roundabout for Newborns? Hi there,i have been researching various options for our baby who is on his way in April. I am wondering about buying a convertible for our newborn. what are other experiences of folks who might have done that? Any other reccomendations?Thanks roundabout for Newborns? Hi there,i have been researching various options for our baby who is on his way in April. I am wondering about buying a convertible for our newborn. what are... » Read More roundabout for Newborns? Hi there,i have been researching various options for our baby who is on his way in April. I am wondering about buying a convertible for our newborn. what are other experiences of folks who might have done that? Any other reccomendations?Thanks « Show Less
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I have used a convertible seat for my first and also will be using one for my second on the way. I feel that with a convertible seat is safer because after proper installation the seat becames 'part of car' where as with the removable infant carrier car seats after removing the seat many times this may compromise the integrity of the clips that hold that seat to the base, over time. Also, the infant carriers are very uncomfortable to hold on your arm when the baby starts weighing more then 10 lbs. You can use a convertible seat from 5 - 35 lbs a much wider range than up to 22 lbs. for the infant carrier seats, therefore you get more for your money. I have used a convertible seat for my first and also will be using one for my second on the way. I feel that with a convertible seat is safer because after proper installation the seat becames 'part of car' where as with the removable infant carrier car seats after removing the seat many times this may compromise the integrity of the clips that hold that seat to the base, over time. Also, the infant carriers are very uncomfortable to hold on your arm when the baby starts weighing more then 10 lbs. You can use a convertible seat from 5 - 35 lbs a much wider range than up to 22 lbs. for the... » Read More I have used a convertible seat for my first and also will be using one for my second on the way. I feel that with a convertible seat is safer because after proper installation the seat becames 'part of car' where as with the removable infant carrier car seats after removing the seat many times this may compromise the integrity of the clips that hold that seat to the base, over time. Also, the infant carriers are very uncomfortable to hold on your arm when the baby starts weighing more then 10 lbs. You can use a convertible seat from 5 - 35 lbs a much wider range than up to 22 lbs. for the infant carrier seats, therefore you get more for your money. « Show Less
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P.S. - I forgot to mention that you can buy separate bases for the Graco Snugride for $30-40, if you have a second car (hubby, grandparent, etc). No need to buy a 2nd infant car seat.
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Thanks for your reply stephanie. The reason I was asking this Q was also because I was hoping to find a compatible Stroller for my baby with the Roundabout. But it appears that they dont make a stroller where you can just detach the car seat and fit it into a stroller, like they have for the Graco Snugride. What did you do in terms of having a convertible stroller...any Recommendations? Thanks
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Has anyone found something similar that will work with the Britax B Safe Carseats (especially in price)? We've got twins on the way and I'd rather get something like the Britax B-Agile double for long-term use, but it only holds one car seat. Can't see that long-term, the babies/toddlers would enjoy the front-back configuration of the B-Ready stroller, especially being the same age and all . . .
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I have a question.. We have the Indigo stroller.. but I want to buy an umbrella stroller because we can't lug the Indigo on the subway at all. The Indigo has a sunshade but it might as well not even be there.. the sun is always in my daughter's face and it is really bugging her. Do either one of these models have a sunshade that actually works? I think that is what will sway my decision the most. Also, the recline - how much do they actually recline? What would you say is the earliest a child will be OK to use these strollers?
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I have become a pro at switching my children's car seats from different vehicles. I have two convertable car seats & an infant carrier car seat with two bases. it's definitely easier to install the base for the infant seat but I really like & feel my kids are safe n the convertable seats & the convertable seats really arnt very much more work at all to install.
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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 used it with my daughter at 5 months. You're fine. It is only for use with an infant carrier though, not for use with a convertible car seat.
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Sure! I would recommend buying an insert for a newborn (probably can buy one at any store, doesn't have to be specific to the city mini). That will keep the baby more secure. Good luck.
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The g4 is more simple and spacious. Better for older kids. I have 6 britax carseats. 2 g4s, 3 55s and a boulevard. I have 2.5 yr old boy girl twins. I like the 55s but I think my son will outgrow it before he will the g4. He's about 34# and tall. My daughter will do fine in both for a while. I do not like the boulevard. Has a weird head support.
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Hi, we are adopting and need a travel crib for the new born baby until we can fly home. Do you think this would be a good option. We do not want to use the hotel one due to germs and want something clean and safe for the newborn. Thoughts?
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Try the Britax Boulevard. The depth of the seat in the Marathon is shorter than the Roundabout. My son is average size, almost three and still has lots of growing room. I love how easily the straps can be raised or lowered (easier than the Marathon) and it has added side impact protection. I have reviews of all three car seats on my profile (just click on my name), with pictures of the Roundabout with a 21 lb baby.
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I believe the laws in most states state that you can turn forward facing at 1 year, but that it's recommended to wait until at least 2 years old, and then only turn when they don't fit in their seat rear-facing anymore. Britax probably put that in their manual because, while it's not against the law, it is definitely not best-practice. Statistically, rear-facing children are something like 5 times safer than forward facing children in the case of a collision. I would definitely return it, and mention that to the salesman so he's aware he's going against britax's recommendations.
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My baby hates the car seat and the bassinet. I used this snugseat when she was 2 months for my uppababy vista and she loves it. I say give it a try. Every baby is different.
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We have an SUV crossover, but we went to Buy Buy Baby and they let us try it in the car before we bought it (here on Amazon). I am sure other baby stores would let you too. We love the seat. Good luck!!
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Super super super easy... I'm sad I will be unable to use it after she outgrows the infant car seat. I wish bugaboo made adapters for the convertible car seats!!
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I would get the carry cot for a newborn. Even with the insert cushion the standard seat is too big for a newborn and it doesn't lay flat. We however rarely actually used our carry cot. We bought a peg perego infant car seat and used the stokke adapters with it. He road in the infant carrier in the car, in the stroller and when we carried him around. That's a good option if you don't yet have a car seat. When our son graduated to a convertible car seat we started using the standard seat in the stokke. You can always sell the carry cot when you're done. They hold their value. I also highly recommend getting the winter kit and the parasol depending on climate. The hand warmers are great and the cover in the winter kit is good for cold days. The parasol keeps them from baking in the sun. We see other kids roasting and freezing in their strollers while our son is perfectly comfortable. Expect to get a lot of attention with this stroller and a lot of questions.
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This is for an older child. My son is a big 2 year old and perfect for him. For new born, look at a snap and go. I loved that, much easy than traditional strollers.
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We're having the *exact* same problem as scientific illustrator. The Britax Roundabout will not sit securely in the middle of our Prius. The car seat base is more narrow than the middle cushion so the car seat tilts and wobbles. We are trying to return the Roundabout and are looking for suggestions on which convertible car seat will work. Please advise!! Thank you