Baby Trend Flex-Loc Car Seat Review

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Baby Trend Flex-Loc Infant Car Seat

Part #: CS31029, CS31950, CS31962, CS31085, CS21084, CS21068, CS21045, CS21023, 6352, CS11091, CS11443, CS31085, 6364B, 6353, 6356B, 6348, 6381

Approximate Price Range: $90 – $130

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Baby Trend Flex-Loc Infant Car Seat is designed as a rear-facing car seat for infants.  It is compatible with some of the Baby Trend baby strollers (sold separately or as a travel system).   Baby Trend has two versions of the car seat, one designed for a baby from 5 – 22 lbs. and 28.5” maximum, and another version for a baby from 5-22 lbs and 30” maximum.

• [22 lb. version] Child weight/height: 5 – 22 lbs., and up to 28.5 inches
• [30 lb. version] Child weight/height: 5 – 30 lbs., and up to 30 inches
• Car seat weight:  ~9.5 lbs. (carrier);  6 lbs. (base)
• 5-point safety harness
• One-hand harness adjustment with push-button release
• Height-adjustable seat back; no harness rethreading
• 4-position push-button height adjustable base
• Level indicator for proper installation
• One-hand easy-access seat release
• EPS energy-absorbing foam for side impact head protection
• Canopy
• Carrying handle with rubber coated triangle shaped grip
• Soft head support
• Boot to provide extra warmth and comfort
• Flex-Loc refers to the base’s flexible (not rigid) latch straps
• Push on connector snaps onto the vehicle LATCH anchor
• Car Seat Dimensions: 16.5″W x 26″L x 25″

Pros:

• Compatibility with Baby Trend strollers (sold separately) is a very nice feature to have when you’re out and about with your infant.
• Carry handle triangle shape allows options to carry baby at different angles.
• Variety of styles and fabric patterns, and overall nice feature set.

Cons:

• Release is on the front of the car seat, and since it is rear facing, can be difficult to access depending on your seat type.
• Some users have difficulty with carry handle release buttons.
• The carrier is a bit heavy.  It takes quite a bit of strength to lift the infant carrier with baby once your baby begins to reach 20 lbs., so you may lose the carrier feature early with the 30 lb. version of the seat.
• No shoulder pads are included.

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Britax Boulevard Car Seat

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Britax Boulevard Car Seat

Part #: E9L7234 (Cowmooflage), E9L72L1 (Berkshire), E9L74J9 (Barrington), E9L72N6 (Davenport), E9L74T5 (Castlerock), E9L74J3 (Huntington), E9L7467 (Meghan), E9L74D9 (Shannon), E9L72N5 (Riviera), E9L72H3 (Lauren)

Approximate Price Range: $310 – $340

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The car seat is convertible, in that it can be configured as rear or front facing.  It is a high capacity convertible car seat that can accommodate your child from baby to toddler stages with a 5 to 65 lb. weight range.  It comes in a variety of fabric options.

• Child weight limit: 65 lbs. (rear-facing: 5-35 lbs.; forward-facing: 20-65 lbs.)
• Height range: 18 – 49 in.
• Seated shoulder height: 10.5-16 in. (rear-facing); 12-16 in. (forward-facing)
• Infant body pillow
• 5-point harness, with rubber chest pads and harness holders
• Front harness adjuster to loosen the harness system
• Latch connectors for a quick, simple, and tight installation
• Tether webbing  anchors and Side impact protection for safety
• No Re-thread harness adjustment

Pros:

• Broad child weight range of 5-65 lbs.
• Very comfortable for baby or toddler.
• Thick straps do not twist.
• Allows you to adjust the harness height without having to re-thread the harness strap.
• Side impact safety design (EPS foam in the head support is that used in bicycle helmets).
• Latch connectors allow quick, easy and tight installation (LATCH is on most car models after Sept. 2002).
• Well made and attractive.

Cons:

• Fairly large (Approx. 28 x 25x 20), make sure to check dimensions against your vehicle.  Some have found leg room issue when rear facing.
• Harness is a bit difficult to adjust.
• Crotch strap is short, and falls under the baby or toddler while seating.

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Britax Chaperone Car Seat

Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat Review

Model #: E9L69P5, E9L69P2, E9L69N9, E9L69P3

Approximate Price Range: $220 – $230

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Description / Specs / Features:

The Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat is a rear-facing only car seat that includes a car seat carrier and a base.  The car seat is designed for an infant from 4 to 30 lbs., and 32” or less in height.  It is stroller compatible with Britax Chaperone strollers and other major stroller brands when use with the Britax adapter strap.

