[Rathji]

I probably won't have time to read this entire thread, so this stuff might have been said already.

If you have the room,aka a minivan, then I would get the carseat that snaps into the stroller style. Get the kind that folds and locks down with one hand, you won't regret it. Don't spend too mug on it, since you won't use it as much as you think you will. Ours pretty much just gets used on walks or occasional trips to the mall.

On the monitor front, regardless of audio/video, make sure it has multiple receivers and/or the receiver has a battery or else you will be always moving them from room to room and messing with plugs is a pain, especially if things are baby proofed. I guess if your place is really small it might not be much of an issue. We love being able to go on the yard or basement without worrying about forgetting the monitor.