https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 19:51:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373577 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:13:13 +0000 lovehoneybee 2373577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My guy has always been in the 95th+ percentiles all his life, and we switched him to a convertible around 5.5 months. He was technically still in the weight and height range for the bucket, but the real pro of the bucket was being able to take it on and out quickly but he was really too heavy for it to be a benefit anymore. He was way happier in the convertible....way more room to stretch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373567 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:01:57 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2373567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Assuming you will keep her facing backwards, no problem switching her! We switched my son around 7 months I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373557 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:51:37 +0000 CakeLady 2373557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS hated the infant seat and we planned at road trip at about 5 months, we figured there was no harm in giving the convertible seat a try and it definitely helped a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373556 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:51:15 +0000 Mamasig 2373556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: I switched both of my boys before 6 months. They were both big like your baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373546 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:38:35 +0000 mrswin 2373546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: We did exactly this when my DD was 5 months. She was about the same size as your LO at six months too. We switched because she hated the bucket so much, she loved being able to sit "up", see out the window and I think ultimatly the infant bucket bothered her reflux.</p> <p>We did a 7 hour trip each way to visit some family and she did way better than expected. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373542 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:34:31 +0000 PawPrints 2373542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Why not? We also don't need to switch yet but we are going to anyway just because. Go for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373533 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:20:34 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2373533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamasig: I guess I'm just concerned that I'm being silly since, although she is big for her age, DD is still well within the height and weight limitations for our infant bucket. So there is not an actual NEED to switch her yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373516 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:00:46 +0000 Mamasig 2373516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't see a reason not to switch. Is there a specific concern? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373515 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:00:00 +0000 Foodnerd81 2373515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would switch in advance of the trip. If she doesn't like it you can switch back before the long trip anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373510 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:57:11 +0000 ElbieKay 2373510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son was much happier once we switched him to the convertible. I don't see any downside (other than the convenience of the bucket being removable from the car without waking the baby). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373509 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:56:10 +0000 HabesBabe 2373509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would switch now since it seems like she's a big girl and she would be comfier in the convertible. We switched around that time, once we stopped carrying the bucket inside once we got home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373507 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:51:55 +0000 SweetiePie 2373507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son definitely is happier in the convertible vs the bucket. I would never have considered a road trip in the bucket but I would in the convertible.<br /> And some people have their newborn in a convertible! Many are safe from 5lbs. So as far as safety you're good :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-switch-to-a-convertible-seat#post-2373483 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:31:07 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2373483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are considering switching DD to a convertible car seat. I am curious to see what others think about switching her at this point.</p> <p>What is prompting the idea is largely our big trip back home to Indiana for Christmas. Based on previous trips with her up there, we will have a 12 hour drive each way. So I wonder if DD (who definitely prefers being more upright as opposed to leaning back) will be happier and more comfortable in a convertible car seat instead of the infant bucket. </p> <p> As further background, we went to her six month appointment today and she weighs 20 lbs. 8 oz. (97.5%) and is also in the 95th percentile for height. So she is a big girl! </p> <p> Do you think it is reasonable to switch to a convertible car seat at this point? Do you think it will make her any more comfortable for our long drive? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2352411 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:01:56 +0000 buttermilk 2352411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love our Combi Coccoro! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2352368 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:24:02 +0000 PawPrints 2352368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome, thanks for all the replies. Bumping for any new replies today. Do people really find Clek seats to be worth the price? I'm a big bargain hunter when it comes to most baby gear, though this is one of those cases where we will be using it for years hopefully. