Are head supports OPTIONAL? I have read that the head support "pillow" is removable, but that doesn't necessarily mean you can remove it and still safely use the car seat without it. I'm leaning toward the LX model for it's other features, but if this...
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Yep! You can remove the pillow and safely use the seat once your child gets a little older. We have this car seat and now that our daughter is seventh months old and has much better head control we have removed the infant inserts from the seat. For more information on this seat you can look at the manual online http://download.gracobaby.com/ProductInstructionManuals/PD261464A.pdf Page 18 has the information about the infant insert. We really like this seat - it is easy to adjust and is light/easy to carry. However, one thing I'd like to warn you about is that the click connect sometimes does not fit adapters made for the Graco classic connect seats. For example, we have a BOB stroller and the Graco car seat adapter works only with the classic connect and not with the click connect. So if you have existing gear that you plan to use the car seat with, you may want to get the classic connect model. Good luck!
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The head rest is not removable or adjustable in any way. I use one of those circular neck pillows to make it just right for me.
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You can use it without car seats but if you want to use it with a car seat you must have your own. It does not come with a car seat, if that's what you're asking.
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No head support really. Should be used with a Child who can support their own head.
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No need to remove the headrest.....they just slip around the headrest bars.
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Hi Mom of Two!I have a quick but desperate question. We just bought a 2008 highlander 6 months ago, then found out I was pregnant. Does you 2nd row seat have the removable center seat? I am having an impossible time finding a way to put a booster, a carseat forward facing and a rear facing seat in the 2nd row. How did you do it, or do you have a different kind of second row?Thanks,rochelle
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I think you need the head rest unless you tuck the straps behind the seat.....not sure if that would work!
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The head portion is reattachable so can be used separately. It might help to support a younger toddler's (2 year old) head in the car seat. But the body and leg part would be too small for any toddlers.
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I agree with the other replies. The seat reclines almost flat however there would be no head support. If you use it in the reclined position you would definitely need to have rolled blankets or pads to support the baby's head. If you're going to be using it frequently it would be best to purchase the car seat adapter.
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No. And most car seats come with an infant head support insert anyway. I purchased this because I lost the infant head support.
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I purchased this darling pillow for my 6-week old daughter and we love it. She sleeps on it at night, and it is has been very useful because she is cholic-y and spits up constantly. This elevates her head just enough to eliminate all that. I also use it in her carseat for stabilization for the side of her head. The reason I bought it however, was because of my concern for flat head, and it seems to be doing the job as so far she remains a round-head. There are no small removable parts on the elephant that they can choke on, by the way. I hope this helps!
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The headrest doesn't have to be removable. The loop at the top of the kick-mat actually is adjustable. I never had to remove my headrest to install the kick-mat. You just have to have a headrest to loop it around.
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No. I had to purchase another seat. The reason is both safety & comfort. This particular model of Saftey 1st booster has little to no side protection. When your child falls to sleep his/her head will drop off to the side or forward dramatically. There is nothing supporting the head. Worse still - in case of an accident your little one will experience serious whiplash for the same reason. I ended up buying a Britax Roundabout. Look for a booster with more side protection is my advise.
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I just ordered a Critter Piller (wierd name I know!) kids pillow on Amazon for $6.99. It's a neck pillow for little ones. My 3 1/2 year old likes to use it for car naps and I think it helps a little when her neck tilts to the side. Probably the best and well priced option out there for those car naps!
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You will get what you see in the picture. The infant body pillow is purchased separately, and is worth it in my opinion. This is a great car seat given its safety and weight range, the body pillow just gave us the extra comfort with out infant as it improved stability. We purchased the (click link) Britax Head and Body Support Pillow, Iron/Gray
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The head support in this model is NOT removeable. It is part of the seat. I actually think it would nice really nice for an older infant to help support their head from flopping over when they sleep. The head support is plenty big enough for a larger infant, unlike the pillowlike supports of other models that are really only designed for small infants (and must be removed from the seat when they are older/bigger).
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I brought my pillow up to the computer to try it out. It definitely supports my back, though it feels different than in the car because of the way it hugs your body and the shape of the car seat is different than computer chair.I think it is worth a try.