At what age is it OK to have the baby ride in this stroller (vs connecting the car seat)?
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When baby has good head control & starting to sit up on his/her own. So around 5 months
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my grandson has been riding in the stroller since he was about 3 months old,
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Of course, it will be your call--because all children grow at a different pace--but when your baby is able to sit up on his/her own and won't slump over in the stroller seat when you turn it, then there is no need for a car seat. You can place blankets on either side of him/her, if that is a concern still, though they might slip.
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Most running websites recommend that you refrain from running with this type of stroller with a child younger than 6 months, UNLESS the child is belted into the car seat. Note that the car seat must be strapped down, and not placed loosely between the seat back and the tray portion of this stroller.
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I bought this for my daughter in law. She said the child needs to be one yr. old before using it. It should be stated in the stroller info.
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I thinkit will be a little unsafe to place your new born in a stroller without having the baby in a car seat that attaches to the stroller. Once they have a better head support, it would be good to place your child in the stroller. Either way, you will need the seat for the car.
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I think it depends on the size of the car seat and also the size of your older child. I find that we have plenty of room with ours (although our 2 year old is small), and my 2 year old loves being able to chat to the baby, although she has to lean forward a fair bit to do it. We have a fairly large car seat and we haven't found this to be a problem.
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I would say for 5 month olds. The only con I see in this car is that the front seat does not layd (?) as much as the back one, if both kids are facing front. Sometimes I use the car for my old boys (2 and 4 years old), sometimes the 2 yo with the baby (6 months). But it is very easy to change the seats (I do it even when my 2 yo is seated and start kicking the front seat. i simply put him facing me).
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The stroller sits too upright for a newborn who can't yet hold up his/her head. You would need to purchase the car seat adapter to sit the baby in the car seat on the stroller until he/she can hold up his/her head.
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As a bassinet, until the baby is old enough to sit up by him/herself. As a stroller, I don't know yet. My little one is only 5 months old. The basket is not too small.
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My daughter is very tall also, 100% for her age group. At 18 months and 35inches, she is at the next to the top shoulder strap. The manufacturer recommends turning it forward facing when they reach the top strap holder. I just asked our pediatrician at our 18 month check up what we should do when she reaches that point as I am sure it will be soon, and before she is 2 which is the law in CA. His response was to turn her around when she reaches the top strap even if it is before age 2 as she will then be big enough. That being said we bought this carseat for traveling. It is the smallest and lightest carseat we could find. She seems very comfortable in it. The bottom strap to attach it via car latches does not adjust on both sides which makes getting a perfectly tight fit impossible. It has good safety ratings but in comparison to the Britax carseat we use for every day, it really doesn't seem as safe or tighly secured in the car. Hope this helps.
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Hi Kelly!The owners manual doesn't recommend running with an infant until 8 months of age. We waited until our child could sit up by herself at 6 months before just using the stroller by itself.I'm not sure of your situation but, the best set-up would be a Bob Stroller with a Britax adaptor and Britax car seat for the first 6 months. After that you would just use the stroller by itself. The stroller is awesome, we used it for walking around stores when she was a newborn in her car seat and now we run with her in the stroller. It's definitely worth the money, especially of you plan on having another kid. Hope that helps! If you have any more questions feel free to ask! Travis Hi Kelly!The owners manual doesn't recommend running with an infant until 8 months of age. We waited until our child could sit up by herself at 6 months before just using the stroller by itself.I'm not sure of your situation but, the best set-up would be a Bob Stroller with a Britax adaptor and Britax car seat for the first 6 months. After that you would just use the stroller by itself. The stroller is awesome, we used it for walking around stores when she was a newborn in her car seat and now we run with her in the stroller. It's definitely worth the money, especially of... » Read More Hi Kelly!The owners manual doesn't recommend running with an infant until 8 months of age. We waited until our child could sit up by herself at 6 months before just using the stroller by itself.I'm not sure of your situation but, the best set-up would be a Bob Stroller with a Britax adaptor and Britax car seat for the first 6 months. After that you would just use the stroller by itself. The stroller is awesome, we used it for walking around stores when she was a newborn in her car seat and now we run with her in the stroller. It's definitely worth the money, especially of you plan on having another kid. Hope that helps! If you have any more questions feel free to ask! Travis « Show Less
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The baby needs to have full neck strength to use this stroller. It can not be used with a car seat. I'd guess your child should be about 6-7 months to use this. It has a great 5 point harness which I highly recommend. We've been very happy with this stroller. Great value and has all the features I was looking for.
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Sorry, I don't know as my granddaughter was already 12 months when we bought this stroller. We didn't need to use a car seat with it. Try the Baby Trend website.
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We suggest that you use the infant car seat for the first six months when stroller your child. As they gain control of their head and neck, you may transition them to the stroller. The head and body pillow is sold separately.
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Hi! There is still room for a toddler or child when the infant seats are still in place. I had twin babies when my son was almost two. This was the only stroller I could find at the time (6 years ago), that would work for us. It is a dream to push when empty, but it is VERY hard to push and turn with babies on board. I quit using it when the babies were 12 months old. I hated this stroller, but didn't have much choice....
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Britax, the manufacturer of the Bob, recommends that an infant be placed in a carrier until s/he is at least 2 months old, not placed in the seat by itself, and that you just walk. From 2 months until 8 months, the child can be placed in the seat (with any support needed), and you just walk. You can begin jogging at 8 months, when the child has enough head and neck control, or as allowed by your pediatrician.
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Hi Carmel,7-9 month should be fine. The harness is quite nice on this stroller, and is more comfortable than a Burley. Also, if you live in a corrosive environment, this stroller is mostly made of aluminum, which will last a long time.
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hello greetings, if the inclination refierere car always got in position 1 is the most comfortable to go out with the baby for a walk today my son is 2 years old and is really long as you do not use me sleep on the way then I place it in position number 4 I hope is the information you expected Greetings
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This is a smooth riding stroller but it is roomy so it is best to start using at a sturdier age like 10-12 months. My tall 21 month old still has plenty of leg room so maybe up to two and a half or three years.