Reviews for RECARO Young Sport toddler car seat
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Love the Recaro Young Sport
Reviewer: Angie , Akron, Ohio
Date: April 20, 2007
I bought my now 5 year-old son the Recaro about a year and a half ago. He has loved it from day one. He is a thin 33 pounds and about 42" tall. He loves it and has no problem with the wings. He can see out the window just fine. The only thing that didn't stay put is the extra padding on the seat which we took off. The seat is still plenty soft without it. My daughter turned one in January but we didn't buy the Recaro until she was 20 pounds which was about 3 months later. She loved it from the very beginning. Easy to get them in and out of the seat. The only slightly difficult thing is getting the LATCH system hooked into the ancors...mine are hidden in the crack of the seats (Ford Freestyle) and sometimes it is hard to get it hooked up. But over all we all seem to love the carseats. A big thanks to Elite Car Seats for their quick delivery and the care to the customers!
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Great
Reviewer: Anonymous , New York, NY
Date: April 19, 2007
We bought a Britax and were never happy. Or son was never comfortible. Now he enjoys being in the car and sleeps much better on long trips.
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The BEST
Reviewer: Anonymous , parsons, ks
Date: April 04, 2007
My daughter truly loves this car seat, and so does mommy and daddy. The safety is great with the ability to use latch or seat belts. Side impact is awesome although we have not tested it, thank goodness. This is a well built seat that others cannot compare with. We looked high and low for car seats and the Recaro was by far the best as far as quality and finish. The strapes tighten easily, the buckles snap easy. This is how a seat should be. My daughter never complains with this seat. We had to buy two of them because we had a cheapy in the truck while the Recaro was in the minivan. My daughter would hate going in the truck because the other seat was uncomfortable. Go Recaro, the People that actually know seats, not a quick baby product from a baby company. Look, I know this seat is expensive, but it is worth every penny. When it comes to your child and safety in a car, you should spend the money and know you have a good product. The only thing I would add to this seat is maybe some storage and some cup holders, but that has not really been an issue since we don't have many drinks in the van anyway.
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Great Carseat
Reviewer: Katherine , Oceanside, Ca.
Date: March 20, 2007
I am very particular with carseats and I am very happy with this one. High quality, easy to install. My 2-1/2 year old says it is very comfortable and calls it her "fancy carseat". I was concerned that the side panels would frustrate her by limiting her visibility but instead they support her head better when she falls asleep. Really great carseat!
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Excellent
Reviewer: Anonymous , Charlotte, NC
Date: March 14, 2007
I replaced two Britax seats (Wizard and Boulevard) with the Recaro due to the fact the Britax sat way too tall for our two SUVs - old Volvo XC90 and new Audi Q7 - as they won't go flush with seat due to head rest. Recaro fit great - excellent quality and kids like better. Liked the option of transitioning into booster seat too! The only other seat to consider is the Radian 80 because it can go rear facing, as this one can't. For us, not an issue.
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Great Seat
Reviewer: Anonymous , Audubon, PA
Date: March 09, 2007
I have this seat for my 3 yr. old son. We love it, but after having it a while, I noticed that when my son is bundled up for winter, The seat almost is too small. He has to squeeze in to lean all the way back in to the seat and most of the time he sits forward and his head is not even between the head supports. (this really takes away from the safety of the seat) This is with the seat belt completely tight. Its really because of his winter jacket, which I really don't think is that fluffy or anything. Its just a typical jacket. And my son isnt heavy either. Additionally, I'd really like to see the seat be able to use the 5 point harness always and not have to stop at a certain weight limit.
Also, the plush is really too hot for summer time. You can imagine getting in to a hot car and having to sit in a plush seat when you are hot to begin with. Overall I would recommend the seat, but would love to see some enhancements in future models.
Also, the plush is really too hot for summer time. You can imagine getting in to a hot car and having to sit in a plush seat when you are hot to begin with. Overall I would recommend the seat, but would love to see some enhancements in future models.
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Excellent seat. Very happy!
Reviewer: Daniel , Indianapolis, IN
Date: March 09, 2007
I read all I could about the different car seats available and settled on this as I am familiar with Recaro's racing seats. They build the best and most popular seats for racing and I have no reason to think the quality does not carry over to the child seats.
I find this car seat very easy to use and is quite comfortable for our son. It was easy to install and it's quite easy to quickly strap in our child. The large side bolsters do not seem to bother him nor does he try to look around them. He uses them as a pillow and easily falls asleep during longer drives. The padding is very plush and soft which improves his comfort. Overall, I am completely satisfied with this seat and would recommend it. We even plan to buy another when our younger son reaches 1 year old.
Our experience with Elitecarseats.com was very good. The item was shipped quickly and arrived within a couple days shipping (granted we live close). We will buy from them again.
I find this car seat very easy to use and is quite comfortable for our son. It was easy to install and it's quite easy to quickly strap in our child. The large side bolsters do not seem to bother him nor does he try to look around them. He uses them as a pillow and easily falls asleep during longer drives. The padding is very plush and soft which improves his comfort. Overall, I am completely satisfied with this seat and would recommend it. We even plan to buy another when our younger son reaches 1 year old.
Our experience with Elitecarseats.com was very good. The item was shipped quickly and arrived within a couple days shipping (granted we live close). We will buy from them again.
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Very Impressed
Reviewer: SP , Texas
Date: March 07, 2007
Out of all the baby products we have bought for our twin boys... this has been the ONLY product that has truly impressed us. Probably because it was designed by an actual automobile company (high-end race car parts) as opposed to a "baby products" company.
Anyway - very plush seat, soft fabric - washes easily. Already had 1 vomit episode... not a trace of smell because the fabric cleans so easily. The buckles and shoulder straps are very plush and comfy.
The kids don't seem to fuss when they are in them.
They installed VERY easily.
They are nice looking, comfy and well made. BUT the main reason to get these is that the side impact design is worth every penny. And a very nice peace of mind. Britax cannot compare. You have not seen anything like this in the stores. We bought these seats sight-unseen. The side impact support is truly amazing.
What more can I say. I would reccommend these to everyone who is graduating out of their infant carriers.
Buy it - you will not be dissappointed.
Anyway - very plush seat, soft fabric - washes easily. Already had 1 vomit episode... not a trace of smell because the fabric cleans so easily. The buckles and shoulder straps are very plush and comfy.
The kids don't seem to fuss when they are in them.
They installed VERY easily.
They are nice looking, comfy and well made. BUT the main reason to get these is that the side impact design is worth every penny. And a very nice peace of mind. Britax cannot compare. You have not seen anything like this in the stores. We bought these seats sight-unseen. The side impact support is truly amazing.
What more can I say. I would reccommend these to everyone who is graduating out of their infant carriers.
Buy it - you will not be dissappointed.
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Great seat!
Reviewer: Michael Dennis , Cedar Knolls, NJ
Date: March 06, 2007
My daughter seems very comfortable in this car seat. I am very impressed with the integrity and design and was quite pleased to see how easy it is to get her out of the five point harness. There is one button in the front of the base that allows you to quickly slacken the shoulder straps which, not only make it easy to remove here, but also to put the shoulder straps on again the next time I put her in the seat. I decided to purchase this seat due to the range of size it permits. My daughter hit the minimum weight shortly before I purchsed the seat and she will be able to use it for some time to come.
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