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Reviews of Diono Soft Wraps Car Seat Harness Pads (Formerly Sunshine Kids)

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Sat, 2 Aug 2014 08:05:00 -0700

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Easy to install and do the job well. No more red rub marks on the kid's necks. Really good value.

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I love this product but it is a bit thick and may be a bit uncomfortable for others. I would recommend for toddlers and not babies.

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I ordered these because the convertible car seat I ordered didn't come with shoulder padding over the straps and I hate them cutting into his neck, especially when he falls asleep in the car. These are very soft and well made. The price including shipping was more than I wanted to pay, but not a lot of options in black, which is what I wanted. I definitely recommend them.

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I was very pleased when this arrived. The car seat straps always dug into my son's neck when he would fall asleep. These pads ate super soft and squishy. Very easy to instal. I would recommend them to anyone

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The Best Ever... Soft Wraps Car Seat Harness Pads are way better than I ever expected. Mr. Baby is so much happier now that he is that much more comfortable! I will be getting more, some for gifting too!

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noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Sat, 2 Aug 2014 02:15:00 -0700

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Very very happy with this car seat it is exactly what I was looking for ....the design is just as nice in person as in the picture .. I like that the visor comes down far and that it will hold a baby up to 35 pounds ..... As for the seller I will also give them a 5 star ! Not only was the shipping FREE! But I got my item in 2 days even though my est. for delivery was 1 1/2 weeks away . The company also contacted me to let me know my package had been delivered and where they had left it .... Overall I am one happy mom and customer and would buy from this company again :)

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This car seat is everything I wanted and more! It's very sturdy, has a beautiful design and is very soft and comfy for my little munchkin:)

Discount Combi Shuttle 33 Infant Car Seat Base, Black

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Fri, 1 Aug 2014 12:32:00 -0700

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Combi makes really excellent products. Their products are smart, safe, attractive and very easy to use. This was purchased as an extra base for the second car and is identical to the one that comes with the Shuttle 33. It is so easy to install correctly and has a smooth bottom to keep it from damaging your vehicle's seats.

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I wasnt sure if I ordered the right base since my car seat never said "33" on the seat, box, literature, etc, but this was indeed the right base. It does the job.

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It was perfect just like the original. Since we have two cars this is perfect so we don't ever need to worry about where the car seat is.

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This is the exact same base that comes with the Combi Shuttle 33 car seat. If you have more than one vehicle, this is a must-have product, unless you're into the repetition of constantly having to switch the base from vehicle to vehicle or have A.D.D. or something! ;-)

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We are very happy with the combi shuttle 33. It is very safe for our son and very easy to install. The only complaint that I have is that the car seat is pretty heavy with a baby inside it. However, our son is big but at 6 months, we are already looking for the next car seat because he has outgrown this one.

Buy Evenflo Maestro Car Seat Booster

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Fri, 1 Aug 2014 05:54:00 -0700

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I bought this car seat for my 3 1/2 year old daughter. She is 38 pounds and was running out of room in her convertable weight wise and I was feeling super anxious about not having a 5 point harness. So, I bought two of these car seats and installed one into my Jeep Grand Cherokee and one into my husbands Dodge Durango; they are so easy to install correctly and they are space savers compared to some of the other 5 point harness boosters. I was kind of bummed to see that the harness only went up to 50 pounds, but it gains 10 pounds on most convertable car seats. I also love how my daughters legs don't stick straight out anymore. In her old car seat the bottom was to deep and she couldn't really bend her knees so her feet were always resting on the back of the seat in front of her; with this car seat it's the right depth for her to bend her knees and hang her legs down the way she is supposed to sit. Another great thing about this seat is that the straps don't twist very easily, which is very nice. My duaghter loves the cup holders and calls this her cool big girl seat so all in all I would call this a win of a purchase.

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We bought this seat for my 3 year old son several months ago, because we really needed a new one. I bought it because it looked comfortable and the cup holders were easy for him to get to on car trips, plus it was a really good price.

Fast forward to Monday, and my husband and son were in a head-on collision. The car was totaled, but my son was able to walk away with just a couple of marks from the belt restraints on his neck. I will be buying this seat again!

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This was a top pick/ "Best bet" by IIHS (insurance institute for highway safety), was the best priced and also had a 5 point harness system that gave me ease of mind. Most of the top picks for booster seats were for booster seats that no longer have harness systems but given that booster seats are for 40 lb 4 year olds it would be adaquate. but since my children are 4 and 39 lbs and 2 & 1/2 and 36 lbs that wouldn't fit. The colors are awesome and I'd recomend this seat to anyone! (...)

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Pros:

-Fits my 4 year old son well.

-Love being able to use the 5-point harness up to 50 lbs. Haven't used it as a booster yet.

-Cinch to install using shoulder belt in Acura MDX. Snug installation.

-Light Weight.

-Son loves the cup holders.

-Narrow, so allows for more room in backseat. Fits well next to Graco Baby Seat and First years True Fit car seats which are WIDE.

-Seat sits evenly so sons legs can hang down normally and are not hitting the back of the front seat.

-No problem with slumping when sleeping.

-Great safety ratings

-Great price

Cons:

-Shoulder straps are positioned an inch narrower than previous car seats we have, which dig into my sons neck. We are using strap covers from another seat to take care of that. I think the car seat should come with them.

-Crotch belt is constantly sliding under my son when he gets in & we have to dig it out from under him. (Would be nice to have it velcro in the forward position so we didn't have to worry about it).

-Chest clasp can be hard to undo (seems like cheap plastic). (Pro: My son can't undo it)

-Husband always pinching his fingers when buckling the shoulder straps into the crotch belt.

Overall:

I like it, my son likes it, but I am in the market for another convertible booster seat for my 2 year old daughter and am not sure I will buy one of these for her. If I don't find anything comparable rating/price-wise, I will probably stick with this.

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I've been installing and uninstalling car seats for almost 6 years now so I'm no novice. I have a new model SUV and have achieved tight fits with Britax roundabout, Britax marathon and Safety 1st Hybrid Go. Needed an additional toddler seat to provide more comfort for longer rides. Loved the light weight and comfort design features of the Evenflo. Got great ratings from consumer reports.

Ran into installation problems with both the LATCH and seat belt installation modes. The tether strap is a single strap (rather than a looped strap that forms a triangle when tethered) so there is a lot of horizontal play in the tether no matter how tight I made it. The LATCH strap hooks were difficult to hook on and also did not achieve that rock solid fit. No matter how much I cinched up on both the tether and the LATCH strap I could still move the seat around more than an inch. Same issue with the seat belt + tether installation. I think the primary flaw is the single tether strap which allows for too much play at the top of the seat.

Disappointed. Returning.

Evenflo Securekid 300 Loy Car Seat Booster Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:13:00 -0700

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We chose to get the Graco Nautilus for our twins when they were 2. They're great carseats for harness but they're bulky taking up a lot of space and HEAVY. Also, they just switched to buckling with the car seatbelt and struggle constantly to buckle themselves because it is so bulky the seat belt locks up everytime they try which has left me searching for new boosters for them (meaning the $200 I spent to never buy another carseat was wasted). Our 2 year old is ready for an upgrade from his Graco My Ride carseat so I started shopping around again because (with recent developments, we decided against the Nautilus for him). I wanted a couple specific features in the carseat I bought for him which included high harness weight (65lbs), above regulation safety, and built in cup holders. Well this seat has all of that and then some. We just got it on Friday and although it too a little getting used to with the new harness straps that buckle on instead of clip onto the hooks in my car once I got the hang of it the seat will not budge because I can get it so tight. There are TWO built in cup holders (which it wonderful because when we travel we always need more room, one cup holder for food and one for cup) Also, the design is sleek so it gives us more room in our suburban for other kids (since we have 4 and babysit 2 and 5/6 are in carseats this extra space is a life saver), however there is still plenty of room for our sons behind in the seat to let him be comfortable without being squashed into the seat and it curves enough that when he falls asleep his head and body rest back against the seat instead of being left to slump forward. The padding is really good as well which is important when they are in it alot. The harness system that holds the kid in the seat is awesome too, most of evenflos carseats have a strange tightening system where it tightens on their chest which is a pain and gets twisted (we own one of these as a spare for the son we bought this for) but this one has the under seat system which is soooo much easier. The only two CONS that I have found with this seat so far is that the head rest seems pretty flimsy, maybe in future design it will sit back into the seat a little better making it more stable. Then the seat straps do sit a little close at the neck where it digs in if they move around even a little. He dosnt complain about this but we will be getting covers so that it sits on his neck instead of digging into his neck. For the price this is a great carseat and was exactly what I was hoping for (except for the tiny flaws).

Update:

Okay, so the last week we have been having problems getting my son out of his seat because the bottom buckle locked up. Well yesterday I literally had to unlatch the seat with my son in it and take the buckles out from the back to get my son out of the seat. Scared me ALOT to think my son was trapped in a carseat I spent $125 on. Contacted customer service at Amazon and they're sending me a replacement seat. If this happens again I will be getting a refund and finding another seat but am willing to give it another chance because overall it is a great seat. Hoping I got a defective buckle and do not have issues with the next one. Give an update in a while either way.

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We also have the Maestro and decided to get this booster/carseat as a step up from that. It is a great car seat. It has alot more padding then the Maestro. In general I love the latch system, the cup holders and the head rest area. My daughter falls asleep in it, no problem. She rarely sleeps in the Maestro though.

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This is a really nice car seat. I used this to replace a more expensive Sunshine Kids (Diono) Radian65SL that I had to move into another car. This car seat is your basic front facing car seat that supports harness support up to 65 lbs. What sets this car seat apart from others is that you really cant get a 65 lb 5-pt harness car seat close to the $100 price range that this one is offered at. It makes me wonder why isnt everyone getting this? I bought my Sunshine Kids car seat previously for its very narrow profile (fits 3 in a row in a medium sized car) and the STEEL support frame. This SecureKid uses a reinforced plastic frame and still has a somewhat narrow profile compared to other convertible car seats (have you noticed? some are like thrones and almost take up 2 whole passenger seats!). The padding on this car seat is adequate but definitely not super plush. As a side note, this car seat is very sporty and stylish but don't ever buy it for looks! More importantly make sure it installs securely in YOUR car.

ps-i bought this car seat from another website that I found to be cheaper when I realized amazon charged tax on this product.

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I have a 40 pound 23 month old and 40 pound 5 year old. The older one I was worried about switching out of her harness, and the younger one I wanted to keep in one obviously. I decided to go with this seat after viewing an online review of it. It's great. Both kids fit in perfectly with plenty of room to grow and I LOVE the latch clasps. It took me 2 minutes to unhook both seats and position them in a different car, they have a seat belt like unhooker. Also, when I do decide to switch the kids to seat belts, the positioner in this one is MUCH more safe looking than the other seats we had. The positioner wraps the seatbelt over the top of the shoulder like they're supposed to instead of laying wherever it feels like. Plus the kids like the drink holders. They're much better than the others that are removable and essentially pointless. The only downfall is that cups with wide bottoms won't fit in there, we just make sure to use those in the house and save our narrow bottom cups for the car.

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I wanted another 5pt harness for my 4 and a 1/2 year old. The thought of putting him in a booster with just a seat belt was not appealing to me at all. The only down side to this car seat is the buckle can be hard for him to buckle himself. But it's a great size, easy to install and he loves the face that he has two cup holders. We also have a Nautilus and this is very similar in size and comfort.

