Infant carseats?

Question

I'm confused about infant carseats.
The rear facing carseat that came with my travel system will hold an infant up to 22 lbs. According to what I've read online, children generally reach this weight between 18 mo and 24 mo.
It seems like the kid would be a bit big for those carriers. And aren't kids somewhat mobile by then?
How long did your kid stay in one of those carrier-car seats before you switched it out for a regular one (with the forward facing option)?
Are the carrier style car seats even worth it?

Answer 1

i agree with you on the fact that most children will have outgrown their first car seat before they reach its limit.
my boy was in an infant rear facing carseat until he was around 9 months old.
the main thing you need to look at when changing to a stage 2 car seat is what weight it is suitable from and can your baby sit up like is needed
some kind of car seat is needed if you plan on taking your baby in a car for their own safety, but you can invest in adjustable seats that are suitable from birth through to at least 5

have a look at the website

Answer 2

I'm not sure about the laws in your state, but here in North Carolina, a baby must stay in a rear facing carseat until they are a year old. You should probably talk to your doctor or someone about the state laws. My baby is 9 months old, and as far as I'm concerned, the carrier style car seat is totally worth it because they fit right into the top of a shopping cart (which is a much more sanitary option than using the ones they have) and it's easier to get out of the vehicle.

Answer 3

The carrier style seat really was worth it to me. Babies usually don't outgrow them for 7 months or so (they usually will get too long for it before they are too heavy.) but they are very handy when they're too little to sit up. If you go shopping & need a cart they can be helpful. If you get a model with a base, it's easier to snap the seat in and out rather than wrangling with straps every time you stop. It really depends on how much you are out and about. The larger rear-facing convertible seats are a real pain to install, and if you are going to be switching around to different cars I would recommend the infant seat first.

Answer 4

I would go for a convertible carseat... that's what I am using with my daughter... it reclines for rear facing and you can rework the buckles and straighten it for front facing so you don't have to buy two... they have them at target. I did like my travel system but it seemed like at 6 months, my daughter was outgrowing it and the convertible one is a lot more plush and spacious. The rule is to have them rear facing until they are 20 lbs and a year old... they have to be both, and then forward facing from then on. I don't know what website you looked at but my daughter is 10 months old and is already 20 lbs... I doubt that it'll take her another 8 months to get to 22 lbs. And she's at the normal healthy weight for her age. Pampers.com has a good growth chart that will show you what's the healthy percentile.
This is the carseat that I have for my daughter and we love it:http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_9/602-6210988-6091034?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000EZZWYA

Answer 5

I personally bought a car seat that is a infant forward and booster, because I didn't see the point of haveing to buy three different seats. My son was one before he started facing forward sorry I dont rememeber the exact weight but I think around 25 lbs.

Answer 6

In the cold weather they definitely help, especially when you have the stroller that accepts the seat also. Facing the rear til 22 lbs seams long to me also but do people really keep their kids in boosters til they are 4 foot, nine inches also?
Good question

Answer 7

That depends on if there is a brother or sister who rides back there as well. I know when I had my first son I put him behind the passenger seat so that if I was driving and he started cryin I could reach back there and pat his belly or stroke his face to calm him or put his binkie back in his mouth which I couldn't do if he was behind the drivers seat. If you have another child that could be back there too then it wouldn't matter which side. I would not put my child in the middle because should the seat belt fail then the first place baby goes is through the windshield.

Answer 8

no, i dont like them. my child has a infant car seat and she hates it, she is months old. i am getting her a booster one that is for 5 to 30 lbs. i dont know how your child will like it but to me they are a waste of time and money. the travel systems are like taking a bus into a deparnment store. i suggets getting a really good umbrall stroller that can recline and has a basket to it. they are light weight and move easly while in stores and just for walking. walmart did carry on for like $15. best $15 i spent.

Answer 9

Some kids are heavier than others, therefore they try to have the weight limit higher to suit the heavier kids' needs.

Answer 10

we switched both my sons to the forward facing carseat at one year. good luck.