I'm trying to get this beast set up in time for DS's arrival at the end of the week, but the thing is doing my head in. I'd be grateful for any guidance anyone can offer regarding:
- Installing the soft carrycot. Britax claim that the soft carrycot "is easily fastened to the harness." The only way we are able to fasten it to the seat is by pressing it into place quite hard and then struggling to reach down between the cot and the seat to hook it into place. I can't imagine a baby will sleep through this.
- When I put the soft carrycot into the seat and fasten it to the seat's D-rings, the cot seems very squeezed in place, the width seems compressed and the mattress doesn't lie perfectly flat. Is this how it's supposed to be?
- The soft carrycot has a pad at the top of the head that velcros to the back of the cot. There is no explanation of what this is or what it's for. Any idea? Just extra cushioning? (And if that's the case, why bother with the velcro?)
- Abdominal strap. Is it really necessary to use this when the baby is in the cot? It's a huge slab of velcro that makes a lot of noise when being opened. Again, I can't imagine a baby will sleep through this. I used a Bugaboo cameleon with DC1 and she was fine in the carrycot without restraint.
- Any other tips, suggestions or caveats I should be aware of? I really want to love this buggy but right now I'm really regretting my choice. :(