Britax Pioneer 70 Harness-2-Booster Car Seat Review

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 05:22:00 -0700

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We already owned a Britax Frontier 85, and needed a big kid seat for our second child and this one had just been announced, so we held off to purchase this one. It is Britax's answer to the Graco Nautilus, and by far superior. Clearly not the Frontier, less bells and whistles, no fancy locking mechanism for the seatbelt, cheaper fabirc, over all a more bare bones seat but 10x easier to install than a Nautilus, durable, and long lasting. Seeing as my 5 year old has yet to hit 35lbs, the lower weight limit of just 70lbs harnessed will be a non-issue. Unless you have bigger kids, this seat is more than plenty. If money were no option I would likely still buy this over the Frontier, and the green kiwi cover helps too so nice to have boy options other than blue, red, or black!

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I needed a new seat for my small three year old, so she could easily get in and out by herself. It was just getting too cumbersome to get her in and out of the Britax Marathon, even though she was nowhere near the height or weight limits! I was having a hard time deciding between the Frontier 85, Frontier 90, and the Pioneer 70. After reading and watching the few reviews on the Pioneer 70, I went for it. It doesn't have the ClickTight (Frontier 90), HUGS, or EZ Buckle (Frontier 90), but after reading on Britax's site and on various forums about each of those features, I was okay with not having them. Installation was easy. My daughter loves her seat!

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Britax always equals quality. This car seat is no exception. Amazon does not "up-charge" for the various color options. A huge plus IMHO. Absolutely love the kiwi green!!!

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When installed properly, the seat will hardly move a millimeter at the base OR the tippy top. I will absolutely agree with other reviewers about the disappointment that you can't use Latch for kids over 40 lbs. My son isn't yet over 40 lbs, but I wanted to start installing with the belt path so I didn't forget to switch it over when he crossed that threshold. The seat itself is pretty heavy, too.

That said, while installing with the belt path takes a couple tries to get used to, it's super easy once you've done it a couple times. And be SURE to use the rear anchor over the back of the seat, it really stabilizes the seat. When installed properly with the seatbelt locked (look at your car's manual to find how to lock the shoulder belt so it can't loosen) this carseat is very stable, hardly moves (what I've always loved about Britax seats they always feel SO sturdy when installed), and gives my 2.5 year old extremely tall son lots of extra leg room and cup holders! It also sits him up straighter than his previous seats, which he loves he can see out much easier.. though it does make it harder for him to nap in.

Overall, I love this seat and wish I could replace our other two Britax seats with this right now!

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My 2 and a half year old son is Houdini. He has escaped from, literally, 5 of his car seats: Graco Nautilus (we had 2) Graco Smartseat all in one, Britax Boulevard (the old style, we had 2, ), . He outgrew his Chicco Keyfit (we loved and miss it!), and got too broad in the shoulders for his Britax Advocate (new style)

We loved our Frontier, and it was stolen from the truck. We were short on money, so we got a newer style Graco, and he is getting out of it. :-/

Now we are on car seat number 10. I played with the new Britax seats in Babies r Us, before I picked one. I'm going with this. Britax safety, at a MUCH smaller cost. I WISH I could have gotten this in January when our last Britax was stolen!

UPDATE: We HATE THIS car seat!!! The straps are crazy hard to tighten, the super tight fit I got the first day was a fluke, and there is already a broken part, less than 3 months in.

The convertible car seats have exterior integrated steal bars on each side, and the LATCH is fixed to those. One independent strap and buckle for each side. INSANELY easy for a perfect installation EVERY time! LOVED that style. But this has one strap, that goes behind the padding. The path for both Latch and seat belt are SO HIGH that getting a tight fit is nearly impossible. I have contacted Britax, to ask what gives!?

UPDATE AGAIN: Apparently, this car seat isn't compatible with our Ford Expedition. I've tried all the steps with Britax to get it installed properly, and it just doesn't install. We're craig's listing it, and using a Marathon G3 for now.

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noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:10:00 -0700

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The padalily is awesomePadalily the Original car seat handle cushion Hottie Tottie-My friend uses hers ALL the time, to relieve pain in your hand while carrying the baby car seat around. And as soon as my daughter arrives I too will be using it all the time. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I think it's a bit high in price but it does serve a good purpose!

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This is a truly awesome doo-dad for saving your arms while carrying your little one in the car carrier. I used mine from 1 month to 8 months (and now we've moved to a different car seat) and it never lost its soft, comfy thickness.

Something you may already have figured out, but I didn't, is that you can hook the baby dangling toys fromthe side rings. We used them constantly with our daughter. Because the dangly would often simply dangle in her face if placed directly on the side rings, we'd also connect the dangly toy through the side rings and then through the side of the car seat handle. That way the dangly would be out of her way but high enough on the handle to actually "dangle."

This is an extra that isn't absolutely critical but certainly does help in carrying a heavy car carrier + infant for several months.

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This is a great product and I was so glad I heard about it from another mom. It really saves your arm when carrying that heavy carseat. The rings are great for holding toys as well. I'd give it five stars if the padding were as thick as the day I got it, but overall it is wonderful to have.

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The stitching on the Velcro came loose after using for a couple days. Very disappointed. Other than falling apart, it is a good concept.

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These are great to have. They are such an arm saver. Will never use the infant seat without it again.

Review of UppaBaby Mesa Carseat

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 05:26:00 -0700

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Like everyone else, we have a recent newborn and had placed an order for this product in January. Uppababy had some production issues, and supplies were limited. We were lucky enough to get this product through an Amazon seller. This product is awesome and well worth the wait.

We had borrowed the Greco car seat from some friends for a couple of weeks and the Mesa is so much nicer (albeit at a higher price tag). The installation is incredibly easy. For the latch system, it takes less than 30 seconds. I had to put it in a car with no latches (ie use the seat belt method). Although it took some time to figure it out, the warning systems on the base make sure you install it correctly. The material used for the seat are high quality. The shoulder straps move when adjusting the SIP. This saves a ton of time when fitting the seat for your baby. Lastly, there is an infant insert that can be confusing, but when you figure it out, the infant can be in the seat with little back pressure (which is nice as the bassinet can be cumbersome in some restaurants).

Also, we had some questions as the manual is confusing. Uppababy support was prompt and helpful in their replies.

Unfortunately, there are adapters for Vista's 2013 and earlier models.

Pros:

quick, easy, and safe install

narrow base, can be used with bucket seats

flat base (no need to protect your car seats

high quality fabric (much nicer than other high end models)

easy to adjust the seat (for most adjustments, takes less than a minute)

great customer service

Cons:

expensive

production issues

manual is a little confusing

need an adapter for the Vista

Summary: We are REALLY happy with this seat.

Update:

We have had this seat for a while now. My 2 big complaints deal with the canopy. It does not stay fully up. Also, the canopy did stain when water hit it. I just saw the UB you tube channel that you can wash it, so we will try that. However, we are overall happy with the seat. I did lower it one star because of this update.

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It's a very good quality product but quite heavy for moms (father's opinion). The nicest thing about it is that you can use it on a Vista, and the car with or without base.

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I love this car seat. It isn't difficult to install and works beautifully with the UppaBaby stroller! I am buying another one in a couple of days.

Best Summer Fuze Travel System with Prodigy Infant Car Seat Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:28:00 -0700

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Received this stroller the other day with the infant seat in a travel system and I have to say right off the bat I was impressed by the way it looks even before using it! I got it in the Jet Set color Red and Black and it looks soooo nice! Very easy to put together, took me only a few minutes and the instructions book was very straight forward and easy to understand. I have had strollers in the past take forever to put together and be big and bulky and this was neither of those things!

Trying it out it was very easy to manage through the streets of Los Angeles, I live right in the city, and also while holding a dog leash. I have a large dog so it worked with everything!The bottom also holds bags so you don't have to worry about cramming something big into the basket it will all fit! The cup holder is a nice touch as well, many strollers I have had in the past did not have one and I have bought one to put on that usually ended up spilling my coffee all over the place. This cup holder was steady and sturdy for me!

The infant seat was a breeze to install and it lets you know when you've got it right, which is nice! Also the straps do not get tangled, and with other models this can be a real pain.

I will definitely be recommending this to other moms I know along with the infant car seat!

Disclosure: I was given a free sample of this product to review. However, my opinions are my own.

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I have been using my Fuze Travel System with Prodigy Infant Car Seat for two weeks now and I am so happy with it! Out of the box it was SIMPLE to assemble...honestly it's fool proof! The display on the base is awesome and made me realize just how improperly I was installing previous bases yikes! Every time I move my car seat to another car I am stressed that it's not secure; I hate to admit it but my husband is just stronger and our old seat was much more stable when he fastened it...not with the prodigy! Gone are the days of struggling with a strap and pulling and tugging until my hands are red...the ratchet is a game changer! Let's not forget the car seat material...it feels like silk in there; I love knowing that my daughter is comfy cozy! The Fuze car seat adapter was a cinch to install and the stroller's multi-position handlebar is really handy when you're short like me. The stroller has a large basket, which is sooo nice; but the really great feature, which I discovered yesterday, is that there is a spring mechanism on the basket...when I saw it I literally called my husband over and yelled "LOOK AT THIS!" He wasn't quite as excited ☺ I was ALWAYS struggling to pull my diaper bag out from the basket with my oldest daughter...the spring will make this so much easier!

After assembling the system, I was reading about different features, I thought the "pedicure saver" brake was kind of hokey....ummm it's not! I broke out my favorite fall boots the other day and noticed the toe was all scuffed up...I didn't realize why until I went to release the break on my fuse and muscle memory prompted me to put my toe under the brake; then it dawned on me that is I where my scuffs came from...so thank you Summer Infant for keeping my shoes scuff free!

Two minor things to note; first, I noticed a bit of an odor to the material of the car seat when I pulled it out of the box but by the end of the night it was gone so don't fret if you notice the same. I would never let my daughter sit in something that I felt posed a hazard and we used it the next day. Second, the Fuze comes with a cup holder (excellent!) however, you have to take it off when collapsing the system or else it flies off. No biggie, I just store it in the basket and grab it when I need it. I have to mention that I was given this travel system and asked to use and review it; that being said the opinions of this review are my own and not influenced by any party.

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The instructions to put this stroller together were very simple to follow. The car seat was ready to go right out of the box.. Even the batteries were already in!

The car seat is easy to install with the digital screen and green smiley faces, letting me know the base was secure in my car.

The stroller can be used 3 ways with the car seat, forward, and rear facing. I am currently using the stroller with the included adapter that holds the cars seat. The main thing I wanted out of this stroller was the rear facing function so I can see my son. I haven't been able to use it yet, but I have put the seat on and played around with it and I think it will work just as it should.

Other than that, this stroller is lightweight and folds easy with the adapter or seat on. I usually take the cup holder off and store it in the basket. When I unfold it, the cup holder is easy so put back on.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The stroller is lightweight, seems to be well made, nice quality material, the two-year-old found it comfy, but she wanted her own cup holder! The brake hit dad's foot a few times, so designed more for mom's feet, perhaps? With the younger baby in the car seat, the seat was a bit heavy for the mom to carry,. She questioned as to whether the car seat can face forward when the baby is older. Seems to be well designed, but maybe needs tweaking for a couple issues. All things considered, will help transport the grandchildren safely.

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Overall, I think the Fuze Travel System is a great system and would recommend it to anyone. Below are my pros and cons.

Pros:

Extremely easy to put together and I am not handy at all. I had it done in less than 10 minutes and didn't really need to follow the directions at all.

Car seat was extremely easy to install following the icons. I know my son is safe and secure. I also love that the straps adjust as my son grows!

The handle bar adjusts which is perfect for my family as I am 5'1" and my husband is 6'1".

The reclining seat is perfect for when my son is napping. The seat is also large enough for older children. Both my 3 year old and 6 month old love the seat.

The basket underneath is roomy enough for my diaper bag and all my purchases when I am out shopping!

I love the fact that you can move the seat to make the child forward facing or rear facing if they are younger and you want to keep an eye on them.