• Infant weight /size: 4 -30 lbs. and 32” or less
• Carrier weight: 10 lbs.
• Side impact protection with EPS Foam liner
• 5-point harness
• Up-front harness adjuster
• No re-t hread head restraint and harness height adjustment
• Level indicators and height adjustment knob on base to assist with installation with proper angle of recline
• Push-button lower LATCH connectors (LATCH anchors are on most vehicles after Sept. 2002)
• Built-in lock-offs for seat belt installation
• Ergonomic carry handle
• Large canopy
• High density foam padding for cushioning
• cover set with matching belly pad
• Seated shoulder height: 6.5 – 11”
• Dimensions: 24.9”W x 17.8”W  x 31”D

Pros:

• The no re-thread head restraint and harness shoulder height adjustment is a very nice feature to have in an infant car seat.
• It is “click” lock compatible with the Britax Chaperone stroller (also strap-in compatible with some other strollers).
• Comfortable for baby.

Cons:

• The infant carrier is fairly heavy at 10 lbs., and for most becomes very difficult to lift via handle by the time your child is ~20 lbs, so you may lose use of the carrier feature at that time (this is rated to 30 lbs.).  This is not so much a con, as a note of consideration.
• Fairly large, some users have problems fitting this in their cars due to the depth.  Again, this not so much a con, as a consideration in purchase.

Review by:
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Britax Marathon Car Seat Review

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat

Part #: E9L06J0, E9L06G8, E9L06E8, E9L0699

Approximate Price Range: $190 – $200

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Britax Marathon Car Seat is designed for a child from 5 to 65 lbs., and configurable from rear to front facing as your child grows. (Note: The difference between this version and the Marathon “CS” version of the car seat is that it does not have the Click and Safe audible aide for harness adjustment.)

• Child Weight: 5 – 65 lbs. (5 – 35 lbs rear facing; 1 yr & 20, up to 65 lbs.)
• Child height: 49” or less
• Child seated shoulder height: 10.5” – 16” (rear facing); 12-16 (forward facing)
• Car seat weight: 17 lbs.
• Energy-absorbing versa-tether, anchors at 2 points
• Rear and forward facing recline
• Five-point harness
• Harness Ultra Guard System harness chest cushion
• Built-in lock-offs to secure the vehicle seat belt within 1” side to side or front to back at the belt path
• Harness holders to keep straps out of the way when placing child in seat
• Small profile contoured, energy absorbing base
• EPS liner
• High density foam for extra layer of padding
• Front harness adjuster
• Push-button lower latch connectors
• Cover set has matching belly pad for baby’s comfort
• Dimensions: 18.7W x 26.9H x 24.4D (inches)

Pros:

• Very comfortable for baby.
• Well made and attractive.
• Overall a good feature set.
• Lots of fabric options.

Cons:

• The Britax Boulevard is close in price, and has a no-rethread front adjustable harness height.  This unit must be rethreaded as your child grows, which is fairly inconvenient.

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Britax Marathon CS Car Seat Review

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Britax Marathon CS Convertible Car Seat

(Also called the Britax Marathon Click and Safe Convertible Car Seat)

Part #: E9L98Z2, E9L98S7, E9L98T2

Approximate Price Range: $250 – $315

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Britax Marathon Click and Safe Convertible Car Seat is designed for a child from 5 to 65 lbs., that configures from rear to front facing as your child grows.  “CS” is Click and Safe, the audible aide to help with proper harness adjustment.

• Child Weight: 5 – 65 lbs. ( 5 – 35 lbs rear facing; 1 yr & 20, up to 65 lbs.)
• Child height: 49” or less
• Child seated shoulder height: 10.5” – 16” (rear facing); 12-16 (forward facing)
• Car seat weight: 17 lbs.
• Click & Safe Harness adjuster (audible aide for harness adjustment, specific to the “CS” version of the Britax Marathon)
• Energy-absorbing versa-tether, anchors at 2 points
• Rear and forward facing recline
• Five-point harness
• Harness Ultra Guard System harness chest cushion
• Built-in lock-offs to secure the vehicle seat belt within 1” side to side or front to back at the belt path
• Harness holders to keep straps out of the way when placing child in seat
• Small profile contoured, energy absorbing base
• EPS liner
• High density foam for extra layer of padding
• Front harness adjuster
• Push-button lower latch connectors
• Cover set has matching belly pad for baby’s comfort
• Dimensions: 18.7W x 26.9H x 24.4D (inches)

Pros:

• Very comfortable for baby.
• Click & Safe audible harness adjust is a nice feature.
• Well made and attractive.
• Overall a nice feature set.

