convertible car seats infants
Car seat for new baby. Travel system, convertible seats or infant seat, which is better? Suggestions please!!!
I am having a baby within the next few weeks and I’m racking my brain trying to find the best car seat for our unborn son. I don’t know whether to invest in a travel system, convertible seat or simply get an infant seat. It makes sense to get a convertible seat but are these just as safe as the infant seats? Also Im wondering if we should go with a travel system because it includes the infant seat and the stroller. I’ve spend countless of ours researching this but it’s becomign overwhelming!! I need help in finding something that’s going to be safe, reliable, nice looking, good price and sensible. Suggestions on actual car seats would be great! Thanks in advance!!!!!!
At the very least you will end up buying 3 carseats/boosters for your child over the course of the next 10-12 years. I would definitely go with an infant seat to start. Some people do start with convertibles, but most do not fit infants well and it really is nice to take a sleeping baby out of the car without waking him or her and if you live in a cold climate it is nice to be able to get baby all buckled into the seat before you go outside. You don’t need to buy a travel system. I wish I hadn’t. I ended up with a good carseat, but the big bulky stroller that I hated. Find an infant seat with a front harness adjuster that you like, then find a stroller that you really like. Most are compatible.
Next, you will need a convertible seat. Definitely go for a higher weight limit seat (65+pounds WITH harness), it should last you to booster age which is at least 4 years and 40lbs, but staying in a 5 point harness is much safer.
Someone mentioned an Alpha Omega (aka Eddie Bauer, etc) 3-in-1 that goes to 100 lbs. Some manufacturers tout that it is the only seat you will ever need. It does go to 100lbs, but only to 40lbs with the harness. It has very low top harness slots, so most kids outgrow it by height before they are ready for a booster. It is a very narrow seat (on the inside) so most kids can’t use it as a booster for as long as they need to be in a booster. Carseats also expire after 6 years, so it definitely won’t get you to the end of booster age.
Check the links below for great message boards with wonderful certified carseat techs who can help you narrow down your choices.
Remember, the BEST carseat is one that fits your child and your vehicle correctly and is used correctly every time.
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear CC043AJTG NEW $104.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear 22187REMG NEW $105.49 |
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Recaro ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat Baby Infant to Toddler TOP-RATED LATCH NEW $256.48 |
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Cosco Scenera Convertible Baby Car Seat Pink (Gina) $66.99 |
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Diono 16725 RadianR120 Convertible baby Car Seat storm $99.99 |
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Safety 1st 3 in 1 Alpha Omega Elite Baby Child 1 First Car Seat Convertible New $228.95 |
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MAXI-COSI PRIORI CONVERTIBLE IINFANT BABY CAR SEAT RED $69.00 |
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RECARO 334.01.KK15 Euro Convertible baby car Seat emery $76.00 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear CC043AJTG NEW $104.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear 22187REMG NEW $102.99 |
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Britax E9BB11Q Marathon 70 Convertible Baby Car Seat Cowmooflage $145.00 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Baby Car Seat $118.99 |
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BRITAX BOULEVARD CONVERTIBLE BABY GIRL CAR SEAT PINK FLOWERS MEGHAN $69.00 |
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Britax E9LB13M Marathon 70 Convertible Child baby car Seat azalea $99.99 |
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Orbit Baby Toddler Convertible Car Seat $183.49 |
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PLAYSKOOL Dollhouse WHITE & PINK CONVERTIBLE CAR + BABY SEAT INSIDE TRUNK OPENS $9.75 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear CC043AJTG NEW $104.99 |
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Britax Convertible Car Seat Booster Safety Carseat Baby Childs Child Baby New ! $278.20 |
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Britax Convertible 70 Car Seat Booster Safety Carseat Baby Childs Child New !! $263.20 |
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Britax Convertible 55 Car Seat Booster Carseat Safety Baby Childs Child New $198.50 |
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Britax Convertible Car Seat Booster Safety Carseat Baby Childs Child Baby New $264.20 |
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Evenflo Convertible Car Seat Booster Safety Carseat Baby Childs Child Baby New $97.20 |
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Britax Convertible Car Seat Booster Safety Carseat Baby Childs Child Baby New ! $98.33 |
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Evenflo Convertible Car Seat Booster Safety Carseat Baby Childs Child Baby New $97.20 |