For being a larger stroller, it is extremely light weight and easy to navigate over all terrain. I have used it on grass, pavement and bumpy dirt roads without a problem. It also folds up very nicely and doesn't take up too much room in my trunk.

Cons:

I wish there was more than 1 cup holder or another space up top for me to use. When taking longer walks, I like to have my cell phone/keys near me. With this stroller, other than the cup holder, your keys, phone and other items need to go in the mesh bag area on the back of the seat. When you are using the infant seat adaptor, there is no mesh area and all you have to use is the one cup holder or bottom basket.

Often times you have to remove the cup holder when folding the stroller or the cup holder almost gets pushed off when a folds. Not a huge deal but you have to remember to put it back on the next time you want to use it.

Disclosure: I was given a free sample of this product to review, however my opinions are my own

Discount Diono Grip It Car Seat Gripper, Grey

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 02:41:00 -0700

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I'm buying a second of these for our van. I like it because it fits well, is a light color, and grips instead of sliding like a lot of cars protectors. We also never use the mesh holders like we have on one of our other car seat protectors so we don't miss that. I also wanted to comment that there is a strap that holds this up to the back of the seat of your car so it won't fall down if you just have a booster or something like that.

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My husband just got a new VW Jetta TDI and not only wanted a cover to protect the driver seat, since he sometimes gets dirty at work, but also needed a protector for under our son's car seat. It works perfectly in both duties. It's a snug fit under the carseat and as a seat cover for the front, it fits perfectly. It's so easy to install and take off (which is an important feature for the front seat) We're very pleased!

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We just purchased a 2011 Toyota Sienna and were interested in protecting the leather. This product does a great job and it is also a material that is non slip. Simple to install and delivers the protection needed with 3 car seats in there. I highly recommend it.

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I picked this up (or an older version) at a local high-end baby specialty store in 2007-2008. It worked OK in my 2001 Audi A4 with gray leatherette interior, with our Britax Boulevard convertible car seat, and Chicco Keyfit infant car seat. I should note that the flimsy straps meant to connect the top of the protector to the headrest didn't last long. But it wasn't a big deal since the convertible car seat holds it in place just fine, esp. given how tight I install our seats (with essentially no movement in any direction). And some reviewers have noted this product might be a little too small for some car seats, but mine has been big enough to protect the leather in my 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD from both our Britax Boulevard and now our new Britax Frontier 85 SICT harness booster --possibly the largest car seat on the market? Regarding safety and fit, I see no problem with this seat protector whatsoever. It is thin and held in place very stable, and my car seats don't budge an inch, when installed properly. As for protecting the seat --the primary role of this device-I have not had any scratches or anything, but I have no idea whether I would have without the protector. I can tell you that my leather back seat in my Murano is fairly badly indented from the past 3 years of a tightly installed Britax Boulevard. So don't expect this seat protector to protect against that, though it's probably unreasonable to expect such from any car seat protector that's thin enough to maintain the safe, tight fit of the car seat, I'd wager.

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This is a cheaper product but it works quite. If you want something that will totally stop car seat indentions this is not it. We had them in for a couple of weeks then had to take them all out and there was indention on the cloth. It does grip well and protects from the grim, drinks and food that come with small kids (or at least our small kids). We would not replace these as we are happy with them and they work for our needs which are manly a desire to protect from the "icky stuff" on our cloth seats. We would also buy them again.

Best Graco FastAction Fold Classic Connect DLX Travel System, Jacqueline Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:26:00 -0700

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My husband and I went shopping for a travel system and orignally picked out the Forcaster Fast Action Fold system. He loved the one handed fold, but I was not happy about the design of the basket on the bottom, it was small and made funny. But it was super easy so I went with it. One day just browsing Walmart.com I ran across the Fast Action Fold DLX Jacqueline and was immediately drawn to the colors. Walmart.com had it advertised for $183.99, only $5.00 more than what I paid for the Forcaster and this one came with the snugride 30 carseat. Checked here on Amazon and it was $199.99, so I put it in my wishlist at the other site. TO my surprise when I went back to purchase later that night they were sold out online. I was so disappointed, but I checked Amazon again before giving up, and to my surprise again Amazon had changed the price from $199.99 to $183.99 the same price as Walmart.com. I purchased it immediately and could not be happier. Amazon.com is great! First, Amazon stated it would not be delivered for 1-2 months with an approximate delivery date of Oct 24 Nov 9. I received my travel system October 9th!!! Second, it is so easy to assemble. My sister put it together in what seemed like 15 minutes, after reading the instructions. Third, the pattern is beautiful for a little girl, but its not to girly for dad to push the stroller. The stroller turns smoothly and easily manuevered with one hand, of course that is without a juicy baby in it, but it is very light. The carseat is light weight as well and the best part is that it is so easy to attach to the in car base and stroller. No struggling to latch on or remove, and the one hand fold is amazing. And by the way the basket on the bottom is Huge!!! I am so happy I was able to get the Graco FastAction Fold DLX Travel System, Jacqueline and at such a great price!!! I thank Amazon for their competitive pricing, great communication, and fast delivery.

If anyone reading this review is considering this Travel system, I highly recommend it. I am a mother of two already and I must admit this is the easiest stroller I have ever had to fold and unfold. A must have for mom and baby... Thank you

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I have been really happy with this car seat/stroller so far. My daughter was 4 weeks premature, weighing 5 lbs and 4 ounces at hospital discharge. We were able to adjust the seat straps, and she still fit snug and securely in the seat. The built in head support was greatno need to purchase an additional support. The seat very easily goes into and out of the base. It's also very easy to snap into the stroller. My husband really likes the additional sun shade built into the stroller. When we go out, we can pull together both shades to protect her from the sun, etc., but can still keep on eye on her due to the cut out screen. The under seat basket is spacious. I was a little skeptical about the paisley pattern at first, but once it arrived, and I saw it in person, I really like it.

As insignificant as it seems, the parent cup holders are GREAT. My husband always has a bottled water or drink with him, and the cup holders are used every time we use the stroller. The handles have a foam layer that is comfy.

We've only had one "problem" with the stroller... my husband has a long walking stride, and he accidently kicked the brake lock while walking one time. This immediately caused the wheel to lock and turn sharply.

Advicego ahead and buy an extra base when you purchase the stroller.

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Me and my fiancée have looked and looked for the stroller that we really want. Every time we "think" we found the one, it was either too much or just not to our liking. Once we came across this stroller, it was the one. The design isn't "too" girly, just right! What made this one different is it has a pretty design that we love, has a large storage basket, two deep cup holders (for parents) and a one-second fold.

I did think that the stroller was going to be too big for our little trunk, but we were wrong. Surprisingly the stroller folds up small enough to put in my trunk and still leave me almost half my trunk. I am very happy about that. The car seat is just perfect. Im happy that its a matching set. It fits snug with the shoulder seat belt (we have a too old of a car to use the clip hooks). I couldn't be happier with this stroller set.

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We bought our combo at Babies R Us trade in event. I love the car seat, it was very easy to adjust, install and carry. It's easy to clean, although we really didn't need to except a wipe down once in awhile. We did buy a padded insert for our daughter until she was at least 3 mos old. The padding isn't super but it's sufficient.

The stroller is great with the fast action feature. Talk about swift and easy to carry when you're done with it. We didn't use thie stroller much until she was too heavy to carry in the car seat but it's sooo nice to just plop the car seat in the stroller and go. The straps in the stroller are awesome! So flipping easy to get my daughter in and out. I highly recommend buying the strap pads though. The cargo carry area underneath the stroller is plentiful too. You can store a large diaper bag easily under there. It's not the smoothest ride (plastic wheels) but this isn't meant for hiking or 4x4'ing. I was going to sell the stroller to Once Upon a Child when we got our Bob jogger stroller but decided this is definitely worth keeping.

I can't say enough about this stoller-car seat combo. The fast action feature on the stroller seals the deal to make this a must buy. The only downfall that I saw was the lack of padding in the car seat and padding for the straps (very minor issues and easily resolved).

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I am a mother of four. I am short and little. With every child i have gotten a new stroller. This stroller by far met my expectations! Its easy to unfold/fold/load and go. We get compliments ever where we go. Fabric washes up like new and is easy to take apart and put back together.my other strollers are price comparable to this one but this stroller is all around my favorite! Light but VERY sturdy,easy to function,cute pattern, priced just right what more could a small mother of four ask for!

Reviews of The First Years Magical Sounds Soft Potty Seat

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 04:43:00 -0700

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My daughter loves this potty and it has made potty training so easy for us especially since she loves Minnie mouse :)

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(This is actually DarkLock "KG~"'s wife.)

For those who don't have time to read a long review, I'll give a simple list of pros and cons.

Pros:

Padding

Handles

Protective pads provided (place on underside of potty to protect your toilet seat)

Pretty little chime (when button pressed)

Easily portable (compared to some other potty seats)

Good for round seats (only okay for elongated...)

Easier to clean than some padded seats

Cons:

quality (questionable)

May shift if used with elongated seat

Does not have any kind of lock (some potty seats can lock onto the toilet seat to insure stability/safety)

Harder/more time consuming to clean than hard seats

Now for the detailed review:

I was really looking forward to receiving this potty seat. The photo makes it look so beautiful.

The first thing I noticed when the potty arrived was the color. In the display photo, the seat looks a little more purple than the actual product. It is closer to the pink color of the handles; although there is purple in it (the castle and leaves are purple). It also looks more shiny and smooth in the picture. (I realize that the color may vary...and also that the shiny look probably had a lot to do with the lighting when the photograph was taken...but it was still surprising to me).

This was disappointing, but not a big deal, since I cared more about functionality than anything else. Which leads me to the next issue...

This particular one was damaged. The seam on the inner part of the seat was torn open (both in the front and the back. I was able to see what looked like cardboard and foam on the inside. I was very surprised to see this (I guess I usually have pretty good luck in avoiding damaged goods).

Even more disappointed now, I went online to find out how to return the item.

On a positive note, I had no problems with Amazon. The product arrived when expected and the return process was pretty much easy and stress free.

That really helped encourage me to try again. Even though the product wasn't as good as I expected, I read in a review that it worked with elongated toilet seats, and I was having the hardest time finding a padded potty seat with handles that fit elongated seats. So, needless to say, I really wanted this to work out.

Once I started the return process (actually more of an exchange...but it was called something else...), Amazon sent me another seat (even before I sent this one back)! Granted, I would be charged for both seats if I didn't return the first potty seat within 30 days...but that seemed reasonable to me.

When the second potty seat arrived, I was relieved to see that the seams were good. As for the song that plays when the button is pressed, it's more like a chime; just a short melody. I know a reviewer mentioned this and thought his seat may have been defective, but both of the ones I received were like this. Now to the last issue...

A different reviewer said this works with elongated seats. I guess that's true, as long as you're using a hard seat (like you're supposed to) and don't mind it shifting from front to back a bit. If your child hasn't had any previous negative experiences with the potty/a potty seat, this amount of movement might not be a problem. However, due to...experiences which I (and the instructions) was against...my daughter became afraid of using the potty.

(I was asked to use this on top of a padded toilet seat. Do not do this. It is unsafe/unstable. Every time I had to shift my daughter or she moved on her own, the seat moved. One time the seat ended up on the floor and my daughter's foot almost touched toilet water. Yuck! And sadly, during all the commotion, I unintentionally pressed the button. So after that, to my daughter, the pretty sounding melody actually became haunting. =(

On a side note: With a different potty seat, a toy and treats for incentives, she's doing much better. She'll walk to the potty herself when I ask her to and try to climb onto it on her own! Haha (she's tall for her age, but still only 15½ months...and we don't have a step stool for her, so you can imagine, for her to actually succeed in her efforts would be quite a feat.)

