Cons: Bulky and hard to move from car to car; no angle indicator
The Bottom Line: Provides correct support for infants, easy to adjust, fast and easy to get baby in and out, good value, seems comfortable, five point harness immobilizes baby's body for safety.
kimmhunt's Full Review: Eddie Bauer 3-In-1 Convertible Car Seat
This is a great car seat! We borrowed an infant seat from a friend for our daughter's first two weeks, but disliked it because she slouched down, her head flopped over, and the straps didn't seem to secure her very well. Then we tried this seat and were very pleased. She is secure and well supported in this seat. The strap covers and head support kept her head from flopping over, even when she slept.
This seat is definitely not for bucket babies who are kept in their car seats for hours on end whether they're near an automobile or not. If you actually like holding your baby, this car seat is for you!
We needed to use a blanket under the front of the base to make sure the angle was correct in both our cars (Neon and Intrepid). Unfortunately, there is no angle indicator to tell you if the seat is at 40 degrees. Because the seat is hard to move in and out of the Neon, we bought two.
The Eddie Bauer fabric is soft and is good for summer and winter. My daughter doesn't get the sweats in this model as much as the regular Alpha Omega model, which has different fabric.
The side pockets are handy for toys and supplies. The seat is well padded and seems comfortable.
The best feature is that the straps are so easy to adjust each time you use the seat, which is important in spring and fall when clothing bulk varies from day to day. They do twist easily, but are easily untwisted. The top part of the five point harness buckles/snaps together so you don't have to keep inserting/removing the strap from the strap holder like you do on some models. Very easy to get baby in and out!
As baby grows, the harness height is easy to adjust. Our daughter is now 8 months old and the seat is holding up well.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 120
Age Range of Child: 0 to 12 Months
Comfort and convenience make this car seat a standout. The obvious plus you can easily use it from the time you bring your baby home from the hospita...More at eBay
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