Difficult to install, the straps are so hard to tighten. Definitely not secure enough. Whoever designed this car seat definitely does not have any kids. We had the nuna car seat and it was so simple and easy to take in and out of cars so this one sucks

We love that this is a carseat that can grow with us throughout the years. Our son is currently still rear-facing and this seat accommodates his current stage. It also comes with infant insert accessories (which we have already grown past, but the fabric seems really soft!). It was fairly easy to install and does not take up a huge footprint in our car, however is larger than some other compact car seats we have owned. The padding seems comfortable and the neutral color scheme is lovely. It feels very secure and baby seems happy in it. My only issue would be that the front harness is a little hard to unsnap, but I am getting used to it. Cupholders are nice and deep for a sippy cup. I was given this convertible car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

This convertible seat had quite a few pros with a couple of notable cons. PROS: - cushy and comfy - easy to adjust shoulder strap height - two cup holders ?? - I found it easy to get safely tight and high on chest clip (my husband didn't but this could be that I'm the better parent ?? ) - I will say I'd be comfortable using it for a newborn, which is hard to say usually for Convertibles. CONS: - for us the install required the latch system. We just could not get it tight enough without that. Easy enough but a consideration. - my husband noted that the straps adjusted in such a way that they could accidentally be asymmetrical. So one side would be tight but greed realize that the other side was still loose. - the top levers for adjusting the head and shoulder strap height rattles when there isn't a child in the seat. Annoying. Overall a nice option. No car seat is perfect (I've tried many!) **I received this product in exchange for my honest review from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

The Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat is the best budget convertible car seat. Before installing I did have my child sit in the seat and adjusted the headrest according to the front facing instructions. To adjust the headrest you twist the levers to move the headrest up or down. You MUST make sure it's securely locked in. I thought it was but after a couple days I noticed it had worked it's way back down to the original position. I readjusted while installed and this time very firmly made sure it locked into place. So far it has stayed in place. Another thing that has bothered me about the headrest is the rattle it makes if the head rest is raised and the seat is empty. The LATCH system makes install easy. The belt paths were color coded to identify front or rear facing to help identify the proper path. My little one was able to climb into the seat no problem as well as fasten both the chest strap and buckle without difficulty. To unfasten it and could be done one handed. I like the hooks on the side to hang the straps on when not in use. This is honestly my favorite part about this seat. I did find tightening the straps to be a little difficult. There is a seam in the shoulder strap that gets caught up when pulling it tight. I don't understand the placement for the seam but I don't think that it would pose a safety issue as it securely sewn together. The seat is a nice grey color. The seat pad is easy to remove if needed for cleaning. I will say that after a few weeks that there is already an impression on the seat from where my LO sits. She does say that it's not as comfortable as her old seat but likes the cups holders. The cup holders are within reach and actually closer than the seat that she would usually sit in. They twist in and out for easy cleaning. I received this convertible car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

#sweepstakes Easy to install, really padded and fits in cat great!! Now baby can grow, soon face forward too. I have to haul a new toddler and it's click, click, click and away we go!! The gentleman from Safety 1st that helped me pick this model heard me, and helped pick the perfect model. Felt very supported.

This was such a difficult care seat to install. I Had to have my husband tighten it while I pushed it into place with all my weight. Now that we finally have it in it seems to be nice and secure. But sometimes I wonder still if It is tightened enough! Not to mention the chest straps are the most difficult things to tighten and loosen. I hardly have enough strength to secure my daughter in. More worrisome though I'm afraid if I need to get her out of the vehicle quickly I will be unable to do so because of how hard it is to loosen the chest straps as well! When she is rear facing and in a fully reclined position her head also continues to fall forward if she is napping in the vehicle. It looks great, but has not proven to be easy to use.

UNSAFE!!!! This is the worst car seat ever made. The straps are impossible to tighten. The first seat we had did the same and the replacement seat is no better. I do not feel it's safe enough for my child to be in so I guess it will be going to the garbage. Waste of money. The seat rattles when empty too. DO NOT BUY!

We used to dread long car rides with our 6-month old because the seat we had just wasn't comfortable. He would get squirmy very quickly trying to find a relaxed position for himself, and all diaper situations resulted in up-the-back messes because the seat didn't support his body correctly. The minute we put him in the Safety 1st Grow and Go seat we could tell the difference. He is all smiles for every ride! He is able to drink his bottle and fall asleep comfortably, and all diaper situations stay where they belong - in the diaper! Cheers to long car rides with way fewer pit stops! Safety 1st also makes installation easier by offering video tutorials for ideal visual guidance. The only reason it's not a full 5-star review is because we can't seem to get the head support cushions low enough to really hug his neck so when he falls asleep his head tends to fall forward.

This car seat is great. My daughter is extremely comfortable in it. I love the harness clips that hold the straps back while putting her in the seat. The headrest is very easy to adjust. In rear facing mode it takes up less space than other car seats which allows more leg room for the person sitting in the front seat. This is especially helpful since we have it installed in a pickup truck. Installation was easy (using the seatbelt or the latch) but the belt path for the seatbelt installation had some sharp plastic pieces that my husband scraped his hand on. That is the only con I could come up with. I would definitely recommend this car seat.

My baby is almost two but is still backward facing. This works well do that. After she Mets the weight requirement, we'll switch her over to forward facing. It was easy enough to install. I still use the seatbelt to secure her in, it's a personal choice and isn't required.