So far so good
July 28, 2019
I spent an usual amount of time researching convertible car seats, feel like a bit of an expert by now! I spoke with friends, looked at other seats, read reviews, watched videos, even spoke with a professional consultant at another shop. Reasons I chose the Rava: Reviews by both customers and car seat experts were universally fantastic, the fabrics are plush, the extended rear facing, safety, ease of installation, and, most important to me (other than safety), flame retardant free. It was ultimately between the Rava and the Foonf, went with the Rava because it offered more legroom to the front seat. It was just as easy to install as the YouTube videos say, and my child absolutely loves her seat. She cries significantly less in the car and can even see out of the window. For reference we have a 2016 Explorer. Things I would change: why is there no antirebound bar or load leg?? I actually emailed the company (since the European version has one), they said it was not required in the states. I will say a large reason we got the Pipa was due to the additional safety feature of the load leg. Also, I was surprised when it arrived that the “rose” color is actually purple. Having had the seat about a month, I love it and am pleased with our purchase.
Pros
- Flame retardant free, safety rating, comfort for child, comfort for front seat as it requires less room than other brands, loved our Pipa
Cons
- No antirebound bar or load leg?why not???