So its suitable for your kid's case and you can adjust the size to fit it.I would like to say you connect to Britax website and see the manual.Its helpful for you to decide to get or not.Thank you^^
462114
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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Hi there! My son is 11 months old, 23 pounds and 29 inches and we purchased the seat just last month for him. My son is still an infant and I was worried that the seat was going to be too big for him. I was worried he was going to slip through the seat belts (so not the case). This car seat is AMAZING!!! I purchased the seat because I loved the fact that it has an extra side protection that reduces trauma by 50% ( I read that somewhere-I did a alot of research). That caught my attention and of course the majority of the reviews have been positive. I recommend this car seat to ANYONE who is looking for a safe and durable car seat. Yes, it's a little on the pricey side but it is well worth it. I believe that you will not go wrong purchasing this seat for your son regardless of his height and weight. Your son is the perfect age and weight for this car seat. If you are still not sure like I was, I made it appoint to contact a certified car seat specialist in my area (some are free others are just accept donations). They are there are there to educate you about the car seat. These specialist are always up to date with current and the most latest trends when it comes to car seats...you have my word, you will not go wrong with this car seat. When you have your son sitting in the seat and riding around in the car, you will feel safe knowing he's sitting in a well equiped car seat.. =D
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I bought it for that reason too but honestly... No. It's not like an infant base and if you have a small child you have to think about where to put them while you are trying to switch it between cars. It's not light. We have found it easier to have two separate carseats for our vehicles. I still love this seat, though, so it's in my car (which is used daily).
121393
I just bought this and installed it yesterday for my 1 year old. It came with an "infant insert" that is basically an extra support pillow that goes under the baby's butt. It's that black pad on the seat in the picture. The manual says it is to be used for infants from 5 to 22 pounds. There was no other insert to support a newborn's head, though. If I were using this with a newborn I would look into adding one, though I worry about suffocation risk with some of those after-market inserts.
2000984
No, i would not recomend this for a newborn. I bought thisfor my 1 1/2 yr old daughter. For a newborn it will be too big and not safe, you will need to buy a car seat that faces back and not front. Good luck