infant seat that fits preemie that doesn't take a lot of space front to back?

Cryssy Jane · Oct 9, 2011

Kiddo born 11 weeks early, to be released from nicu within the next two weeks if everything stays good. Kiddo weighs around 4lbs right now. I'm not sure on complete height, but he's pretty small.

Would be great if it puzzled with either a blvd 70 or a radian (both rf). Mom and dad are both tall and radian is currently installed center and peers through the middle of the front seats without bracing. They have a blvd 70 in other car if needed.

Budget would like to stay around $100 if possible but can go to $150 if needed.

Judi · Oct 9, 2011

Keyfit?

Aurezalia · Oct 9, 2011

Keyfit, bought with a coupon/on sale? That's the best option.

monica-m · Oct 9, 2011

Comfy Carry Elite

Brigala · Oct 9, 2011

If it's just to get them by until the baby grows into another seat they want to use, I'd probably get a Comfy Carry Elite Plus. I haven't tried one in person to know how much space it takes up, but I know it's not a big/tall/high-weight seat like the Onboard.

In my Civic, the Keyfit took up almost as much front-to-back space as the Onboard. Which is to say, a lot. At least, with the base.

The onboard without a base is really compact. But I assume they'd want to use the base.

Cryssy Jane · Oct 9, 2011

They're just looking for something short term. They have a couple other convertibles (not sure which) but are not big fans of infant seats. Mom is big on baby wearing but knows she would like the connivence of a bucket for a couple of months hence the not wanting to spend a lot.

A friend has an ss1 that was offered to them, but he doesn't mean the weight minimums and the bottom slots are up around his ears.

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MandaPanda · Oct 10, 2011

Yeah, for a short term use I'd look at the Comfy Carry Elite. 4lb minimum and super low bottom slots.

autumnlily · Oct 10, 2011

I agree, Comfy Carry Elite (splurge for the front adjuster style) for a short interim preemie seat.

eyeslkethesky5391 · Oct 10, 2011

Another comfy carry elite

The onboard is narrow seat but it is a long seat....i'm 5'2 and it fits behind me fine but anyone taller would have an issue. (might I add I have an acura coupe)

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