I am interested in buying this item for my baby, instead of buying a regular carseat and in a few months buying a bigger one. Is this safe for a baby
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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
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It is safe for baby if used correctly in the rear facing position with the infant insert and adjusted to the right shoulder height. Also be sure to stop by a safety expert's facility to make sure it's installed correctly. I used mine from the time he came out of the hospital.
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It's listed as a convertible and has a insert for infants to help keep them more snug. We got the infant carseat to start just because it was easier if he was sleeping to take the carrier out of the base and not have to wake him. We didn't use the Britax until he was 7 months old.
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It comes with inserts for a newborn and says on the manufacturer info. that it is for a newborn to up to a toddler. The lbs is listed on it, says 5-70lbs. The straps are a little on the heavy side (there is rubber on them) but it states that it can indeed be used for a newborn.... I used a lock in type at first and then bought this once my daughter hit 20 lbs...but it was more pricey to do that. It comes down to what is most affordable for you and what your preferences are. Maybe reach out to the manufacturer if you want more clarity. Hope this helps:)
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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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Hi there! My son is 11 months old, 23 pounds and 29 inches and we purchased the seat just last month for him. My son is still an infant and I was worried that the seat was going to be too big for him. I was worried he was going to slip through the seat belts (so not the case). This car seat is AMAZING!!! I purchased the seat because I loved the fact that it has an extra side protection that reduces trauma by 50% ( I read that somewhere-I did a alot of research). That caught my attention and of course the majority of the reviews have been positive. I recommend this car seat to ANYONE who is looking for a safe and durable car seat. Yes, it's a little on the pricey side but it is well worth it. I believe that you will not go wrong purchasing this seat for your son regardless of his height and weight. Your son is the perfect age and weight for this car seat. If you are still not sure like I was, I made it appoint to contact a certified car seat specialist in my area (some are free others are just accept donations). They are there are there to educate you about the car seat. These specialist are always up to date with current and the most latest trends when it comes to car seats...you have my word, you will not go wrong with this car seat. When you have your son sitting in the seat and riding around in the car, you will feel safe knowing he's sitting in a well equiped car seat.. =D
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Anything added to a car seat makes a car seat less safe. That is really a personal choice but the toy packaging does tell you not to use while in a moving vehicle.
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I got this for both my 4 y/o and my baby who is now 11 months. We've used them a few months and love them. I don't feel it's rough or uncomfortable for either of them. We had a britax convertible... that was softer but he got hot in it a lot. And our infant seat was a chicco which was comparable to this graco. Hope this helps!
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That is obviously a matter of personal opinion. However, this car seat is rated very well for safety and the majority seem to be very pleased with it. It is a heavier seat and I wouldn't recommend it being used for a seat that needs to be moved a lot. That's probably the only negative that I could come up with. I have 3 kids, have used many car seats, and this is by far, my absolute favorite.
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We only used it once, and it was ok for an 11 month old. It is wider at the base than the top of the chair, that gives stability. Also, the baby is snugged right into that seat, which doesn't allow for much movement. Consider how your own weight feels in one of these folding chairs, although I realize that the baby chair is a bit higher off the ground. I am a safety nut with kids(retired teacher) and this seems like a safe chair.
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Yes! I used the exact one until my baby was almost 12 mos. make sure you strap the car seat really well, I highly recommend it as it is a great buy!
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Supposedly it is for children 5 to 65 pounds. I wouldn't recommend it though only because it doesn't recline as far back as the infant car seats. It also is not portable. You would have to take the baby in and out of the seat at each stop. I would highly recommend an infant seat for the convenience. It is a great car seat though!
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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.
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I have only had it for a short time and don't use it everyday. I usually use it on the weekends once in a while. My grandson is 5 yrs. old and doesn't eat while in it. Haven't had to clean it yet, but from what I read in the manual that comes with it, it seems to be fairly easy to do that. My daughter-in-law recommended this one to me as she runs a daycare and has 2 of these car seats for each of their vehicles. I definitely wouldn't be afraid to purchase this item. I am very happy with it.
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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.
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Not unless you have the roller carrier for it. It's pretty heavy, that's why its such a safe and wonderful car seat!
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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.
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I have twin girls and my husband and I bought two chicco infant car seats that came with bases. The bases stayed in my car and he used the seat belt to secure them when in his car. I have since bought two foward facing seats for my car and the infant seats are still in his car with the base. We will have to buy forward facing soon for his car. So we have bought 4 so far and will need to buy 2 more. I suggest you buy two convertible seats, and let them buy 2 infant seats if they want them.
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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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We are using this with Graco. Also. looks very harmless as a small piece of cover. Doesn't seem to be interfering with the carseat mechanism.