What's the advantage of a bassinet vs the car seat for one w/an infant and a toddler? Seems like car seat would function longer for the infant? Thoughts?
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I don't own this, but I noticed that the bassinet weighs only one pound, whereas my car seat weighs nine. If you have a long day of strolling up hills and so forth, it might make a big difference, especially going up hills. One more thought: the baby can probably move more in the bassinet without being strapped into a 5-point harness.
1490756
I have twin daughters and we purchase every option with this stroller. If I could go back I probably would not have purchased the bassinets. Most of the time we used the car seats and when we did use the bassinets it was very warm for the girls, a breeze can not get to them. I stopped using the bassinets at 3 months. I will say I did appreciate having them when I was in a very crowded place, people didn't ask to see or touch my babies. I also noticed they would sleep longer with bassinet, maybe comfort, less noise and darkness. You also can not swap between stroller seat and bassinet very easy. The bassinet uses the stroller seat frame, it is a 10 minute process to change them out. I hope this helps.
1490757
I have twin daughters and we purchase every option with this stroller. If I could go back I probably would not have purchased the bassinets. Most of the time we used the car seats and when we did use the bassinets it was very warm for the girls, a breeze can not get to them. I stopped using the bassinets at 3 months. I will say I did appreciate having them when I was in a very crowded place, people didn't ask to see or touch my babies. I also noticed they would sleep longer with bassinet, maybe comfort, less noise and darkness. You also can not swap between stroller seat and bassinet very easy. The bassinet uses the stroller seat frame, it is a 10 minute process to change them out. I hope this helps. I have twin daughters and we purchase every option with this stroller. If I could go back I probably would not have purchased the bassinets. Most of the time we used the car seats and when we did use the bassinets it was very warm for the girls, a breeze can not get to them. I stopped using the bassinets at 3 months. I will say I did appreciate having them when I was in a very crowded place, people didn't ask to see or touch my babies. I also noticed they would sleep longer with bassinet, maybe comfort, less noise and darkness. You also can not swap between stroller seat and bassinet very... » Read More I have twin daughters and we purchase every option with this stroller. If I could go back I probably would not have purchased the bassinets. Most of the time we used the car seats and when we did use the bassinets it was very warm for the girls, a breeze can not get to them. I stopped using the bassinets at 3 months. I will say I did appreciate having them when I was in a very crowded place, people didn't ask to see or touch my babies. I also noticed they would sleep longer with bassinet, maybe comfort, less noise and darkness. You also can not swap between stroller seat and bassinet very easy. The bassinet uses the stroller seat frame, it is a 10 minute process to change them out. I hope this helps. « Show Less
1490758
The bassinet is good for an infant (I think up to about 4-6 months). We use it for our newborn now and we use our stroller as a double one for our two children (16 months and 4 weeks old - with bassinet and seat). We personally prefer the bassinet for longer walks, because then the baby can lay down comfortably instead of being "stuck" in its car seat. Also we think that in warm weather the car seat is much warmer for longer periods, in the bassinet the baby has more space.
2175457
My wife and I would say no (but you could get differing responses). It's not a good substitute for a bassinet because a bassinet is meant to mimic closeness to mom/parent and at the same height as their bed. The Travel Crib is great as a substitute for a real crib and it packs up quite nicely. I am currently responding to you on vacation with my wife and 5.5 month LO in Playa Del Carmen Mexico and she is sleeping soundly in it right now!
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I use it like a bassinet. It's deep enough that a young baby would be hard pressed to climb out! Until they actually start grabbing and pulling themselves out of things I think the restraint is unnecessary. The angle and shape of this bed holds them in the right position much like a car seat but more reclined. I've been considering cutting out the buckles because I feel like once we actually will need them we'll be moving our babe to the portacrib.
1957284
Yes, both work great. You have to buy the bassinets that are sold by the same company to go with it though. And some car seats are compatible and some aren't -- check out the list on the description of the product.
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Not an infant. My son is huge and he was in the infant seat until 11 months. Look at the weight ranges. Also infant seats are made so you don't have to pull a sleeping infant from the car, you carry the whole thing WAY easier when they are small. This seat is made to stay in the car
691486
I borrowed a bassinet for the first 2 and half months for my first DD. We started using this when she was almost 3 months old and we have had no problems with it. The seat reclines but if you want to be sure, I think there is also an bassinet you can purchase that can be strapped to sit on top.
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I would say its nice to have but not necessary. You can use your car seat or the bassinet until your child can hold up its head. I am still using the insert pad without the head piece now because it lifts up my son in the deep seat. It allows my son to look around while out in the stroller. This is still possible with the car seat but not in the bassinet.
1038198
Stephany, we used an uppababy stroller bassinet and it worked great. Check your dimensions for your bassinet to the uppababy. I think we even tightened up the curved plastic pieces to make it a little more snug - rescrewed them - but that was just to make sure the bassinet did not shift by maybe an inch. It was still very secure before we did that. It worked out great and we were so glad we didn't purchase a more expensive, seperate bassinet. Kathy
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)
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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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Mine came with a bassinet, but I haven't used it. I bought the pack n play to accommodate an 18 month old grandson who was visiting. It was great for that, and I know my daughter has used her pack n play for a crib, but keep in mind that it has only a pad - not a mattress. Sorry I can't be more helpful!
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I love this stroller... I used the car seat in the frame and as he got bigger I switched to the bassinet then stroller seat. It's not to heavy. I researched many strollers and this had everything I needed. Hope this helps. Btw.. He's almost 2 now and I still love how he can still use it! One stroller... Period!
1933172
You can use the infant car seat in the bottom seating area with the bassinet in the top position.
1702275
The toddler car seat is heavy, thus, not recommended for travel. And also, the infant car seat has good handle that you can use your arm to carry, the toddler car seat does not.
558297
The bassinet turns into a sit up seat. You provide the carseat and the stroller comes with a somewhat universal adaptor for it. I used a graco infant carseat.
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I found that this car seat was actually more supportive of my newborn's head and more comfortable for my baby than the Graco Classic Connect 30 Infant seat that I also own. If we are going on long trips I put her in this seat instead of the infant one. (I don't have the infant insert, but my 7 lb. newborn fit in it just fine on the way home from the hospital and every time I put her in it since then.)
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This seat is designed to keep baby in an upright position. I have a few if these seats, one for each car for each family member. I found getting a travel pillow to be usefull as the sides of the headrest are design for protection not sleeping.