How is the Britax Blvd 70 for newborns? Product description states good for 5-40lbs but most reviews involve children 10 months and older.
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it's fine, but consider the grace snuggrider for convenience and likely equal safety up until the 2 month mark, you can't move the boulevard around but safety was my top priority so I bought two of them- one for each car
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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 would follow the instructions and wait until she is 40lbs. That is the safest option. The 5 point harness car seats are the safest for every child. Britax makes one that can be used up to 80lbs.
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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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We used this from the moment our baby came home from the hospital until about 7 months old. It is good for up to 25 pounds. Our baby was not too heavy, but started to crawl out of it at 7 months.
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We've used it for several long over 2 hour drives and baby seems comfy. Used it for a 9 month old and 2 year old different times it worked well for either
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According to Britax USA, http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/pavilion, the Pavilion can be used rear facing for 5-40 lbs, and front facing for 1 year old and at least 20 lbs up to 65 lbs.
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Most of the car seats work for babies from 5 pound but if your baby its smaller (most of newborns are) than that you can buy a head and body support pillow so your baby can fit and feel comfy in his car seat. This car seat supports children 5 to 45 pound and forwrd facing for children 22 to 70 lbs its a excellent quality seat, confortable por babies a great long term inversion, my baby girl loves it, its made with breathable material so your baby be well care.
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answering my own question: i called britax customer service. they confirmed that the child needs to be 2 years old in addition to weighing 25 pounds--the reason is that he needs to develop the necessary bone density to prevent severe injuries in the case of impact while in this seat.
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There is no age requirement for this car seat, only weight requirements. The weight requirements are 5 lbs to 70 lbs. This car seat works great rear facing while your child is under two and then can be turned around and used until your child is over 70 lbs. There are great infant pads that keep the little ones snug as a bug, but can be taken out for kiddos who are older or bigger. It easily adjusts for your child as they get older. All around a great car seat that can be used from infancy through pre-school.
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I work as a family nurse practitioner... Plus have 2 kids, one who is old enough to use this booster (which we love). Safest recommendation-- wait until 40lbs to use this booster, even though your kiddo is technically tall enough to use it. Frustrating, I know. But the 3-point carseat is safest until they reach 40lbs.
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This is definitely an infant seat good for newborns upto age 1 or so. We have really enjoyed it with our baby who is 10 months. This is the only car seat he has ever used but he is baby number 4 so we have used many other seats. I do not know anything about a family fix base so I can't help you with that.
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My grandson is 7 yrs old and 80 lbs now and can still use his but I think that I would suggest 70 lbs and under. He got his 2 years ago so he probably was around 50 lbs. My granddaughter has one and she's 5 yrs old and around 40-50 lbs, (a little chubby) but she really rocks on hers. This brand is the best out there, I've checked them all and they're the best.
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The front of the Instruction manual says age 3 or over, 30-100 pounds, 38-57 inches. There are car seat safety guidelines on different websites (highway patrol,consumer reports, etc) and car seats are still believed to be safer. We waited to switch over until our son was 40 pounds, over 40 inches and almost 4 years old. We are pleased with the booster and it is easy to use.
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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! 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... » Read More 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! « Show Less
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Yes! We got this Britax for my husband's car when my daughter was 28 lbs. She is now 35 lbs and still fits perfectly. I like this one better than our other Britax for bigger kiddos because she is able to sit "up" a little better and see out the windows. (Our other Britax seems to cuddle her back down in the seat more - worked well when she was smaller.)
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I put my 1 year old in it. He loves it. It's a smooth ride. I think a 7-9 month old would be fine.
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Britax's website (I don't think I can post a link here but it's their name, then usa, .com). They have a great tool for side by side comparison for all of their seats, height & weight restrictions, etc) If I'm reading the specs right (please don't quote me on this), the height restrictions are the same (49'). It's the weight that's the big difference. It goes up to 40lb rear facing, 70lb front facing. My son is on the smaller side (he's 18 months and just now getting into 12-18 mo clothes) and I bought this seat because I knew it would last a while rear facing.