Recommend ( or not) your convertible car seat

Jeanine88

I know this has been done before- I apologize for a repeat. 

 

I am looking for a car seat that I can keep LO rear facing as long as possible, medium price range, not too difficult to install, and comfortable for LO. 

 

I am looking at an Evenflo Symphony 65 right now if anyone has one.  

 

Thank you! 

Lena122

We have the Evenflo Symphony and while it seems to be extrememly safe, which is my main concern, there are 2 inconveniences to consider.

The side "wings" make it a bit more difficult than it would be otherwise to get LO in and out. If you have a small car or a car with narrow doors it might even be impossible. I have a minivan and it's a little bit of a pain. We can't use it in DH's Legacy at all. Also, LO can't see anything but what's in front of him which frustrates him sometimes. He's always trying to peer around the sides.

But safety wise it's great and comfort wise we've had no issues.

Amberrrr

Whatever you do, DON'T get the Graco Nautilus.

It doesn't rear face!

But it does, however, hold up to 100 lbs.... Forward facing only!

(ETA NOT POST RELATED: I just noticed your name, how's your little dude sleepin?)

cbaglini

We have the Maxi-Cosi Pria and its awesome, she loves it! I narrowed my search down to a few and then walked around the store feeling them and this one felt by far the most comfortable. 

  https://www.maxi-cosi.com/us-en/products/car-seats/convertible/maxicosi-pria-70-convertible-car-seat.aspx

Jeanine88

Thanks ladies!

heymommy

Graco Myride65.

rear facing till 40 lbs forward facing till 65 lbs. 

k3montel

We have the Evenflo Triumph 65, and we love it. It's very easily adjusted to his size, and I can easily loosen it every time to get him out. PJ loves it too! I highly recommend it!

FirstSchatz

We have the evenflo symphony 65 that we just love love love, and we drive a kia rio!

dancingmatilda

Got the Graco MyRide 70 a week ago for DD and love it so far. DD loves it. She looks so much more comfortable than in her infant carrier. It's rear-facing up to 40 lbs.

mac&chip1

We have 2 Britax Boulevards (one last year model and one this year), and love them so far.

firewife9278

At home in MI we have a Britax Pavilion 70-G3 and at our condo in FL we have an Evenflo seat (I can't remember if we bought a Symphony or a Triumph - we bought it on our last trip there before DD was born, and we haven't been back there yet)