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351700 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:43:39 +0000 cheesetomywhine 2351700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a maxi cosi pria 70 and a graco mysize 65. Love both! Just switched DD to the graco at 40 months due to hitting height limit for the maxi cosi. DS is now in the maxi cosi. They are working great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351619 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:18:43 +0000 PrincessBaby 2351619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have Foonf and I love them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351571 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:46:45 +0000 mrsjyw 2351571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our britax advocate and pavilion for ds!<br /> Eyeing bf deals for the foonf for ds2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351562 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:37:17 +0000 Pirouette 2351562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the combi coccoro and peg perego and love them both. Lo says all the time how comfy the perego is, but the combi is so nice because it's smaller and we can take it in and out so easily. Great for traveling! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351253 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:28:54 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2351253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd check out Car Seats for the Littles or the Car Seat Lady. You should take into consideration your vehicle and your child's stats before determining which seat is best for you.</p> <p>Our DS is on the taller side and I wanted him to RF as long as possible, so we went with the Graco Size4Me, which has one of the tallest RF maximums, yet is also fairly slim. We got it on sale + Graco rebate for less than $100. He's 16 months old now and has been in it since 8 months (when he outgrew his infant seat), with no end in sight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351233 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:21:46 +0000 hotpink 2351233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted foonf but we have a fllo and love it. Fits rear facing in my Toyota Yaris! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351180 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:49:44 +0000 rattles 2351180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you try them in your car? We have a Clek Foonf that we love. I tried that and the NextFit in my sedan and found the Foonf took up way less space front to back because it sat high enough that the head rest was under the way it was angled, if that makes sense. The nextfit and my seat both angled back at just the same/wrong height. I liked too that it was narrow in width so we wouldn't have to change our cars just on account of more kids or car seats down the road. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351165 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:44:56 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2351165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: Are you more concerned about front-to-back space, or width, or both? Assuming it's front-to-back, you might find this helpful:</p> <p><a href="http://carseatblog.com/22818/the-ultimate-rear-facing-convertible-space-comparison-review-size-matters/" rel="nofollow">http://carseatblog.com/22818/the-ultimate-rear-facing-convertible-space-comparison-review-size-matters/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351102 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:24:38 +0000 looch 2351102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you can go wrong with any of those seats. There are a ton of options in the convertible market, just remember that more expensive does not equal safer.</p> <p>We have both Britax and Graco brands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351018 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:54:43 +0000 snowjewelz 2351018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Chicco Nextfit and a Britax Boulevard, we love both! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351016 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:54:19 +0000 lemondrop 2351016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our Graco's have been great, I've gotten both off Black Friday sales for great prices. I borrowed a Britax convertible once and absolutely hated it, the Graco is a much better fit for us both financially and in comfort for the kiddos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2351013 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:52:34 +0000 catgirl 2351013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sapphire: The Diono Rainer is supposed to be an absolutely fabulous seat for rear facing and forward facing but be aware that the booster feature is not a great fit for a lot of kids.</p> <p><a href="http://csftl.org/diono-rainier-review/" rel="nofollow">http://csftl.org/diono-rainier-review/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2350991 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:46:13 +0000 sapphire 2350991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Something else to consider is that some of the convertibles can also be used as boosters later. </p> <p>The Car Seat Detective blog was really helpful to me. We plan to go with the Diono Rainier because of its great height/weight limits for extended rear facing and its ability to be a booster later. Caveat that we don't actually own it yet though.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thecarcrashdetective.com/2014/08/the-best-car-seats-for-extended-rear-facing.html/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thecarcrashdetective.com/2014/08/the-best-car-seats-for-extended-rear-facing.html/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2350882 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:44:40 +0000 PawPrints 2350882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: Yikes that is kind of alarming about the Coccoro RF limit, I didn't realize that would be a possibility at just 18 months. DD is only 40th percentile for weight so that probably wouldn't be an issue for her, but I think we'd still like the option of keeping her RF past age 2 if we can. Good to know.</p> <p>@catgirl: Thanks for the FB group suggestion, I've heard others mention it many times but haven't joined yet. I'll give them a look. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-convertible-carseat#post-2350623 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:45:31 +0000 gingerbebe 2350623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our Chicco NextFit. The install is a breeze, you always know its installed securely, and it fits great in our Jeep Grand Cherokee, our Prius, and a tiny beater Corolla we have for my mom to use. DS is super comfortable in it too. </p>