Infant Car Seat Troubles

ohdaddycat

Having a fairly difficult time choosing a car seat for my little princess. So many options now that I know she isn't limited because of her SB. But I would like something with a lot of padding for her little back. Any suggestions ladies?

MrMrsandBaby

My first thought is that you won't find one with a lot of padding because it can be compressed in an accident (same logic to not putting a puffy coat on your kid when they are in the seat).  I don't have any specific recommendations other than going to a store and carrying one to see how heavy it is without the baby and review online.  There are some good sites out there (Car Seats for the Littles is one) that have great information.

AmandaJean12

I agree with PP about padding. It sounds nice, but it's actually counter productive. I would focus on safety ratings, and what you like to carry/works with your stroller. We went with the Britax B-Safe, but there are others that are a little lighter if that matters to you.

Dubsgirlie

I went off what consumer reports said was the safest.

ladybug0088

We're purchasing the Britax B-Safe as well.  

MsMacual

Have you asked your ped?  They might have a  recommendation for a seat that is good for babies with SB.  We have and loved the Chicco Key Fit 30.  It is super easy to use- easy on and off the base, the straps don't twist and they are easy to tighten.  The base is easy to install and level. The Chicco seat is a little heavier than other seats, but that is because the bottom is solid vs having an open notch.  I believe that Buy Buy Baby will let you take different seats out to your car to test and that might be worth doing with your top 2 or 3 so you can get a feel for how the seat will function once you are using it every day. 

beachbumsc

We went with the Britax B-Safe as well

golfingdarwinfish

We are purchasing the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4/35

pnwlover12

Nicb13 said:

I went with Graco for DS and hated it. He was too big for the seat and the seat was all hard and uncomfortable. I've tested out Chicco this time and that's what I'm going with. The Chicco Neuvo travel system to be exact.

That's the system we got, on Nicb13's rec. We haven't opened the box yet to install it, but loved it in store.

golfingdarwinfish

Nicb13 said:

golfingdarwinfish said:

We are purchasing the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4/35

That's such a hardcore name! lol

I know, right!  I have to confess that outside of safety, the top selling point is that it's only 9.5lbs. 

jesslinnn

Nicb13 said:

FamousEa said:

I went with Graco for DS and hated it. He was too big for the seat and the seat was all hard and uncomfortable. I've tested out Chicco this time and that's what I'm going with. The Chicco Neuvo travel system to be exact.

We had a Chico seat with DD2 and she was a bigger baby and it worked great for her

This is good to hear. DS was 9 pounds at birth and I'm hoping DD is smaller but if not, I'd like a carrier that will work for a larger baby.

We have the Chicco Keyfit 30 and it worked great for my big babies. 

LightBright515

I played around with the Chicco and the infant insert is actually pretty plush.

I'm getting the Britax and using their infant insert that adds plushness.

ss265

In general Graco, Chicco, and Britax are the three most popular brands for infant seats. Check out https://www.lucieslist.com/ - she has a great page discussing all the infant seats. We chose Chicco for DS1 mainly due to ease of installation. All the seats pass the same safety ratings.

MollyC20

This is the one we have for our current daughter and LOVE it. Safety is great, and installation really does take 60 seconds!

https://m.toysrus.com/skava/static/product.html?type=TRU_product_us&url=/product/index.jsp?productId=28879826&cp=2255957.2273447.41379036.11377269&parentPage=family&domain=http://www.toysrus.com

ariel06

We had a Chicco with DS1 and DS2 that just expired.  We ended up getting a Chicco again because we liked it so much.  

BIL/SIL used our Chicco (before it expired) with their 3rd and thought it was so much easier to use than their Graco had been.

toomanycats1

golfingdarwinfish said:

Nicb13 said:

golfingdarwinfish said:

We are purchasing the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4/35

That's such a hardcore name! lol

I know, right!  I have to confess that outside of safety, the top selling point is that it's only 9.5lbs. 

We chose this one for the same reason. Those suckers get heavy to carry around, and a couple pounds difference is a lot as baby gets bigger :P

Lindzoid

My kids have only ever been in Britax seats. Top safety ratings is the most important thing to me.