Can this seat be used for an infant, Im due to give birth and im wondering if I can bring her home from the hospital in this carseat or will it be too big and I will have to start out with an infan carrier? Can this seat be used for an infant, Im due to give birth and im wondering if I can bring her home from the hospital in this carseat or will it be too big and I will have to start out with an infan... » Read More Can this seat be used for an infant, Im due to give birth and im wondering if I can bring her home from the hospital in this carseat or will it be too big and I will have to start out with an infan carrier? « Show Less
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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.
1034064
Yes, Lexi, you sure can- as long as your infant is 5lbs and up and use the provided insert. It fits rear facing, and with an infant you won't need the head rest yet.
1034065
The seat can technically be used for as small as a 5 lb baby. That being said, it is a big seat and I personally feel that the shoulder straps on this seat are pretty far apart and so I'm not sure it would secure a small baby very well. I started using the seat when my kids were bigger...like 9 months or so. It's a great car seat.
178689
It has great support for a newborn! You do not need anything extra - that's why I went with this car seat! (Baby is 4 weeks now)
168481
If you choose to skip the infant carrier (perfectly safe to do so) this seat is one that DOES fit newborns well. The strap slots are low enough to fit average and some smaller newborns well. This seat only has one recline line so it is important to make sure it is properly reclined (line level to the ground). There is some infant padding with the seat and rolled receiving blankets can be placed on either side of an infant to provide additional support and prevent any slouching over until baby has better head control. There are many Car Seat Safety Groups that recommend this seat as a choice for newborns who aren't using infant carriers. If you choose to skip the infant carrier (perfectly safe to do so) this seat is one that DOES fit newborns well. The strap slots are low enough to fit average and some smaller newborns well. This seat only has one recline line so it is important to make sure it is properly reclined (line level to the ground). There is some infant padding with the seat and rolled receiving blankets can be placed on either side of an infant to provide additional support and prevent any slouching over until baby has better head control. There are many Car Seat Safety Groups that recommend this seat as a choice... » Read More If you choose to skip the infant carrier (perfectly safe to do so) this seat is one that DOES fit newborns well. The strap slots are low enough to fit average and some smaller newborns well. This seat only has one recline line so it is important to make sure it is properly reclined (line level to the ground). There is some infant padding with the seat and rolled receiving blankets can be placed on either side of an infant to provide additional support and prevent any slouching over until baby has better head control. There are many Car Seat Safety Groups that recommend this seat as a choice for newborns who aren't using infant carriers. « Show Less
1572046
Yes. It has extra support to fit in a newborn and then remove later. Just keep in mind that it is not as easy to carry around like car seats that are designed just for newborns that will click into a stroller and have a handle so you can carry the baby around in the seat. But if you are on a budget, and just want to purchase one car seat, this will fit a newborn to 65 lbs.
1569474
Technically it can be used for an infant because it does have a 5 point harness. However, I didn't find that to work too well for my 5 lb infant. She was just too small to be comfortable or fit the straps properly. I used this stroller with a Graco SnugRide car seat and it actually fits fairly snug without the adapter which is fine for normal walking. I did buy the adapter though (~$40) which allows the seat to snap in place and strap on.
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I'm not 100% sure but I believe it came with an infant insert of some sort. We got this as the second car seat after our daughter out-grew the first one, so I'm not 100% sure if it will work for newborns as is or not. I will say I do like the seat though, it's very configurable, the manual could probably be a little more clear about things though.
759479
There is no base for this carseat. This is a convertible seat. The infant seats have separate bases. You would need to purchase another entire unit for another vehicle.
341811
Yes this can be used for an infant. I used this for my newborn. When they are little you use it by them front facing you (almost like your hugging them)...the "back" will roll up a bit so it supports their little head. As the baby grown and can support his/her head you turn them around in it so they are facing out. The "back" part I mentioned earlier will fold down and snap. You can also adjust the sides to support at different weights/heights...etc... I must say after trying two other carriers....this is by far is the most comfortable. Another good point to mention is that I can literally take this on and off while baby is in my arms asleep...and lay them down to sleep. I can support up to 28 lbs (I think) AWESOME carrier!
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Not an infant. My son is huge and he was in the infant seat until 11 months. Look at the weight ranges. Also infant seats are made so you don't have to pull a sleeping infant from the car, you carry the whole thing WAY easier when they are small. This seat is made to stay in the car
155855
Personally, I wouldn't put a newborn in the fully reclined toddler seat. It doesn't seem very safe and comfortable when they are so little. I have used the bassinet for my baby from 0 - 7 months and now (she is 8 months) I am using the toddler seat. I think Britax also says that the toddler seat is not for children under 6 months.
390060
No, this is NOT an infant car seat. It really is worth investing in an infant one (they have the handle/carrier). You will be surprised how tiny those precious newborns are. Even the special "infant" car seats seem to swallow them up!
1339617
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 :)
884848
I think it depends on how big your baby is. My 4 month old is 18 lbs., so we use this in our Uppababy regular seat for him and he is very comfortable. He was a little cramped in the carseat with adapter set-up. My daughter was 11 lbs at 3 months and didn't need more room until she was older and could sit up by herself pretty well. So, I'd say wait until you know what size baby you have.
2265218
The standard seat is too small for a new born. You'd have to attach a proper car seat to it. I'm not sure which are compatible if any.
1542334
I bought it for that reason too but honestly... No. It's not like an infant base and if you have a small child you have to think about where to put them while you are trying to switch it between cars. It's not light. We have found it easier to have two separate carseats for our vehicles. I still love this seat, though, so it's in my car (which is used daily).
1884036
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.
387120
I think she will love it... I got one for my niece and one for my son.... These car seats have like a small platform on the bottom that you can fold in and out... When you fold it out the seat reclines a little. I think your baby will be fine.