Can a 13 month old use this car seat?
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I was wondering the same Mary, because my child is almost 14 months and already 25 lb and he is outgrowing his rear facing inflant carseat.
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Like someone else have state, your would need a convertible carseat to keep your child rear-facing for atleast 2yrs if not longer. This seat is great for older kids.
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Hi Mary, I am a certified Child Passenger Safety technician, and Safe Kids and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend having your child in a rear facing car seat for two years at minimum, preferably to the height/weight limits of the convertible car seat. As this forward facing only car seat is intended for older children, Britax specifies that the child must be at least 2 years old and I believe 25 lbs to use this particular seat. I would recommend looking for a convertible car seat for your 13 month old. Hope that helps!
1066163
I would use a convertible so you can keep your child rear facing. I had my 3 1/2 year old, rear facing, in a convertible car seat (not infant). She was in the convertible (I had to finally turn her front facing though) until she was 5 and nearly 40 pounds. Don't go with the "popular" conversation. Go with safe. Do research. Keep your kid rear facing as long as you can.
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Thank you for asking. It is a very good question. This Car Seat can be used forward facing for a child at least 1 year of age, at least 22 pounds and 34 inches tall. It can be used up to 40 pounds and/or 43 inches. The instructions will tell you how to install this seat forward and rear-facing. For the rear-facing mode it can be used from 5 to 40 pounds and/or 19 to 40 inches. We do recommend the child be rear-facing as long as possible. Can I answer any other questions for you?
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I guess it would depend on the size of car seat, I had a graco snugride 30 and my son is 6 months, there is still some slack at the bottom by his feet and he's 27 inches so it should be ok
176568
This fits over an infant car seat. So as long as your baby is in that kind of car seat you can use this. Usually infant car seats can be used up to a year, but check your car seat for details on that
1926340
I started using this seat when my son was about 3 months old, as long as he can hold up his head.
1933851
I would say yes. I LOVE this seat. My child was 1.5 when we got it but I think it would be fine for any child who can sit up and is very stable. Your arms will wrap around them as you hold the handle bars and keep them safer :)
1151191
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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I'm glad you called Britax and they gave you a good answer. A 15 month old is way to young for this seat, even if he does meet the minimum weight limit. Age is more important than weight. I have on for my 5.5 year old (he has been using it since he was 3.5) and its a great seat for him.
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I would not think so... I think the chair works fine without accessories for slightly older babies If I had to guess I'd say a year plus. But we only got this when our son was almost two years old so i don't have personal experience of the chair for younger babies.
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Absolutely NOT! Car seats are designed to be used in a CAR! The bike trailer is not as stable as the back seat of your car and hence the ride for the infant will be much more bumpy. The infant does not have the neck strength to withstand a pothole or big bump. And while you might think you will be careful not to ride over any potholes, etc. the risk is too great! You'll need to be watching traffic, and things like the the trailer's clearance when riding along a street with parked cars or pedestrians on a boardwalk. With that many things to keep in mind you are taking an unnecessary chance with your child's health and well being. And finally, the manufacturer says this trailer is NOT for children under 12 months old, AND in addition to being 12 months old, they need to be able to hold their own head up, and sit up on their own. Please do not take the risk.
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In my opinion yes. Younger than that no, because one of ours had the rubber-band that goes around the finger come off somehow and I would be afraid of a younger child putting that in their mouth. I do have a 13 month old and she looked at it for a bit while I held her, but it didn't really interest her.
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There is no age requirement for this car seat, only weight requirements. The weight requirements are 5 lbs to 70 lbs. This car seat works great rear facing while your child is under two and then can be turned around and used until your child is over 70 lbs. There are great infant pads that keep the little ones snug as a bug, but can be taken out for kiddos who are older or bigger. It easily adjusts for your child as they get older. All around a great car seat that can be used from infancy through pre-school.
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No. It is not designed for that and would not be safe. However, the seats recline and the two back seats are safe for infants of 2-3 monthd
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I think my daughter started using it at 13 months because the high chair was taking up too much space. As long as they are sitting up on their own and don't have a problem trying to escape from their chair you should be fine. Mine said 2+ on the package I believe
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Hello, The seat area where the baby sits is 13in. The car seat is approximately 18in front to back.
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My child is 4 months old and about 14 pounds. I think we will be able to use it for another few months before it becomes too tight in our convertible car seat.
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You have to do what you feel is safest for your little one. That being said, the seats do lean back as far as you want them to. I think a 5 month old would be just fine. I'm not sure what model year I have. We bought it new in January of 2014. I love it even more now than when I wrote the original review.