Our Review of the The First Years C630 True Fit convertible car seat
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The First Years True Fit C630 received a 4-star ease-of-use rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - the only convertible car seat tested to receive this rating!
The First Years (formerly Compass), renowned for their booster seats, introduces their first convertible car seat. The First Years C630 True Fit Convertible Car Seat transforms the convertible car seat category by adding a removable headrest, which allows for a more universal fit when installed rear-facing. This means families that don't travel in an SUV or Mini Van can purchase a 65 lb capacity harnessed car seat and have fewer issues with fit. The True Fit offers deep side wings that have been side-impact tested, a full EPS foam liner that absorbs energy, and built-in lock offs to provide secure installation without the use of confusing locking clips.
BENEFITS FOR MOM & DAD
Mom and dad fit better in the car with the C630 True Fit Convertible Car Seat in back - the removable headrest reduces the need to push the front seats so far forward with the seat installed rear-facing, letting those with long legs feel more comfortable. With a 5-point harness that goes up to 65 lbs (as preferred by safety advocates), your precious cargo can ride safely in a convertible car seat longer.
Installation: The First Years makes the True Fit's installation easy with built-in lock offs - belts especially designed to lock seat belts in place, thus reducing the need for using locking clips. The True Fit may also be installed using LATCH or seat belts rear-facing up to 35 lbs and forward-facing up to 65 lbs.
Note: For rear-facing use without the headrest, maximum weight is 22 lbs, and the child's head must be 1" below the top of the seat. With the headrest, the maximum weight is 35 lbs, and the head must be 1" below the top of the seat. The headrest MUST be used in forward facing installation.
Convenience: The 3 piece seat cover easily snaps on and off for cleaning without having to re-thread the harness or uninstall the car seat. To clean the cover, hand wash in cold water with mild soap and air dry. The shoulder straps and 3-position crotch strap are both adjustable from the front of the seat, and neither require rethreading. For parents wanting a seat useable throughout their child's car-seat years, the Compass True Fit is useable from birth through 65 lbs.
BENEFITS FOR JACK OR JILL
Little ones sit in luxury on the soft fabric, and enjoy that their special seat remains their own from birth. A well-padded seat keeps little tooshies happy on long car-rides, while generous interior room and features like an adjustable crotch strap and harness provide extra comfort as children grow.
Comfort: Side impact wings not only protect children, they also give sleepy heads a place to rest. General cushioning supports little bodies and invites contented car-rides - not screaming. More interior room gives kids extra comfort as they grow, and the adjustable crotch strap and shoulder straps provide a custom fit for children of all sizes. The infant insert offers cushy comfort to the tiniest passengers with a reversible soft micro-fiber and easy breathing nylon cover.
Safety:
- 5-point harness up to 65 lbs forward-facing
- Side Impact Tested
- Sides completely lined with energy absorbing EPP foam
- Meets or exceeds FMVSS 213
Comparisons: For a convertible car seat also useable up to 65 lbs with SIP, consider the Britax Boulevard. While the Boulevard can take your child from infancy through 65 lbs, the head rest is not removable and so the seat may be harder to fit rear-facing in smaller cars.
The cousin to the True Fit is The First Years C670 True Fit Premier Convertible Car Seat. The Premier keeps the True Fit's removable headrest, 65 lb harness weight limit, and easy installation, and adds an anti-rebound bar, 2-position forward recliner, and level indicator.
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Car seat specs
- Forward-facing weight range
- 23 - 65 lbs.
- Rear-facing weight range
- 5 - 22/35 lbs.
- Min child weight
- 5 lbs.
- Max child weight
- 65 lbs.
- Rear-facing minimum weight
- 5 lbs.
- Max child weight - Rear Facing mode
- 22/35 lbs.
- Min child weight - Forward Facing mode
- 23 lbs.
- Max child weight - Forward facing mode
- 65 lbs.
- Max harness weight capacity
- 65 lbs.
- Max child height
- 50"
- Max 5-pt harness child height capacity
- 50"
- Exterior Seat Depth
- 17.5"
Car seat dimensions
- Product weight
- 24.1 lbs.
- Seat Base / Foot Width
- 19.5"
- Seat height
- 27.5"
- Seat weight (without base)
- 24.1 lbs.
- Removable headrest--better installation for the back seat
- Harnesses that go to 65 lbs., as preferred by safety advocates
- Larger inside dimensions to better fit your child as they grow. The lower center of gravity allows for a deeper, taller and wider seating area without making the seat bigger on the outside.
- "Easy Off" pad makes it easy to wash and keep clean
- No-rethread harness: adjust the harness height without having to uninstall harness straps. What a boon for parents!
- Deep side wings
- Side-Impact tested
- EPS foam liner
- Built in lock-offs
- Multiple position buckle
- Super-comfortable pad
- One Year Limited Warranty
The First Years C630 True Fit convertible car seat Reviews
All Customer Reviews
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- 12
terrible system
Safe but BIG
Awesome!!!!
NHTSA gave Ellcellent reviews
1 week after installion - in an accident!
Well, for once, I took my own advice - when I switched my 12 month old out of the infant seat and into the convertible car seat, I had it checked. Truth be known, I had it installed by them too - this car seat proved to be a little too tricky for me to even attempt to try putting it in. Although a bit of a toughy to install, even the car seat inspector was pleased with my choice. An hour later, my car seat was in and in TIGHT!
One week later, waiting to merge on the highway, a flatbed tow truck (the big kind) was watching something other than my car stopped in front of him and he slammed into me.
Thanks to insurance, I then had the opportunity to repurchase a car seat for my son. Although cumbersome to put in and not the least costly car seat on the market, I'm definitely going with this same seat.
My other kids had Britax Marathon. They are a bit pricier, no safer (at least from what I can find) and the biggest selling feature in favor of the True Fit is that I can adjust the straps and/or clean the cover without having to disassemble the entire seat.
I do like this seat!! And literally - would buy it again.
Comments from The Staff:
Thank you so much for taking time to post this review. We're so glad to hear you and your children were safe in the accident!
Thank you!
-Melissa T.
www.elitecarseats.com
First Years True Fit
Great seat!
AWESOME!
Easy Install, Fits My Small Car
