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[quote=Anonymous]Another parent with steps to navigate who would recommend skipping the infant bucket seat and going straight to a convertible car seat.

The bucket car seats are more of a pain to carry down the stairs and down the block to wherever you parked than to just carry the stroller up the stairs (or better yet, use a carrier to get to the car). Our bucket seat left the car only a handful of times.

Also, most importantly, bucket seats are not safe sleep spaces. Look up positional asphyxiation. Never leave an infant sleeping in one uninstalled unless you are going to watch every breath. I bring a blanket for the floor or a bassinet stroller when visiting friends for a safe sleep space.

I got an Uppababy Cruz to save on weight but picked up a NIB bassinet from a parent with a Vista who’s kids were too old for it. I LOVED the bassinet attachment. Far more comfortable for baby than being strapped in to an infant bucket seat. I could be out all day and my infant had a comfortable space to sleep or even do tummy time. If I were redoing the decision today, I might go with the Nuna Mixx because the new model has such nice handling. We picked up a used Babyzen Yo-yo for the car.

If your life is completely suburban where every errand is by car with multiple stops, I could see getting an infant bucket seat and a snap and go, but if you’re shopping for an actual stroller, car seat compatibility is one of the least useful features for an urban lifestyle with stairs. [/quote]

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