Newborn inserts car seat

I know all car seats are different. However my 2 month old is now over 14 lbs heavy and very long. The last couple times of putting him in the car seat his arms have been really restricted due to the newborn insert, which then means his shoulder pads do not sit right as his arms are in the way.

Has anyone else taken the newborn padding out yet?? I’m reluctant to as I know he’s still only a newborn but he’s huge!!

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Every baby and car seats different, as a rule of thumb when the top of their head is in line with the insert it’s time to take it out. It should tell you in the information leaflets that come with the seat though❤️

I have taken the newborn insert out of my car seat and my baby was 7 weeks old when I did it due to his size… I asked for advice on car seat safety UK and they advised that it looked better without the insert so I’ve taken the wedge out and honestly baby is/looks so much more comfortable! Maybe worth joining and asking them for a fit check

I’d look at it’s manual (if need be I’m sure you’d be able to find one online if you’ve gotten rid of the physical) as it should state in there if the instert has a max weight or more commonly height

My baby is also over 14lb, but my car seat manual says to use the insert until 10kg. I did take it out a bit sooner than that with my first child though I think..
I won’t remove mine just yet, although it’s a really snug fit, it doesn’t stop his straps from being in the correct position so it’s safer to leave as it is for now I think.

My carseat insert went by length, insert had a sticker that said over 60cm it comes out, my LB has been so much more comfortable in it since, looked so squished before!
He is 10 weeks and i took it out around 8 weeks!

I have the cybex cloud T if that helps🥰

Mine says 40-60cm and assume yours will be something similar. If he’s over that then take it out.

I took mine out as it stated on the inlay that it was only up to 60cm he is 62cm. He has lots more room now. I have the Cybex I cloud seat x

Ah yes just noticed a sticker when removing it, between 40-60cm it needs to be used! I will measure little one today and see xx

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