KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat

Check out the chicco cleartex 360 - the cleartex is the low chemical line. You’ll need a convertible seat eventually and the rotating is an awesome feature. It has an infant insert. I did the cleartex key fit at first and just wish I had done the 360 from the beginning because it maxes out at weight before you know it! I did glass bottles too- the dr browns wide neck. I stressed about wipes and diapers a bit but ultimately my kid does fine with whatever. I like the fit and feel of Millie moon diapers and do anything unscented for wipes. I remember all the pregnancy stress! It will get better :)

Chicco is an outstanding brand! I love their seats and would buy them again.

You can use the infant seat in the car and stroller until baby is either 30 inches or 30lbs, whichever is first (or when there is less than 1 inch above their head in the infant seat shell. Your manual will have more on that). Typically the “toddler” part of the stroller is about 6 months OR when they can sit independently. I would also consult with the manual on when this specific stroller allows for that.

Typically you’d get about 1 year out of that seat, but that’ll be largely dependent on how quickly your baby grows. Some people get longer and some shorter amounts of time.

more expensive does nooot mean safer! you can search “(car seat name) safety rating” & find results i personally like a convertible seat & just using bassinet on a stroller or wearing baby in a wrap/carrier because infant seats only last until around age 1. convertible car seats last until they’re in a booster (8yo ish depending on weight & height) here’s a bunch you can look into because there are tons of options out there my favorite infant seats in cheapest to most expensive order all in usd joie rue $169.99 graco snugride snugfit dlx $239.99 graco gomax $249.99 joie mint latch $299.99 top favorite - chicco keyfit max zip cleartex $299.99 uppababy mess v3 $349.99 britax cypress w/ alpine base $379.99 nuna pipa aire rx + relx base $650 for convertible seats i personally don’t like any rotating seat because they all have low rearfacing limits & extended rearfacing is absolutely the safest thing you can do. one of the only things you can control as a parent safety wise. most of these also can be used for a newborn 50lb rearfacing limit ⬇️ graco extend 2 fit 3 in 1 $269.99 graco 4ever extend2fit $379.99 britax one4life $439.99 britax poplar s $399.99 nuna rava next $580 under 50lb rearfacing limit ⬇️ joie saffron si 4 in 1 $249.99 graco 4ever dlx $319.99 chicco one fit max $379.99

I bought a Chicco key fit clear Tex as my car seat (plus an extra base). I was able to get the Chicco Bravo Travel system for $306 from target, plus the extra base from Chicco for $127. Used car seats are not where I would choose to save money. Cheaper car seats all meet the same standards in the US. Better to either spend more and get a confirmed seat that is exactly what you want OR save money by purchasing a cheaper new one that you know hasn’t been in an accident or damaged.

I like my Chico!! I had a maxi cosi before and this is way better