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Charly
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WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
DS is 7 months old this week. He's 18 lbs. I still have in the carrier (I have the Chicco) so he has plenty of time as far as the weight/height requirements.
Anyway I'm torn between installing the convertible or leaving him in the infant seat. Here's why...
Infant seat:
pros:
-I use the bundle me and love it
-I can put them both in a shopping cart (him in back, her in front)
-He often falls asleep in the car and I leave him sleeping in the carrier until he wakes up (generally no more than a 1/2 hour)
-the way I park the cars my DD gets in his side and walks through to her seat (she won't fit with the convertible rear facing)
-if I have to carry them both I can (barely, but I can)
cons:
HEAVY
Convertible seat:
Pros:
-don't have to carry him in the heavy infant seat anymore
Cons:
-have to bundle him up in a coat
-can't fit them both in a shopping cart (I won't let her stand in the back)
-hard to carry them both if necessary
etc....
WWYD
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BRod-Cheng
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
I would keep the infant seat. It sounds like it is much more convenient for you.
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| Posted 1/2/09 10:14 AM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
Posted by BRod-Cheng
I would keep the infant seat. It sounds like it is much more convenient for you.
ITA
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| Posted 1/2/09 10:18 AM |
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Marcie
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
Posted by Stacey1403
Posted by BRod-Cheng
I would keep the infant seat. It sounds like it is much more convenient for you.
ITA
I would too
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| Posted 1/2/09 10:19 AM |
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happymom2be
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
Iam having the same issue, My son is 6 1/2 months old and at his well visit his pedi mentioned getting a convertible carseat 
That means I have to take him out and put him in his stoller everytime I get out of the car..? what if he's sleeping??..
I also have the Chicco Keyfit, and it's so darn Heavy. I am looking into getting the Evenflo Triumph which has great safety ratings on consumer reports... I feel your pain 
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| Posted 1/2/09 10:20 AM |
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karacg
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
Infant seat. I miss that thing!!
Most importantly IMO is his safety.
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| Posted 1/2/09 10:20 AM |
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KateDevine
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
I miss the infant seat too, I'd totally keep it.
I mean, worst case, you can take him out, but still get hte benefits of the bundle me, etc.
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| Posted 1/2/09 11:42 AM |
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Daisy07
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
I'm going through the same debate, DD is 7 months and 19lbs in the Chicco and I'm dying carrying it.
I will miss the convenience of the Bundle Me, but I think I'm going to make the switch this weekend.
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| Posted 1/2/09 11:51 AM |
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-Lisa-
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
I'm in the same position. Erik (7 months) is getting very heavy in the infant seat, and its getting to be a tight fit for him.
I LOVE the bundle me, but I think I need to switch seats sooner rather than later 
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| Posted 1/2/09 12:40 PM |
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Charly
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
Posted by karacg
Most importantly IMO is his safety.
Aren't both equally as safe?
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| Posted 1/2/09 1:07 PM |
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julz33
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
I made the switch under 6 months, but he was at the weight and height limit. DS is much happier in the new seat. he is more comfy and can look out the windows. Even though carrying the seat was breaking my back, I do miss the convienance of the snap and go, and not having to wake him up when going inside. I would try to wait if you can!
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| Posted 1/2/09 2:06 PM |
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Kelly9904
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
Posted by BRod-Cheng
I would keep the infant seat. It sounds like it is much more convenient for you.
I agree
I moved DS at 7 months but it was summer so that wasnt an issue and ds was right at all the seat requirements.
I would keep the convenience as long as possible, you dont carry it that much but moving him would create other hassles for you so why not wait if possible!
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| Posted 1/2/09 2:42 PM |
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wowcoulditbe
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Re: WWYD - car seat/infant seat related
honestly, i kept dd (who was tiny back then!) in the infant seat until like 16 mos....we had the 30 lbs one.....it was heavy but so much easier - esp. in bad weather when I could click it in and be done and not have to fumble with straps around coats, hats, etc....
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