I wanted this car seat after doing research and comparing different seats. When I first unboxed it, I was very happy with all the padding it came with and it seemed very comfortable. Yes, it is heavy but that means it is well constructed in my opinion and I'm not planning on walking around town with it hanging off my back so no big deal for me. Installation was not difficult in my Chrysler 200 but it was difficult to get it tight. The car seat moves a bit too much for my liking so I am using the latch belt and also run the seatbelt through the car seat as well for extra tightening. Only problem is that now the seat won't line up to ground level so it sits forward so much that even when on level 3, my son's head falls down to his chest when he's sleeping. The latch belt was not long enough to hook onto the seats in my boyfriend's Dodge Truck and my mom had the same issue in her Kia Sorento so we opted for a different brand car seat for their cars. The other thing I wanted to mention just like most other reviewers on here is that I too have trouble tightening the harness straps. What I do now is I strap my son in and then i grab the harness straps from the back of the seat and with the other hand I pull it tight from the strap located between the legs. That makes it much easier and it takes little effort. I don't regret this car seat but I have a similar one by a different brand in my boyfriend's truck that I would consider for baby #2 instead of this one.

Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this convertible car seat! I was excited to try this car seat since my son was getting a little too heavy and big for the infant car seat. It was easy to install in my car and it isn't heavy or bulky as I thought it would. I love that I'm able to keep him rear facing longer and am able to adjust the seat to the level that he is comfortable in. Buckling him in is such a breeze this car seat has clips on each side to hold the straps and even has a little pocket for the bottom buckle. It has two cup holders and I like that they're easy to remove as well as the seat pads to wash them. My son is safe in this car seat he looks comfy and I love that I won't have to buy another car seat this will last him until he doesn't need to be in a booster seat anymore. I will definitely be buying one for my other son and 10/10 recommend!

I did extensive research and decided to go with this car seat. And I absolutely love it! It seems very comfortable for my daughter to ride in for long trips, it fits great rear facing and forward facing. Love the cup holders on it and it's very durable.

Bought this about a year ago for my growing boy. He grew out of his infant carrier at 8 months old so my husband and I did some research and wanted something safe for a good price and found this one. I really love it! I'll be buying another one for our other vehicle and for other children we may have.

This is a very impressive car seat. I am using it for my seven-month old twins. It's larger than our previous car seats, and does not work with our double stroller, but it has many good qualities which definitely outweigh the bad ones. It's comfortable for the kids and lets them sit upright in a more healthy position than some of the slouchier ones on the market. The fabric is easy to clean, and the design is pleasing to the eye. The cup holders are fantastic. It's a sturdy car seat, and feels very secure. The construction is good quality, which is great for our frequent outings. It's also easy to get the kids in and out. I look forward to using it as they grow.

This seat is super light weight very padded and looks super safe. TERRIBLY DIFFICULT TO INSTALL. My husband and I worked for 30 minutes to try and get this tightened down enough to feel like my child was safe in it. I do not like that is has the old fashion hooks to latch into car.

Had my eye on this car seat for a while after reading the great reviews. Was able to purchase directly from Safety 1st at a competitive price (actually a bit cheaper than others). Received the order quicker than expected. Overall great experience. #sweepstakes

This car seat is the worst. I can get it in tightly front facing but rear facing is a nightmare. The angle the anchor strap sits makes it impossible to tighten so it's safe. This was in multiple cars (Chevy Impala, GMC Yukon, Nissan Altima and Nissan Pathfinder). The design is awful. It's also hard with minimal padding and the cup holders pop off all the time. We are NOT impressed and now have to find another secondary car seat.

My husband and I both have this car seat in our cars for our 3 year old. He's been using it for only less than 2 years, and the harness is SO hard to tighten. I have to pull at it over and over, and it still doesn't get as tight as it should. We're having the same problem for both car seats. I contacted customer service, but it's been weeks with no response. I just want to know if there is a trick I am missing to make this work, because this car seat does not seem safe!!

I am really impressed with the quality of this seat. I have been through 4 different seats trying to find a convertible that is compact enough to fit in my small car but also safe and comfortable for my small three year old. This met all my needs and she Loves it!! The only issue I had was the harness felt like it was getting stuck as I tightened it, right before it was fully tightened. Customer service gave me some tips to switching to the second harness loop since my daughter is so small and it resolved the only issue I was having!! I am really happy that my daughter never complains about car rides any more!