roundabout for Newborns? Hi there,i have been researching various options for our baby who is on his way in April. I am wondering about buying a convertible for our newborn. what are other experiences of folks who might have done that? Any other reccomendations?Thanks roundabout for Newborns? Hi there,i have been researching various options for our baby who is on his way in April. I am wondering about buying a convertible for our newborn. what are... » Read More roundabout for Newborns? Hi there,i have been researching various options for our baby who is on his way in April. I am wondering about buying a convertible for our newborn. what are other experiences of folks who might have done that? Any other reccomendations?Thanks « Show Less
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I have used a convertible seat for my first and also will be using one for my second on the way. I feel that with a convertible seat is safer because after proper installation the seat becames 'part of car' where as with the removable infant carrier car seats after removing the seat many times this may compromise the integrity of the clips that hold that seat to the base, over time. Also, the infant carriers are very uncomfortable to hold on your arm when the baby starts weighing more then 10 lbs. You can use a convertible seat from 5 - 35 lbs a much wider range than up to 22 lbs. for the infant carrier seats, therefore you get more for your money. I have used a convertible seat for my first and also will be using one for my second on the way. I feel that with a convertible seat is safer because after proper installation the seat becames 'part of car' where as with the removable infant carrier car seats after removing the seat many times this may compromise the integrity of the clips that hold that seat to the base, over time. Also, the infant carriers are very uncomfortable to hold on your arm when the baby starts weighing more then 10 lbs. You can use a convertible seat from 5 - 35 lbs a much wider range than up to 22 lbs. for the... » Read More I have used a convertible seat for my first and also will be using one for my second on the way. I feel that with a convertible seat is safer because after proper installation the seat becames 'part of car' where as with the removable infant carrier car seats after removing the seat many times this may compromise the integrity of the clips that hold that seat to the base, over time. Also, the infant carriers are very uncomfortable to hold on your arm when the baby starts weighing more then 10 lbs. You can use a convertible seat from 5 - 35 lbs a much wider range than up to 22 lbs. for the infant carrier seats, therefore you get more for your money. « Show Less
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P.S. - I forgot to mention that you can buy separate bases for the Graco Snugride for $30-40, if you have a second car (hubby, grandparent, etc). No need to buy a 2nd infant car seat.
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Thanks for your reply stephanie. The reason I was asking this Q was also because I was hoping to find a compatible Stroller for my baby with the Roundabout. But it appears that they dont make a stroller where you can just detach the car seat and fit it into a stroller, like they have for the Graco Snugride. What did you do in terms of having a convertible stroller...any Recommendations? Thanks
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The new Blvd has an infant insert you can purchase through Britax that makes it an acceptable fit for larger newborns but the average to smaller newborns still won't fit even with the insert. Their top harness slots are just too high for most newborns since the slots need to be at or below for rear facing. The Scenera, True Fit, MyRide65, Triumph65, Cocorro and a couple others fit newborns well.
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I was also thinking of doing the same. I will be a first time mom in July and the infant seat seems a bit of a waste of money and also a big carbon footprint considering all the safety advocates say not to use a used car seat. I was doing some research and a site called Consumer Search mentioned that Britax sells "...a foam positioning insert..." for smaller infants.
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We have had the Roundabout and the Marathon. You can go directly from a carrier to this seat, but your baby will look SO tiny. This is also bulkier than the roundabout and may not rear face in smaller cars. But it will buy you a few more years. I love both seats.
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Hi there congrats on new baby!!! My baby was born a month earlier and her we has to work on her weight due to her early birth but I put her in the cangaroo bag when she was a month and a half . I had a cheaper one but it didn't offered a solid back support but this one is perfect. I am not going to lie I have tries several and they are all kinda complicated to put on and then of but I like this one. Hope I could help :)
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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! 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... » Read More 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! « Show Less
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I would go to a baby store that has an assembled stroller in stock and let the clerk know you want to buy a double, but you have to make sure it will fit in your trunk first. Both the local Buy Buy Baby and Babies R Us, let me try a couple of strollers in the trunk of my Fit and my sister's PT.