Anyways, since we would need to purchase a hard (elongated) toiled seat regardless...we found one that closes quietly and has a child seat attached (there is a magnet in the child seat and the lid of the toilet, so you don't have to worry about the child seat resting on your back. A definite plus! =))

It has no padding and no handles...but I don't ever have to worry about it moving around (and neither does my daughter).

I'll admit, my rating is influenced by my first experience (which may have just been a rare defective product), but overall I feel my rating is fair.

On another side note, I'll be keeping the (undamaged) First Years Disney Potty Seat so that when my daughter is further along with her training I'll have something to take with me for use in public washrooms. Most of them have hard seats and many are round...so I'm sure I'll get some use out of it then. In the meantime, it's hibernating in the closet. =)

~DarkLock's wife (MG)

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My daughter loves this, every time she is done going she pushes the cheer button and smiles. Hey if it entertains and is a good fit for the toilet and her, there is not much I could ask for.

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Bought this after my son decided to wear his cheap one on his head, bless my child, and it got stuck and had to be cut off... he loves mickey mouse so i thought this would be great... He LOVES it... and has actually been trying to go to the potty again.... only thing I wish is that it said/sang more then "hip hip horray!"

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I bought this is the store and the sounds are cool, but I noticed when I got it, the opening is smaller than a different potty seat we already had.

This one is cushier, and "cooler" looking, but my son has developed a sensitivity in his privates. And in the last day or two he refuses to sit on it.

I think it's because when you sit on it, or press down on it with your hand, you'll notice the plastic pushes into where the child's flesh would be.

So I think the plastic is rubbing against his tender flesh and hurting him. This thing is going back to the store! Not worth the money, or the potential pain it may cause your boy child.

Reviews of Baby Buddy 2 Pack Secure-A-Toy

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:58:00 -0700

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These are great little straps. They aren't very long, but that is to help prevent strangulation hazards. They're perfect for attaching toys or teething rings to the stroller, car seat handle, etc. The snap is strong enough that a baby can't undo it. Each strap has multiple spots where you can fasten it, so you can make it shorter or longer.

I typically use BooginHead pacifier straps to attach toys, but at nearly $5 each that gets pricey. These Baby Buddy straps are much more economical for the purpose. They are actually made in the USA too, so that makes me feel better when the baby sticks them in her mouth.

Update: My daughter is 3 years old now, and we are still using our original set of these straps to attach her sippy cup, snack cup, etc to the stroller and car seat. Who would have thought that such an inexpensive product would be useful for so long? :)

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These are great. Those Velcro or clip straps are only good until they figure out they can rip them right off. My boy is super strong but he can't get these snap straps off. Only wish they were a little longer, but that won't deter me from giving them 5 stars.

The length is perfect for attaching pacifiers (at least the kind with handles, like Avent) I just put the other end through the snap or button hole on his shirts.

I also love that they come two to a package, are inexpensive and come in a variety of colors. I highly recommend them. Wish I had gotten them earlier on instead of wasting money on the other straps that now just sit in a drawer.

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These little straps work well for keeping snack cups and sippy cups off the floor. I used these to replace links which my one year old could easily undo. There isn't much to them, just a strap and some snaps, so you could easily make your own. But why bother when these are so cheap?

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Does your baby LOVE to play the "drop it on the floor and watch Mommy pick it up for me" game? You're right, it is fun to play but I don't want to play it when we're out shopping and I have to clean the toy every time it gets dropped on the floor. This band really helped keep toys attached. Just don't plan on using it to hold larger or heavier items because the strap won't hold it. Overall, great buy!

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My baby is 7 months old and does not yet have teeth. Within a few hours of total use she managed to fray one end of the strap so that the snap could have ended up in her mouth. The snap has jagged edges under the nylon webbing and this could have been very bad if she had swallowed it. We keep a close eye on her but I never would have thought a simple strap like this could be dangerous. I will not be using the other 3 straps (I bought 2 packs)!.

Review of Safety 1st Complete Air 70 Protect Convertible Car Seat, Brody

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 05:10:00 -0700

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This car seat is well padded and includes an extra removable insert of padding in the seat for maximum comfort

It's very sturdy, containing thick metal in key structural areas.

Once I did a dry run of all features, I found this to be an easy to use, convenient car seat.

The one and only aspect I don't like about the seat is the 'welt cord' trim that's at the neck line.

(like the trim on a sofa) it's very hard and will be very uncomfortable if a child isn't positioned just right.

I assume the manufacture expected this cord to be adjusted in the curve of the neck so it's not an issue.

SEAT PAD ~ The entire pad is removable from the plastic shell for cleaning.

Hand wash ~ air dry. (can not dry clean)

CUP HOLDER ~ Can be used on either side of seat.

The following 4 features took me a minute to figure out ~

~ 1. CHEST BUCKLE ~ There's nothing to press, to place chest clip mid-chest (even with armpits)

simply grasp the clip in it's center (thumb & index) and slide up / down the straps.

The button is only for opening the clip.

~ 2. UNBUCKLE HARNESS ~ I found the red button hard to press. Holding straps together with one hand

and pushing toward the buckle helps. When the button is pressed, the tongues sorta spring out.

~ 3. HARNESS RELEASE LEVER ~ Under flap. I first took this to be the plastic flange but it's not.

Just beyond that there's a metal lever that needs pushed straight forward & down.

~ 4. HEADREST HEIGHT ~ Loosen (by several inches) the 'harness release lever' (mentioned above) & the

'top anchorage strap' (center back of seat), then press both plastic headrest levers inwards towards each other,

pull up / down ~ for desired height. (Be sure the back metal bar is locked in a channel)

SIDE IMPACT TECHNOLOGY ~. This model features what 'Safety First' calls 'Air Protect side impact technology'

which is two step protection from violent side impacts.

The extra padding of these 'head muffs' are 2" thick & 7" in dia. which shields a child's head

and allows air to escape from the headrest, channeling the crash energy away from the child.

CRASH TRIVIA ~ Of crashes involving children 25% are side impact 33% of which are fatal -

nearly 100% of which are caused by head trauma.

INSTALLING IN AUTO ~ Two options, LATCH and VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (choose only one)

The LATCH system is preferred but can only be used in vehicles that have the LATCH anchors bars installed

and designated for LATCH seating. Most vehicles after Sept 2002 have the LATCH option.

If LATCH isn't an option ~~~ before you buy this car seat you may want to check your auto's owners manual

OR contact Dorel Juvenile Consumer Relations Dept to be sure your VEHICLE BELTS will work with this seat.

There are some vehicles that won't work with this child restraint seat, or will require extra steps.

INSTRUCTIONS ~ The instruction booklet is large print, with detailed illustration for each instruction.

It's 57 pages long, but the length is mainly do to lg print and spaciousness which is nice for notation.

42 pages are repeats of basic information, in accordance with various seat installations,

rear facing (must be fully reclined) forward facing (must be fully upright) LATCH or vehicle seat belt.

Completely in English, only.

PERTINENT INFORMATION ~ Basic, nut shell information is conveniently found on labels on back sides of seat.

TIP ~ Adjust all harnesses for a good fit for your child before installing in auto.

Place a single layered towel underneath & behind the child seat to protect it from damaging the auto's upholstery

A correct position for a child is determined by their height, weight and age.

Rear facing 5 point harness = 5 40 lbs & 19 40 inches tall & under one yr old.

Forward facing 5 point harness = 22 70 lbs & 34 -52 inches tall & over one yr old.

This seat is certified for use on aircraft, on forward facing seats.

The child restraint seat has an expiration date molded into the back side of the main plastic shell.

The one I received expires December 2021.

The seat I received is patented in USA & Canada ~ but imported by Dorel Juvenile Group, Columbus, Ind, from China.

One year warranty, but then can purchase replacement parts if needed.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I'll spring for a "Made in USA" product whenever the price, quality, and features are in the ballpark of the competitors. Though the online description states that this product is made in the US, the label on the physical item says "made in China" and the importer is out of Quebec. If the mislabeling issue isn't a deal-breaker, then the Air 70 is a good choice. Here are the PROS and CONS as I see them:

PROS

1. The instruction manual is pretty easy to follow (There aren't Spanish, Chinese, or French translations included in the booklet. Not saying it's good or bad, just unusual).

2. It has convenient stow points for the straps so everything is self-contained. This feature is handy if you take your car seat on airplanes or trains. [Just remember the seat weighs 18 pounds, so it is still no fun to carry around).

3. The "Mickey Mouse ears" that stick out of the sides guard against side impacts. Great if you get t-boned in a car accident.

4. The soft parts slip off the plastic frame. The removal/reinstall process doesn't look to be too hard, especially since unhooking the harness to free up the padding is a tool-free process.

5. The action on the tightening/loosening strap is good. The configuration is like a "y" so there is less fiddling when getting the chest straps centered on the child.

6. The action on the height adjustment is pretty good, though I had to read the directions to figure it out.

7. There is a detachable cup holder that mounts on either side and comes off easily if somebody is sitting next to the car seat.

CONS

1. Not "Made in the USA"

2. The side impact "Mickey Mouse ears" are not so great if your kid likes to look out the window.

The directions state that you can't recline the seat in the forward facing position. Seeing this big warning in the instruction manual makes me want to check my other car seat [a Britax model made in the USA] to see whether I missed something.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The safety 1st Complete is just that ... complete! You can get this car seat for a 5 lbs infant and use it until your child is 100 lbs! It is rear and front facing. The harness easily adjust to accommodate a growing baby.

It has latches for easy installation and removal so you do not need to fight with seat belts! But the latch system also ensure safety, since you can secure it well even if you need to remove it and reinstall it. It is reassuring to know that it is secure. The harness system is very good as well. The baby can be comfortably placed into he seat with a loose harness, and then you can tighten upon securing. The child is secure, but the extra cushion and head support system will ensure ultimately safety in a crash.

The fabric is soft, like a velour, but will wipe clean with a wipe or paper towel. This also comes with a cup holder! So your little can put their own cup away, or you can easily store a bottle of milk.

I really love this car seat. I think it is a great buy, since you only will need this one for your child's car seat needs! I highly recommend!!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Having a 3 month old grandchild in the car can make this grandmother a bit nervous. But this car seat puts me at ease. My grandchild is secure, comfortable and safe in this well constructed car seat. Easily adjusts and installs into my car. It doesn't weight a ton either which I really love because it is easy for me to put in the car and remove. My previous car seat was a struggle,heavy,large and over restraining. My grandson cried every time I put him into it. Nothing more upsetting that a screaming baby while you are driving. However, this car seat is welcome by my grandchild who usually falls asleep in it shortly after we leave the house. What a relief, I highly recommend this car seat.

Britax Marathon 70 Convertible Car Seat (Previous Version) Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:16:00 -0700

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We've been using Britax's older style Marathons for five years so I was anxious to try this latest manifestation to see how it stacked up. It is larger, but it now fits children up to 70 lbs forward facing (and 5-40 rear facing) and still fits easily in our Honda Odyssey and forward facing in our small VW Golf. Like the older Britax models, the new Marathon is often outgrown by height, rather than weight. I sat both of our children in it and found the difference to be slight, if any, over the old model, so if you are in the market for a new seat for child outgrowing the shell, this is probably not the best choice.

The legendary Britax quality continues with a solid, intuitive build. Some of the newer head protecting technology from other, more expensive Britax seats has been integrated. The new harness adjuster is amazing, making it so simple and easy to change the height of the straps. We often carpool and I'm glad I can quickly and easily customize the seat to every child.

Britax seats are always soft and comfortable for riders, so much so that my children notice the difference when they ride in other seats! My four year old gave this her seal of approval comfort-wise, declaring the new design even better than her old one.

