RECARO Como convertible car seat

A couple of years ago we took a chance in Miami, Florida in pre-ordering one of the very first Como models to come into the US, which was delayed for about 4 months due to intense US governent scrutiny over the safety of the seats and ensuring Recaro's commitment to a standard of quality, reliability and viability. We have been extremely happy with the craftsmanship, safety, harnessing system, comfort and style in our Como and our daughter, who was a newborn at the time, has greatly benefitted from it's durability characteristics. Our only negative is that the micro-fiber fabric over a short period of time breaks down too quickly and develops a slight patching/thatching on the surface where some of the micro-fiber material separates and you're left with the base material (hence the 4-star rating), especially when gently washing out urps from it. Additionally, the paddings longevity in the bolsters and backing could be bumped up at little, both in sturdiness, thickness and form-fit - we would suggest to Recaro to include true memory-foam in the backing instead (like that in the Tempurpedic beds) because a baby's spine if very delicate. Overall, we're very impressed and quite happy with our Como and we'll be purchasing another in the next month for our new bundle to arrive in August. Recaro has definitely done most of their homework and when it comes to the safety of your child, we recommend Recaro's product line without question - no expense is too great for the health and welfare of ours and we're sure you feel the same!

I did over 2 months of reserch instores and online and this one was a great choice. I haved owned the Como for over a Year. My son has loved this seat from the moment out of the box. I have NEVER had any problems with the seat belts twisting. I don't move it often. But, when i have it's been easy. I do wish I would have bought it in a lighter color or they would offer the replacement covers.

I bought a Recar Signo a year ago, for my 1-yr-old. This was my 2nd Recaro, 1st being a Recaro Young Sport , which I've owned for 5 years. I absolutely LOVE Recaro seats. I've compared a ton of seats, from Britax, to SAFEGUARD, to Eddie Bauer. I've taken both of my kids to the local store and strapped each one of the kids into each one of the seats. After much hands on research, I've concluded that currently there are NO seats that come close to the protection Recaros provide. Here is my take: Positives: 1. Unrivaled side impact protection. From head, to shoulders, to hips, to upper legs. Both of my kids, in their respective seats, have all of the side protection exactly were it needs to be, to be most effective in case of an accident. This is after multiple adjustments as the kids have been growing. 2. Besides having the side protection positioned where it needs to be, the seat provides a much better level of protection. To understand what I mean, go to your local store, get a seat of any brand, and using your hand and a bit of force, try flexing the side "wings" of the side protection. You'll see how flimsy other seats are. Recaros utilize a much stronger plastic that still allows some flex dissipating load forces during an impact. 3. Once the seats are installed they don't move an inch and I do mean no movement, not even a 1/16". It is easy to install them, as all the latch hardware is well designed and engages with a positive click when it locks. 4. If the seat is installed properly, when kids fall asleep, their heads DO NOT bob around and fall forward or to the side causing stretching and twisting of the neck. This is due to the positioning of the head restraint, as close to the head as possible. 5. The easiest seats to adjust the harnesses, or take off the cover to be washed. All the belts are easy to pull tight and release. The buckle is massive, easy to operate and has a very positive feel when it locks. Try changing the harness position on the Eddie Bauer seat or taking off the cover to be washed. I had the "pleasure" of trying to remove a cover on the Eddie Bauer seat. I had the whole seat apart to the point of unthreading all the belts (from their buckles), disconnecting the seat from it's base (this required tools) and still the cover wouldn't come off. After an hour I gave up and told them to get a different seat. I saw what the problem was but there was no way around it, other than cutting off straps that held the cover in place. 5. Wanting to keep my kids in a 5-point harness for as long as possible I found that Recaros provide one of the tallest back rests. I think that the only seat that'll let you keep a kid in a 5-point harness longer is a SAFEGUARD, but check out their prices and level of side protection. I will go to a real booster like a Recaro Start as soon as my oldest outgrows the 5-point harness. Negatives: It's a big seat and does take up a lot of room in the back seat. My wife can not install the seats on her own, but then again, she couldn't install any other seat. Other than that I can't think of any other negatives. Being as big as these seats are, they both fit with no problems in the back seat of our 3-series BMW, leaving enough space between them and on the sides for storage of kids' stuff. I did read that people had problems with the straps twisting. I'm not sure why but I hadn't encountered this problem. My buckles do twist around once in a great while, but it is an absolute breeze to straighten them out, as the slots in the buckles are a bit wider than in the other seats. I had a very tough time untwisting belts in a Britax and in an Eddie Bauer seat, as their buckles are much more narrow. Take my advice for what it's worth. But after 5 years of using Recaros, the only reason I decided to spend my valuable time to share information with others is because these are truly outstanding products and I'm back to buy two more seats, for the grandparents.

