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Nice car seat, but has some quirks
When I first opened the car seat I was really impressed. It definitely looks and feels like a luxury car seat- all the fabrics and materials are really nice. Install was easy with the auto-lock feature on the seat. However when installing for a forward facing child, it has some awkward recline rules. My son is 38 lbs, and under 40 pounds needs to be on recline 3. This is really reclined and barely fits in my car like this. My son is also not a huge fan of it being that reclined. Based on the manual rules once he hits 40 pounds he has to switch to recline 2. So this means I have to check his weight constantly to make sure the carseat is installed on the correct recline in case he has a growth spurt. It would be nice if there was some overlap allowed in the weight requirements of the two recline positions. I do really like how the strap covers keep the straps out of the way. Makes getting buckled in so much easier.
Customer review from doreljuvenile.com
This is a wonderful car seat!
This is a fantastic car seat that will be used during all stages of my baby's journey! I love how well made it is and doesn't feel cheap! It is very sturdy and super comfy! The only downside for me is it is quite bulky but other than that it's perfect
Customer review from doreljuvenile-maxicosi
Great Convertible Seat
This car seat is super comfortable and long lasting through the different needs. My daughter loves the texture of the fabric and I love how safe and secure she is. I have no doubts that this seat would protect her if we were to ever get into an accident. I've never tried this brand before but I really love this carseat and will be purchasing other items in the future. I received this as a part product for free in exchange for a review.
Customer review from doreljuvenile-maxicosi
Thrilled
Very pleased with this car seat overall. Easy to install and use. Felt a bit bulky moving in and out, but that large comes from the fact that it is an "all-in-one" model. Thrilled with this car seat and will use it for many years!
Customer review from doreljuvenile.com
Great Carseat!
I have used this since my daughter was a year and a half and she will be turning five in five months. It has lasted us through road trips, multiple vehicle changes, growth spurts, food accidents nearly everything and this was worth every penny! We have never been in an accident, and I hope we never go through something like that but I will say I think it's quite durable and sturdy. My daughter has grown up in this carseat and has never complained. I have cleaned the seat and under the crevices and although it gets hard sometimes, it's not too hard to figure it out once you get it down once. The only thing is that my daughter lost one of the cups which isn't a huge deal at all but aside from that, there isn't anything that has happened to this carseat aside from wear and tear around the head area and where the buckles are at the base of the seat. It's heavy so when I do move it between vehicles it's a pain but honestly I think it's worth it if my baby is protected well. I can't recommend this carseat enough, it's definitely in my sights to buy again when we have another baby. I always say it doesn't matter how much money I spend on a carseat as long as I know that my children will be safe and comfortable. This carseat I one hundred percent believe is worth it!
Customer review from doreljuvenile-maxicosi
Great safe seat and easy to use!
When considering the first car seat, I never considered the many vehicles it would be in. Is the seat bottom flat or angled? Does the seat back recline or is it in a fixed position? How will it be secured while in the car? How does all this pertain to the Magellan? After our 2yo Magellan was in a significant accident, the car seat search began. We looked at all different brands from low-end to high-end for the right fit. I drive different company vehicles and am installing/uninstalling the seat 4-5 days a week. So, I need something easy to install and uninstall quickly. The Magellan is on the larger side of seats and weighs about 25lbs. In rear facing, the adjustable back saves space compared to a fixed convertible back. We used the Magellan in my wife's vehicle to keep the front seat back further when in rear facing. The Magellan multi-position base adapts to different seat positions making it easy to install in a multitude of different vehicles. The latch system is easy to clip/unclip. The rear facing and forwarding facing seat belt paths are easy to guide the seat belt through and the added lock off notches keep the belt secure. An issue with the old Magellan was the base was wide and it was tough to get a flat, level mount. With this new Magellan, the base is more narrow than the old base and now sits inside the contour of the seats for a flat mount. This allows for a more consistent and tighter install. The spring assist harness is nice improvement over the old and easy to get the child in and out. All in all, I stayed with the Magellan after a car accident because I know my child is safe and it is the best laid out car seat for my lifestyle. Not to mention, Maxi-Cosi's parent company, Dorel, employs a great customer service team that knows how to treat customers with respect and empathy!
Customer review from doreljuvenile.com
Nice Look + Comfortable (but too many small issues)
I love the look of the carseat. The design is very nice but I found many aspects that would prevent me from purchasing again. The seat was standard in terms on install. Making adjustments to the carseat were a challenge - could not easily move up the the headrest after determining it was too low, could not move the buckle position between legs without installing. Even uninstalling, it was very difficult to reposition the buckle. Cupholders are small but adequate. A learning curve is my daughter is used to using the cupholder to grasp to pull herself up into the car; these easily twist and have come off while she pulls herself up which we have to be careful to not cause her to fall. Lastly, I don't feel like I can pull as tight as I'd like and have difficulty unbuckling the bottom buckle. Hoping this becomes easier with time but continues to be a challenge after 2 weeks.
Customer review from doreljuvenile-maxicosi
The best car seat in the world
This is the best car seat, it is very comfortable, secure and you can take it on the road for a long ride with your baby, because it is padded really good and soft.without the baby crying , on like other car seat. I 100 percent recommend this car seat. If you have kids please go get yours now!!
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Customer review from doreljuvenile-maxicosi