what are the safety differences of infant seat vs convertible seat?

bekah

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Is there any reason to move dd out of her infant seat before she hits the weight or height limit? She has about 1.5 inches in torso height and 4 lbs to go. My son hated his seat and was in a convertible by age 3 months. I want to buy her a new seat in the next 6 weeks just in case she has a growth spurt but is there any reason to move her sooner?
 
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mish

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I don't think there are any safety differences, as long as you continue rear facing. If she fits in both seats, then they would be equally safe.
 

skaterbabs

Well-known member
If you're happy, she's happy, and she fits, there's no need to rush to move her. Assuming she fits equally well in the convertible and the infant seat, any rear facing seat is very safe.
 

bekah

New member
Thanks! She actually seems to like it quite well and I like that it can go in my stroller (for short trips). It takes the pressure off, for now, to find the next seat.
 

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