RECARO Como convertible car seat - Great, roomy car seat. My baby enjoys this large and comfortable seat. Ease to install. The only discomfort is the seat belt. Twists and turns all the time and you have to adjust it every time you put your baby in. Also there should be a head rest or some kind of padding as the back of the seat is hard and unpleasant for your sleeping munchkin. I give my baby small pillow every time we ride for his comfort. He is only 7 months, however too big for head support provided with the car seat, which is great for smaller babies. Overall with those couple inconveniences it should be less expensive or be more detailed. We will keep it though! Looks great and it's safe.

I did lots and lots of research before finally taking the plunge in upgrading my toddler's convertible carseat that he was due out of at 40lbs. The two seats I was most interested in were the Britax Frontier and the Sunshine Kids Radian 80. I had never even considered a Recaro product, but once I was looking at them side by side, the RECARO Como convertible car seat just stood out! First, both the Frontier and the Radian 80 are VERY upright youth seats. There is no way my toddler could have napped comfortably in either of the seats. Secondly, of the three, the Recaro was still a longer use convertible 5 Pt. harness seat (up to 70lbs!), so I could just pass the seat onto my next child and worry about a full booster type seat later on for my toddler...when he is a bit more mature and ready to stay seated in a belt positioning type seat.The Radian 80 has an extremely small bottom seat area and I am not sure that it would have been comfy for extended rides in the car. The entire seat was VERY narrow. The Recaro provided as much plushness and comfort padding as any of the Britax Marathons and definitely more than the Radian or Frontier with more growing room than the Radian 80. My son loves the seat and is very comfortable in it for as long as I need him to be. The Como is VERY self explanatory and the instruction manual is easy to understand. I have heard and read both reviews and friends say that that other seats are difficult to install correctly and there may be info regarding the seats missing in the manual which would be helpful (such as moving the latch restraints to different positions for forward and rear facing children...and how to get that done the right way)... Overall, I LOVE the seat. The only thing is that I wish it came with a snack or cup holder, but the customer service rep that sold me the seat says that Recaro is just very particular about things like that...safety first. Definitely a great buy if you are into safety, comfort, and ease of use more than style and fabric options!!!

We've had this seat for almost 2 months now, and its been really great for us. My daughter is small for her age (1), and she'll be able to use this seat for a long time. I'm surpised how well it fit in my small car. (I have a 2 door Chevy) It fit perfect in the middle seat and I didn't have to adjust the two front seats, even though its rear facing. Its a big seat, but I can still look around it, but I do notice it while I'm driving. We have had some small problems with twisting straps, but I find if I'm very careful with the way I take her in & out, they don't really twist at all. I did a lot of research on car seats before I bought, and my daughter didn't feel as comfortable in any other seat as she is in this one. I have no problems with her, and the seat seems to be resistant to stains and whatever else she's thrown at it (although, time will tell.) I really like the pink & grey. Overall we're happy with the seat, and we'll probably buy another Recaro in the future.

We have two wonderful active identical boys who hated being strapped into their baby car seats, but since we got the RECARO seats they don't mind getting in them at all. The seats are also very easy to use and they make strapping our boys in quick and complaining free. They also seem very comfortable because almost everytime they ride in the car now they fall asleep and look very content.

I love the look of this seat but I can't stand how the straps always twist Im tired of fixing them and who has time to fix them every other day???!!!! Other then the straps its a nice seat and my 10 month old son seems to like it. If I could buy another seat I would!