Is it because it's relatively new? I know an eariler version existed, but are there differences (shell height, lowest/highest harness height, base, etc.)?
I'm in the process of narrowing down my choices for an infant seat for DC #3 (due in November), and I assumed that this seat would be among my top choices. But I haven't heard a lot about it or seen reports of a lot of people buying them, so I wondered if I'm missing something.
Currently, I'm looking for a seat that's east to install and will last a decent amount of time. My first two kids started big and grew quickly, outgrowing their infant seats at 3 months. I'm hoping to find something that lasts a little longer this time around.
DH and I have narrowed it down to the Onboard 35 Air, Graco Snugride 35, and the Keyfit 30 (the Keyfit is DH's pick, not mine, since he thinks it may have a better chance of fitting in the back seat of our '08 Pilot). Is there any reason I should not add the Lamaze Via to this list?
Front the little info I've seen so far, it seems like it would be easy to install. Also, I remember two different threads where moms put their kids in one and it looked like it would last at least as long as the Snugride 35, if not longer. Is the problem that it won't fit small babies/newborns well? Does anyone have any Via (new style) newborn pics? My kids were 8lbs 8oz and 9lbs 1oz at birth, so I don't *think* I'll be bringing home a tiny baby, but you never know, right?
Thanks in advance for any input!
I'm in the process of narrowing down my choices for an infant seat for DC #3 (due in November), and I assumed that this seat would be among my top choices. But I haven't heard a lot about it or seen reports of a lot of people buying them, so I wondered if I'm missing something.
Currently, I'm looking for a seat that's east to install and will last a decent amount of time. My first two kids started big and grew quickly, outgrowing their infant seats at 3 months. I'm hoping to find something that lasts a little longer this time around.
DH and I have narrowed it down to the Onboard 35 Air, Graco Snugride 35, and the Keyfit 30 (the Keyfit is DH's pick, not mine, since he thinks it may have a better chance of fitting in the back seat of our '08 Pilot). Is there any reason I should not add the Lamaze Via to this list?
Front the little info I've seen so far, it seems like it would be easy to install. Also, I remember two different threads where moms put their kids in one and it looked like it would last at least as long as the Snugride 35, if not longer. Is the problem that it won't fit small babies/newborns well? Does anyone have any Via (new style) newborn pics? My kids were 8lbs 8oz and 9lbs 1oz at birth, so I don't *think* I'll be bringing home a tiny baby, but you never know, right?
Thanks in advance for any input!
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