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Britax Convertible Car Seat Booster Safety Carseat Baby Childs Child Baby New ! $98.33 |
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Convertible Car Seat Infant And Toddler Safety Baby Gear Crash Tested New $149.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Baby Car Seat $118.99 |
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Eddie Bauer Sport Convertible Infant Car Seat – Evergreen | CC072BKZ $78.00 |
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Eddie Bauer Sport Convertible Infant Car Seat – Harmony | CC072BGZ $79.00 |
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Cosco Scenera Convertible Baby Car Seat Pink (Gina) $66.99 |
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Eddie Bauer Sport Convertible Infant Car Seat – Colfax | CC072APH $78.00 |
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Cosco Scenera 5 Point Harness Convertible Baby Infant Car Seat QUIGLEY NEW! $59.95 |
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Evenflo Tribute Sport 5 Point Convertible Baby Car Seat Daisy Doodle Infant NEW! $69.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear CC043AJTG NEW $104.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear 22187REMG NEW $102.99 |
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NEW Graco Nautilus 3-in 1 Convertible Car Seat baby child booster $179.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible 3in1 Forward Rear Facing Baby Car Seat $129.95 |
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Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat Baby Infant Toddler Wilson 1761383 $64.67 |
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1951 CAR BABY CONVERTIBLE BUNNY BEAR CAR SEAT BED SALES ART AD $7.00 |
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Cosco Scenera Convertible Baby Car Seat Pink (Gina) $66.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Baby Car Seat $118.99 |
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Cosco Alpha Omega 3-in-1 Convertible Baby Kids Infant Car Seat 22150BNG $59.50 |
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Evenflo Baby Titan Sport Convertible baby birth to Toddler 5 yrs Safty Car Seat $88.87 |
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Cosco Scenera 5 Point Convertible Baby Car Seat BLACK SANTEE Child BRAND NEW $179.95 |
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Orbit Baby Toddler – Mocha Convertible Car Seat $150.00 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Baby Car Seat $119.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear 22187REMG NEW $102.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear CC043AJTG NEW $104.99 |
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Evenflo Infant Baby Convertible Car Safety Seat Safe Rear Or Forward Facing NEW $133.15 |
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Britax Boulevard 70 CS Convertible Car Seat Onyx Black E9LB71A Baby Gear $285.47 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Elite 65 Convertible Car Seat Baby Safety Travel Gear CC081BJZ $179.97 |
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Evenflo Triumph 65 LX Convertible Baby Infant Toddler Kid Car Seat Travel Gear $157.47 |
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Evenflo Triumph 65 LX Convertible Baby Infant Toddler Kid Car Seat Travel Gear $157.47 |
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NIB! Safety 1st Convertible Carseat for Baby Girls 5-40 pounds $80.00 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Baby Car Seat $118.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Elite 65 Convertible Baby Car Seat – Dexter | CC081BJZ $158.00 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Baby Car Seat | CC061AXM $138.99 |
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Convertible Baby Car Seat Crash Tested Meets Safety Standards FAST SHIP NEW $179.99 |
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Britax E9BC72G Roundabout 55 Convertible baby Car Seat Isabella $59.99 |
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Cosco APR 40RF Convertible Infant Baby Car Seat – Abbey Lane | CC047BHV $58.95 |
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Britax Boulevard 70 CS Convertible Baby Car Seat Onyx $99.99 |
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Babies R Us by Safety 1st Aquos 65 Convertible Car Seat – Scotland $139.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear CC043AJTG NEW $104.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear 22187REMG NEW $102.99 |
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New Cosco Scenera Convertible Baby Car Seat Model:22197ADQ Butterfly Dream $29.99 |
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Evenflo Triumph 65 LX Convertible Baby Infant Toddler Kid Car Seat Travel Gear $157.47 |
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Cosco Pink Child Toddler Infant 5-Point Convertible Car Safety Seat NEW $59.98 |
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Britax Advocate 70 CS Convertible Car Seat Onyx Black E9LB91A LATCH Baby Gear $318.97 |
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Britax Marathon 70 Convertible Car Seat Onyx Baby Safety Gear Black E9LB11A NEW! $243.97 |
