Finally, a true All in One!
December 27, 2019
I'll preface this with saying having four kids in car seats over the course of 7 years now, I've used quite a few brands/styles in multiple vehicles. The Magellan has by far been the most versatile to switch the seat for different kids. It took me almost no time at all to flip the seat from forward-facing for my 40lb five year old, to rear-facing with the appropriate recline for my six month old. Adjusting the seat to accommodate my rear-facing three year old was also just as quick. The height adjustments seem to allow for more fine tuning than other seats and moves more easily, without seeming to catch or snag at all. The seat itself is a little bulky, which is on par with all the other all in one seats I've used in the past. It did still fit nicely in both the second and third rows of a Honda Odyssey as well as a Yukon and Suburban. By measurements, it would've also fit in a smaller vehicle like Grandma's Honda Civic, in the middle and passenger side areas. This versatility also makes it a great option as a seat for a sitter or someone not hauling the kiddos regularly, in addition to an everyday seat for a primary vehicle. As a belt positioning booster, my seven year old said it was more "fluffy" than the other seat we use. He also enjoyed the cup holders. The Magellan did appear to have a more narrow seat but still fit him nicely, at 45 pounds. The idea of the quick clean seat area is innovative, however I do wish that the rest of the padding on the seat was as easy to remove and replace. I know my kids don't just confine messes to a single area of the seat. The fabric did hold up well to spot cleaning and didn't appear to fade at all being in the sun while installed in the van. Finally, the price point is pretty reasonable. For the versatility I expect to pay a little more, and I really feel as though the bang for the buck factor is here with the Magellan as well. Overall, I definitely reccomend this seat based on ease of use, versatility, quality of construction, and price point. This is a seat that will not disappoint.
This product review was collected by the manufacturer.