Can I use carrycot instead of car seat?
The short answer: yes. Unless you have a pushchair with a seat that lies completely flat, then a carrycot is the safest way to transport your baby in those first 3-4 months.
Is a Lie flat car seat worth it?
When transporting babies, particularly very young infants, a lie-flat position is beneficial because it enables them to breathe more easily as they won’t slump forward in their seat. It also puts less pressure on their spine and hips compared with a more upright position.
How long can a newborn be in a lie flat car seat?
The patented lie-flat technology means that the seat adjusts as you move the headrest, so you can always be sure that your child is in the safest and most comfortable position. Suitable from birth, the Baby-Safe will fit children until around 12-15 months old or 13kg.
Can you use a carrycot in the car?
This unique Maxi-Cosi carrycot complies with the highest safety standard (R129) to travel with a baby in the car. Thanks to the complete lie-flat position, you can easily take your newborn on long-distance trips. Go check it out! Or check out our complete Baby Car Seat range to complete your Maxi-Cosi Pushchairs!
Can baby sleep in a carrycot?
A carrycot is a light, portable cot with handles, similar to but smaller than the body of a pram, and often attachable to a wheeled frame. Your baby can sleep in the carrycot for the first few months, and the cot can be attached to the frame to go out.
How long do babies use carrycot?
Babies should be parent facing in a carrycot from birth until around 6 months or until they can sit up unaided, at which point they can progress into a seat unit.
Can baby sleep in lie flat car seat?
Experts have long recommended that lying flat is the best ergonomic position for small babies to sleep in. It’s crucial for your baby’s body growth and brain development that they can move, stretch and exercise their arms and legs.
What is a lie flat seat?
Some business class travelers are already familiar with the disappointment shrouding an airline’s “lie-flat” seats. When airlines tell you a seat is “lie-flat”, they do NOT mean fully horizontal. Instead of a true 180 degrees, these chairs are positioned somewhere between 150 and 170 degrees, as shown above.
Why do newborns need to lie flat?
New babies need to lie flat, rather than being propped up on an inclined seat or ‘scrunched’ into a bucket-shaped seat. The lie-flat position allows them to breathe optimally and get all the oxygen they need, and it’s also the best lying-down position for encouraging their spine and hips to develop properly.