There are new spots to store latch clips when they are not in use that I love, most every change is a great improvement with the exception of the locking mechanisms for using a seat belt. They are MUCH harder to use than they were on the older model Marathons. I assume that they are also safer, but I had such a hard time with it, I could imagine parents using it incorrectly (and unsafely.)

The instructions are clear and easy to follow, but take advantage of seat checks in your area to make sure you install it correctly and as secure as it can be. Britax is an industry leader in safety and innovation, and I am glad my girls (at 4.5 and 6) are still riding safely in 5 point harnesses and protected by their Britax seats in the event of a crash.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Overall I feel that all car seats properly installed provide an extraordinary level of protection that we never had as children. So I have bought all sorts of car seats between 2 kids and 2 cars from snap-in travel systems to boosters, and from economy models to plush models. This is what I found that separates them convenience and materials.

The seats that cost less than $100 usually have little padding and are made from just enough plastic and foam as necessary. Pretty much all the adjustments are manual from shoulder height to anchor clips to strap length. The nice thing other than the price is that they are usually dead simple to install and very light.

The seats that cost more than $100 but less than $200 are usually very well padded and come with a lot of conveniences such as reclining, cup holders, mechanical strap adjustments, extra weight maximums. They're still usually plastic and foam, but a lot more of it. I do find that they can also be more difficult to work with, because with all their conveniences and padding the rare mechanical adjustments (installation and shoulder adjustments) are harder to perform. Also, I don't feel that seats I have in this class are any safer than my economy seats just more comfortable.

Now once we get over $200 we find ourselves in Britax Marathon 70 country... This is a very well appointed car seat in terms of comfortable padding, conveniences, and materials. You notice it's different once you see the steel beams supporting it, then as you use it and find the shoulder height can be adjusted without rethreading while installed (which is also a breeze), and that the recline doesn't require great force, and that there's Velcro to hold the straps back if you want it to and many other small touches... it's easy to start falling in love. Okay but that just brings me back to... Are we just buying the convenience or is there really something better about these seats? Well perhaps it's all really good marketing, but I now feel that this construction and these more rigid (yet designed to yield appropriately) materials are providing better safety and that the fact that you do not need to uninstall it to make adjustments also lowers the chance for a bad reinstall. So yes, I think that once you pass the $200 mark you actually can buy a safer seat. On the other hand this one doesn't come with cup holders ;).

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Britax is one of the most trusted car seat manufacturer's around. They have been making convertible car seats for the US market since 1997. Never satisfied, Britax continuously improves their products to make them safer, easier to use, and more comfortable. In August of 2010, they released their new line of convertible car seats with many improvements. Having been a Britax customer since 2007, I was excited to see the improvements they made.

My Configuration:

2000 Jetta 4DR

Forward Facing

LATCH Install

PROS:

Supports up to 70lbs forward-facing, and 5-40lbs rear-facing

Supports infants with an infant positioning insert (sold separately)

MUCH improved/easier harness height adjustment

New integrated steel bars

Serial number located in easy to find location

Harness buckle can now be in two positions

Comfort pads now removable

Super easy LATCH installation

Certified for air travel

Consistently rated Very Good by Consumer Reports (though this model has not yet been tested by CR)

CONS:

Expensive

On March 21, 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated their recommendations for car seats. They now recommend that children stay in the rear-facing position until the age of 2, rather than their previous recommendation of 20lbs and 1 year of age. You can read the full press release and recommendations HERE. With these new recommendations, getting a car seat with better height and weight ratings become more important. Obviously the AAP recommendations are only recommendations and if your child exceeds the limits of the car seat, it's better to switch them to forward-facing even if not yet 2 years old. Put plainly, keep your child in the rear-facing position for as long as possible and resist the temptation to switch them too soon.

SAFETY

Safety is the most important feature of a car seat that I can think of. Year in and year out, Britax seems to garner very good ratings from professional publications and consumers alike. The Marathon 70 has many safety features that have given previous Marathon's a "Very Good" rating by Consumer Reports. As of this writing, Consumer Reports has not published any crash test results of the current Marathon 70.

The Marathon 70 has good side impact protection, though not the better "True Impact" protection that Britax's higher end convertible car seats have. The only difference between them is described as:

Minimize side to side head movement and literally "trues" the head:

Minimizing movement and keeping the neck and spine aligned limits potential injury. A abrupt, violent change in speed may cause injury to the body. By limiting the movement of your child during a crash, you are limiting potential injury.

The Marathon 70 however, does share the new integrated steel bars with their more expensive seats that "can minimize the risk of your child being violently propelled forward and hitting the back of the vehicle seat in front of the child restraint."

One thing that always stuck with me from the very first Britax we purchased was being told by the car seat techs at the police station and at AAA that they used Britax car seats for their own children. I'm not sure what better endorsement a car seat could get than that!

COMFORT

My children have always been pretty comfortable in Britax car seats. The seat cover material in the older Britax car seats were soft and plush but they changed the material to a more nylon like material on the Marathon 70. It looks much easier to clean but it doesn't have the nice soft feel as the older covers. The design of Britax seats tend to cradle your child and some larger children who prefer to place their arms out of the car seat or on the sides like an arm rest may find it somewhat uncomfortable. One complaint I'd read from a lot of users in the older Britax car seats was the placement of the harness buckle (crotch area). Britax must have been listening because they now provide two different positions to help find the best location for your child. Also, the harness straps have comfort pads for the shoulder area that are now removable. Some older Britax car seats had permanently attached comfort pads, which car seat techs I spoke with, recommended be removed. The pads, while providing additional comfort, can make it harder to determine the correct tightness of the harness, so unless your child is screaming bloody murder, I would probably remove them.

FIT

The Britax Marathon is smaller than the Boulevard and Advocate. We have the Boulevard and Advocate in our SUV but we elected to use the Marathon for our Volkswagen Jetta sedan. We had to remove the head rest but it fit well otherwise. It could be an optical illusion, but the new Marathon 70 seems smaller than the older Marathon. Still, if you own a small car and are considered tall or you like to recline your seat far back, you might want to buy the car seat from a retailer that has a good return/exchange policy, to make sure it will work for you. We now have a Marathon 65 CS and a Marathon 70 in our Jetta and we find the fit works well for us.

EASE OF USE

Though I haven't installed either Marathon with a seat belt, I have with our Advocate and Boulevard; they are a pain in the butt to install. Thankfully, our Jetta has LATCH connectors which made installing the Marathon 70 amazingly simple. Just clip the two LATCH connectors into the anchors in your car until you hear them click, then put all your body weight on the car seat (using your knees) and yank the straps as tight as you can. You can also use the Versa-Tether (the strap in the top rear of the car seat) and hook it to the anchor located in your car (see your automobile's manual). Installation took me no more than 10 minutes and adjusting the buckles and straps took another few minutes. I recommend you read through the entire manual AND watch the installation video. The video for the Marathon 70 can be viewed HERE.

The one major problem I had with the old Marathon was that adjusting the harness height required me to remove the car seat then rethread the straps. I feel like Britax read my review and custom-made the new Marathon just for us! They implemented a new system that allows you to just squeeze the handle located at the top of the car seat and glide it up or down to adjust it; no rethreading required! There is one drawback to this system though. At the highest harness height, the mechanism rises with it so it can potentially obstruct viewing out of the rear window. The best harness height system I've ever seen was from a competitor's car seat that used a rotating knob located on the sides of the seat. Keep in mind that in the forward-facing position, you want the harness to be at or above your child's shoulders. In the rear-facing position, you want the harness to be below your child's shoulders.

MISC

The serial number sticker is easily located on the right side (facing the seat), towards the top. The serial number stickers on some of their older car seats were rather difficult to find so I'm glad Britax addressed this.

I always found washing the cover to be a hassle on our Boulevard seat and I admit that I haven't washed the cover on our Advocate or our first Marathon. The cover on the Marathon 70 is easier to remove than my older Boulevard but it's still recommended that you hand wash the cover with cold water and mild soap, then line dry it. Unfortunately, this means that you have to wash the cover when you know you won't need the car seat for at least a few hours as the cover can take a while to dry. With the new material though, daily or weekly cleanups should be easier with only the biggest messes requiring the removal of the cover. The cover comes in several different colors and designs to match your style preference.

CONCLUSION

Britax convertible car seats have advanced safety features and are consistently rated among the best. The Marathon 70 is a good choice for smaller vehicles. Britax has also made the Marathon 70 easier to use than ever before and increased the forward-facing weight rating to 70lbs. The latest Marathon is a definite improvement over previous generations and I recommend it if you can justify the cost premium.

* Review sample courtesy of Britax USA

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I have used Britax Marathons for over six years and have recommended them to anyone who's asked-they are simple to install, comfortable, safe and easy to use. After a recent car accident, I began to look for a replacement Marathon for my three-year old son, but had a hard time finding the model I was familiar with. The owners of my local baby store told me about all the new features of the Marathon 70, so I decided to try it out. After getting it home and having my son try it out in the living room, I've decided to return it and search out the original design.

CONS:

I think it would be a great car seat for an infant or smaller child, but my son is 40 lbs and 40 inches tall and I had a very difficult time buckling the seat belts with him sitting in the seat. For some reason, it seemed like the buckle was placed farther back in the seat or maybe the strap on the buckle is shorter, so once buckled in, he was practically sitting on the hard, plastic buckle. Even with the straps adjusted to their longest length, the buckle was still uncomfortably pressing into my child. I cannot imagine a 70lb child sitting in this chair comfortably. Another thing that I am not a fan of is the two-piece cover. The old model's cover was just one piece and really easy to remove for washing. The Marathon 70 has two to three pieces (depending on if you use the extra cushion that comes with it) and plastic clips that hold it on to the frame. For me, the more pieces to remove and wash, the more inconvenient.

PROS:

I do love the easier strap adjustment system. It is was really easy to push a button and move the headrest/straps to the right position. I also liked the extra cushioning. It seems like it would be really comfortable and soft.

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I had a Marathon 65 and was just in a horrible accident with my 2 year old son in the car. A car ran a red light and T-boned us right in front of my driver door going about 50mph. My son was forward-facing on the passenger side. I had the seat latched and tethered and the chest clip was secure at his chest. We spun and were hit again on the back. I tell you this because we walked away. My Marathon never moved. He was very safe. I know this seat is safe if installed properly. I bought the 70 since once they are in an accident they are not safe.

I hope you all use the weight and height limits for your children and delay booster seats and use the 5-point harness until your child is out of it due to height or weight. It can possibly save them in an accident like this one. I recommend this seat based on my experience and love this new one!

Bugaboo Cameleon Adapter for Select Peg Perego Car Seats Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 04:29:00 -0700

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We have Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Infant SIP car seat manufactured in 2009, and a Bugaboo Frog stroller. Now, I was confused as to which adapter I needed to purchase because there seemed to be several different Bugaboo-Peg Perego car seat adapters on Amazon, and according to some reviews, they didn't fit. I thought I would purchase this and see what happens. Although this is described as Bugaboo Cameleon car seat adaptor, it works for all bugaboos (cameleon, gecko and frog) and it does work on Peg Perego SIP infant seats manufactured after 2007, just like the product descrption reads. I was concerned intially because when I got this package, it says in the plastic wrap that it will work with Peg Perego Viaggio SIP only if the car seat is manufactured before March 2007. But when we did try it on our car seat made in 2009, it did fit perfectly. So I am not sure if there was an error in the package or not. I don't know if this works for Peg Perego manufactured before March 2007 since we have never tried it.

