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Alpha Omega Elite Carseat Question

jgilesslpjgilesslp member
in Babies: 9 - 12 Months

I just purchased this convertible car seat and am wondering if I am installing it right.  It seems like the car seat has to tip back quite a ways rear facing in order for the lines for leveling to be parallel to the ground.  I had to take the base off too.  That doesn't seem right to me as my seats don't have much of a slope to them (if at all.)  Anyone else have this problem and how important is it for the line to be level with the ground...I assume it is for head support in a younger baby....my guy is almost 8 months now.  Other car seats I looked at such as the Evenflow Triumph didn't even have a leveler like this.

 

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Re: Alpha Omega Elite Carseat Question

  • goodheartedmommygoodheartedmommy member
    I'd personally take it back and get something else. I would recommend the true fit in that price range, or the evenflo triumph advance. On top of installation issues, the seat is not a great fit for a lot of kids and isn't a long-term seat. The booster part of it is pretty much worthless, since the shell and belt positioner are almost always too low for a child in a booster.
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  • perfectpair1275perfectpair1275
    All the reviews I read on that seat said it did not install correctly in the rear-facing position and that it was recommended until forward facing. 
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  • astaraastara
    we just attempted installing ours and had the same issue with the leveler. we aren't sure what we're going to do now. it gets good ratings, but i dont understand how it's possible to level it without us buying a minivan so it doesnt hit the front seat to be level.
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  • SuperCuteBenzSuperCuteBenz member

    Sorry, but that seat is a piece of junk. Take it back and get something worth while. The Evenflo Triumph Advance is a great seat, as are the Britax seats, the First Years True Fit, Graco My Ride 65, and the Cosco Scenera.

    I don't know anyone who gives that seat a good review. Like pp stated, this seat is often outgrown early and makes an uber crappy booster. So not worth the money.

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