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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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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If you find the car seat support not enough for the baby, then go for this product. Also, it's important to keep the newborns head correctly positioned (straight), and to have cushy padding under it to eliminate the possibility of flat head. I don't think this extra comforting insert could cause any safety issues, just fill out your car seat, and if you find it too hard, or notice your little one isn't snug in it, by the insert.
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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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Assuming you mean 9 month old? And it's big enough but I don't really recommend it for that age. (Or at all to be honest)It's really best for newborns. It lays pretty flat on the floor so if you put your 9 month old baby in it they'll just sit in it like you put them on a bean bag... But can easily roll over. We gave ours away by 6 months as we didn't use it for the baby...My 3year old loved it and pretended she was a turtle :) watch out for the seams though- I returned mine and the second one also split (and little styrofoam beads spilled everywhere) so I sewed the second one. I don't really recommend these seats period. Assuming you mean 9 month old? And it's big enough but I don't really recommend it for that age. (Or at all to be honest)It's really best for newborns. It lays pretty flat on the floor so if you put your 9 month old baby in it they'll just sit in it like you put them on a bean bag... But can easily roll over. We gave ours away by 6 months as we didn't use it for the baby...My 3year old loved it and pretended she was a turtle :) watch out for the seams though- I returned mine and the second one also split (and little styrofoam beads spilled everywhere) so I sewed the second one. I don't... » Read More Assuming you mean 9 month old? And it's big enough but I don't really recommend it for that age. (Or at all to be honest)It's really best for newborns. It lays pretty flat on the floor so if you put your 9 month old baby in it they'll just sit in it like you put them on a bean bag... But can easily roll over. We gave ours away by 6 months as we didn't use it for the baby...My 3year old loved it and pretended she was a turtle :) watch out for the seams though- I returned mine and the second one also split (and little styrofoam beads spilled everywhere) so I sewed the second one. I don't really recommend these seats period. « Show Less
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I find it kind of cumbersome to use when switching from car to car. I can imagine having to carry through an airport. Love the seat, but it took a little bit for me to get it down to a science. If you have an infant u may want to use a cradle car seat instead.
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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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Hi im sorry to late response.I think that its possible that you can use it for your baby.When you get this, you feel its very huge and safe. My baby was new born just 50days ago. So sometime i think its so big for my new baby but your kid is not. So its suitable for your kid's case and you can adjust the size to fit it.I would like to say you connect to Britax website and see the manual.Its helpful for you to decide to get or not.Thank you^^
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I think the stroller is recommended for use for babies that can at least sit (have more head control). They make car seat adapters that can hold an infant car seat in the stroller. That is a great option for utilizing the stroller with newborns. I believe exact recommendations/specifications are on the website.
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Although you could buy an infant insert, I wouldn't recommend this for a newborn. It just doesn't recline enough for a newborn to be in a good position that supports their neck. I switched to this seat when my son was 7 months old and had good head control
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Hi, we haven't flown with it yet (but we will in April, when we go on a trip to California). Best is to check with the airline. We flown to Europe in October and called the airline to find out their policy on carrying baby stuff and they were extremely helpful, so that's our recommendation. And once you know the policy, would you mind sharing it with us? Thank you and sorry we couldn't be of any assistance :)
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I debated for about a month or two on weather to get the radian or a britax and I have a friend who was certified for installing carseats and apparently britax shortened their seats so kiddos outgrow them faster..the the radian has a steal frame..allows you to rear face til 45 pounds and lasts through a booster seat:) diono also just came out with a carseat called the Pacifica that actually allows you to rear face your child til 50 pounds and ya still in the same price range as the radian and britax:)
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Thanks for the input. We did end up buying this stroller and it fits just fine in the Prius. It's a bit of a squeeze in our Honda Civic, but it's doable for either car. It's a great little double stroller!
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It is not good as primary stroller. Specially if you live in the city, it is too heavy and bulky. It barely fits in toyota Camry trunk. Front wheel came of in 3 months, called them and have been waiting for replacement over 45 days. So I purchased lightweight one and boy what a difference. Going up and down stairs is so easy. Shopping became easy too. Although, i miss it when i got into the parks or hiking. Next, car seat attached is low quality and became too small in just 2-3 months.
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My baby was born at 10lb 8oz, quite a bit bigger than a typical newborn, and was a homebirth - we didn't take him anywhere for 2 weeks. When I put him in his seat for the first time, I was *really* uncomfortable with how far apart the shoulder straps are. They slip off his shoulders unless I have the chest clip higher than typically suggested - basically as far up as I can go. This is despite the infant insert padding. I've never been a fan of needing a separate car seat for a newborn, but honestly I'm not sure this seat is the best choice because of the width between the shoulder straps.
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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 flipped at 15 months; not really sure why. Perhaps if you visit the manufacturer's website you can get a better answer. Babycenter.com is also a good source of information.