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When to take newborn insert out

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fireflyfox · 04/02/2023 12:01

Hi,
I have the Joie Group 0+ car seat and was wondering when it’s recommended to take the newborn insert out of the car seat. TIA!

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SleepingStandingUp · 04/02/2023 12:02

You need to check the manual but it's about 15 lbs

WombatBombat · 04/02/2023 12:03

Google says until they are 6 months or have outgrown the insert.

You can find the manual online if you’ve lost yours.

SleepingStandingUp · 04/02/2023 12:04

Different page says about 5-6 months so I'd so whichever is later

BertieBotts · 04/02/2023 17:10

It completely depends on the seat, because they all have different inserts. Which Joie seat do you have?

Rule of thumb with Joie is leave it in until it's awkward to use and then take out, most of their inserts are multi-part ones, but they do vary. The size of your baby also makes a difference.

You want your car seat to be snug fitting to the baby, I've heard it described as like a crash helmet for their whole body.

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