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monica-m
CPST Instructor
I was loading DS in to his seat at the pedi's office a couple of weeks ago and someone pulled in next to me and they had their baby in the Orbit infant seat. I stared, I couldn't help myself. She probably thought I was a nut job. I did manage not to drool 
. I would love to play with one of those seats.
. I would love to play with one of those seats.I saw one today for the first time on, I think, Diapers.com. I stopped and clicked b/c it looked so different, kind of neat. Knowing nothing about it or its safety/ease of use, I can't comment.
But reading that it's made of non-toxic stuff (like the fabric that touches baby), seemed to account for why it's over $300.
Would I have bought it had I known about it over the Chaperone? Good chance yes b/c I worry about the toxins in carseats. I honestly didn't think about that when I bought my seat. Of course, it would have to have been rated highly in other categories, too.
But reading that it's made of non-toxic stuff (like the fabric that touches baby), seemed to account for why it's over $300.
Would I have bought it had I known about it over the Chaperone? Good chance yes b/c I worry about the toxins in carseats. I honestly didn't think about that when I bought my seat. Of course, it would have to have been rated highly in other categories, too.
EmmaCPST
CPST Instructor
I helped with an install with the Orbit infant seat at my tech exam ... I don't really remember much of the specifics because it was kind of a crazy day, but I'm pretty meh about it... the concept is cool but spending that kind of money on an infant seat that only lasts a year or so is pretty dumb to me. And the toddler seat only RF to 35 sooo there are WAY better ways to spend your money IMO.
morninglori
New member
At my tech class on of the students works for Orbit and brought in two seats (infant and toddler) that I was able to play with in class - on the bench. They are really nice seats.
Angela
New member
I was loading DS in to his seat at the pedi's office a couple of weeks ago and someone pulled in next to me and they had their baby in the Orbit infant seat. I stared, I couldn't help myself. She probably thought I was a nut job. I did manage not to drool
You should've asked if you could play with it.
I was able to touch the infant seat it at a conference I went to last month, but didn't have time to play with it. I really wish I could've. It looks like the measurements on it are very similar to the Snugride 32/35. I love the deep sides, color, material, and the cool carrying handle. Plus it looks like the base is pretty easy to install (in theory). It's really pricey, but at $400 and you get 1 year use out of it, that's about $30/month. Not bad, about the price of cable or daily lattes. The toddler seat doesn't sound great though, of course that's just reading the reviews on amazon (which I NEVER trust on car seats).
I'd love to hear from anyone who's played more with it.
opheliajoy
New member
Nothing new to add for OP, but I had to ask where are you finding lattes for $1!!!!Angela said:It's really pricey, but at $400 and you get 1 year use out of it, that's about $30/month. Not bad, about the price of cable or daily lattes.
Weekly lattes, maybe! (ok, I'll stop!, but o couldn't resist)
LISmama810
Admin - CPS Technician
I don't have one but I've installed a few. Nice seats--very different. Neat from a novelty standpoint but not worth the $$, IMO. My friend who works at a stroller store said the stroller isn't very good.
Actually, the Toddler seat is one of the Blog's recommended seats :thumbsup:. Concept seats are always going to be higher priced because they are unique in a sea of meh. Orbit CS has always been top notch, their dedication to green products is again, unique, especially if you have an allergic child, and they've had a record of conservatism regarding their products (look how long it took them to certify the infant seat to 30 lbs.).
Now that the infant seat is at a realistic 30 lbs., I don't think the price is that far out of the ballpark anymore. Neither the infant seat nor the toddler seat are lightweight seats, but that's why they have that handy stroller with the docking system. I was never a stroller geek, so I can't compare strollers that well, but it was way more maneuverable than my Century travel system was.
Now that the infant seat is at a realistic 30 lbs., I don't think the price is that far out of the ballpark anymore. Neither the infant seat nor the toddler seat are lightweight seats, but that's why they have that handy stroller with the docking system. I was never a stroller geek, so I can't compare strollers that well, but it was way more maneuverable than my Century travel system was
.mrscompumike
New member
I have the toddler seat. it goes to 50 pounds and my son still fits in it at 6 years 7 months. He thinks it is so cool and loves the canopy for sun shade. Can post pictures. My seat has bars that hook to the side of the seat if it is used without the base. It is a really heavy seat though. The reason I have it is because I get it from someone on Craigslist. I do love the cover so much.
Kobain's Mommy
Well-known member
I'm not a huge fan of them. I saw 2 a couple weeks ago and honestly wasn't all that impressed. Yeah it looks diffrent, but for the price I could get some meh seats and other stuff for DS.
canadiangie
New member
The issue I have with the Orbit system is the heavy marketing towards simply docking baby onto a frame, rather than removing baby from the CAR seat and laying baby in the stroller. I don't think I've ever seen an Orbit stroller with the stroller seat attached. It's always baby, still in car seat, no human contact, parents quite content to be seen with their 'system'.
