is this a rear/forward facing carseat? meaning that she might fit in there even when she hits 12,14 months? the carseat seems a bit big... I'm wondering if this travel system's carseat can be used as a front facing carseat when my little is no longer so little.Help? is this a rear/forward facing carseat? meaning that she might fit in there even when she hits 12,14 months? the carseat seems a bit big... I'm wondering if this travel system's carseat can... » Read More is this a rear/forward facing carseat? meaning that she might fit in there even when she hits 12,14 months? the carseat seems a bit big... I'm wondering if this travel system's carseat can be used as a front facing carseat when my little is no longer so little.Help? « Show Less
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No. All infant car seats are rear-facing only. If you want a car seat you can switch to forward facing later, look at convertible car seats. They are designed to do this. Also the new recommendations from the American Pediatric Association, I believe, are to keep your child rear facing for 2 years, and the higher weight capacity of 30 lbs is designed to help you do that with this seat.
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This seat has instructions to face your child forward at 1 year of age and/or 20 pounds weight whichever comes last. With that being said I think depending on the vehicle you may have a hard time fitting the child rear facing at that size plus in addition to that they will not have any leg room either. My 9 month old only has a couple inches between his feet and the back of the seat.
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Yes, we bought it specifically to allow our 21 month old to stay rear facing as long as possible because it's safer. She fits just fine in it. We actually can put our front seat further back than we could with her infant carseat.
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This seat is only to be used for rear facing. Studies show infants and toddlers should remain rear facing until at least age 2 or even up to three. Doing this will greatly reduce the risk of serious injury during accidents.
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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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This car seat is only rear facing. The base is designed to face to the rear. It cannot be safely secured to the seat of the car if you attempt to turn the base forward facing. By the time your child is old enough to face forwards, they will need a new (larger) more upright seat. I bought the Radian R120... which is good for up to 120 pounds. I will have no problem with this seat as my daughter grows.
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You're not supposed to move them to a booster seat until they have fully outgrown the forward facing carseat. It's not safe. I bought this for my 6 year old.
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Hi Claire. I have used this car seat rear facing until my youngest was almost two years old. I made ir front facing when it started to be uncorfortable to her, but she was about 22 months old then. So, I think it'll depend on how fast your child grows.
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No, absolutely not. Children need to be rear facing until a minimum of age two. Check out these links about why rear facing until two is imperative for your baby's safety! http://csftl.org/why-rear-facing-the-science-junkies-guide/ http://csftl.org/rear-facing-car-seat-myths-busted/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gU9zzCGA8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sssIsceKd6U
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Yes. We have two of these seats for both our kids. They've been using them rear-facing from about age 6m and have both since converted for forward-facing. The seat works well both ways. We think this is a good car seat, the kids seem to find it comfortable. They only real downside for us is that they are very wide, so with two of these in the back seat there is not much room left in the middle.
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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.
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No, this is a convertible car seat. Usually only infant only, bucket-style car seats make stroller systems. This can be used from birth to booster seat age. It rear faces and forward faces. If you do start with an infant only bucket seat, then you would need to transition to a convertible anyway later on. Children need to be rear facing to at least age 2, and ideally as close to age 4 as possible.
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I'm not sure if the seat is rear facing. From what I have read, they say that children should remain rear facing until they're at least 2 years old. Weight does not matter. This may be why it recommends 2 years of age. I definitely recommend the seat, but not until he is at least 2. I hope that helps.
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I don't think it would be appropriate because the seat isn't rear facing capable. (Or at least mine isn't, but I have had it over a year so that may have changed). That would be my only concern for you. Otherwise the seat is wonderful, just make sure your child is able to be front facing if the seat only goes that way.
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My two year old still uses all the padding she is also still rear facing. However I will have to remove it at some point to allow her to sit lower in the seat once she gets bigger. she is 31lbs 22 months and is 39in tall We have had this seat since she was born we love it. It does look like it sits high up when rear facing too. Hope that helps
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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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What do you mean by she doesn't fit? How? Too short or what? My newborn daughter fit when she was 8lbs and 21 inches just fine. She is now 20lbs and 29 inches long and still fit great. She loves this seat very comfortable and she falls asleep with in 2 minutes of being put in it :) my s don who is now 3 also has the same one as she does he had it since birth and still fits into his great! It was well worth the money and glad they both like their car seats :)