Any tried to put the infant carrier in the back? My older daughter is still young and would probably be more comfortable in the front for several more months. I have read reviews of other Sit & Stands where people have done this. I tried it with the floor model of the original caboose b/c the ultralight was not available but it fit great and seemed very safe. There was no baby in it yet, however, so I was just wondering about the weight distribution if the front was empty - will it tip backwards?? Any info would be greatly appreciated ( : Any tried to put the infant carrier in the back? My older daughter is still young and would probably be more comfortable in the front for several more months. I have read reviews of other Sit... » Read More Any tried to put the infant carrier in the back? My older daughter is still young and would probably be more comfortable in the front for several more months. I have read reviews of other Sit & Stands where people have done this. I tried it with the floor model of the original caboose b/c the ultralight was not available but it fit great and seemed very safe. There was no baby in it yet, however, so I was just wondering about the weight distribution if the front was empty - will it tip backwards?? Any info would be greatly appreciated ( : « Show Less
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Thank you for your reply ... I have actually had this stroller for 11 months and I've been putting the Graco Snugride in the back the whole time. It is completely safe and snug. The weight of the carrier falls well beween the two sets of wheels and is extremely sturdy. I appreciate your warning of "looking like such and incompetant" ... but I would never, ever put my children in danger, even if I don't follow every rule to the letter.
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We bought both this seat and the Britax Boulevard 70-3G. Both are great chairs. The Recaro's seat is not deep enough and makes it look uncomfortable but my kid doesn't complain. It has a really high back which makes it uncomfortable to get her in and out in our small car. If you're talking about a small infant, the seat does not come with an infant positioner that would make it more comfortable and more secure. The side protection wings also don't go all the way down for a tiny one. In my honest opinion, I think an infant car seat is better since it is built specifically for them. This one is much better for smaller toddlers. Pros: lots of venting so you don't have to worry about over heating. SUPER safe, steel frame. Cons: difficult install. Tall back even in a larger car. No infant positioner. I did LOVE my Graco Snugfit 35. They now make an even nicer Snugfit 40 that should last even longer than my 35. If I had to do it again, I would have gotten the Sung Fit 40 so that my 19 month old could still fit in it (35in height max) and then bought my Britax for ease of use again. I know I may have over burdened you with my answer. The seat is better for a toddler. But I wouldn't buy it again.
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It's incredibly easy to load my daughter for the back carry (which I thought would be the difficult one). The forward carry is harder because I can't quite buckle those straps on my back by myself so they sometimes slip down unless I have someone to buckle them for me. Their website has videos on how to work the carrier unassisted. I found those helpful.
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My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it. My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can... » Read More My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it. « Show Less
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Lol! I hadn't noticed but I feel like my baby was completely safe when she was smaller. She is 14 months now and I have been using it since she was 9 months about 3 days a week. She can climb out of it now and it tips so maybe that's why? Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Dear Michael,I bought the stroller in November 2013, but my baby is not yet born. But from what I saw, not recommend for newborns because the back is still high for them.I hope I have helped.Claubert
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Yes, I think she will be comfortable in the BabyBjorn. My son has been riding facing out since 3 months (I know, I know--but he HATED facing inward and insisted on being carried so I had little recourse). I think he's just hit 24" now and he's perfectly comfortable.
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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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I started using this once she was over one year. I used a different Graco infant carrier from 0-1yr. The babies do sort of lie down/prop up in an infant carrier. Once transitioned to this carseat, she sits with her back fairly straight. It is not as straight as she will be once she's in a booster seat with no backing, but I wouldn't not consider this reclined like the infant carrier. She has never complained about this seat. She seems very comfortable and I feel safe with it.
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I probably would not recommend this seat for an infant even though is comes with an infant insert. We started out with the Chicco KeyFit 30 and loved it. He was in it until he weighed 30 lbs and it was very easy to get him in and out and with the base, made it particularly easy to take the entire seat out if he was sleeping without waking him. The Britax Advocate 70-G3 seems to be working out very well for him at this stage. We have it rear facing at this point but may have to turn it forward facing soon if he grows much taller as his legs seem a little cramped in the rear facing position.
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We have only had it about a week and we have only had our 2 year old in it for a little while. The chest straps are pretty loose on her but I think you could tighten them up a bit. I wouldn't put a young baby in there as there isn't too much structure to the whole seat. It is comfortable for my 2 year old but we haven't used it enough to tell. Sorry!
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I have a 30 lb 2 year old that fits well, but it is a very upright seat and he seems to be sliding down a lot. Basically it doesn't seem very comfortable for him. Plus there is no shade. Another problem is that it puts all of the weight on the front tires and it becomes pretty difficult to steer. Honestly, I would get the City Select tandem with the stand on thing in the back. The Valco baby seats and storage just feel cheap. I had a 16 month old when I had twins and this stroller seemed to be the best solution, but I'm sorry I chose this one. I really wish I had gotten the tandem city select. It moves better, has the roller board thing for the older one, and the babies would be comfortable. I have a 30 lb 2 year old that fits well, but it is a very upright seat and he seems to be sliding down a lot. Basically it doesn't seem very comfortable for him. Plus there is no shade. Another problem is that it puts all of the weight on the front tires and it becomes pretty difficult to steer. Honestly, I would get the City Select tandem with the stand on thing in the back. The Valco baby seats and storage just feel cheap. I had a 16 month old when I had twins and this stroller seemed to be the best solution, but I'm sorry I chose this one. I really wish I had gotten the tandem city... » Read More I have a 30 lb 2 year old that fits well, but it is a very upright seat and he seems to be sliding down a lot. Basically it doesn't seem very comfortable for him. Plus there is no shade. Another problem is that it puts all of the weight on the front tires and it becomes pretty difficult to steer. Honestly, I would get the City Select tandem with the stand on thing in the back. The Valco baby seats and storage just feel cheap. I had a 16 month old when I had twins and this stroller seemed to be the best solution, but I'm sorry I chose this one. I really wish I had gotten the tandem city select. It moves better, has the roller board thing for the older one, and the babies would be comfortable. « Show Less
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Did you ever get an answer to your question about being compatible with the Chicco infant seat? I was wondering the same thing. Thanks!
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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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We have the r100. My sister has the rxt. Her baby was in it from 3 months and we didn't put ours in until 9 months. I think if you are using it for a smaller baby you'll want the extra padding. I've heard the wings at the top are not very useful and make it hard to fit rear facing. Heard this from other reviews when I was researching. My sister's kids aren't tall enough to reach them yet. I felt the extra approximately $80 wasn't worth it.
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I think it depends on the size of your infant seat and how big your older child is. I know one of my friends couldn't use hers with the infant seat because her car seat was large and her older child was too big to sit comfortably in the back with the front seat reclined, but I've also heard of people not having any issues with that arrangement. I don't have any personal experience with it as I started using it when my younger was 1 yr and older was 3.5 yrs.
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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