We have graco metrolite stroller, and he is two months now, holding his head well.
2007-03-21 09:23:31 · 12 answers · asked by Matahari 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
With a metrolite, you can be putting the baby in the actual stroller now. As long as the stroller back can recline more than 45 degrees (which the metrolite does), it is safe to place babies under 6 months old directly in the stroller. You may want to use the head rest that comes with the car seat ( and sometimes the stroller) just to support the babies head if you are going to be on a bumpy surface.
You will need to recline the stroller back to at least 45 degrees to make sure the baby's head does not fall forward and obstruct its airway and then you are good to go.
2007-03-21 10:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by joelle w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the stroller reclines 45 degrees you can use it from birth and it is safer than carseats which are associated with poor oxygenation.
Almost all standard strollers can and should be used from birth the car seat attachment is for convenience.
If you don't believe me call the manufacturer, they all have 1-800 numbers.
2007-03-21 09:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We started using the stroller without the carseat the travel system came with at 3 months. He loved to sit up by holding on to the snack tray or by himself alot, so he was really happy.
2007-03-21 11:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cyber Bullying Is Ugly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put them in the stroller right away...on the lowest setting...my son hated the infant car seat. Its just for convenience that it attaches to the stroller
2007-03-21 10:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a 2 &1/2 mnth old baby, i put him in his stroller already. I just lay him down, his stroller is for newborns and up. He should be fine if its the right stroller.
2007-03-21 09:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by abq505chic 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He can go in the stroller at any time, especially if it is reclined back some and you support him with some blankets so he doesn't slouch to the side, but personally, I don't know why you would want to. You can see the baby better in the carseat because they are facing you, and if they fall asleep, you can transport them after your trip without waking them up or moving them around. Just my oppinion!
2007-03-21 09:38:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mama Ro 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You could put him in there now. You can put a rolled up blanket on either side of him so he doesn't bounce around, and lay the seat all the way down. Check the manual first, to see if it says anything, but we took my daughter on walks that way.
2007-03-21 09:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by Kat H 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would say when the baby is 4 months, but some people put the baby in the stroller without the carseat as a newborn. It's your baby, do as you please.
2007-03-21 09:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
as long as the stroller reclines--you can put him in now
otherwise--when he is able to sit (with your support or without) and not 'bob' his head/neck around
2007-03-21 09:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Make sure its reclined.
While he can hold his head 'well', he's going to be exhausted if he's trying to hold it up for a long time.
Our kids rode in the car seat till they were no longer using the car seat. If they're reclined, they'll be fine, but they're happier to be in the car seat, facing you.
2007-03-21 09:45:09 · answer #10 · answered by kheserthorpe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