The first time I ever worked with an Orbit seat involved me carrying the seat (mom carried the base) from her front door, down the block to where she had parked. I am strong and I am a determined person. I barely made it, and I'm not being dramatic. The seat is extremely heavy. There is no question in my mind that you would need to dock it to make it anywhere.
So here's the thing. Since it's a modular system you Ned to bring the stroller frame and optional stroller seat in your vehicle when you go out. But who's really going to do that? Why not just leave baby in car seat and dock it, kwim?And that extends to the toddler car seat stage too. Why bring stroller seat? Just dock toddler seat. And all of a sudden kid is 4 years old and has almst literally gone from car in car seat docked on frame for 4 years straight.
In terms of installation? Yeah, it's like butter. Nice seat to work with. No concerns.
It's the concept behind Orbit that bothers me.
/please excuse typos, I'm on my phone, and I'm tired/
The first time I ever worked with an Orbit seat involved me carrying the seat (mom carried the base) from her front door, down the block to where she had parked. I am strong and I am a determined person. I barely made it, and I'm not being dramatic. The seat is extremely heavy. There is no question in my mind that you would need to dock it to make it anywhere.
So here's the thing. Since it's a modular system you Ned to bring the stroller frame and optional stroller seat in your vehicle when you go out. But who's really going to do that? Why not just leave baby in car seat and dock it, kwim?And that extends to the toddler car seat stage too. Why bring stroller seat? Just dock toddler seat. And all of a sudden kid is 4 years old and has almst literally gone from car in car seat docked on frame for 4 years straight.
In terms of installation? Yeah, it's like butter. Nice seat to work with. No concerns.
It's the concept behind Orbit that bothers me.
/please excuse typos, I'm on my phone, and I'm tired/
:yeahthatlove: to everything Angie said. I'm not crazy about how the entire seems to inadvertently advocates keeping baby/toddler in car seat 24/7. Isn't there also a rocker type thing you can buy to dock your infant seat on?
I ran into one particular family three times the first 1.5 years of their sons life and each and every time baby was in infant seat or toddler car seat (illegally brought into Canada).
I ran into one particular family three times the first 1.5 years of their sons life and each and every time baby was in infant seat or toddler car seat (illegally brought into Canada).
Kobain's Mommy
Well-known member
Yeah there's a bouncer/cradle type thing that it fits on.
http://www.orbitbaby.com/en/products/bassinet-cradle-g2/
http://www.orbitbaby.com/en/products/bassinet-cradle-g2/
aisraeltax
New member
a friend of mine has one and loves it. i personally wouldn't buy it b/c i dont think it lasts long enough. however, she has an Element and she said it is one of the few seats that she can rear face her son in.
there was a recent group on FB that decided it was simply stupid to purchase one. i think to each their own..if it tickles your fancy, then buy one. I left the group over that discussion b/c it seems they are more about talking about other people than focusing on car seat safety. too bad, bc this groups FB page isn't very active, and i like to chat about car seats
btw, my friend is very AP, so i know for a fact her son gets held a lot and the car seat is just for the car. she is a big babywearer.
there was a recent group on FB that decided it was simply stupid to purchase one. i think to each their own..if it tickles your fancy, then buy one.
I left the group over that discussion b/c it seems they are more about talking about other people than focusing on car seat safety. too bad, bc this groups FB page isn't very active, and i like to chat about car seats btw, my friend is very AP, so i know for a fact her son gets held a lot and the car seat is just for the car. she is a big babywearer.
Angela
New member
a friend of mine has one and loves it. i personally wouldn't buy it b/c i dont think it lasts long enough. however, she has an Element and she said it is one of the few seats that she can rear face her son in.
there was a recent group on FB that decided it was simply stupid to purchase one. i think to each their own..if it tickles your fancy, then buy one.
btw, my friend is very AP, so i know for a fact her son gets held a lot and the car seat is just for the car. she is a big babywearer.
That post on the fb group was the one that got me thinking about it. Plus I just saw one last month at a conference, but didn't get to play with it. Thanks for all the input. I won't do anything until #2 is on the way, but I'd like to try this seat out, just for the fun of it. I'm sure there will be other cool ones out by that time too. So, we'll see.
christineka
New member
:yeahthatlove: to everything Angie said. I'm not crazy about how the entire seems to inadvertently advocates keeping baby/toddler in car seat 24/7. Isn't there also a rocker type thing you can buy to dock your infant seat on?
I ran into one particular family three times the first 1.5 years of their sons life and each and every time baby was in infant seat or toddler car seat (illegally brought into Canada).
I don't think orbit is the only seat that allows for this type of "misuse". Most of the car seats have travel system strollers to go with them. The bigger the seat, the longer it can be used with the stroller. Graco even has a swing for use with the car seat.
I'm intrigued by the toddler seat. It is as tall as the nautilus it seems.
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