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JUST BE CAREFULE WHEN ORDERING THESE BUGABOO PEG PEREGO CAR SEAT ADAPTERS THAT IF YOU HAVE A CAR SEAT NEWER THAN 2006 YOU NEED THE BRAND NEW ADAPTORS FROM BUGABOO,PEG PEREGO CHANGES THEIR CAR SEATS OFTEN AND THESE LITTLE TWEEKS MAKE THE OLD ADAPTERS UNUSABLE, SO BUGABOO IS ALWAYS UPDATING THE ADAPTERS. I ORDERED TWICE FROM SELLERS ON AMAZON WITH CLAIMS THAT THE ADAPTERS WERE NEW WHEN IN FACT THEY ARE NOT AND INDEED DID NOT FIT MY 2010 PEG PEREGO CAR SEAT. ITS VERY FRUSTRATING PUTTING BABY STUFF TOGETHER EVEN WHEN IT GOES WELL, WHEN TRYING TO FIT PARTS TOGETHER THAT THE SELLERS SAY ARE CORRECT WHEN THEY ARE NOT IS BEYOND TIME CONSUMING AND IRRITATING. IF YOU HAVE A BUGABOO, CONTACT BUGABOO DIRECTLY VIA THEIR WEBSITE AND THEY WILL EMAIL YOU A CORRECT PHOTO OF THE THE ADAPTERS NEEDED FOR YOUR PRAM AND CAR SEAT. SAVE TIME AND TRIPS TO THE POST OFFICE RETURNING UNUSABLE ADAPTERS BY CHECKING OUT THE CORRECT PARTS FIRST. :)

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Along with the previous review, I almost returned this as the packaging says it is for 2007 and older models. After giving it a shot, it does work with our 2010 seat.

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This things are horribly designed! Basically, there are two ways you can use them:

1) Remove the car seat, somehow suspend the car seat in the air with one hand, while installing each one onto the car seat with your other hand, then place it into place on the Bugaboo, or;

2) Remove the car seat, and with the adapters already on the Bugaboo, somehow perfectly align BOTH adapters so that the "forked" ends line up with their corresponding slots in the car seat.

Either way is extremely impractical! I just want to remove the car seat and simply place it direct down onto the Bugaboo without an complications. And these adapters are NOT the answer.

You cannot have these adapters on the car seat when placed in the car on the base. If that were the case, I would've kept these, since placing the car seat onto the stroller with the adapters already on the car seat is pretty easy. But that means you have to put them one individually as detailed in option 1 above.

Your other option then is to place them on the stroller first, which is easy. But then comes the impossible part. Trying to place the car seat onto these adapters exactly where they need to be.

I even had 2 sales people at a local retailer try and they admitted that it was very difficult.

Anyway, I was so fed up with these adapters, I ended up buying a completely new car seat (the Graco SnugRide) and the corresponding adapter for the Bugaboo. And let me tell you, it's how it should be. I remove the Graco car seat from the base and just plop it right onto the adapter on the Bugaboo. Just like that. Easy.

Take a look at the Graco adapter and you'll see why. Because it mimics the car seat base. And these Peg adapters should've been like those too.

In short, I hated these things...

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People have said that these do not fit their carseat but they fit my peg perego 2010 just fine. Not much else to say about these. Basically, they fit, they work, I can now attach my carseat to my bugaboo. Yay. :-)

Discount Harmony - Juvenile Youth Booster Car Seat, Zebra

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:41:00 -0700

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My 4-yr.-old daughter loves this booster. She thinks the colors are cool and is able to buckle her seat belt on her own. It places the seat belt correctly on her. Comfortable.

We do need to replace it because we need to install three car seats in the back of a Toyota Camry (including the booster for our 4-yr.-old) and this one, with its arm rests, is too wide to fit. But, if space is not an issue for you this is a great booster seat! We recommend it.

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Very cute and comfy. I use this as a booster seat for my daughter at the dinner table right now (she's 3) and I will use it as her car seat once she's bigger.

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This booster is very dangerous for kids. The base of the booster is narrow, and the sides come out in a v shape which makes this booster very unstable. Just with my kid leaning to the side the booster falls over. Can you imagine if you turn a sharp sudden turn, your kid would probably fall right off. Also since its so unstable if your kid is just learning to buckle themselves in the seat just falls over, which you can imagine causes lots of screaming and breakdowns. For the same price you can get this booster from Graco which has a flat base on it. It is much safer!

Here is a link for the Graco Booster. They sell these at wal mart to, if you do not want to wait for it to come in the mail.

http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Backless-TurboBooster-Seat-Galaxy/dp/B007UYBOJU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1356037943&sr=8-2&keywords=graco+turbobooster

Discount Maxi Cosi Pria 70 Convertible Car Seat

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 05:43:00 -0700

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UPDATE: My daughter threw up in her car seat this morning. So, for the first time I had to take the cover off and clean it. It was a NIGHTMARE. Not only was it a pain to get the cover off (and I'm sure it will be even harder to get it back on because of all the pieces I had to disassemble), but the cover has to be hand washed and line dried. It is so big and cushy that is extremely hard to clean. My hands are aching, and I'm not even sure I did a great job. I'm also pretty sure it will take a few days to dry. We won't even be able to use the car seat for a day or two until the cover dries all the way. This is the only reason I gave it three stars. Below is my previous 5 star rating:

After MUCH deliberation (and 10+hrs of research), I decided to go with this car seat over a Britax for my 12 month old. The main selling point for me was the comfort. Overall, I am pleased with my decision. Here's why:

Pro's:

SUPER comfortable for my baby. I wish I had one of these to ride in! It is so cushy, and she sleeps great in it.

Even in the rear-facing position it takes up LESS room front to back than our Graco snug-ride infant car seat did. I was amazed, because it looks so bulky, but we were actually able to push the front passenger seat back a little! With a small car, this is a huge plus.

It has awesome safety ratings, is tested rigorously, is very sturdy, and I feel reassured that she is very safe in her seat.

Because of the way it is designed, she can ride rear facing for a long time, which is SO much safer for little ones. She is very tall, but I will still keep her rear facing until she's 2.

The cup holder! Although it is a minor detail, it makes a HUGE difference. On a Britax you have to buy the cup holder separately, and it has very mixed reviews.

Other features, such as a storage pouch in the seat for the instruction manual, and a storage place for every belt and anchor when it is not in use, are big bonuses. This seat was very well thought out and effectively designed.

Con's:

Since it is a fairly new product, the instruction manual has lots of typos and errors. It is a pretty user friendly, easy to follow manual, but it has some big mistakes in it and confusing parts that actually caused us MAJOR headache. The seat sat in our living room for 3 days because we couldn't figure out how to get the LATCH belt out of the forward facing position and into the rear facing position. After my husband and I both spending hours trying to figure it out, spending over an hour on the phone with a representative who had NO idea what she was talking about (and was actually giving me incorrect instructions), writing a frustrated email, and sending them pictures of the problem, we finally got it resolved. It ended up being a simple fix, and in the end we had a very kind, helpful costumer service rep go above and beyond to make sure we had it fixed. So, despite the frustrations, I ended up being very happy with the company and their service.

It is a little tricky to install. There were a few minutes when I thought I would have to return the seat because I couldn't get it tight enough. However, after making sure it was at the proper recline position, and tightening the LATCH belt as much as I could, I am happy with the results.

It does have a little bit of play side to side. The guidelines I have read said not to use a seat if it has more than 1 inch of play side to side or front to back. This probably has about an inch, or maybe a little bit less. This is probably different from car to car. I wish it were a little bit tighter, but I still feel like it is safe.

Biggest CON: It is really bulky side to side, and quite tall. This can be a good thing because my daughter sits so high she can see out the window, but it makes it difficult to get her in the car, into the seat, and buckled up. There is hardly any room between the sides of the seat, the door, and the ceiling. We have to kind of twist her and squeeze her in, and half the time my husband bonks her head on the door because it is so tight. It is also hard to get used to buckling quickly when you can't fit both of your arms in very well. At first it was very difficult and frustrating, but once you get used to it it's not too bad. It really did take us about a month to get used to putting her in the seat and buckled up, but now that we've had practice we are much faster at it.

Finally, we have had the straps twist on us a few times. They are so slick that they do twist easily, but luckily they are also very easy to untwist. So, it's not a deal breaker for us.

Overall, the pro's outweigh the con's in our book, and we have ended up being very happy with the seat! Good luck in your search, hope this helps!

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We got this seat for my wife's car. I have a Recaro ProRide in my car so my basis of comparison is between using these two seats.

The side impact features are excellent. The size, positions, and height is good. The bolstering is enough but without being excessive like the Recaro. The fabric is different than other brands, it cleans up well but in humid weather is is a bit weird feeling to me (clammy). The intergrated cup holder is much better than the add-on one that Recaro has.

My only gripes are with the harness system, which is sort of the "soul" of a child seat. The push button buckle is way harder to push than it needs to be. It just about cramps the heck out of my thumb everytime I use it. This button has loosened up a little over time but it still operates no where near as good as any other buckle ought to. It is also difficult to pull slack in the shoulder belts, almost like it is caught on something. The release buckle is pressed all the way but there is still something adding resistance. The little shoulder belt pads are nice but if they slip out of the way, expect the belts to rub against your kids' neck. The Recaro "hero" feature is hands down the better feature to avoid belt rub.

All in all my wife likes this seat and I still feel it is a good value. Hands down the Recaro has Maxi-Cosi whipped in some specific features. The Maxi-Cosi is good in all of the important features.

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This seat is very comfortable and keeps considerably cool compared to the Britax Chaperone (Red) that we used before. We live in the tropics and we had to wait a considerable time for the air conditioning to cool down the car before we could put the baby in the Britax and even then she'd still end up sweating.

I chose the Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 over the Britax Advocate and the Diono RXT mainly because I wanted to ensure my little one was as comfortable and cool as possible so we could keep her rear-facing longer. I think I made the right choice. Here are some of the factors I considered as well as some things I know now that I have the seat:

HEAT If keeping your baby cool is a major consideration then the fabric colour is the major factor. That's why I went with this lighter colour Steel Grey. The downside is it has the potential to look worn quickly. And this colour doesn't pop out at you and say "brand new". The Maxi-Cosi has some pretty cool colour options but this and probably the tan are the only light colour options. Btw this seat really does stay very cool!

SAFETY If safety is your only consideration then I'd choose the Britax Advocate. (All car seats that pass NHTSA Tests are fine. But who wants just fine for their baby? Just remember the most important thing is installing it and strapping the kid in properly)

COMFORT The fabric they use on the Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 is really well padded and soft. And if the seating on the Britax Advocate is made of same material as that on the Chaperone then it's not that comfortable and kind of rough to the touch. So Pria wins here by a landslide.

SIZE:

WIDTH If you have to fit 3 car seats in the back seat (or 2 car seats and an adult) and you have either a car or a small SUV then you should consider a Diono. They're ugly, in my opinion, but when my family expands please God I will most likely be buying one for the eldest child when she outgrows the Maxi-Cosi.

HEIGHT The Maxi-Cosi is currently rear-facing and in the third recline position in order for the relevant line to be level with the floor. This is most likely because of the way the back seat of the car (Kia Sportage) is inclined. This is really advantageous for us as this seat is pretty tall and has the potential to block the view out the rear-view mirror. But in the 3rd recline position it's even shorter than the Britax Chaperone. Note here though that the Britax Chaperone had a couple of level instruments. So I spent over 15mins looking for the level on the Maxi-Cosi. Imagine my surprise when I realized that all they had was a line marked out on the frame itself. My husband and I laughed hysterically at the lack of basic technology and joked about sending the seat back. But I realized it's really only necessary to differentiate between which one of the three different recline positions is the best suited for your particular vehicle. So sophistication isn't really necessary. I think it's straight/level enough not to need a towel/noodle. Besides I wouldn't like to know the safety of my child depended on a rolled up towel/noodle.

