does the car seat require an insert for a newborn, or is what is there adequate?
2026446
It's more then adequate for a newborn, I bought this for a friend of mine that just had a premie. There baby was 5lbs 12oz n fits fine.
2026447
This is adequate. It had a little head pillow to keep the baby's head from falling to the sides. My baby is 8 weeks old now and I have nothing bad to say about this stroller. From the day we left the hospital to now, it's very handy. I'm more then satisfied with this purchase.
1843895
Sorry I can't answer this question as I purchased the seat for a 12 month old as we had a different car seat when she was an infant so we did not use the infant insert.
643593
I didn't buy the insert, but the purpose is to give added cushion/comfort, especially for small babies. Like what people sometimes put in car seats or strollers to buffer the head and body. I should have bought the insert, because I think the seat texture (by itself without the insert) is strange for a baby product. It is the texture of a canvas backpack.
1884033
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
2157377
I don't think it is good for a newborn. When my daughter was born i was unble to use it becuase the seat it is to deep and i felt that she was kind of sinking into the seat, it was forcing her little back to seat and a newborn is not yet ready for that.
2094925
I bought one and I personally think it was better for an infant. However you can use it without the insert.
1884035
I found that this car seat was actually more supportive of my newborn's head and more comfortable for my baby than the Graco Classic Connect 30 Infant seat that I also own. If we are going on long trips I put her in this seat instead of the infant one. (I don't have the infant insert, but my 7 lb. newborn fit in it just fine on the way home from the hospital and every time I put her in it since then.)
1118129
When my son was first born I put his insert to his car seat in there (the fluffy piece that shapes around their body to hold them steady) and layed the seat all the way back. He liked to sleep like that. Sitting up, no because they don't have very strong necks
225636
Absolutely!!! The car seat has a little cushion that wraps around newborn so they don't roll around. We used ours with our newborn. I really enjoy the jogger/stroller/car seat combo.
290431
With of without the insert, This product is dangerous and is against most car seat's manufacturers instructions. Google why it's dangerous and suggested alternatives. If you get in an accident, your baby will not be protected if you use this.
671371
Yes. Check the weight limit to make sure your baby will fit. The seat goes down to 5 lbs, but you may want to get a dedicated infant seat for your little one. Our son came home at less than 5 and needed a preemie insert (I believe it is technically called a "low birth weight foam insert") with our Britax Chaperone. Good luck!
15998
The new Blvd has an infant insert you can purchase through Britax that makes it an acceptable fit for larger newborns but the average to smaller newborns still won't fit even with the insert. Their top harness slots are just too high for most newborns since the slots need to be at or below for rear facing. The Scenera, True Fit, MyRide65, Triumph65, Cocorro and a couple others fit newborns well.
2114805
My guess is yes. There's an insert that is included that makes it suitable for infants, however, I wouldn't want to take my new baby in and out of the car seat every time we get in and out of the car. I would get an infant car seat that they can sleep in without being disturbed while you're out and about, in the car, and at home.
2087220
Here is the answer from a Boppy rep: Yes, you would take out the infant insert that comes with the carseat as you do not need both.
2114808
Not really. It is very big and moreover, you can't take it out of the car - unless you remove the straps and that is senseless. You should get an infant car seat for the first year, and move the baby in / out of the car with that car seat. Babies are fragile and you don't want to be pulling and tugging too much at them.
1576862
I use it with my newborn but we have the carseat adapter so we just pop the carseat on and use it that way.
1884032
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!