How important is a fully reclining stroller?

Bri-N-Bri

So I accidentally ordered the wrong model of our stroller. The model that I wanted fully reclined, the one that we got only reclines halfway.  How important is it that the stroller fully reclines when baby is little? I love the stroller and was thinking that theoretically a car seat doesn't lay baby down all the way, so a stroller shouldn't be that big of a deal right? Ugh...What do you think?

MyOwnLady

I think you'll be fine, as long as you have a head support. Our car seat goes into the stroller while he's really little...I hope we don't need a fully reclining stroller, cuz ours doesn't...

StephanieDM

Personally, I'd exchange it for the one that reclines. I think a fully reclining stroller is important and not just when baby is little. Its great when you're out and about and LO passes out in the stroller, you can just lay it down and let them sleep. It was one of the features we really looked for before purchasing our stroller.

What stroller did you get?

theatrefox13

You should be fine. With my 1st son we got the fully reclining bc it was the whole travel set with the infant seat. And it was great for taking naps in when we were out and when he was very little. but to be honest, we don't even use that stroller anymore bc its too big. We switched to an umbrella stroller when he was 12 months old. We will prob use that stroller again tho for the 2nd. So I think you will be perfectly fine with the one you ordered! Good luck!!

jessie55

You only need the full recline before they can hold their heads up..ours did, but I had him in it only slightly reclined at 4 months I think? So as long as you have something else for those first few months like a snap and go I think you are fine!

mrsjenni

Halfway is fine.  As long as it reclines a little, that's all you'll need!  I've never fully reclined DS.

Bri-N-Bri

StephanieDM:

Personally, I'd exchange it for the one that reclines. I think a fully reclining stroller is important and not just when baby is little. Its great when you're out and about and LO passes out in the stroller, you can just lay it down and let them sleep. It was one of the features we really looked for before purchasing our stroller.

What stroller did you get?

I thought that I ordered the Combi Helio, and I ordered the Combi Flare.  The product description wasn't clear and I just assumed it was the Helio. I like that it is so light weight and it does recline at least 45 degrees.  We probably wouldn't send it back but sell it on craigslist if I can decide what to do.