[msdrby]

It's the 20 lbs that makes the difference. The baby won't be 20 lbs until about 1 yr old, and has to be in a rear facing, infant seat for that time frame. So, when December rolls around, there are 4 months that I will need a new rear facing seat. Just looking now to compare prices. Jeez, these things are $$. It's been too long since I have done this. Feeling a bit out of da loop.

The carseats are rendered unusable if you get in a carwreck, if they get old, or if the safety requirements change. In my case, Century got bought by Graco. Not sure where that puts me for stroller compatibility.

[JenB]

Ah... I see. Hmm, maybe you should give that baby a few extra feedings and get her over the weight limit... (just kidding, of course!)

Do you know any families in your area who might loan you an old carseat for those few months?

[RosieCotton]

Seems like for some of us, we had a seat we got from the hospital...they rented them out or some such - just the rear facing ones. Then we had toddler sized ones that we actually owned. Is that common, I wonder?