Cons:

• The Britax Boulevard CS is close in price, and has a no-rethread front adjustable harness height.  This unit must be rethreaded as your child grows, which is fairly inconvenient.

Review by:

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Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat

Part #: E9L0269, E9L0227, E9L02R6, E9L0216, E9LA669

Approximate Price Range: $180 – $200

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Britax Roundabout Convertible car seat is designed as a compact car seat that can be configured as rear-facing for a baby from 5 to 35 lbs., and forward facing for a child over 1 year of age and 20 lbs. up to 40 lbs or 40″.  The difference between this car seat and the Britax Roundabout 50, is that the Roundabout 50 is larger, heavier, has 4 harness slots up to 17” high, multiple crotch strap positions, and can accommodate a child up to 50 lbs. or 49” in height.

• Child weight / age / height:
• Rear facing: 5 – 35 lbs.
• Forward facing: 1 year and 20 lbs., up to 40 lbs. or 40”
• Lower LATCH push connectors (LATCH anchors available on most vehicles after Sept. 2002)
• Built-in lock-off clips (if securing with a seat belt)
• Side impact protection wings
• Rear and forward facing recline for child comfort and positioning
• 5-point harness
• Harness holders to keep straps out of the way when placing child in the seat
• Small contoured energy absorbing base.
• Energy absorbing EPS foam liner
• High density comfort foam for extra padding
• Front harness adjustment (push button, one pull)
• Matching belly pad
• Car seat weight: 13.09 lbs.
• Patented, energy-absorbing Versa-Tether
• Harness slot heights: 10/ 12.5/ 15.1 (inches)
• Buckle strap depth: 6.63”
• Car seat dimensions: 17.7”W x 24.1”H x 22”D

Pros:

• Compact design is fairly light weight, and very good for people with smaller vehicle seating areas.
• Very comfortable for baby.
• Good feature set.

Cons:

• Compact design means that your child may possibly grow out of this car seat early, requiring you to purchase another car seat (this is not so much a con, as a consideration of purchase based on financial situation, and your vehicle seating area, since some larger car seats now accommodate children up to 65 lbs.).
• Requires re-threading the shoulder harness positions as your child grows.
• Fabric cover is not machine washable.
• Doesn’t have multiple adjustable crotch strap positions (6.63 set depth).

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Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat
Part #: 00060414480070 (Coventry), 00061472450070 (Cubes)

Approximate Price Range: $149 – $179

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Chicco KeyFit baby car seat comprises an infant carrier and a car seat base.  The innovative KeyFit design allows the infant carrier to “click” lock in place into the car seat base.  This system is highly convenient, as the baby can be harnessed into the baby carrier anywhere, and moved (sleeping or awake) to the car seat base without disturbing them.

• Infant weight: 4 to 22 lbs (or to up to 30 lbs for “KeyFit 30” models)
• Base latch management system that connects directly for cars that have seat latches (most   vehicles after Sept, 2002)
• One-pull base tightening system
• Bubble levels on car seat base to assist with installation.
• Removable newborn insert for smaller babies (4-11 lbs.)
• Five-point harness  with one-pull tightening & loosening
• Infant carrier with canopy and carrying Handle
• Infant car seat weight: 16.4 lbs., infant carrier ~9 lbs.
• Infant car seat dimensions(in inches): 24″D x 17″W x 22″H

Pros:

• Very convenient carrier that easily click locks into the car seat base with easy pull release.

• Latch management system makes the car seat base easy to install.
• Bubble level makes proper base installation easier.
• Well built and attractive system.

Cons:

• The carrier can get fairly heavy as the baby grows.
• Carrier handle requires 2 hands to pull up/down.

