Why Have I Ignored the Chicco Nextfit Until Now? There are many worthy contenders for the title of Best Convertible Car Seat. I have made no secret of the fact that I am a big fan of Britax car seats and, in a previous post, have suggested that the Advocate G4 would be my personal […]
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Diono Radian RXT Review
List Price: $339 Weight Range: 5 to 120 lbs (RF to 45 lbs) Average Age Range: birth to 12 years The Good – Super LATCH connectors for secure installation; Can be fitted using the adult seat belt if your vehicle does not have LATCH anchor points; Steel alloy frame with energy-absorbing EPS foam; Re-inforced head support; Multiple recline […]
Recaro Performance Ride Review
List Price: $299 Weight Range: 20 to 70 lbs (RF to 40 lbs) The Good – Easy to install using the push-button LATCH system; Custom-fit recline to help you fit the seat into your particular vehicle; Side-impact protection system; four zones of CoolMesh Air Ventilation to help keep your child cool and comfortable; Convenient storage pockets for drinks and […]
Britax Advocate G4 Review – Best Convertible Car Seat?
List Price: $379 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs (RF to 40lbs) The Good – Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS with SafeCell Technology manages crash energy and forward head movement; SICT reduces side-impact energy transfer by 45%; Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator for added peace of mind. No re-thread harness system. The Bad – It is […]
Britax Pavilion G4 Review
List Price: $339 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs (RF to 40 lbs) The Good – Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS with SafeCell Technology manages crash energy and forward head movement; Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator for added peace of mind. No re-thread harness system. The Bad – It is quite expensive; No SICT. The Bottom […]
Britax Boulevard G4 Review
List Price: $329 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs (RF to 40 lbs) The Good – ISOFIX Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS with SafeCell Technology manages crash energy and forward head movement; True Side Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system. The Bad – No Side Side Impact Cushion Technology (SICT); No Click & Safe Snug Harness Mechanism. […]
Recaro ProRide Review
List Price: $259 Weight Range: 20 to 70 lbs The Good – The Recaro ProRide is easy to install using the push-button LATCH system; Custom-fit recline to help you fit the seat into your particular vehicle; Side-impact protection system; Convenient storage pockets for drinks and snacks; Comfort enhancing & energy-absorbing EPS memory foam; Twist-resistant buckle; Cool Mesh Air Ventilation; No re-thread 5-point […]
Britax Marathon 70-G3 Review
List Price: $289 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs The Good – ISOFIX Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS Chest Pads; Standard Side Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system. The Bad – Despite lacking some of the extra features of the new Marathon G4, it is no cheaper. It lacks the G4’s infant insert and updated HUGS […]
Britax Marathon G4 Review
List Price: $289 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs (RF to 40 lbs) The Good – ISOFIX Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS Chest Pads; Standard Side Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system. The Bad – No SICT; No Hugs with SafeCell Technology. The Bottom Line – The Britax Marathon G4 is an excellent affordable convertible car seat. […]