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Average Rating: 5 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 6
RRP: £130
Year: 2007 - 2008

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Description: Soft padded sides, rear or forward facing, 5-point one pull harness, and 5 different positions. Suitable from birth to 18kg.

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emma pugh

Posted: 20/04/07

'SAFE AND COMFY'

Strengths:
The newborn insert is fantastic for those first months and this is an excellent all round seat. The side impact protection gives you peace of mind and baby looks ultra comfy in this seat.

Weaknesses:
The only problem is there is not much gap between the seat belt and the door frame of the car so its a bit like posting the baby in until you get used to pulling the seat belt down with one hand first!!!

Overall:
This car seat provides excellent protection and fantastic value for money as it lasts until your child is 4 years old. Plus it comes in a wide variety of colours so there is someting for everyone and spare covers are available from Britax, they've thought of everything!

Usability		80%
Quality		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

93%

Penny Kent

Posted: 03/04/07

'SAFE AND RELIABLE'

Strengths:
Not tempted to leave sleeping baby in it as it stays permanaently in the car (avoiding possible flat head syndrome); easy to strap into car, great newborn insert; different seat position when in front-facing position.

Weaknesses:
Not as padded as I'd have liked when newborn insert is taken out (but are any car seats??); have to be careful putting baby in it to avoid banging his head on car door (rear facing); difficult to buy car seat toys for as no handle to hang them on; tricky to change harness positions for growing baby or when washing cover; one pull system not so easy to use in rear-facing position.

Overall:
Of the few birth to toddler / small child seats on the market this is great value for money. Baby looks safe and secure and the unit doesn't wobble when secured in car. Great all round protection giving me peace of mind when we're out. Find it difficult to rave about it as I chose this for the safety factor.

Usability		60%
Quality		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

73%

Vicki Mazillius

Posted: 02/04/07

'BRILLIANT'

Strengths:
Comfortable but with side impact protection. forward and rear facing is excellent, best i've seen on the market good for babies that have out grown their infant carrier this will be suitable until they are a toddler. Easy to install.

Weaknesses:
quite difficult to get baby in and out when rear facing as seatbelt restricts access and baby must be lifted over.

Overall:
Excellent value for money, a safe and secure car seat that looks very comfortable and baby can sleep in as it reclines, but older child can sit up in due to multi recline positioning.

Usability		80%
Quality		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

Ginny

Posted: 10/08/06

'EXCELLENT!'

Strengths:
Quality build but lightweight. Relatively easy to install/remove/transfer to another car. Padded sufficiently for comfort on long journeys and includes newborn insert to maintain a more comfortable position for a young baby. 5 position recline for baby's comfort when awake, sleeping, dozing etc.

Weaknesses:
Can be pricey but this is relative considering the cost of an infant carrier and having to replace it with a car seat 12 months later. Newborn insert only fits properly on 1st shoulder strap setting so isn't suitable for tall babies (as my daughter is) but this, again, is relative as the seat itself is well padded.

Overall:
Overall, I would highly recommend this car seat as a good investment. The rearward facing option is easy to install and the standard and alternative routing for forward facing gives it more compatability with a wider range of cars (ideal if you swap carseats between 2 or more cars).

Usability		100%
Quality		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

jaminmyhair

Posted: 31/01/06

'QUALITY PADDED CAR SEAT'

Strengths:
The five different positions, alongside the choice of rear and forward facing, are so useful when dealing with a newborn baby's sleeping patterns. It's comfy and padded and snug. Easy to install in the car.

Weaknesses:
The price, but it arguably lasts longer than other newborn car seats.

Overall:
Safe, comfy, adaptable quality car seat. I would definately reccomend it.

Usability		100%
Quality		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

Claire Howie

Posted: 22/08/05

'FIRST CLASS!'

Strengths:
Rear or forward facing, easy to install, soft padded sides and looks great!

Weaknesses:
Little pricey!

Overall:
My little boy is 6 weeks old and so far this car seat has been great! Its easy to install, and you have the option of having it rear or forward facing. Not only does it look really safe with its well padded sides, it looks great too! Although its a little pricey it is going to last until your baby is 18kg so its def worth it! It has a padded baby insert for newborns, which can obviously be removed later on. Would highly recoomend this seat - its def first class in its range!

Usability		100%
Quality		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

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