COST The Diono RXT wins here because it has a higher weight limit. But I still recommend using an infant car seat at minimum for a newborn cause it fits them better. Did I mention that the Diono is ugly? Lol! But it's a great option.

TOXICITY All I'm going to say here is do your research as this may change with time as companies upgrade. From what I understand this is more an issue when the seat gets really hot. Hotter than normal operating conditions. However since I do live in a hot climate and there is the potential for the car seat to get hot this is also a consideration for me.

FIT OF HARNESS ON CHILD Tightening the straps is not as easy as on Britax Chaperone. And although there is a nice padded protector below the buckle, it's not big enough to protect against chaffing/rubbing from the connectors that snap into the buckle. Stupid! Additionally the buckle doesn't fall forward automatically like on the Diono. (The Britax Advocate may have this feature as well. The Chaperone didn't.) So the Maxi-Cosi loses here! But my child does not seem uncomfortable at all. And so far no signs of irritation/chaffing.

SUMMARY

This was a really tough decision for me. If heat and size are not major considerations for you then the Britax Advocate is the best choice. (According to Consumers' Reports Britax has 5 of the 7 top convertible car seats)

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I did a ton of research and tested a lot of carseats and this one wins. You can read a great detailed review of this seat here:

http://prebabyblog.com/2012/10/convertible-car-seat-what-saved-our-car-trips/

Here is what I can add:

Fit great in our BMW X3 rear facing on the most reclined setting (passenger seat doesn't have to be all the way forward

By far the best material to keep baby cool, they need to make more seats out of this!

Absolutely the cushiest seat out there, I would even sit in this

Like the blog review, our acid reflux baby (at 13 pounds and 10 weeks) tolerated this carseat better than any other due to the angles, cushiness, and being able to see out

So easy to change the harness height and recline angle

Cons:

The strap for tightening and loosening is very difficult to use (fix= loosen and tighten by pulling on the cross straps behind the seat) at first I was really disappointed with this but I can actually get the seat snugger or looser more smoothly than using just the strap so it doesn't bother me now

The material does show drool spots (the cover is completely removable and washable)

I am still giving it five stars because I don't think you'll find a better carseat for the price.

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Of the 5 car seats we own this is the best one,

its easy to install,

comfortable for the child

easy to maneuver

and obviously most of all safe

highly reccomend

Taf Toys Infant Car Seat Style Toy Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:47:00 -0700

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Like another review I have found that the mirror is not in a place that would allow the child to see herself. However that is alright since there are other components to entertain the child. The toys dangle and seem to dance and jingle while the car is moving. This movement always prompts my daughter to "talk" to the characters and keeps her happy for much longer than she would otherwise be. The only complaint I have about this toy is that you need a headrest in order to attach it. But my daughter has loved this toy since she was a month old and still does at four months old.

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Better used as a toy to attach to the inside of the crib. Unless your baby has crazy long arms or the back of your seat is really low your baby will probably not be able to reach the toys, just look at them, which was a tease to my kid. Didn't really like...

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I bought this a year ago after an unsuccessful attempt with a similar item by Sassy. This is much better! It holds the toys out so that the baby can see and reach them. They dance as the car moves and are very entertaining. Today my 13 month old was actually able to squeeze the sun hard enough to make it play its music for the first time. He was so excited. The velcro is strong enough to withstand tugging from a child but the toys can be taken off to be used separately (in a stroller or a restaurant). As mentioned before, you do need a headrest to attach the toy. All in all I would call this a very good buy.

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I bought this to occupy my 2 month old grandson, as he travels in the car. This toy is not only adorable, but the baby LOVES IT! Even if he is fussy, when getting into the car, as soon as he sees it, his mood changes. Well done Taf! Thanks for offering this toy, Amazon!

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filmsy, toys comes off after a period of time and also there is no hook if you don't have a center head rest!

Graco Pack 'N Play Playard with Reversible Napper and Changer Review

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 02:52:00 -0700

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We added this Pack 'N Play to our baby registry since the features looked like they would be useful. This is the first Pack 'N Play that I have owned so I wasn't sure what to expect. The directions were fairly simple to follow and only minimal assembly was required for the bassinet support, reversible station, and toy arch.

I really like the feel and support of the bassinet. The metal tubing keeps the mattress pretty level and my son seems to be very comfortable sleeping and playing on the mattress.

The reversible station is a nice added feature to this version. The napper on one side is slightly sloped and the changing pad on the other is flat with a plastic surface. It is simple to flip with one hand and very convenient to have both readily available. It is nice that the napper is secured on the ends rather than on one side as it is on other models. I feel that this makes it more stable and level. On the down side, it is surface clean only so you can't just throw it into the wash. It is also rather difficult to remove without completely removing the bassinet. Since it also doesn't fit in the travel bag, it's probably something that we'll use only while at home. I agree with another reviewer that the low height of the changing pad reduces its functionality. It hasn't replaced our nursery changing station, but rather provided us with another place change our baby.

Overall, I really like this version of the Pack 'N Play. The usefulness and convenience of a reversible station far outweigh any problems I've had with it. My son sleeps in it almost every day and I would highly recommend it.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program As a mom of three children, I have had plenty of experience with playards over the past ten and a half years. This Graco Pack N Play with reversible napper/changer is nice, but I know Graco could make it better. The pack and play is not too much different from the current basic model they have. I have the very basic model that features the bassinet and useless toy arch, and this newer napper/changer model. There are a few differences between the models to make up for the $30 price difference.

The basic model will get you folding feet/wheels which allow the playard to fold up into a bag that is roughly six inches more compact than the napper/changer model. It has the same size mattress, and ease of set up. The bassinet has poorer mattress support which will allow the mattress to sag and be uneven. This is because the metal cross supports that run across the bottom of the bassinet insert do not run the length of the playard. The seams of the corners of the playard are also visible from the inside.

For a slightly higher price tag, the reversible napper/changer model will get you a more thoughtfully designed bassinet feature. The bassinet has metal tubing that runs the full length of the bottom of the bassinet providing better support for the mattress. Unfortunately my four month old daughter is above the bassinet weight limit, so I was unable to test how well the mattress held up with my baby sleeping in it. I can tell you that it was sturdier feeling when I pressed down on it with my hands. Per the owner's manual for this playard, the changer/napper feature has a 15lb weight limit. Graco's online product manual incorrectly states a different weight limit for the changer which is also quoted in another review. The changer/napper feature is nice, but I was surprised to see that it is surface wash only. Babies spit up and sometimes have leaky diapers. If an accident occurs while your baby is sleeping in the cozy napper, you'll only be able to surface wash the material. Seasoned moms will tell you that sometimes surface washing just won't cut it for some messes. Upon further reading of the owner's manual, I found it odd that you cannot use the bassinet feature while the napper/changer is installed. Since removing the napper/changer is impossible without taking off the bassinet to release the napper/changer bracket, I find this highly impractical. It would have been nice if the changer could be used for a higher weight baby. Ten years ago Graco made an awesome folding changing table that held babies up to 25lbs that could easily be popped on and off the playard. Surely their engineers can find a better way to incorporate this feature so moms of babies heavier than 15 lbs can conveniently change their baby at the playard.

One of the nicest touches on this playard when compared to the basic model are the corners that hold the playard mattress down. It's a nice little added security in addition to the velcro straps that hold the mattress down to the bottom. This particular model also does not leave the seams at the corners exposed to the baby.

Total set up time for this playard with the bassinet and napper/changer is about 20 minutes for a seasoned parent. I suspect it will take longer for first time parents who don't already know how to set up the playard. Setting up just the playard alone without the bassinet and napper/changer can be done in about 3 minutes.

Overall, this playard is very nice. I know I would have loved the changing pad feature when my daughter was a newborn. When compared to the basic model, this one is nicer, but the looming question is whether or not it's worth spending an extra $30 or so for features that you'll only get to use for about three or four months before your baby outgrows it.

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I love this playard. My son is almost a month old and has been sleeping in it since we brought him home from the hospital. He has slept in both the napper and the bassinet part and seems comfortable in both. The changing table has come in handy in the middle of the night when we've wanted to change his diaper without going very far. As much as I like this playard, there are two big flaws worth mentioning:

(1) You cannot remove the napper/changing table without taking apart the whole pack n play which is not convenient if you want your child to sleep in the bassinet part but also want access to the changing table.

(2) The fabric on the napper is spot clean only, which is not practical if you have a newborn who spits up and occasionally pees past the diaper (we still haven't figured out how he does this, but it seems to happen about once a day). To remedy this issue, I bought several flannel bassinet pads on Etsy from the "BabyWolfgang" shop. The fabric is soft so my son sleeps comfortably on them and when they get dirty, I stick them in the washing machine/dryer. They hold up well after many washings and are a good solution to issue #2. (Added bonus: I use them to protect my stroller bassinet because they are easier to wash than taking off the bassinet fabric to wash it and then reattaching it.)

I also recommend using a waterproof pad under the pack n play sheet to protect the mattress. I got the American Baby Company Waterproof Porta-Crib Sheeting Pad and it fits perfectly. If you want a super-soft matching sheet, I recommend the American Baby Company Heavenly Soft Chenille Porta-Crib Sheet in Celery. I also like the American Baby Company Organic Interlock Pack N Play Sheet. (I bought all three of these products on Amazon.)

Some customer reviews mention purchasing an additional mattress to put over the pack n play mattress. I don't think this is necessary and it is possibly unsafe. The mattress that comes with the pack n play is all the baby needs and is ideal in terms of firmness/thickness. Overall this is a very good product.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is the second Pack 'N Play I have gotten from Graco. It couldn't be any easier to set up. Just pull it out of the box and push down to snap into place. The mattress fits and snaps snugly in the corners. The bassinet clips onto the top. The changer/napper also basically snaps on the top rails. The instruction booklet has step by step instructions if you need help. Having set one up before, I did not need it.

My previous Pack N Play had the bassinet feature, so I put a changing pad down and had been using that as a changing station. Now with this version, they have added the changer/napper. You can use this feature until the baby is 3 months old or 15 lbs. It is very convenient! I keep this downstairs and set out diapers and wipes on the bassinet, or nearby. When the baby wakes, you can just flip the napper over and use the flatter side to change. The napper is cushioned and fleecey. The changer is lined with waterproof material. Be sure to get a sheet for the bottom mattress pad, because it can feel cold without one.

It is also very easy to disassemble. Remove the mattress and pull up on the handle. You may have to fiddle with the rails to get them undone. The mattress pad wraps around the unit and velcros together. It fits nicely into the bag that comes with. The napper/changer does not fit into the bag, so you have to bring that along separately.

I like the colors on this playard. They are gender neutral and look nice in any color room of the house. The wheels make it easy to move from room to room. I have no problems or complaints about this product.

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First, I just have to say we love this thing. Yes, it's probably a huge overreaction to a fairly simple product, but that's pretty much what we love about it: it's simple. When we were first shopping for baby things (this is our first child), it seemed so overwhelming, not to mention expensive. Basinets, playpens, play yards, cribs, etc. etc. So, we narrowed down what we actually needed: a place for the baby to sleep while he was still in our room that was either cheap or something that we could use for a long time. Et voila!

A place for the baby to sleep: We used the napper as a basinet in our bedroom, which ended up being perfect; It's rated up to 3 months and a certain weight/length, and right as our boy was meeting those restrictions, we/he was ready to be in the crib.

Something we use for a long time: We took the napper off and now it's just a handy pack n' play! He's just starting to scoot a little, so we've taken this to friends' houses, outside, etc. really anywhere that isn't baby-proofed and it's perfect for hotel stays (not to be alarmist, but who knows where the pack n' play/cribs in hotel rooms come from?!?).

