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User Review for Recaro ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat
We are highly satisfied with this car seat. The materials used are incredibly soft and comfortable to the touch, yet very durable and supportive. The small details, such as the padding on the shoulder straps and the ease with which the angle of the seat can be adjusted become key features since they have been so successfully implemented. This is especially true for the 5-point harness, which fits snug and comfortably and even includes a soft fabric "shield" between the child and the buckles to prevent any accidental pinching. Love it!!! I would recommend this seat to anyone! Our other choice was the Diono Radian, but we are so pleased to have gone with the Recaro instead and we won't be changing our minds.
User Review for Boulevard 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat
Hello. I just wanted to share how I am so very impressed with this carseat's aesthetics. I had read where someone said the photos were deceiving and I called another store, only to have a man tell me it's real bright. I'm thinking hot pink but decided for the price, I'd deal. It's nowhere near hot pink, colors are more muted like desert toned and will work perfect in my car. If you read the ratings, this and the Blvd CS are top rated and worth every extra penny spent on the safetly of your child. I also found out that this is a 2008 model and there only difference between it and the 2009s are the fabric choices, the safety base is the same. Tomorrow we're having the carseat installed and I'll come back to review how it works with my child. I did go to Babies R Us and tested it out in my car before buying here. My daughter who is 15 months loves it and all she wants to do is sit in it right now. My other carseat matches my car and to be honest, the darker colors still shows plenty of crumbs. Last plus, I'm in New York and received the carseat in 2 days!! Paying $9.95 flat rate & no tax worked better than another site that offered free shipping w/tax. ;^)
User Review for Boulevard 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat
I've only had my 7 mo old in this once so far. It was easy to put him in and he seemed comfortable
User Review for Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat
I was looking for a booster seat with a 5pt harness and something that was a little bit roomier for my car because my teenage daughters stated they were squooshed in the backseat with my 21/2 year old son's current carseat. what caught my attention was the width of the RXT which was a bit more narrow, my son is able to easily sit in his new carseat without having to climb into it like his old one, the head piece he loves because when he falls asleep his head rests against (plus added protection). The seat itself was easy to install, plus I love the better latching system I feel the carseat is not going anywhere. Also, l love this carseat/booster because it folds and I travel to San Francisco a lot via train and it makes it easy to travel with. It is a bit heavy but the shoulder straps make it easy to carry. I have only one negative thing to say, for the price they could have added a better cup holder that locks in place if needed to be used, my son pulls it and likes to play with it; not good when he has a drink in it. Other than that I would highly recommend this carseat/booster to friends.
User Review for Boulevard 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat
I LOVE this car seat. My 8 month old son is comfortable riding and sleeping in the seat, and it is easy to install. My one caveat is its size for travel. It is so deep, especially in the rclined position, that I couldn't get the base of it to sit in the airline seat. The base was only halfway on it. It was strapped in, but the result was the seat was so far forward that there was only 2-3 inches between the seat and the tray. That means I could never use the seat to travel with a toddler, because there would be no place for his feet to hang down. I plan to contact Britax about this, because it seems so silly - perhaps I strapped it in incorrectly.
Car Seat Facts
Did you know that according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), babies should ride in a car seat that is installed in the rear-facing position to the maximum weight and height allowed for that car seat? If you are ever concerned about making sure your car seat is properly positioned, you can consider having a car seat inspection. Not only is it free, but it is simple to find an inspection site near you. Just simply go to: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/. You should also keep in mind that your pediatrician will always have the latest safety information regarding car seats.
Buying Guidelines
Experts suggest that you should purchase the best car seat that your budget can allow. The car seat acts as the child's bodyguard while on the road and could save his/her life in the event of an accident! In the event of an accident, consumers should replace the car seat to ensure maximum safety for the future.
Experts also want consumers to be aware of their own states regulations concerning car seats. Consumers may need purchase additional car seats or boosters to meet these safety standards for their child's age and weight. If you are unsure of your state's regulations, you can access this link to: state car seat laws, to find out more information.
Product Features
Britax, Graco, Recaro, and Eddie Bauer boast a wide variety of product features that enhance the baby's comfort and/or parent's convenience.
