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4.68 out of 5stars
(19 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
11/15/2022
Very sturdy
I am so in love with this carseat. it has made my life so much easier. Follow instructions when installing makes it much easier. Very heavy carseat but built to last . My favorite on this carseat is adjustable back support and head support that you can adjust to your baby growth. Will definitely purchase in the future and highly recommend it.
Amelaa21

Most helpful negative review

3.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
04/07/2023
Well this isn't what I expected
I disliked the fact it doesn't have an adjustable lever to well adjust. It has a “”switch” on the bottom for rear or forward facing. I guess I was spoiled by my bf sons car seat that has a lever between the leg for easy adjustment. Multiple positions this has just one position. Still on the fence about returning it. Stupid store doesn't have them in stock and u have to order. Tho I got this quickly to just sucks to go thru the process. Update nope I'm returning. He don't even look comfortable in it:( what a waste of time. I could have just bought it at the store if only they had the ones on display in stock
Mary
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  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/20/2023
    Roomy But Hard To Tighten
    The car seat itself is pretty good. It's roomy and the straps seem comfortable. However, the removable cushions came stained as if the product had been used (or possibly happened during manufacturing). Also, it is a bit more difficult to tighten than my other Graco removable carseat. But for the price, not bad.
    MS121512
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/05/2023
    Best
    My son love it and doesn't want to let go of it. Thank you
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/04/2023
    I give this car seat 10 stars
    My son love his new car seat nice and comfortable . His head and neck is secure .
    Unknown
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/07/2023
    Well this isn't what I expected
    I disliked the fact it doesn't have an adjustable lever to well adjust. It has a “”switch” on the bottom for rear or forward facing. I guess I was spoiled by my bf sons car seat that has a lever between the leg for easy adjustment. Multiple positions this has just one position. Still on the fence about returning it. Stupid store doesn't have them in stock and u have to order. Tho I got this quickly to just sucks to go thru the process. Update nope I'm returning. He don't even look comfortable in it:( what a waste of time. I could have just bought it at the store if only they had the ones on display in stock
    Mary
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/15/2022
    Very sturdy
    I am so in love with this carseat. it has made my life so much easier. Follow instructions when installing makes it much easier. Very heavy carseat but built to last . My favorite on this carseat is adjustable back support and head support that you can adjust to your baby growth. Will definitely purchase in the future and highly recommend it.
    Amelaa21
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/11/2022
    Great seat
    Great seat! My son loves it! Fits well with other seat.
    Ariel E
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/14/2022
    Good carseat, easy install, good price
    This seat only has one rear facing recline, so I was a little skeptical if it would fit in the vehicle. It fit well in our Ford Fusion. I used the tethers instead of seat belt install. it tightened pretty standard to other car seats. (it wasn't easy but not hard either). So far, we like it. It was a good price. It installed well.
    Angela
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/25/2021
    Really great seat
    Best car seat ever Would recommend anyone to buy it . Was in a car wreck on 9-3-2021 in that car seat did its job . My daughter only got a scratch on her neck and the car flipped a few times.
    janifer
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/02/2021
    Better in person, sturdy and easy to install.
    I thought it might be too big for my 10 month old (she grew out her infant car seat faster than all my children), especially because the picture looks like a preschooler could fit. But she fit in it perfect! Easy to install and cup holder is a great bonus! Fabric is nice (I preferred the gray). I honestly dont have nearly as hard of a time in the car with her. She loves sitting up and sitting forward. You can also adjust for smaller children and this can work like an infant car (lean back) I like that its a little higher than my sons other car seat because she can see better out the window. I catch her looking at me all the time. Best value for your buck!
    Salvador
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/13/2017
    Very satisfied!
    We love this car seat. We purchased this when my son outgrew his infant seat. I would say it's on the bigger side for a convertible seat, especially rear facing, but my son loves it and seem very comfortable in it. Plus the price was awesome compared to other car seats with the same features.
    Hannah
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/18/2016
    Love it!
    I purchased this for my 2 year old daughter and she loves it! Still fits her even after having it for 7 months! She is almost 3 and we don't have to worry about her growing out of it too fast. This is a great car seat! Can't say enough good things about it.
    Jill
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/13/2016
    Able to fit 2 + infant seat
    We're able to fit 2 of these seats rearfacing plus a Graco 35 infant seat all in the back seat of our Chevy Trailblazer. Despite being narrow enough to fit the car, they're comfy enough for the kids and have built in cup holders. We also like the adjustable headrests. Walmart had the best price of all other retailers.
    Dal2aus
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/16/2016
    Good car seat
    This car seat has been great. My little one is very comfortable in it and likes it. I love the cup holder, especially in the hot months because I can bring cold drinks out with my kids for the car rides and they have somewhere to put the drinks. I don't love the seat cushion for the head because it doesn't stay very well. But it didn't matter much to me because my little one doesn't really need it anyway. The only thing really that I don't love is that the part you pull on to tighten the car seat is right up against the seat of the car when rear facing, which makes it hard to tighten sometimes.
    Momoftwo
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/18/2016
    Great car seat
    Ordered this car seat when my baby turned one. It's a great car seat, incredibly easy to install, and the seat is so soft and comfortable. My little guy absolutely loves it.
    Kari
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/20/2014
    My sweet girl loves this seat!
    We just stepped up from the Snugride to this big girl seat and she is so much more comfortable. She is almost 20 pounds and the car seat is perfect. You could tell that she knew something was different! The seat is a cinch to install and take out should you need to. Buckles are easy, but secure and adjustment for size happens with just one handle. I am planning to get the same model for my husband's truck.
    tlincic
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/01/2014
    VERY pleased
    This car seat is in the same line of Graco convertible car seats as the Fit4Me, Size4Me, and Headwise, they all just have SLIGHT variations and are available through different retailers. This one is the least expensive of them all and has a slightly different style of base than the others. All kids should stay rear facing in a 5 point harness seat until at LEAST age 2 and all of those Graco seats are excellent for easy extended rear facing. I ordered this seat to replace a Britax Marathon that my son had outgrown for rear facing. That seat was over $200 and has a lot of "bells and whistles". However, since putting my son in this seat he hasn't complained once and I think it feels almost just as plush and comfy as the Britax. Install with latch was very easy with this seat. And even with the nice built in cup holder, this seat is still narrow and doesn't take up any more space than the Britax did. We have our infant in a Chicco Key Fit 30 seat right next to this one and they do not touch at all. I would buy this seat again and I'm glad I didn't end up shelling out an extra $50 to buy the HeadWise version of this seat at Target.
    Krl32
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/21/2014
    So far so good, bulky but secure
    I use this seat rear facing as my son is 18months. This product is bulky by far, but i feel like my son is safe. I like how you can move the shoulder straps by using the red lever on top instead of having to adjust the straps by taking them out and putting them in the next opening. I like that there is a leveler on the side so you know if the seat is positioned properly. CONS The clip/harness that goes across the chest is super hard to open. The straps are easy to loosen but a bit more difficult to tighten.
    thatmomwaller
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/10/2014
    I Love This Carseat
    I Love it. It took me for ever to decide on a carseat that had everything i was looking for. This carseat is awesome its vefy confterble I put the latch and the seat belt and when i drive my car the carseat is very secure and it does not move. Truly the best carseat ever.
    MRAUDALESW
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/09/2014
    I Love This Carseat
    I Love it. It took me for ever to decide on a carseat that had everything i was looking for. This carseat is awesome its vefy confterble I put the latch and the seat belt and when i drive my car the carseat is very secure and it does not move. Truly the best carseat ever.
    MRAUDALESW