The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat, Casino
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: The First YearsBrand: The First Years
Release Date: 2008-04-23
Model: Y11010
Color: Casino
Product features:
- The first years true fit C630 convertible car seat receives highest given rating from the national highway traffic safety administration
- Removable head rest-better installation rear facing
- Harnesses to go to 65 pounds, as preferred by safety advocates
- Larger inside dimensions of seat to better fit your child as they grow- lower center of gravity allows for a deeper, taller and wider seating area
- "Easy Off" pad makes washing and keeping clean easy
Description of The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat, Casino
The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat Quit fighting that car seat into place. This seat will offer a True Fit in your car, and a True Fit for your child. A Perfect Fit The True Fit Convertible Car Seat adapts to more cars than any other convertible car seat! The removable head rest allows the car seat to achieve a better rear facing installation. In most cars, the True Fit doesn't lean against the back of the front seat. It offers the comfort and safety features you haveBaby Products Reviews of The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat, Casino
Customer Review: **FREE replacement if in an accident- just icing on the cake!**
Summary: 5 Stars
I am extremely picky when it comes to purchasing car seats. First, I scour all the reviews I can find- namely the safety ratings. By reading the item description you can see this seat is very highly rated.
Next, I look at the height and weight limitations. I want to be sure my child will stay in this seat for a long time, especially in the safety of a 5-point harness. Previous seats I've purchased maxed out at 40 lbs. for the maximum weight with the 5-point harness. Be careful since many seats will advertise they accommodate a child up to 70 lbs. etc. but that is often when it is converted to a belt positioning booster. The 5-point harness must be removed before then. This seat will accommodate a child up to 65 lbs. and 50 inches tall in the 5-point harness. I also wanted a seat that will keep baby rear facing as long as possible- this seat can remain rear-facing up to 35 lbs.
Third component- ease of use. The newly designed latch installation is a breeze to not only install but un-install. In the event of having to remove a car seat, it is often a struggle to try to loosen the extremely tight belt so you can remove the latch hooks. These hooks have a simple to use release button which are also easy to reach once the seat is installed. No fumbling around, digging between seat cushions to try to reach the clip.
The belts are also extremely easy to adjust, and can be adjusted WITHOUT having to uninstall the seat. No taking the belts out to be re-threaded- there are simple releases on the sides to slide the belts higher or lower depending upon how tall your child is and if your child is rear or forward facing. It is also very easy to adjust the incline and there are several to choose from. I did find that while installed for rear-facing, when baby is sitting in the seat it is a little difficult to tighten. Loosening is a cinch, but some strength is involved to tighten the belts. I'm not sure if this is true for forward-facing also as I have not used it for forward facing yet. However, compared to other seats I've used- it is much easier getting him in and out and I rarely have to tighten or loosen the belts anyway.
Fourth component- ability and ease of washing the cover. The entire cover can be removed without uninstalling also! I wish it was machine washable, but honestly, I don't remove the cover to be washed unless there was a spill or accident. Instructions say to hand wash in mild detergent.
Fifth component- price. I have to say, so many people recommend Britax seats, but I can not bring myself to spend the $300+ on a car seat. This seat has the stellar safety ratings as well as some extra features not found on Britax seats, and is less than half the cost.
The icing on the cake for me- FREE REPLACEMENT if you are in an accident. I'm not sure how many other companies do this, as I had never been in an accident before with a car seat in the car. But, please make note- if you are in ANY type of accident at ANY speed- ALL CAR SEATS MUST BE REPLACED. The plastics and foam inside the seat are weakened as they have done their job to protect baby- this goes for ANY brand. I was just rear-ended two days ago at a very low speed- only scratches left on the bumper of my van, and I called the customer service number on the instruction manual to verify that I did indeed need to replace the seat. The representative confirmed that yes this was true. She asked me several questions pertaining to the accident as well as placement of the seat and if baby was in the seat during the accident, and then proceeded to tell me they would be sending me a replacement! I was instructed to call back with the confirmation number given to me when I receive the new seat, and they will give me further instructions to place the old seat in the box from the new one. UPS will come pick up the old one so they can evaluate it for damage etc. I thought this was a fabulous policy!
Overall, I absolutely LOVE this seat and give it 5 out of 5 stars. I hope this review is helpful!
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