Wow, wow, wow. This rings the bell on so many counts. The price is excellent, the product is attractive, and best of all, you can get three across in a smaller car. After multiple trips lugging the car seats on the airplane, we decided the extra hour at each end of the trip removing and installing the car seats was too much for the babies and the adults alike. I shopped for months to find a sturdy, safe and inexpensive option. I felt heart-tugs for all the working families who were struggling to make ends meet and were expected to drop $250 for car seats. Then I found this seat. At first I was uncertain about whether it would be good enough but honestly, if you are on a modest budget or if you need it part-time like we do, I cannot think of a better option.
Another thing that makes this a super option is its width. It is the narrowest safety seat I could find. We don't have a big car so when everyone comes to visit we have to squeeze three babies and 4 adults and a service dog into two Subarus. The width of these seats helps us get everyone into the car. No one can wiggle, not even the dog, but we make it.
The one thing I would note is that the installation of the seat when rear facing is a little loose. We fused with it for quite a while and finally decided that it was very secure but not as snug to the car as other seats we had used. We did not observe the same "play" when it was forward facing. If I had it in my car full time I might investigate a way to add a strap just to stabilize it a bit more. Call it a grandmother's obsession. It might be different in other cars, the Forester back bench-seat is quite flat compared to some cars that have a more concave shape.
| Product Dimensions | 18.5 x 22 x 25.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 38111190 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 5 Pounds |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 40 Pounds |
| Minimum height recommendation | 19 Inches |
| Maximum height recommendation | 40 Inches |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Material Composition | Fabric |
| Care instructions | Plastic and metal parts may be wiped clean with mild soap and water and dried with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. The harness can be wiped clean with mild soap and water. Allow harness to air dry. Machine wash the seat pad separately in cold water. Tumble dry 10 to 15 minutes on low heat. Place the buckle in a cup of warm water and gently agitate. To avoid damage to the buckle, do not clean the buckle with soap or detergents and do not use a lubricant. |
| Additional product features | Adjustable Head SupportAdjustable Head Support |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | Only Car Seat |
| Number of reclining positions | 4 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Specification met | certified frustration-free |
| Orientation | Convertible |
| Rear-facing minimum child weight | 5 Pounds |
| Rear-facing maximum child weight | 40 Pounds |
| Forward-facing minimum child weight | 22 Pounds |
| Forward-facing maximum child weight | 40 Pounds |
| Harness type | 5-Point |
| Seating capacity | 40.00 |
| Item Weight | 9.29 pounds |
| Country/Region of origin | USA |
