should i shop for a new infant seat?

[corrielainedd]

We are expecting #3 in Jan.
We have an onBoard 35 (not Air) with 2 bases. Its a 2010 model, bought new for #2)
Is it a good seat? Should i look for something better? Its been a while since Ive looked into infant seats.. Ive been focused on convertibles and combo/boosters with my 2 older kids currently.

Im a big Britax & Diono fan... I feel like maybe the onBoard might be not as great as some?
Or am I just itching to shop?

 

[Dillipop]

Do you use the infant seat for a long time or switch pretty early to a convertible? Either way, if you want a new seat, I won't stop you from getting one! But if you use it for a pretty short amount of time, I'd just stick with what you have unless you hated it. Seats all pass the same standards and will protect in an accident. From what I remember, the inboard seems like a decent seat.

 

[corrielainedd]

It depends really. With our first 2, they were in their infant seat for about 12 months before we could purchase a convertible.
This time $ isnt a huge issue.
I just dont want to short change this baby

I also cannot find any reviews on the onBoard 35.. Only reviews on the onBoard 35 Air.

 

[Brianna]

If you like it and it works for you, keep using it. Unless of course you are just itching to buy a new one I just got two OnBoard 35s for my friend expecting twins- it seems like a great seat to me!

 

[wavegal]

the onboard35 is a great long lasting seat, I would use it again. It fits small and big babies well which is a big plus

 

[carseatcoach]

The Onboard35 is a fine seat. There's no reason you "should" shop for a new infant seat, and you won't be "shortchanging this baby" by putting her/him in a safe seat that you already own.

You don't need reviews -- you've used the seat and you know if you like it or not. Reviews are meant to help people decide whether to buy a seat or not.