My son is 16 months, and has been overdue for a convertible seat for quite a while. First off, I did a lot of research and comparing before I settled for this one. Safety was the number 1 factor for us and the ratings on this one were great. For vehicle comparison, we have a 2019 Ford Expedition. I was actually shocked at the size of this. We had to push the front passenger seat up front just a tad but it seems pretty narrow and not wide which is what we were looking for since we have an infant car seat in the back as well. I am 8 months pregnant currently and I was able to lift this into the car by myself and I’m small stature and this wasn’t as heavy as I thought it would be. We live in South Texas and it’s three digits on a normal day and I wanted something breathable for my son, whom sweats constantly and this was also a big deciding factor for me. I know I can’t keep him from not sweating ever but breathability was important and this fits the bill. The material is so soft, plush and comfortable. We haven’t tried the cup holders yet; I plan on following up with another update soon. My husband installed it so I can’t say much about the installation. It didn’t take him long to install, he did mention that putting the seatbelt through the car seat wasn’t very user friendly but overall the installation was easy. This car seat sits higher and my son is now able to see out the back window which is a nice perk. I read some reviews that said the color wasn’t grey, that it had a little bit of a purple hue to it but we didn’t have this problem. Ours was grey. Hope the pics and the review help.
Update: 01/26/2021
My son is 20 months now and this seat has held up really nice. He seems comfortable in it. I like the extra leg room he gets especially since he has long legs. It’s solid and doesn’t move or rattle. The square cup holders don’t seem to be a problem. So far the set of cups he uses often fit just fine in the cup holders. However, we did have a small child yeti/rtic thermos sippy cup that wouldn’t fit in the cup holder which wasn’t a big deal. My husband transfers this seat into his truck often and it’s lightweight and easy to install.
The only negative I would mention (and it’s not really that bad) is anytime I get my son out of the seat, his back is moist or sweaty but I think you’re going to get that with most cushioned car seats so it’s not a deal breaker for us and was to be expected when we purchased it. Please note, my son is a sweater so your child could possibly not have this issue and we live in Corpus Christi, Tx where 3 digit temps are a norm here.
Overall, still very satisfied with this seat and I would purchase again. Hope this review helps - God bless
| Product Dimensions | 21.5 x 19.5 x 23.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 1963211 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 4 Pounds |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 65 Pounds |
| Maximum height recommendation | 23.5 Inches |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Material Composition | Polyester |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | 2-in-1 |
| Number of reclining positions | 10 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Orientation | Forward Facing, Rear Facing |
| Rear-facing minimum child weight | 4 Pounds |
| Rear-facing maximum child weight | 50 Pounds |
| Forward-facing minimum child weight | 22 Pounds |
| Forward-facing maximum child weight | 65 Pounds |
| Harness type | 5-Point |
| Item Weight | 19 pounds |
| Country/Region of origin | China |