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Combi Coccoro Convertible Car Seat Licorice Infant + Up $211.97 |
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Evenflo Tribute Sport Convertible Baby Car Seat Gunther Rear Forward Facing NEW! $71.99 |
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Maxi-Cosi Priori Baby Infant Convertible Car Safety Seat Total Black CC052APU NW $194.99 |
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Graco Convertible Car Seat Booster Safety Carseat Baby Childs Child Baby New ! $109.99 |
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Britax Advocate 70 CS Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Safety Gear E9LB9P8 NEW $318.97 |
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Britax Marathon 70 Convertible Car Seat Cowmooflage E9LB11Q Baby Travel Gear NEW $243.97 |
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Britax Roundabout 55 Onyx Convertible Car Seat Baby Travel Gear E9LC71A NEW $188.47 |
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NEW Cosco Scenera Convertible Baby/Child/Infant Car Seat – Gina Pattern CC040AVN $94.99 |
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New Recaro Convertible infant carseat River Blue from 5 – 70 lbs $144.94 |
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New Recaro Convertible infant carseat Bella color from 5 – 70 lbs NIB $164.94 |
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Diono Convertible Baby Kids Toddler Car Seat Folding NEW $297.99 |
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Evenflo Symphony 65 DLX All-In-One Convertible Car Seat Baby Safety Travel Gear $189.97 |
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Momentum 65 LX e3 Convertible Infant to Toddler Car Seat Baby Gear 38511101 NEW $173.47 |
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Evenflo Symphony 65 e3 Convertible Car Seat LATCH Baby Travel Safety Gear NEW $206.47 |
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Cosco APR 40RF Convertible Infant Baby Car Seat – Abbey Lane | CC047BHV $59.95 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Baby Car Seat | CC061AXM $139.99 |
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Safety 1st Alpha Elite 65 Convertible Baby Car Seat – Dexter | CC081BJZ $159.00 |
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Graco ComfortSport Convertible infants 5-30 & toddlers 20-40 Safty Car Seat $111.95 |
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Baby Bottle Holder- Sippy Cup Holder- Car Seat Attachment- Colors May Vary … |
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Skip Hop Pronto Diaper Changer Kit The Pronto is our portable diapering essentials kit that ensures that baby is always clean, dry and happy, and that mom and dad are always prepared. Drop it in any bag, strap it to your wrist or clip it to your stroller and youre good to go! With loads of features, our Pronto is a favorite of moms and dads everywhere. Its extra-wide mod changing pad wipes clean, and the head area is cushioned wi… |
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RideSafer Car Seat Travel Vest – Size Small 30 – 60 lb and 34 – 52 Inches – Blue $129.00 RideSafer is the most smartest alternative to a booster seat you should carry for your child It has IMPROVED CRASH PERFORMANCE RESTRAINT PORTABILITY COMFORT AND ACCEPTANCE… |
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Sunshine Kids: Radian 80 Folding Carseat – Manhanttan … |
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Kiddopotamus Snuzzler Complete Head and Body Support, Ivory Terry $6.40 Product Description The award-winning Snuzzler provides the ideal support for baby’s back and head, adjusting upward as baby grows. Keeps baby perfectly supported and comfortable in any seat, and in any season! The soft terry cloth material provides comfort to baby all year long, and is perfect for warmer climates. The unique contours work easily with all harness straps, including 3 and 5 point ha… |
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Britax Child Cup Holder $9.99 Great accessory for select Britax Convertible Car Seats which fits various sized containers. Fits multiple sized containers including sippy cups, water bottles, juice boxes and drink pouches Can be used on the left or right side or attached to both sides of the seat Dishwasher safe (top rack only) Exclusively for use on select BRITAX Convertible Car Seats including: ROUNDABOUT 55, MARATHON 70,… |
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Go-Go Babyz Car Seat Sun Shade, Black $21.99 The Protect-a-Bub USA Single Sunshade Attachment easily ties to any canopied car seat. The Single Sunshade Attachment, used as a Car Seat Cover, helps to shield your baby from the sun and glare while you travel. It is made from UPF 50+ rated breathable fabric providing 98+% protection from the sun’s rays. The Single Sunshade Attachment, used as a Car Seat Cover, protects baby’s head and body from … |
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J.L. Childress Ultimate Car Seat Travel Bag Fully-padded car seat travel bag with backpack straps protects your car seat’s safety features and allows for hands-free travel…. |
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