Can I really survive on a rear adjust infant seat

eyeslkethesky5391 · Nov 4, 2010

Ok so I'm a little financially bound at the moment. I am working 2 part time jobs, single and the BD is not supporting me at all. So I've been looking into infant seats and I just don't understand spending amost 35 dollar extra just for a strap in the front. Can I survive for 1-6 months before buying a convertible on just the rear adjust or would it really be worth 35 dollars for front adjust. I know that they are a pain but I would be willing to take the extra time to adjust it correctly...Buy the way I am talking about a graco snugride 22...I was thinking about get a 35 I just don't see me being able to come up with 150 dollars for a carseat anytime soon

Pixels · Nov 4, 2010

If you take the time to adjust it properly each and every time, there's nothing wrong with a rear adjust. They aren't recommended because they are a pain, and because they are a pain, they tend not to be adjusted properly. But it's certainly possible to use it properly.

Have you considered using a Scenera? It fits newborns well, and is a good economy seat at $35 (on sale) - $50. Target has a version that RF to 40 pounds.

eyeslkethesky5391 · Nov 4, 2010

i have attempted to install a scerena in my 98 jeep grand cherokee and it just does not install well rearfacing. I have tried several towels and everything. I am realling looking more into an infant carrier and then a convertible (the convertible I want is either a MR or a Safety 1st air protect) I plan on purchasing another car soon but not sure if its going to happen or not

rachelandtyke · Nov 4, 2010

I survived an Evenflo rear adjust for a couple of months until DS fit into our snugride. I didn't like it, but it worked just fine and I was happy to have a seat he was safe in.

nevaehsmommy · Nov 4, 2010

I had a rear adjust for my niece when I had primary care of her (15+ hours a day) and I am very car seat conscious. It was a royal pain in the butt. I ended up buying a new infant seat. You can not loosen up the seat each and every time you take baby in and out. Well I guess you could but it took me like 5 minutes to get the straps tight again.

Scrimp, save, beg someone for the extra money.

She was a tiny little thing. She was in the 22# bucket tell she was 19 months. I could not have dealt with it.

4boysmom · Nov 4, 2010

if you can at all swing it it is worth $7 a month (if used for only 5 mo) to not get a rear adjust (though I must pause for a moment, rear adjust with a "teeth adjuster" I'd be more likely deal with it to save the $, if it is the kind I had with my oldest, a bar that goes through incremental holes in the webbing save your sanity and skip a fast food meal or two a month and save yourself the stress, those ones are a royal PITA, a different diaper or a full belly and you have to rethread the harness. Now imagine you have a sleeping baby and need to go somewhere but realize the straps are too tight (or loose) they aren't going to remain asleep through all that fiddling :thumbsdown

andre149 · Nov 4, 2010

Personally, I think it's worth the extra $35. Any chance someone may be able to go in on it with you as an early Christmas present for baby?

jess71903 · Nov 4, 2010

Can you just not afford the MyRide now? IMO it fits newborns better than the Snugride does. I LOVE it for newbies, and then you're only buying one seat that will last YEARS!

ketchupqueen · Nov 4, 2010

I've had a few kids that fit better in rear-adjust than front-adjust seats. It is more of a pain to use properly every time, sure, but after a while (once the newborn weeks are over and growth slows a bit) you don't have to adjust every time, only check every time for fit.

That said, a convertible might be a better choice. If not a Scenera, how about an Evenflo Titan or Tribute? Cheap, fits newbies well, front-adjust, and will last as long as many traditional infant seats or longer.

carseatcoach · Nov 4, 2010

jess71903 said:
Can you just not afford the MyRide now? IMO it fits newborns better than the Snugride does. I LOVE it for newbies, and then you're only buying one seat that will last YEARS!

Agree!

mytwobugs · Nov 4, 2010

I guess I'm in the minority:duck: but I didn't mind the rear adjust snugride (20#) I used with my boys at all. I rarely adjusted the straps, just a little flip up to each of the adjusters in the back occasionally as they grew. Since they shouldn't be in thick clothes or heavy coats anyway I knew all had had to do was buckle it up (and the straps would be the right tightness) and go.

arly1983 · Nov 4, 2010

jess71903 said:
Can you just not afford the MyRide now? IMO it fits newborns better than the Snudoes.gride I LOVE it for newbies, and then you're only buying one seat that will last YEARS!

YES x 1,000!

ketchupqueen said:
That said, a convertible might be a better choice. If not a Scenera, how about an Evenflo Titan or Tribute? Cheap, fits newbies well, front-adjust, and will last as long as many traditional infant seats or longer.

Walmart now carries the tribute in some stores. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Evenflo-Tribute-Convertible-Car-Seat-Brown-Plaid/8207450

nevaehsmommy · Nov 4, 2010

You might look in clearance piles as well.

Our local hyvee(grocery store) has a very nice baby section. It includes car seats. They had some front adjust graco 22's for $35 The only catch is they only had 2 years left on them brand new.

Maybe you could find a deal like that. It is more expensive since you only have two years left but if you are not going to have another baby soon it would work

Notaclue · Nov 4, 2010

I had a front adjust snugride for ds, and LOVED how simple it was. That being said I also had a rear adjust snugride for dd, and although it was a pain, we used it for more than 7 months (she has always been little). I preferred the front adjust, but it's still possible to use a rear adjust just as safely. Once you get used to it it's really not a huge deal to adjust the harness.

luvsviola · Nov 4, 2010

The Onboard 35 is only $99 at Target, and will last you a lot longer than a SnugRide. It is front adjust. The bases are about $40.

skylinphoto · Nov 4, 2010

I'm also gonna be an odd one out.
I dont see a problem with the rear adjust. Live with it and be happy with the savings.
You could use that extra $35 to get something else cool for you or the baby. Like some toys, a super nice blanket to use in the carseat, a pricey cute outfit that you can oogle over, etc.

Dont fret the small stuff. Having a rear adjust is a small inconvenience, IMO.

bobandjess99 · Nov 4, 2010

Regardless of all the talk about rear vs front adjust, etc if you are truly in financial need, I dont understand buying a seat that wil last only 4- 12 months, and then having to buy ANOTHER seat...why not just buy a convertible now? The scenera is decent, and odds are you *can* install it. If you truly can't, then as a pp said, something like a titan or tribute, an avenue, etc is a MUCH better value...even a cheaper dorel 3 in 1, whatever big lots in your area has, etc.

eyeslkethesky5391 · Nov 5, 2010

I'm really thinking i'm going to get the myride for her...target has one online for 120 cuddle pattern. I mean its more money but it'll last me a while...also the only complaint i have heard about this seat is when you turn it forward facing it kind of angles itself what does everybody else think

carseatcoach · Nov 5, 2010

I think the MyRide works wonderfully rear-facing and adequately forward-facing (in most cases), and if money is so tight (which I definitely understand), spending $120 on something that will last 5 years makes more sense than spending $70 on something that will last less than 1 year.

eyeslkethesky5391 · Nov 5, 2010

I agree, I was really wanting the infant seat so it could snap into a stroller...but i'm thinkin maybe I will just get a sling or something to carry her in. I would like the alano flip cause it allows her to face me I am putting it on my registry and if somebody will get it for me great. Other wise I'll live without it

also I got a 20 dollar gift card from target just for starting a registry with them so it would be only 100 dollars

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