I will ba new mom in April 2011. I have picked out a convertible seat (True Fit Premier) after much research for when my baby is out of an infant seat. I still cannot decide on an infant seat. I really wanted the True Fit Via but it is not available in Canada. I have been reading many reviews and some say one seat is good and some say another. What are your suggestions for an infant seat? Thanks!
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Have you bought the convertible yet? If not, I'd hold off. Carseats have expiration dates, and if you're not going to use it until close to 2012 you'll be letting a lot of life go while it sits in the closet. Also, in a year there may be something far more perfect for you out on the market.
I'll let a Canadian tech talk about infant seats available there. What about the Via did you like, though?
Wendy
I'll let a Canadian tech talk about infant seats available there. What about the Via did you like, though?
Wendy
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I would agree about holding off on the purchase of a convertible seat - or really any seat for that matter - until closer to your due date. But not *too close*!! I'd recommend around Valentine's Day... then you have it in case the baby comes early, have time to get it installed and learn how it works.
As far as recommendations, if you could let us know what vehicle you will be putting it in (year, make, model) that can help as some bucket seats just don't work in some cars. But my personal recommendation would be to stay away from Evenflo seats as they require the handle to be down plus clearance and that eats up a TON of room in a vehicle.
As PP said, you can use a convertible seat for an infant, but I know I sure liked the ability to take baby out of the car when she'd fallen asleep, so I do think there is value there. The travel system seats tend to be just fine: you can always move into the convertible after 3-4 months so it's not a big deal if they only go to 22lbs and they tend to be more affordable.
Good luck & congrats!!
Melissa
As far as recommendations, if you could let us know what vehicle you will be putting it in (year, make, model) that can help as some bucket seats just don't work in some cars. But my personal recommendation would be to stay away from Evenflo seats as they require the handle to be down plus clearance and that eats up a TON of room in a vehicle.
As PP said, you can use a convertible seat for an infant, but I know I sure liked the ability to take baby out of the car when she'd fallen asleep, so I do think there is value there. The travel system seats tend to be just fine: you can always move into the convertible after 3-4 months so it's not a big deal if they only go to 22lbs and they tend to be more affordable.
Good luck & congrats!!
Melissa
Congrats on the pregnancy!
As mentioned, yep, hold off if you can on purchasing the convertible unless you intend to place your baby in it upon his or her arrival.
As for the infant seat, the Chicco KeyFit seems to be quite popular. Its reasonably light and installation friendly. Also, the Graco Snugrides are very popular and have a built in lock of on the base for ease of installation. I haven't looked into too much detail, but I've heard the Baby Trend seat available at Babies R Us is good if you're limited on space.
The weather should be more forgiving in April, but just remember cuddle bags are not recommended. Stick with a peek a boo cover or a carseat blanket if your little one is in an infant seat
Good luck
As mentioned, yep, hold off if you can on purchasing the convertible unless you intend to place your baby in it upon his or her arrival.
As for the infant seat, the Chicco KeyFit seems to be quite popular. Its reasonably light and installation friendly. Also, the Graco Snugrides are very popular and have a built in lock of on the base for ease of installation. I haven't looked into too much detail, but I've heard the Baby Trend seat available at Babies R Us is good if you're limited on space.
The weather should be more forgiving in April, but just remember cuddle bags are not recommended. Stick with a peek a boo cover or a carseat blanket if your little one is in an infant seat
Good luck
Thanks, everyone. If I can't find an infant seat I like I will use the TrueFit but I would rather have an infant seat so that I don't have to lift the baby out everytime. I don't know what vehicle I will have yet. I currently have a Mustang Convertible but I am going to be selling it and getting a family friendly car before the baby is born so I don't have to climb in and out of the small backseat. I am not as concerned with size or features as much as I am with safety. I really don't like that Canada only tells you if the seat has passed its standards so you have no idea if it just passed or if it far exceeded the standards.
I have checked a few Zellers and no Via? What Zellers did you see it at?
I have checked a few Zellers and no Via? What Zellers did you see it at?
I don't know if any country tells you how seats did. The US doesn't. I don't know that Sweden or the EU does either.
Wendy
Wendy
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