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Great for tall skinny preschoolers
Reviewer: Anonymous , Fort Worth, Texas
Date: July 12, 2008
Like most parents of more than one child, I'm trying to get a nice seat that can be passed down to the younger sibling while keeping them all in a 5-point harness as long as possible. I'm finding each child's body type is a very important factor in deciding which car seat is the best match. I purchased this model because my 4-yr old son is tall and thin, 44" and 42# so I like that this max harness height is 57". However, I wish the weight limit was higher than 65#. The Britax Frontier has a higher max harness weight up to 80 lbs, then up to 100 lbs as a booster, but on the downside the Frontier max harness height is only 53" (4" shorter than SafeGuard). Both my children have long torsos (not long legs). Little sister is tall 2 yr old but not so thin. She will probably grow out of her SafeGuard at an earlier age because of weight. I wish there was a cross between SafeGuard and the Britax Frontier! Good luck to parents finding a 5-point harness for older preschoolers in 90th percentile on height AND weight!
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Comfortable car seat.
Reviewer: Anonymous , Pittsburgh, PA
Date: July 02, 2008
Purchased SafeGuard for my two year old who is 37 inches and 35 lbs.He really likes the seat. Somewhat difficult to place in a 2008 Cadillac CTS, but not too bad. Seems to move a little more than the Boulevard I have in another vehicle, but I feel it is due to the seats being extremely soft. Still, the movement is minimal and acceptable by safety standards. Very easy to adjust. Feels well built with quality materials. Highly recommend.
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Safeguard Car Seat
Reviewer: Christy , Fredericksburg, VA
Date: April 07, 2008
Excellent seat. Very easy to install. It's expensive, but definitely worth the $$. I'd rather skimp on on some other gear (i.e. stroller, bouncy seat, high chair) and spend the money on a safe car seat that is used just about EVERY day of the year!!
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Well Designed, Well Worth It
Reviewer: Tamri , South Jersey
Date: March 03, 2008
Let me preface this by saying I am a child passenger safety tech (CPST), as well as a mom of six children. I've run the gamut on car seats, and am always intrigued when a new one comes out. I hesitated initially on this one because of the price tag. I needed a new seat for my daughter. Although only 40 lbs, she had grown too tall for the Marathon. The Regent wouldn't fit in our car, so the Safeguard it was. Whether installed by belt or by LATCH, this seat is a breeze to install. I appreciate the automatically adjusting LATCH - no fussing with a mechanism, simply push on the seat to get a fit on the seat that allows no more than one inch of movement in any direction. The built in locking clip to use to lock in a lap and shoulder belt is very sturdy and easy to use. I also appreciate the tether, and how it stores when not in use. I have two children in these seats: a 4.5 yo, and a 2.5 yo (he just hit the weight limit for rear facing on his Marathon at the time of purchase, and had to be turned around). The seats are well padded, and under the cover reveals safety foam and padding. The cover itself is soft. All three of these things together makes for a comfortable, safe seat for the child that exceeds the current safety guidelines and requirements. Adjusting a harness has never been easier. The mechanism for adjusting the harness is simple, and adjusting the seat so that the harness straps are right at the shoulders or just above the shoulders for a different child is a snap. Adjusting the harness so it is snug against the body is easy-peasy - simply turn the knob. This brings me to the one and only thing I do not like about the car seat - the continuous loop harness. It seems in a seat of this caliber we shouldn't need to worry about the straps being even and manually adjusting accordingly - it's not hard to even out the harness, and it's something I will gladly deal with in trade for all of the other wonderful safety and convenience features this seat has. In all of the seats I have dealt with in almost seven years of being a CPST, I have never come across a seat that combines ease of use with comfort and safety as well as the Safeguard. The accompanying instructional DVD is well thought out, and if watched before attempting an install, the user should have no problems getting the proper installation. One sentence conclusion? The price tag is well worth it.
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Safeguard child seat.
