What infant seats fit an average size baby from birth?

mom2juliarose

mom2juliarose

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I don't know what "average" is--let's say 7 pounds? I've heard some seats like some Gracos and the BabyTrend seats don't (harness slots tend to be too high).

I am trying to give a friend good info on what infant seats really fit from birth, but I haven't been in the market for one in a while, and so many more seats exist (it seems!). Is there some sort of master list?
 
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scoutingbear

scoutingbear

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Ones that typically fit newborns well (and come with padding) are:
Newer Graco seats (the old ones did not. The new ones do)
Key fit
Britax
Comfy carry (look for front adjust)
 
wendytthomas

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor
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Baby Trend and the Graco Snugride (22/no number/Classic Connect, all the same seat described different ways) do not.

The Combi Shuttle is a little high too.

Otherwise, no problem.

Wendy
 
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lilti9er

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I've personally used the Chicco KeyFit 30 and it was wonderful for my 8.5 pounder. I've even put my daughter's 14 inch doll in it and the fit was really nice. I believe there are many reviews on this site regarding the different brands/models of infant car seats. Perhaps you could point your friend to it so she could do her research.

http://carseatblog.com/reviews/
 
1mommy

1mommy

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The keyfit 30 fit my 6 pounder very nicely at birth, the infant insert you use really helps, I took it out after he hit 12 pounds and I was amazed at how much of a difference it made. Do avoid the Graco Snugride 22, I had that for my first because it had the cutest patterns but it wasn't a good fit now that I know about car seat safety. The Snugride 30/32/35/40 are all fine tho.

I would refer her to the Recommended Car Seats by the CarSeat Blog, its not an all inclusive list of every car seat that would work from birth, but its a great place to start researching.

http://carseatblog.com/carseatblogcoms-recommended-car-seats/
 
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oliviacw

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We had a Keyfit that fit my (small) daughter very nicely at birth - she was just under 5 pounds and 17.5" long. I loved that seat!
 

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