Such features include:
- Cup holders
- Soft toys
- Bunting or boots that keep baby warm
- Belly and shoulder pads for protection and comfort
In the event of a car seat recall you may want to check your car seat manufacturer and model. Visit the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration for more information.
Reference
| | Infant Only | Convertible | Booster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Newborn to 1 year | Newborn and up | Toddler 3 and up |
| Weight | Up to 20 pounds | Up to 80 pounds | 40 to 80 pounds |
| Orientation | Rear Facing only | Rear & Forward Facing | Forward Facing only |
Weight is approximate - always follow the manufacturer's guidelines and your pediatrician's advice.
- Five-Point Harness: Secure a child at the shoulders, the hips, and between the legs, which restrains the strongest sections of the body. This makes the five-point harness the safest.
- Three-Point Harness: Secures a child at the shoulders and between the legs.
- The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System: The LATCH system is specially designed to connect your car seat to built-in metal anchors in the back seat. When a car seat does not have a LATCH system the seat belt is used as an anchor.
- Tether: The tether is an extra snap on piece that connects the car seat to the back seat behind the cars back seat headrest for additional security. Most forward-facing and some rear-facing car seats include a snap on tether.
- EPS (Expanded polystyrene) Foam: Energy Absorbing Foam used in car seats to absorb the impact of a crash and protect baby. Manufacturers have performed extensive testing to determine the major points of impact in a crash and have added more EPS in those areas for additional support. The objective of the EPS in the car seat is that it will take the full impact in the even of a crash and protect your baby. If this were to happen the EPS could be broken crushed. In the event that the EPS is damaged when it has absorbed chock or for any other reason, contact the manufacturer to see if it can be replaced.
Types of Car Seats:
- Rear-Facing Seat - only able to face the rear of the vehicle and is used for infants.
- Front-Facing Seat - only able to be used facing the front of the vehicle and is used for older children
- Convertible Seat - has the ability to be a rear facing seat for infants as well as forward facing for older children
- Booster Seat - designed for children 4 or older. The seat helps the seat belt to be positioned correctly around the child.
Infant
An infant car seat is the first seat your baby will ever use. An infant car seat accommodates a child that is between 5-22 lbs. and up to 29in. tall. It is important to follow all manufacturer guidelines and state regulations to ensure the safety of your baby. These car seats often feature a canopy which is adjustable or has the ability to rotate. The canopy will protect the car seat from all types of weather.
Safety features such as the LATCH system are featured in many of the infant car seats. LATCH makes installation more secure as the car seat will attach to anchor points, which all cars now have installed by the manufacturer. Another outstanding safety feature available in certain car seat models is EPS foam. EPS foam makes the car seat safer during an impact. Models that include EPS foam is the Graco SnugRide, Baby Trend Flex Loc, Chicco Keyfit and Evenflo Discovery.
Convertible
Convertible car seats have the ability to be a rear-facing seat for infants and be converted to front-facing seats when the child is of age and weight. This type of car seat will be the next step in car seats before your child is able to use a booster seat. Most models of convertible car seats can fit a child that is between 5-65 lbs compared to the infant car seat, which can only fit a child that is between 4-22 lbs.
Convertible car seats do feature LATCH systems, 5-point harness systems, overhead shields, and EPS foam like other car seats.
Some of the top brands and models of convertible car seat include:
Our convertible car seats also have a large variety of accessories that are adaptable for the child and parent's comfort. While convertible car seats may be a great way to stretch child expenditures, it is important to follow all manufacturer guidelines and state regulations to ensure the safety of your child. You can also contact your pediatrician for further safety advice concerning car seats.
Booster
The booster car seat is the last car seat the child will ever need. The booster car seat has a completely different design intention compared to the infant car seats and convertible car seats.
Children who are able to use booster seats are lifted higher on the seat so that the vehicle's safety belt fits correctly. Booster seats are designed for children that are at least 4 years of age and can be used until the child is between 8 and 12 years of age.
For child and parent convenience, features on some booster seats include:
Since many convertible car seats can accommodate a child to 65 lbs, many parents prefer to purchase a booster seat which is backless. Backless booster seats are very light and easily portable.
Some of the top booster seat brands and models include:
It is important to follow all manufacturer guidelines and state regulations to ensure the safety of your child.