Need advice on infant seat situation

SheBro

New member
Ok. With DS I had a SR (travel system :thumbsdown: ) and after I found out how worthless the stroller was and the fabric made him sweat (faux suede) I got rid of the whole thing after he outgrew it.
Now, we are expecting #2 and obviously need a new infant seat, but here's my dilemia....money really isn't an issue, but practicality is. I'd LOVE a KeyFit :bow: but it's hard for me to justify spending that much on a seat that will only be used for 1 child (no more for us) and most likely will outgrow at around 8 months (DS outgrew the infant seat by height at 6 months). We have no other family or friends that will need the infant seat after me (everyone is already done or currently prego and due around same time as me). DH said to just get another SR since they aren't used that long and won't be 'a waste of money'.
He will get whatever I decide, as safety is our upmost priority, but we need to be practical as well.

**The baby will go to a MA after the infant seat. And will RF as long as possible. DS RF in his MA until 27 months.
 
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jazzpurr88

New member
The Graco Safe Seat 1 is $129.99 at Babies R Us and they have coupons out right now for $10 off careseats, and if you register you get a 15% coupon on one purchase, then there is an add book that has a coupon if you spend $100 you get a $10 gift card. They all expire in Oct. Ask at the baby registry desk for the add books.

The Safe Seat goes to 30 lbs and 32 inches RF. Plus you can get extra bases to put in the other cars or just use the seat belt if you don't have a base. I think this is the most versitial seat choice for an infant and will last the longest.
 

snowbird25ca

Moderator - CPST Instructor
The Graco Safe Seat 1 is $129.99 at Babies R Us and they have coupons out right now for $10 off careseats, and if you register you get a 15% coupon on one purchase, then there is an add book that has a coupon if you spend $100 you get a $10 gift card. They all expire in Oct. Ask at the baby registry desk for the add books.

The Safe Seat goes to 30 lbs and 32 inches RF. Plus you can get extra bases to put in the other cars or just use the seat belt if you don't have a base. I think this is the most versitial seat choice for an infant and will last the longest.

I'm a huge fan of the SS1. Sometimes you can buy it online for under $100 too - I think there was a thread here not to long ago about that...

Anyways, the SS1 will allow you to have the versatility of an infant carrier for at least the first year to 18mos. Most people just leave it in the car once babe gets too heavy to carry.. you'll still end up using the MA rf'ing in the end, but you'll be able to wait longer to buy it which means longer life span left to either use the seat or to pass on to the next owner. It's also nice if you have a smaller vehicle and can use that extra room. :thumbsup:

My ds has 13.5" torso and still fits his SS1 & he'd outgrown the snugride by height well over 4 months ago. He's in the 2nd from bottom slots on the MA when we had him briefly in it, just to give you an idea... he's in a Radian at the moment but the SS1 will likely go back in when it gets colder.
 

SheBro

New member
Thanks ladies...I've read good things about the SS1 but never had it on my list...I'll definetly go to BRU and play with it.
 

stayinhomewithmy6

Senior Community Member
What about the Baby Trend Flex/Latch Loc? I got to play with one for the 1st time a few days ago and was really impressed with it. I love the harness height adjustment knob. It was so easy to use. It has EPS foam in the headrest and I even liked the colors (it was the Galaxy one). It seemed like a very nice seat for the price.
 

SheBro

New member
Thanks, I'll look at the Baby Trend as well.

Does anyone have any opinions on the Combi Centre? I honestly don't think I've ever heard anything about it.
 

skaterbabs

Well-known member
A tech friend of mine has the Combi and isn't thrilled with it. I like the Graco Safe Seat 1; and Graco strollers have improved some.
 

cryswilkins

New member
Does anyone have any opinions on the Combi Centre? I honestly don't think I've ever heard anything about it.

I had one with my DD and it was OK, It was easy enough to install, but it was hard to get off the base. My DD out grew it by height at about 6 months. The one that I had, you didn't have to re-thread the harness to adjust it, that was a big plus! I didn't LOVE the seat, KWIM?
 

SheBro

New member
I had one with my DD and it was OK, It was easy enough to install, but it was hard to get off the base. My DD out grew it by height at about 6 months. The one that I had, you didn't have to re-thread the harness to adjust it, that was a big plus! I didn't LOVE the seat, KWIM?

Thanks.
It's possible we might get one for free (or really cheap) from a lady at church when her son outgrows his. I know it's never been in an accident because it's new to replace seats that were in an accident. It's a possibility at least to consider.
 

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