Reviewer: Anonymous , Seattle, WA
Date: February 25, 2008
This seat is amazing! I have a very tall 2.5 year old at 39" tall already. He is especially long in the torso so was quickly outgrowing his Britax seat.
This seat is SO easy to install and get a good fit. Previously I always had to have my husband install the car seat to get a tight fit. With the self-ratcheting latch mechanism, I got the snuggest fit I have ever felt.
This seat is comfortable and easy to use. I love the self adjusting harness straps that adjust simply by raising the seat back.
I would HIGHLY recommend this seat to anybody looking for a forward facing car seat.
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SafeGuard Child Seat
Reviewer: Jennifer , Santa Rosa, CA
Date: February 12, 2008
I LOVE this car seat and so does my 2 year old son. After hours of research I decided on this one - mainly because it had side impact protection but not like the big wings like on the Recaro or Britex Boulevard. I had the Boulevard and my Son hated it because it blocked his view out the window. I also like that I can keep him in a 5 point harness up to 65 pounds. It was easy to install. It is very well padded and comfortable! Many reviews said the straps twist easy but in my experience they don't twist anymore then his old Britex. I would highly recommend this seat to anyone.
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Not too big for my Lexus RX350
Reviewer: Brenda , San Antonio, TX
Date: January 06, 2008
I am very pleased with this car seat! I drive a Lexus RX350 and wasn't sure if it would fit in my car based on another customers comment that it was too big for her car. I took a chance and ordered it (with the return insurance) because after doing research I decided this was the car seat for my 4 yr old. It fit just fine in my car. I installed it behind the drivers seat because I have another car seat on the passenger side. I do think it would cause a blind spot in the middle and/or possibly on the passenger side because it is a big seat. However, it works great for me. The seat is VERY sturdy, doesn't budge and it was very easy to install. My daughter likes it and is very comfortable. No complaints from me!
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Worth it.
Reviewer: Jen , Grosse Pointe, MI
Date: January 04, 2008
After months of research (and indecisiveness) I bought two Safeguard seats for my twin 3 y/o boys. I wasn't sure that they would be worth the extra money, but on our first road trip was sold! My boys have NEVER fallen asleep in the car, but dozed off quickly.
Things to note for those who are sitting on the fence: they are VERY large seats, so make sure you have enough room. The seatbelts do get twisted. The buckle that is between the boys' legs regularly gets tucked underneath them and is difficult to get out. On the positive side, these seats feel softer than any living room furniture I've had! They are easy to install, adjust, and clean. Most importantly, they are safe. I would make the purchase again and, in fact, am considering the boosters for our smaller second vehicle.
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Excellent seat but not for tall kids
Reviewer: Anonymous , Denver, CO
Date: January 03, 2008
I just got this seat for my son who will turn 5 in 2 months. This is an excellent seat and I'm absolutely heartbroken that I'm probably going to have to return it. My son is tall (almost 44" - 75% but only 41#) and it seems the majority of his height is from his hips to his head! I put a small phone book under him to see how much room he has until the straps are below his shoulders - and it's only another 1- 1/4"! If he keeps following the 75% height chart, he'll outgrow this seat in less than 7-8 months! It's probably insane from a financial standpoint, but believe it or not, I'm actually trying to justify keeping it anyway because it is so well made/comfortable! I'm hoping that his legs will finally "sprout" more and this seat will actually last longer. Even though I'm not as fond of the Britax Regent, it definitely gives him more room to grow. He easily has at least another 3" until he's too tall for those straps. I'm thinking that it's probably because the Regent appears to have a bit more of a recline to it's back, and it also let's him sit lower (as opposed to the higher base of the SafeGuard. That said, I really don't understand why though because technically the distance between the seat and the top slots on both brands is almost identical. Maybe the SafeGuard cushion just needs to compact? Has anyone else had this experience and/or can anyone offer up some hope that the distance between his hips and head will stay the same for longer than 7 months!!??
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