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I did tons of research on the web and consumer reports and narrowed it down to the Chicco nextfit max (though this doesn’t have the booster option), this car seat, and the graco extend2fit.
The graco extend2fit would have been my choice if this car seat had not come out. But this car seat wins for several reasons over the graco.
The ease of install is incredible. I don’t have to worry about messing with the latch, and I only have to close the click tight panel under the seat once I put the seatbelt across.
This is also so padded and comfortable, my mom sat in it and was impressed how nice it was!
The final factor was how well it fits in my 2013 Prius C. I was worried when researching that I’d have a hard time finding a seat that fit, especially an extended rear facing seat. This fits the bill perfectly as there is still room in the front seat for a passenger (though not a particularly long legged one, but still, I was expecting not to have room for a front seat passenger!).
TL;DR stop searching and get this car seat today if it is in your budget!!! Although this is on the pricier side, the safety of my child is totally worth it to me. When I consider that the seat will last 10 years, and that I spend more on eating out some months than I did on this car seat, it puts things in perspective and is well worth the investment. - Chelsea Torres
My #1 reason for replacing the Graco was that my son's head would tilt forward into a very uncomfortable position every time he slept, even in the most reclined position (he is 16 months and rear facing). I was hoping this seat would be better and, wow, I am not disappointed. It reclines far more than the Graco and he has not once had his head fall forward in this thing. I actually have it set on the second setting in this photo and he is still not upright enough for his head to tilt forward when he sleeps.
My other hesitation with this seat was that it does not have an anti-roll bar, and while I admittedly am no accident expert, I cannot see a way this seat could conceivably flip forward when it is installed correctly. It is such a tight installation that I cannot get it to even begin to budge forward wheres other carseats I've used I can see how that could be an issue. I don't feel worried without an anti-roll bar on this one bit.
Finally, the design is beautiful and every piece of this carseat feels upscale. Even the straps are somewhat patterned I guess you could say as opposed to the basic straps you find in every other carseat. Highly impressive and worth every penny. Besides it's a Britax which is as safe as you can get and has CUP HOLDERS now too!!!! Just get it. - AmandaMayFit
