STM: Infant head support?

Funnygirl34 · February 2013

Is an infant head support necessary for the carseat? Something like this: https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12310201&fromRegistryNumber=48927138&product_skn=25310

wittyschaffy · February 2013

FTM but I was under the impression that if it is an "after market" product that wasn't sold with your particular car seat, it could void your warranty if there is ever a problem or accident. A lot of the carrier style seats come with the infant head support as part of the package. I'd check yours first!

Funnygirl34 · February 2013

wittyschaffy:
FTM but I was under the impression that if it is an "after market" product that wasn't sold with your particular car seat, it could void your warranty if there is ever a problem or accident. A lot of the carrier style seats come with the infant head support as part of the package. I'd check yours first!

Thanks! I have a Chicco that does come with support but it doesn't seem as thick as this one. We'll stick with the one that came with ours!

BabyMayinMarch · February 2013

A nurse told me the same thing about after market head rests. But then recomended that I use rolled up receiving blankets instead. Just a thought to check out. Im still not sure what I will do.

mrsmcdonald · February 2013

wittyschaffy:
FTM but I was under the impression that if it is an "after market" product that wasn't sold with your particular car seat, it could void your warranty if there is ever a problem or accident. nbsp;A lot of the carrier style seats come with the infant head support as part of the package. nbsp;I'd check yours first!

I literally just got home from having the car seat inspected and was told the same thing, although I would never use one anyway. Fwiw, I used a Chicco with DD1, and with this one too, but the newer model, and the headrest was fine.

shibby00 · February 2013

Use rolled up receiving blankets if they need more support.

CloudBee · February 2013

I heard recently that you're only supposed to use what comes with your paticular car seat, as the seat has not been tested/rated for safety with other inserts.

msf11 · February 2013

I worked in a NICU as an RN and the after market thing is true.. I learned that from the people who checked the car seats fit in the car for the hospital (somw of our kids needed to meet special requirements.)

Roll up a receiving blanket next to their head and a washcloth in the crotch area if there is a lot of room between them and the buckle.

ann_jeremiah · February 2013

No... We rolled up blankets and wash cloths to support his head, worked great!

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