 Love this car seat!!! |
| Review Date: January 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Melissa S. Killebrew, |
| My son loves his car seat and so do I. Yes, it is a little bit heavier than the Graco I had with my daughter (now 6) but this seat is so much safer. My son does not have any trouble sitting in the seat, is not uncomfortable in it, and if the seat is installed properly there should not be a problem with tipping forward. It is easy to get in and out of the car and on and off the base. We have a base in each car and that makes everything easier. I also have the Aria stroller (both in the green bubbles) and I get tons of compliments. It can be tricky getting the car seat to click on the stroller but we're getting used to it. The "horse blinders" do not bother my son who is now 3 months old and I can see how they would keep his head safer in an accident. I am glad the seat goes up to 30 pounds as it should last us the year. I was nervous getting the car seat after reading all of the negative reviews on here but I have been very happy with it. |
Peace of mind make it worth the price; Great Seat.
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| Review Date: April 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Dolamyt, Florida |
| I decided on this car seat based on my own research and the input of another parent who uses it and likes it. We do too! While it is heavy, it is very safe. Although it is bulky, it is very user friendly. The latch for the base and the SIP adjustment lever are very easy to use. The adjustable strap in front of the seat allows you to make certain that the child is very snug and safe. One note though, when we took this to the hospital to be tested with our child, the nurses did not know how to operate it and told us we had to buy a new one. After showing them how to operate it they said it was cool and the doctor seat it was a great seat. Therefore, don't expect this seat to be as simple as cheaper ones but it won't require a degree in rocket science. Just read the directions. The SIP cannot be removed from the seat. Moreover, the fact that this fits with ANY of the Peg Perego strollers sealed the deal for us. Moreover, our child was born premature and under five pounds and, with the insert provided by the hospital, she fits in it with no problem. When our daughter was released from the hospital her doctor and nurse said that they wish more parents would have this brand and model of seat upon discharge. Also, the nurse stated that the base appears to fit tighter than any other car seat base she has seen in her many years at the hospital. Setting the seat up is very easy and the base stays tight and snug with many removals of the seat. The tightness of the base is achieved by using the Latch system and the seat belt with the seat belt clamp. The latches for the system are more than just mere clamps found on cheaper seats. The latch system clamps on this model are similar to seat belt latches allowing for very easy installation and removal of the base. Our baby rests comfortably and safely in this seat and I am pleased with the purchase. I gives this seat my highest and strongest recommendation. |
Measures up to some high expectations!!
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| Review Date: June 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: A Blessed Mommy, California |
| First of all, I am definitely not a carseat rookie! (This is my 9th, heavily researched, successful carseat purchase.) My two kids (3 and 5) have had the nicest, safest carseats money can buy, from Britax to the amazing Safeguards (no longer available to my knowledge.) This isn't meant to say that the most expensive is necessarily the safest. We also have the hybrid "GO" for traveling overseas. I will wait as long as possible to let my 5 year old out of a five-point harness, (especially after watching booster vs. 5 point crash tests on Youtube!) so my newborn is in for even more stringent standards since my knowledge has grown with the first two. That said, I have also watched the rear-facing vs. forward-facing crash tests and will be leaving this baby rear facing AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, which should be a little easier with siblings to look at! I turned my first child forward right at one year because I didn't know better! His Britax could have stayed rear facing if I had know the safety differences! So here we are about to have our third and I now insist on good side impact protection (statistically based) along with the option to face rear at a higher weight, even though we may well have her in a convertible carseat by then. After much research, this is the one I chose, based on those factors, as well as the fact that it attaches to the Bugaboo stroller I have had since my first child and will not be replacing! The great, leather look of this seat also helped make the decision easy! (Paloma) I can't speak from using it yet, but after getting it and looking it over, I am very pleased! It is really a nice looking seat, and it seems to function well. The release latch (from the base) isn't difficult, buckle is as expected, and the strap/belly padding is generous! The strap pads are even held up at the shoulder level with some elastic cording at the top! The inner portion seems quite comfortable/breathable enough and the leatherette should be easy to wipe off if need be, as well as looking beautiful! At first I was really disappointed with the function of the hood, as it didn't seem to stay up, but then I pulled with a little more force and it clicks to a tight finish at the top, so no worries! Also, the handle can be put in multiple positions from the front to the back. (Nice for stopping it from rocking, or for holding a blanket up over the front.) The base of the seat has great storage for the Latch connectors and the instruction book! My only, very small complaint, is that it doesn't look like the shoulder pads are removable for washing. Not that big a deal, as they could be spot cleaned and if one wanted, could be removed and replaced with different pads. If you are looking for the lightest weight seat, or know you will be putting your child into a convertible before the weight limit matters, then this might not be the seat for you. For us, the weight doesn't seem bad, for as long as we will be getting it out to clip on to the Bugaboo or a shopping cart, and we would rather the higher weight limit for traveling through airports if need be. (For travel, a Britax is horribly cumbersome, and a "Go Hybrid" isn't rear-facing!) Lastly, I have to say this is a GREAT price on Amazon! I don't know why it was about $50 cheaper here and with free shipping! I have never bought my carseats on Amazon, and usually go to my trusted site that has free return shipping and great guarantees, but they couldn't beat this price! I even called Peg Perego to check model #'s, assuming this was an earlier model or something. (The one I received is a 2010 and that was what the model # on Amazon indicated, not that it matters.) Hope all this helps! Deciding on a carseat can be frustrating! |
Great seat!
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| Review Date: June 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mari, |
| I'm very surprised that so many reviewers complain about how heavy this seat is.I'm 5'2,very slim women,never worked out or been to the gym in the past 15 years-and I can carry it.Yes,this is not a loaf of bread,but very well made safe product.Any car seat with the growing baby in it will be heavy.When it comes to buying a Cadillac or Kia and talking about our child's safety,I'd spend an extra few $$ to buy a Cadillac. |
I Love this Car Seat!!!!
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| Review Date: July 5, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Tonie "Deo", |
| My Pediatrician recommended this car seat as its the one that she uses herself. I decided to give it a try. Not only did I find this Car seat fantastic, i purchased it for $75 less than she did and my children love it! Now she shops here and is advising her patients to do the same, Strollers and More are fantastic! They always have the lowest prices on the Best things. They are always great to deal with. |
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US $79.96
