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2 1/2 month old too big for newborn carseat, now what?

Mishy626 Posted:

2 1/2 month old too big for newborn carseat, now what?

My son will be 3 months old on December 23rd. At his doctor's visit today, he measured at 25 inches. I have the snugride (Graco) and I think it mentions to use it only until the baby is 22 pounds/26 inches long. So does this mean that in a few weeks we need to move on to another carseat? What type should we get. Please help. Thanks.

jantany26 Posted:

Re: 2 1/2 month old too big for newborn carseat, now what?

That is what is happening with my daughter, she is turning 4 months and she is too big for the car seat that we have been using with the snap and go but I believe that I read you have to have a convertible car seat especially made for this particular instance.

Nancy Posted:

Re: 2 1/2 month old too big for newborn carseat, now what?

I had the same problem...you will need to get a convertible. Most people use the Britax Marathon but I got the Evenflo Triumph and really like it. It was also rated high in safety, but just not as expensive as the Britax.

chmlengr Posted:

Re: 2 1/2 month old too big for newborn carseat, now what?

We moved Andrew to the Britax Marathon at 4 months. He looked like a peanut in it, but now he's fine.

wino2 Posted:

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Same issure here Gabriella is 13 lbs and 24 inches at 2 months so we have to switch her soon it will be a sad day for mommy

Samanthas Mom Posted:

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Samantha is only 12lbs but almost 24 inches and is in her convertible now.... it is too hard to strap her in the infant seat when she has a coat on. I bring it in the car and use it when I got shopping and just use the chest strap and dont clamp her feet in b/c its too tight

She has been in it now for a week- it has much more room even with a coat
Melissa Posted:

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We had to get Caiden a convertible carseat at 4 months too. We got the Evenflo Triumph. We really like it.

Kris Posted:

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We just switched to the Marathon 2 weeks ago, dd was 25 3/4 inches a month ago, and she was hitting her head on the canopy of her carrier. It is a real PITA to go anywhere with her now, as I must haul the stroller out of the car everytime. I can't wait until she can sit up on her own to sit in a shopping cart.

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