Infant seat vs convertible seat: Would appreciate any feedback on if this is a good choice for 0-6 months or not.
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I agree completely. I had the bulky travel system with my first child and decided to skip that and just get Britax straight away. We are getting a lightweight stroller for when baby gets bigger but I plan on mostly carrying them with me with the help of a moby. The infant carriers are overrated and unnecessary.
1497639
6-9 months, if the child can sit then it will be fine. The shoulder and lap harness keeps my child in...nice & snug
2065535
Depends entirely on how long your child stays in infant carrier. My daughter was a preemie so we used it past the 1 year mark, but I have heard of babies outgrowing infant seat at 4 months...Awesome product, would recommend if you live someplace cold (we are in Chicago area) . Also - does not interfere with function/safety of child seat.
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Our older grandson who will turn 6 soon and his younger brother both went from the infant carrier carseats to tge Advocate models @ one year of age and sat rear facing til til 2+ yrs of age (the older grand moved to a Pinnacle model last year when he sat too tall for the Advocate before turning 5 yrs @ approx 40lbs. We take him places often so we purchased one for our mini van too. We feel he is safe and comfortable so that justifies the price for us.
1484651
I really just went based on whether or not my daughter fit in it anymore. She was in her chair from 3 or 4 months old until about 7 months old. She is really big though. She has remained in the 97th-100th percentile since she she was born. So even as big as she is she was still getting at least 4 months of use out of it. I could have had her in it sooner because she was controling her head and neck within a month from birth and trying to sit up at 2 months, but I was slow at figuring out it was time for an infant chair. It really was a great little chair and we got so much use out of it during that time frame she could fit in it. I don't actually know what the weight limit is; I think I looked for it before but did not find one. She just turned one so it was a while ago. I will also add that she has very chunky thighs along with being very tall and in general larger than most her age and she fit in it rather well. I would imagine that the chair would last even longer for infants that follow the normal growth curve. I was not even diabetic and she came out weighing 9lbs, 8oz.
1872698
Oh yeah, definitely time. My baby was a year and she's very tiny, fifteenth percentile, but she fits just fine. Your baby will be a lot more comfortable in a toddler seat. Mine was anyway.
1884031
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 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).
1834576
For Safety 1st years the average is 6-8 years from the date of manufacture. I don't remember the window of time for this one specifically, but it will def get her through the years you would want a good carseat and solid booster! Most kids want the smaller less obvious boosters when they get close to reaching the age that they ALMOST don't need one anymore. And it can be used as five point harness seat for a LONG time. My son is almost 4 and still has LOTS of weight and height to go before he meets the recommended requirements for the booster option! I love the Alpha seats, all three of my kids have them :)
1100563
I think your baby should be able to sit on his/her own before using this seat, so at least 6 months. Because of the design, I found that they were between 9+ months before the seat worked well for them.
1909704
I love this seat. Not necessarily sitting up but does need head control. It will hold baby. My daughter is 6 months old and loves this chair. Plus you can take it anywhere.
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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!
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Absolutely NOT! Car seats are designed to be used in a CAR! The bike trailer is not as stable as the back seat of your car and hence the ride for the infant will be much more bumpy. The infant does not have the neck strength to withstand a pothole or big bump. And while you might think you will be careful not to ride over any potholes, etc. the risk is too great! You'll need to be watching traffic, and things like the the trailer's clearance when riding along a street with parked cars or pedestrians on a boardwalk. With that many things to keep in mind you are taking an unnecessary chance with your child's health and well being. And finally, the manufacturer says this trailer is NOT for children under 12 months old, AND in addition to being 12 months old, they need to be able to hold their own head up, and sit up on their own. Please do not take the risk.
178689
It has great support for a newborn! You do not need anything extra - that's why I went with this car seat! (Baby is 4 weeks now)
287583
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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You have to do what you feel is safest for your little one. That being said, the seats do lean back as far as you want them to. I think a 5 month old would be just fine. I'm not sure what model year I have. We bought it new in January of 2014. I love it even more now than when I wrote the original review.
1151191
The baby needs to have full neck strength to use this stroller. It can not be used with a car seat. I'd guess your child should be about 6-7 months to use this. It has a great 5 point harness which I highly recommend. We've been very happy with this stroller. Great value and has all the features I was looking for.