Convertible for 3 month old?

[aschmied]

I was hoping to get opinions on the best choice for my rather large (25.5", 17 pounds) not quite 3 month old. He's just about to outgrow his infant seat (an older snugride, going to 26"). I've been eyeing the boulevard, assuming it will fit. Are there any concerns with that considering how young he is?

We have a 2001 Prius and a 2001 Subaru Legacy.

Thank you!
Amy

	Infant Car Seats Infant-only rear-facing seats are for babies up to about 22 to 30 pounds, depending on the specific car seat. You will need a new seat when your child gets bigger. Infant-only seats have handles that allow you to move the seat from the car to the house or other locations. Some have a base that you can leave installed in the car, so you can just click the car seat into place each time you use it.

	Britax Boulevard - Click for more info It is all about the wings with the Britax Boulevard convertible car seat - head and torso safety wings help keep your child from harm in a side-impact crash. And this matters - side-impact crashes are the leading cause of death for 6 - 14 year-old children. Of course, the safety wings are only one of the many safety features that the Britax Boulevard offers: built-in lock-offs, 5-point harness with front adjuster, tangle-free webbing, a push button release LATCH system with Versa-Tether®, and a sculpted base, ensuring an easy installation with a secure fit.

	Graco SnugRide - Click for more info The Graco SnugRide with EPS infant car seat is a highly popular and top-rated infant car seat that provides first-rate transportation safety for your baby, plus convenient mobility options for you. Even with its relatively low price, the Graco SnugRide with EPS receives unmatched praise for its safety by leading consumer magazines and websites.

[MnMadhouse]

The ONLY concern I would have would be IF the harness came down close enough to his shoulders. When he is RFing, you want the straps to be AT or BELOW his shoulders, BUT if they are slightly above...SLIGHTLY above, then it would be okay. Can you try him in the seat?

Also, heights listed on carseats are just guidelines. Your child will outgrow the infant carrier when there is only 1" of hard shell left above the top of his head OR when he hits the weight limit.

	Rear Facing Car Seats A rear-facing seat is one in which the infant faces the back of the car. Always install a rear-facing seat in the back seat of your car. This is the safest position for an infant. NEVER place a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with passenger airbags.

	Infant Car Seats Infant-only rear-facing seats are for babies up to about 22 to 30 pounds, depending on the specific car seat. You will need a new seat when your child gets bigger. Infant-only seats have handles that allow you to move the seat from the car to the house or other locations. Some have a base that you can leave installed in the car, so you can just click the car seat into place each time you use it.