(Note: updated on 2/8/2010)

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Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat

Part #: 22197, 22197ANP, 22197ANQ, 22120, 22120TRC, 22120MSP, 22160, 22160TRI, 22160NTR, 22160PRO, 22160ATR, 22160KAT, 22160RMD, 22226, 22226RDS, 22162, 22133, 22133CAD, 22133SDH, 22162DDZ, 22216, 22216LLP, 22126, 22126RDS, 22123, 22123BVL, 22123DDZ, 22123RMD

Approximate Price Range: $58 – $75

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat is designed to be configurable as rear-facing for infants from 5 – 35 lbs, and forward-facing for children from 22 – 40 lbs.

• Child weight:
• Rear-facing 5-35 lbs.
• Forward-facing 22-40 lbs.
• Car seat weight: 11.4 lbs.
• 5-point harness system
• Up-front harness adjustment
• 4 harness height locations
• 3 buckle locations
• LATCH equipped (LATCH anchors are on most vehicles after Sept. 2002)
• Removable cup holder
• Dimensions: 26.5” H x 18” W x 18” D

Pros:

• Very good price range and does the job.
• Lots of fabric options.

Cons:

• No EPP/EPS foam (there are other car seats in this price range with similar features plus some EPS foam).
• Padding is fairly thin, and it doesn’t come with extra padding or infant head support cushion.
• Maximum forward facing weight is 40 lbs. (while this is not bad, you’ll eventually need to buy another car seat when your child reaches this weight).

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EvenFlo Symphony65 Car Seat

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Evenflo Symphony 65 Convertible Car Seat
Part #: 3451881

Approximate Price Range: $180 – $200

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Symphony65™ car seat can be configured to the changing needs of your growing child, to be rear facing, forward facing, or as a belt positioning booster seat.  It has several advanced features that are not on all car seats.  The first is “Evenflo SureLATCH” technology, which provides two special connectors that hook up to a vehicle’s latch system for quick and proper installation.  The second is “Infant Slide Harness Adjust”, which allows you to readjust the harness as your baby grows without removing and rethreading the straps.  This is a big advantage, since rethreading can be tedious.

• Rear facing car seat configuration (infant 5 to 35 lbs.)
• Front facing car seat configuration (child 20 to 65 lbs.)
• Belt positioning booster configuration (child 30 to 100 lbs.)
• 5-point harness  for children 20 to 65 lbs
• One-hand adjustable head rest
• Flip-out cup holder
• Removable washable ComfortTouch™ padding
• ReclineRight™ up-front adjust

Pros:

• Can be configured and used as your child grows from 5 to 100 lbs.
• SureLatch connects to your seat belt latches, and makes installation easy.
• Slide harness can be adjusted at the shoulder without rethreading from the back.
• Pad is machine washable.

Cons:

• When car seat is installed rear facing, the recline handle can be a bit difficult to reach and pull.
• Car seat does not come with harness shoulder pads (for baby’s comfort).

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Symphony North Bay Car Seat

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Evenflo Symphony Convertible Car Seat Review
Part #: 3121925 (North Bay), also in Heathrow and Liberty

Approximate Price Range: $180 – $190

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Symphony car seat can be configured to the changing needs of your growing child, to be rear facing, forward facing, or as a belt positioning booster seat.  It has several advanced features that are not on all car seats.  The first is “Evenflo SureLATCH” technology, which provides two special connectors that hook up to a vehicle’s latch system for quick and proper installation.  The second is “Infant Slide Harness Adjust”, which allows you to readjust the harness as your baby grows without removing and rethreading the straps.  This is a big advantage, since rethreading can be tedious.

• 5-point harness for children 20 to 40 lbs (differs from the Symphony 65, which rates up to 65 lbs.)
• Rear facing car seat configuration (infant 5 to 35 lbs.)
• Front facing car seat configuration (child 20 to 40 lbs.) (differs from the Symphony 65, which rates up to 65 lbs.)
• Belt positioning booster configuration (child 30 to 100 lbs.)
• One-hand adjustable head rest
• Flip-out cup holder
• Removable washable ComfortTouch™ padding
• ReclineRight™ up-front adjust

Pros:

• Can be configured and used as your child grows from 5 to 100 lbs.
• SureLatch connects to your seat belt latches, and makes installation easy.
• Slide harness can be adjusted at the shoulder without rethreading from the back.
• Pad is machine washable

Cons:

• The upgraded Symphony65 has a similar price range to the Symphony.
• When car seat is installed rear facing, the recline handle can be a bit difficult to reach and pull.
• Car seat does not come with harness shoulder pads (for baby’s comfort).

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