When did you install the car seat?

Question

When did you install the base for your infant car seat? I'm currently 33 weeks with baby #2 and anxious about getting everything ready. My son starts kindergarten right after I'm due (due date is August 29th, first day of school is September 10th)  so I want to get as much done as I can before I get too close to my due date because it will be such a busy time for us. Is it too early to get the car seat installed? Also any advice for someone in my situation with a child starting school and adding a new baby to the family would be great. Thanks!

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I’m almost 35 weeks. We’re going to practice installing this weekend to ensure we know how to get it installed confidently and quickly, but I won’t leave the base installed until much closer to my due date. It’s risky because if you get in an accident, the base will need to be replaced.

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We had the latch in infant seat, so we installed the base around 34 to 36 weeks and just kept the chair inside until the big day. Realistically though, you'll be in the hospital for at least 24 hours, so there's time for significant other to install it after the birth if you don't get around to it.

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The day we were discharged from the hospital. Really no need to be driving around with it for weeks.

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The car seat we’re getting has really install, so probably won’t install until the day before I get induced or when I’m going into early labor, whichever happens with this pregnancy

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If ur wanting to get it done then no harm in just installing it now so it’s one less thing to worry over.

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Of course it’s not too early! Install it when you want to

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I didn't do mine until 39weeks but I'm a last minute gal. My sister didn't do here until she was in labour. Only takes 5-10min.

When did you install the car seat?

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