There is no question that this is a quality item. Every piece seems to be top of the line as
regards materials. Design, I am not
sure. As a grandparent I have seen many
car seats for both my kids and my grand kids.
This seat may be a touch to ambitious in regards to maximizing their
market. The concept of a Swiss Army
Knife seems to be their design model. Don't
get me wrong, a good Swiss Army Knife can be a handy tool but sometimes you
need to narrow your options to get a superior tool.
As I said, the materials and workmanship seem top notch with
the seat. However it's complexity is
daunting. Talking to a friend on the
local police force I found that many car seats are incorrectly installed and
consequently not providing the expected level of safety. The physical installation of the seat is relatively
clear but the conversion from rear-facing, to front facing, to toddler, to
large child is somewhat confusing. The
manual also is not straight forward. It
hops around and refers to other pages in the midst of explanations.
If you are willing to accept a rather complex piece of
equipment with less than stellar instructions, this unit should be the only
seat you need to every buy your child as it goes from infant to 120 pounds.
(Have to wonder why you are strapping a 120 pound, 4' 9" kid into a car
seat rather than a traditional seat belt but the manufacturer touts that range
of client.)
From Vendor:
Steel frame gives unmatched protection and durability for a
12-year product life
Reinforced deep side walls with energy-absorbing foam for
maximum head and body side impact protection
Luxurious two-piece infant body pillow provides extra
support and comfort along with memory foam in the seating area
Accommodates children rear facing 5-50 pounds and forward
facing 20-90 pounds and in booster mode 50-120 pounds and up to 57" tall
Pace saving design allows extra room for passengers while
providing spacious interior for child
If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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