https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:56:15 +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>