Convertable that fits young infant well, please?

arly1983 · Mar 24, 2009

I am looking at the Combi Coccoro, Maxi Cosi Priori, and True Fit ARB.

Specific questions:

-Is the padding in the Coccoro or True Fit a pain when loading or unloading? Anyone have first hand experience?

-Is the Maxi Cosi Priori comfortable without padding?

Longevity is not a concern. I just want something that fits awesome now.

Needed for a 6.5 week old that weights 11 lbs 8 oz as of yesterday.

flutie128 · Mar 24, 2009

I found the padding hard to use on the true fit with my daughter but she was 18 pounds when I started using the seat. She was about even with the 2nd slot when I started using the seat as well. The infant pad only needs to be used until the shoulders are even with the lowest slot without the padding if that helps. I love my true fit and really want to get another. Now all I need to do is convince DH.

arly1983 · Mar 24, 2009

Thanks, thats good to know.

MissAllyLou · Mar 24, 2009

I'm in love with the Priori... I've never seen the Cocorro IRL, but the Priori is very comfy, almost feels like memory foam, and I find it very easy to install. It also has super-low bottom slots, and I think it fits newborns very well, from what I've seen.

ketchupqueen · Mar 24, 2009

I'm bringing my next home in a TF with ARB! I

that seat (especially the Cranberry! But they may come out with an even better cover by then) and the TF has crazy low slots for newborns. Almost as low as the EFTA.

Kat_Momof3 · Mar 24, 2009

I'm in love with the cocorro... that padding makes the bottom slots fit well and i love the pics of it installed and with a baby in it in the thread about it.

but if you want a seat that will last a long time, then I'd probaby go with the truefit.

skylinphoto · Mar 24, 2009

If you want a seat to last..get a truefit.

If you want something for now..i'd look at the maxi cosi priori or combi coccoro.

serabi · Mar 25, 2009

I'd do the Coccoro or the TF.

Calideedle · Mar 25, 2009

TF! My 5week old, 13lber fits great. With and without the padding.

crunchierthanthou · Mar 27, 2009

I just saw the Coccoro for ~$160.

(their pricing seems to fluctuate, but I haven't seen it over $180 yet)

Kat_Momof3 · Mar 28, 2009

I like that price... still not a cheap seat, but when it falls between the price of the Avenue (80 bucks) and the Roundabout (over 200), for a seat that is narrow, compact, and actually lasts a good long time (at least as long as the Roundabout), and yet also fits newborns well, it's great.

If they really do come out with a stroller that will take it, those here that are good at installing/uninstalling seats and city folk (NYC, places with lots of cabs/subways, etc) will really like the option.

thepeach80 · Mar 28, 2009

6 wks 9.5# Coccoro. 2nd slots w/ padding, bottom w/ no padding.

Kat_Momof3 · Mar 28, 2009

is this Olivia's new ride??

oh... love how she's crying in the shot without the padding, but perfectly content WITH it.

skipspin · Mar 28, 2009

So, Jennifer, do you think the Corroco will fit my under 7# shrimp? The straps on the Connection almost don't go tight enough and he puts his arms out of the harness if I don't tuck a blanket around him after he's buckled.

Kat_Momof3 · Mar 28, 2009

totally not completely on topic here, but I know the Centre/Shuttle infant seats go a lot tighter than the connection... so whether the coccoro does or not, I bet one of them would work better for you if you wanted one (check swap??)

or maybe it is time to check swap for a snugride/ss1/keyfit??

thepeach80 · Mar 28, 2009

No, Olivia was just modeling. The Combi rep took a pic of her even, maybe she'll be their new spokes baby? lol

I think it would fit a very small baby nicely, especially w/ the padding. I have a better pic of where she is at w/ the slots w/out the padding I can post tomorrow. They're in the process of getting it rated to start at 3# vs the 5# it starts at now.

Kat_Momof3 · Mar 29, 2009

ooh... love that idea!! (her being the model, not JUST the 3lb minimum)

I think the 3lb minimum would up the necessity for a stroller that could take the seat (for winter preemies/newborns), but man, either way, just makes this seat that much better (either way, because I'm sure we could find a way to UNOFFICIALLY put it in a stroller and have it work)

I realized after I asked that question that... DUH... you have a big infant seat (ss1) for her and that... BIGGER DUH... she'd inherit the Avenue before you'd buy another 40lb limit convertible (unless you won the lottery, then I think all bets would be off)

thepeach80 · Mar 29, 2009

She'll actually probably inherit the BV, assuming I either 1) find the crotch buckle, lol or 2) break down and finally order one. Shipping is so much though from Britax though!

I have a nice new Shannon cover on it and can't use it b/c I lost the crotch buckle last time I took it all apart, oops. Here's the other pic that's a better one of the shoulder slots.

stayinhomewithmy6 · Mar 29, 2009

I have a question about the Coccoro. The one thing I hated on Z's Connection was that huge thick pad under the crotch strap that can't be removed. Hated that thing, so huge, in the way, and didn't even seem comfortable. I see a similar pad in the pic of the Coccoro. Is it removable?

thepeach80 · Mar 29, 2009

I'd have to look in the online manual, I didn't even try to take it out. Sorry.

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