My daughter loves the comfort and color
December 27, 2022
My 5 year old is on the smaller side of the growth spectrum so she is still in a forward-facing 5-point harness. Until I received this car seat (thanks Stellar Product Testing Panel!) she was still using her convertible car seat. From the moment I pulled this one out of the box, we were both impressed. The colors are beautiful! I appreciated the ombre and how bright the seat was. She loved how pretty it was. The fabric itself is also nice to the touch, it has a bit of texture and is comfortable. It seems as though it will be not only durable, but also handle stains well. Although if it does get a mess on it, it's no big deal sicne its machine washable! It is the ultimate convenience with little ones. Even though she is 5, messes are right up her alley (we don't need to discuss the rotten apple I found in the convertible car seat I pulled out to upgrade her to this one).
Although this car seat is relatively wide, it wasn't any wider than the bulky convertible car seat. It fits well in my minivan, although if you need to fit 3 car seats across, this isn't the best one for you. However, for me, I love the extra layer of side impact protection! Safety is my top priority with my kiddos (hence my 5 year old still being in a forwars facing harness and my nearly 3 year old still being rear facing) so I truly appreciate every bit of safety and protection this seat provides. It is the perfect blend of safety, aesthetic, convenience, and comfort.
I only have one con, but it was a frustrating one. The installation of this seat took me over a half hour! It was beyond frustrating trying to get the seat belt through the guided path and stay untangled and flat. I even broke down and watched the installation video (super helpful) but even in that I have no clue how they kept the seatbelt flat so well! The area where the belt goes along the sides of the seat really should have a slat where the seat belt sits, rather than a curved ledge. It made it unnecessarily difficult and frustrating. Once I got it in though, it was great and thankfully I won't have to move it again for a long time.
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