Which takes less room

scoutingbear · Dec 31, 2010

So, I'm looking at a seat for M for the nanny's car and a new one for my parents suburban. She is so tiny, I could probably get a decent lifespan out of an infant seat (which we don't currently have). Ideally each of the cars would have their own seat for her and I wouldn't have to share. The nanny drives a 2 door Mitsubishi something or other with only 2 seat belts in the backseat. Anyway, for a 5 month old, which would take up less front to back room (hypothetically), a scenera or a bucket seat? Good news is that the nanny is short so her seat isn't all the way back.

Kat_Momof3 · Dec 31, 2010

with a 2-door, I think I'd go for an infant seat just because of the PITA it is to adjust a rearfacing seat in there... a bucket can be pulled out for doing that and put back in, even if it isn't used as a carrier.

ketchupqueen · Dec 31, 2010

I agree, IF the short nanny can manage to lift it in and out, even with a heavier child (your munchkin could probably make it all the way to 30 plus lbs. in a SR35 or OB35.)

If that's going to be a problem, a convertible might be a better choice, and she can always climb in the back to buckle. Takes more time, but less lifting.

scoutingbear · Dec 31, 2010

Hard to think of her being 30lbs since we still haven't made it to 11lbs yet! I guess it's time to start looking at sales of seats.

Kat_Momof3 · Dec 31, 2010

in the other thread, I linked you to some sales at albeebaby.com on snugride 22s

I'm not really worried about her rearfacing yet in a seat past that point, since she's tiny, and to cut down on the expense of a spare seat

Mommy2Marcus · Dec 31, 2010

I have to agree that an infant seat will be easier for her. However it is not to terribly bad with a small baby RF in a convertible in a 2 door. It is when they get older & bigger that it becomes a PITB. :twocents:

You might want to talk to her about it & maybe even take her shopping with her car to try both a convertible & an infant seat out. She may find she likes the convertible better, but she may also be happier with an infant seat. I would let her help decide which one she wants since she will be the one using it the most.

Another thing if she does decide on a convertible, let her know that loading while climbing into the back seat from the opposite side the seat is on is easiest. It sounds like a real PITB, but it is SOOOO much easier this way.

MissAllyLou · Dec 31, 2010

A keyfit isn't too heavy, if you could find a deal on one.

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