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I wouldn't use the stroller by itself with a newborn because the seat is not designed for a newborn (not enough support), and baby doesn't have the head/neck strength to sit up in it. However, we bought the carseat adapter so we can use it with our infant carseat, and it works great! Very easy to snap in and out. Just took my 1-week old for a walk in it this morning!
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I think the stroller is recommended for use for babies that can at least sit (have more head control). They make car seat adapters that can hold an infant car seat in the stroller. That is a great option for utilizing the stroller with newborns. I believe exact recommendations/specifications are on the website.
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Thanks for the input. We did end up buying this stroller and it fits just fine in the Prius. It's a bit of a squeeze in our Honda Civic, but it's doable for either car. It's a great little double stroller!
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I find it kind of cumbersome to use when switching from car to car. I can imagine having to carry through an airport. Love the seat, but it took a little bit for me to get it down to a science. If you have an infant u may want to use a cradle car seat instead.
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Im not sure why you couldn't use for newborns...we used an insert for the carseat and laid the seat down..however I had to return because it was too big. I ended up getting a phil &teds; navigator with double kit which I love. Although its not side by side.
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I debated for about a month or two on weather to get the radian or a britax and I have a friend who was certified for installing carseats and apparently britax shortened their seats so kiddos outgrow them faster..the the radian has a steal frame..allows you to rear face til 45 pounds and lasts through a booster seat:) diono also just came out with a carseat called the Pacifica that actually allows you to rear face your child til 50 pounds and ya still in the same price range as the radian and britax:)
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My son got his at his 1st birthday. He mostly just rode in at. Sometimes he'd honk the horn or play with the steering wheel. He's a week from being 16-months old. He plays with the steering wheel more and still LOVES to ride in it. If it's in the house he is content to just sit in the car and play with the steering wheel and horn.
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i have a boy and a girl and i own the countours tandem stroller and i love it i never go anywhere with out it... ohh and have i said my boy was 11 1/2 months old when my baby girl was born??? he didnt walk or anything ..... i use my stroller still and baby big girl just turned 2 the last week of july and baby big boy turned 3 the second week of august...they are 351 days apart.... so we live in texas and we have several outdoor things here yearround so i love that the wheels just go on all types of ground or pebbles and rocks , concreate, dirt, mud, grass... and i have a 1st cousin who lived in colorado and she has the same exact stroller , she loves hers too..... now it is a little bigger than some but not to much for me ..im 5'7" tall and usually around 165lbs.... im not a small woman or a large woman im not pettite in any way and i do have 3 feet of legs so that may make a difference but i drive a ford fusion and it goes in and out easily. now the only place i have ever run into something or someone is at the peds. office but i have seen women do it with the umberella strollers .... so .... the biggest problem i have heard about from moms of multipuls is about side by side strollers they dont fit through doorways or mall isles or any isles actually...... hope this is helpful , feel free to email me at kednb@aol.com if you have any questions about this stroller including if you want actual pics.....
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I would get the carry cot for a newborn. Even with the insert cushion the standard seat is too big for a newborn and it doesn't lay flat. We however rarely actually used our carry cot. We bought a peg perego infant car seat and used the stokke adapters with it. He road in the infant carrier in the car, in the stroller and when we carried him around. That's a good option if you don't yet have a car seat. When our son graduated to a convertible car seat we started using the standard seat in the stokke. You can always sell the carry cot when you're done. They hold their value. I also highly recommend getting the winter kit and the parasol depending on climate. The hand warmers are great and the cover in the winter kit is good for cold days. The parasol keeps them from baking in the sun. We see other kids roasting and freezing in their strollers while our son is perfectly comfortable. Expect to get a lot of attention with this stroller and a lot of questions.
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We have been considerign purchasing this, can anyone attest to the true smaller size this posts. I just bought a Nissan Versa and thought 3 kids would fit comfortably in the back seat (not quite). We currently have the Evenflo Triumph, Fisher Price Safe Voyage booster, and an 11 year old that gets squeezed wherever she fits. The kids are actually 3, 9, and 11. The 9 year old still needs the booster-he is only 60 pounds. I am considering purchasing this car seat but only if I can get all three kids comfortable in the back seat. This would replace the Triumph.