Isn't too expensive: There are a lot of play yards out there that are basically a nursery, complete with a vibrating napper, and a 200 sq ft organizer (sorry for the hyperbole, but *seriously* some of them get ridiculous!).... The baby already has/had a nursery, so I didn't see the point of something that involved. I ended up taking some of the baskets I bought to organize the nursery drawers, and put them in the basinet to organize diapers, wipes, clothes, etc.

A couple of very minor fyis:

-The napper cover isn't removable, so you can't just toss it in the wash. I ended up putting a waterproof liner on top of it, which I'm pretty sure I would have done anyway.

The "basinet" that Graco refers to is different than the "napper." The napper is the part that the baby cuddles into and reverses to the changing pad. The basinet is the feature that raises the bottom of the playpen it's a separate grid of poles that suspends the normal bottom of the play pen to a more reach-able level. We kept the floor in the basinet position so that the baskets of clothes, etc that I mentioned were easily accessible. At 8 months pregnant, this was fairly confusing.

The fabric on the floor of the play pen shows watermarks... pretty noticeably. But, when we are putting the baby in the actual playpen, rather than the napper, we always use a sheet anyway.

Here's the deal: I would have thought $100 was a reasonable amount to spend on something that we would use an insane amount for the first three months.... the bonus that now we have something that we can use pretty much indefinitely?? Amazing.

Bottom line: this is one of the things that I am so glad that we decided to save some money on. It has every necessary feature (the changing table was seriously a stroke of genius), is very reasonably priced, and isn't overly complicated.

Evenflo Triumph Select Car Seat, Iago Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 09:08:00 -0700

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The car seat looks nice, it feels comfy, but the knobs were really hard for me to turn. I needed to use both hands to turn both knobs (awkward) in order to turn it. I returned this seat.

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Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat Cover Review

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 03:33:00 -0700

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I found this car seat cover while looking through pages and pages of baby stuff on Amazon. I have a Graco snugride car seat and base that some friends of ours had given us. They had a little boy. Not long after we found out we were going to have a little girl. I hated the rough blue cover that came with the car seat so the seach began. I found this one and I thought to myself it is kind of pricey what if it doesnt work that well. We are stationed in England currently and have to have a UK car seat. Secret is that there is really no difference between an American Graco snugride and a British except for a sticker. So I put this on my registry and sure enough my mother bought it for me. I was so excited. We got it home and I ripped it out of the box and began remodeling my car seat. It works! I love the way it looks. It is just like in the picture too cute and the fabric is much softer than the old one. There is one thing, down at the bottom where the car seat tucks under it is a little less tight than the old one. It wont slip off though just a little more wiggle room. I love this cover and would tell anyone who is thinking of getting it to go for it.

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Graco, and other car seat manufacturers, do not allow the use of ANY after-market products with their seats. Using this cover will automatically void the warranty on your seat. Why? Because it is not safe. The extra plush minky material will compact in the event of a crash, creating extra slack in the harness which prevents it from properly securing your child. Also, legally all car seats and covers must be fire-retardant... a car accident is the most likely place your child will encounter flames. This cover would burst into flames if exposed to even a small fire, the rules are in place for a reasonto protect the child riding in the seat. Please, no matter how cute it is, DO NOT use after-market covers with your car seat!!!!!!

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I bought 2 of these for my twin girls, they are super soft & fit very snug. Had a TON of compliments as well. (Except for the dumb asses that still asked "Are they boys or girls?") The only reason im not giving it 5 ★'s is because the first time I washed these covers they tore at the seams in many areas. I was able to stitch back some places, but for the price you would think it would have held up alittle better then that. Still did the job & lasted the life of my car seats.

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This car seat cover is amazing! I love it! I can't wait until June when I can bring my baby girl home in this! The shipping is amazing! It got here in 2 days with regular shipping!(:

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I bought this for my daughter on the way. The second I got it in the mail i began my transformation on the carseat. It rocks!!!! I love it !!!!!!!!!!!

Clek Ozzi Portable Booster Car Seat, Licorice Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 06:20:00 -0700

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In a nutshell, if it fits your car* and it's not going to be removed often then it's good. Otherwise, I found many reasons I would buy other....(if you like details, read below)

I wouldn't buy the same seat (Clek Ozzi) but would consider the Clek Olli as an additional seat for my daughters friends. As for our everyday seat I would buy the Clek Oobr but only after confirming with the company that the back releases and it can become a booster only, if needed. But, before then, they would have to come down in price before my husband saw any value/worth in the dramatic price difference (all metal construction wasn't convincing enough since our previous Britax car seat was involved in a collision and we were safely blessed).

Tried a friends out and liked ease of use and stability of the rigid bars. * Here's the note: The latch bars don't fit all cars. If your bars slant slightly this seat won't work. I didn't have that problem in two of our cars so I bought it. When it arrived, I realized mine doesn't have the quick release strap on the front which I then realized there was more than one booster model within the line. With a $40.00 to $50.00 price difference between the ozzi and the olli, it says a lot about the need for that little strap on the front of the seat! Without the strap it is difficult to remove. Also, learned after using it that I prefer a back on it for when my child falls asleep (no back causes slumping over while sleeping).

I also bought the Britax Pkwy SGL for our car that won't take a Clek and found it to be a better buy. If we didn't need 3-4 carseats and I could get the Clek Oobr with quick release strap WITH the removable back AND they were not so pricey I would have prefered the Clek vs the Britax simply because the Britax bottom moves around due to the latch being on a strap. Yet, that strap does allow the SGL to fit any car, unlike the Cleks. The removable back and assurance of fit is great for sending just the booster to school for field trips. Overall: Clek is a good seat but pricey and without quick release strap it's very difficult to remove UNLESS your bars are fully exposed (visible when looking at your cars seat).

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I read a LOT of the reviews before deciding on purchasing this particular booster seat. My priorities were safety and comfort. Everything else was secondary. Also relevant to note, I'm putting it in my car where I pretty much leave it and don't take it out... ever.

In this review, I'll cover the Good, the Bad, and Everything In Between.

First the good:

It is safe. I love being able to lock the seat into the car. Once in, it doesn't slide more than a half an inch or so to either side. It really is in there solidly.

The seat is comfortable and adequately padded. (unlike many other booster seats which are just plastic). Long drives are completely fine.

The armrests bring the seatbelt (and the shoulder belt) into the right place. (unlike other booster seats where the shoulder strap practically strangled my son)

In most cars, my son can get himself into this seat without any assistance

It's high enough that my son can see out the window just fine.

It's lightweight and compact.

For the above purposes, I got exactly what I wanted. That's why I would rank this car seat a 4. If those are your priorities, you'll love this seat.

Now for the bad and the in-between:

In SOME (not all) cars, this seat can be difficult to get out. Other reviewers noted this. However, I have tried this in 4 different cars and found a few different things to be true.

First of all, if you have seat buckles that are loose (i.e. move/flop around when not in use and are easy to reach), then this car seat should be fine. In my Toyota Rav4, I can take this car seat in and out in a matter of seconds.

If you have other car seats in the middle, it can be difficult to get out as well. And if you have seat buckles that are pretty firm in place (i.e. deep in the seat or just very firm with no leeway), then I found this seat difficult to get out.

If that's your case -andyou plan to take this car seat in and out frequently, get the Olli model instead (that's what I have for a different car, and it works PERFECTLY in other cars).

In most of the cars I tried though, it seemed to be fine and no major issues getting the seat in and out.

Note: if you have really big thumbs or hands then take my review with a grain of salt I have small hands that make it easier for me to do stuff like this.

If you know somebody who has this car seat, just try it out in your car before buying. If not, just check your seats and ask yourself:

Are these seat buckles tucked deep into the seat? Or are they loose and easy to reach?

The arm rests are hard plastic. I wish they had put some sort of cover on them just to make it more comfortable.

When my son falls asleep, the shoulder seat belt just doesn't support him as well as his car seat with the 5-point harness.

There's no cupholders in this model. (The Olli has it, FYI)

All in all, I think that as long as you know what to expect then this booster seat will be good for you.

I would only recommend spending the extra money for the Olli if you'll be moving this car seat around frequently -andyou have firm / difficult to move seat buckles. Since that is true for one of the other cars, I have an Olli for that other car and this Ozzi model for my car.

The only things that would elevate this a 5-star review from my perspective would be if it were the Olli (to hiave the quick-release), and the armrests were padded.

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If you've ever been to Walmart, put your hands on a Cosco cheapo booster, it's a piece of mediocre plastic with some loose thin padding that isn't even secure. Put yourself in your child's place. Would you want to go on a trip or travel around town on a seat that moves around, a seat cover that slips and tears easily, and a seat with nothing more than a sanitary napkin worth of protection? Since your child will be in the booster for a while, invest in this quality made booster that is like having a car seat cushion to sit on. Think about it. Cheapo for $15-$25 or Luxury for $55-$90 (depending on getting the best price shopping around). It's your choice.

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Very Nice!!! Fits my 2001 BMW perfect. Looks good and my 5 yr. old son says that is very comfortable. I am glad that I found this...

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This is one of the best booster seats out there ... and one of the safest. Most car seats have very little padding. I hated putting my children in the other seats on long trips. This seat is just like sitting on the actual seats. I liked the first one that I bought so much that I bought a second. These are very lightweight, but very well constructed. The cover is removable for cleaning. The best part is that they clip directly into your car's Latch system if so equipped. They are easily removed from the Latch system with a seat belt style release. I can easily move them between cars. They are not as wide as most booster seats, but wide enough for my six year old boy.

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I had small babies (twins 4.06lbs and 4.09lbs) and a 6.14lbs baby boy, and this item was a lifesaver!! Newborns NEVER fit properly in carseats, I was having to use rolled-up blankets to support their little heads, and they looked so uncomfortable. This item was so snuggly, it made me want one! *lol* It supported them perfectly in their little carseats and made me feel better about them being fit and snug while traveling. I buy them as baby gifts now, they are soooo perfect!!!

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The item was as described my grandson fit in it very snugly and we felt much more secure. Find product.

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Purchased it for my third baby~ and it was so soft and fit right into my Stroller and Car seat~

Delivery was fast too

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Worked out great for my baby! I was considering buying a much more expensive stroller to get the extra cushion but after using this, no new stroller was needed!

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My baby girl loves it and mommy feels happy because this... It's confortable and soft, excelent product. We are happy

Review of Graco Snugride Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, Surrey

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Fan) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 07:32:00 -0700

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The Graco Sungride Classic Connect Infant car seat is a great car seat loaded with comfort, durability and safety. I had an older snugride for my oldest boy and the base worked in this one as well. The colors are neutral so this can be used for a boy or a girl. It is easy to carry and uses the LATCH system for superior safety. this car seat is only adjustable from behind.

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It's annoying the straps don't tighten/loosen from the front but the fabric and design are nice and it preforms just as well as my previous snug ride.

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I was very disappointed when we first attempted to put our new baby in the car seat and realized that you can not adjust the straps from the front. We almost had to turn it upside down to get them to adjust to the correct position. With previous car seats for my other children we were constantly readjusting the straps to get the baby in and out and to adjust for different thicknesses of clothing. We have already bought a new car seat to replace this after only 4 uses due to the lack of convenience.

Pros: very cute pattern and good material quality, light weight

Cons: harnesses are not adjustable from the front and very hard to adjust from the back ***deal breaker for me***

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This a great car seat and not a lot of money. I had a snugride 22 with my last 2 and wanted another graco but did not have a lot of money to spend. The fabric is soft and durable. Easy to wash. Great for either sex though I did use it for a boy. The only down side I found was the rear adjust for the harness and the canopy only had the support bar in front not on back when my previous 2 had the double support

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I choose this infant car seat for its ease of movement from car to home to shopping cart etc. It work great and I would recommend it to anyone needing an infant car seat. It works up to about 4 months then the baby moves too much and is getting too big