Convertibles for newborns

LuciaBella · Aug 1, 2010

Hi there, My friend is pregnant with her first and due in Feb. We're trying to find a great convertible for super cheap that will fit a newborn and last a super long time RF. Also an easy install for a friend/grandma's car.

She's interested in the new 40# Scenera that I told her about and is registered for that for a good travel seat.

What are some other great options for newborns that fit them really well? I told her to stand clear of Britax and the CA.

Cheers!

jjordan · Aug 1, 2010

What does "super cheap" mean to your friend?

The new Britax seats have an infant insert so I wouldn't totally write them off as far as fitting newborns. Stay tuned for real-life reviews in the next few months.

Current convertibles that do well with newborns are the First Years Truefit, Graco MyRide, and Sunshine Kids Radian 80SL or XTSL. (If I'm missing any, I'm sure others will fill those in.) For most kids, the Truefit won't last as long rearfacing because it has a 35# RF weight limit (the others I listed are 40-45), although it does have the tallest shell - so a very long-torsoed and/or thin child may last longer RF in the Truefit. The Evenflo Momentum and Triumph 65 are also 40# RF seats but I'm not sure how well they work for newborns.

momma2kda · Aug 1, 2010

LuciaBella said:
Hi there, My friend is pregnant with her first and due in Feb. We're trying to find a great convertible for super cheap that will fit a newborn and last a super long time RF. Also an easy install for a friend/grandma's car.

She's interested in the new 40# Scenera that I told her about and is registered for that for a good travel seat.

What are some other great options for newborns that fit them really well? I told her to stand clear of Britax and the CA.

Cheers!

I think that a good "full time" seat would be the TF! I think its so cute how it fits tiny babys!

LuciaBella · Aug 1, 2010

"Super cheap" means maybe closer to 100 than 200. Money is tight, but I can get some CPST discounts like for the Radian, but I wouldn't say it's a great seat for installing easily in a different car each time. Especially since her sister has a Ford Focus I think.

Will carseatblog do a review on the britax's for newborns? I'd love to see that! If only the true fit went to 40...

Evolily · Aug 1, 2010

I'd say the EFTA and MyRide are probably good bets assuming she has a normalish sized infant. The new EFTA's RF to 40 lbs.

I think I saw a scenera with infant padding at walmart the other day?

SafeDad · Aug 1, 2010

I hope to have an infant insert soon and will post some photos with the Huggable Images newborn doll as soon as I get it!

The Combi Coccoro is another option to fit newborns.

LuciaBella · Aug 1, 2010

I think she'll have a normalish maybe on the big size infant. Her husband was a very large baby and she was normal, so who knows.

I'll tell her about the Coccoro too, but it won't last very long. it's an option though, thanks!

SafeDad · Aug 1, 2010

Yeah, the Coccoro isn't as tall for extended RF, but on the plus side you can get it for about $150 shipped (babyage.com or a diapers.com match).

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