The First Years True Fit C670 Premier Convertible Car Seat, Rail Stripe
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Product Description
The First Years True Fit Premier Convertible Car Seat C670 Rails Stripe.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #48918 in Baby Product
- Color: Rail Stripe
- Brand: The First Years
- Model: Y11119
- Released on: 2010-04-05
- Dimensions: 27.50" h x19.50" w x17.50" l,18.50 pounds
Features
- Received five star ease fo use government rating from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
- Features the rebound energy management for use in rear facing installation
- Removable headrest for better rear facing installation, can be used rear facing with headrest for infants up to 35 pounds
- Easy to read center angle indicator with two position settings
- Built in lock offs for both rear and forward facing installation, external latch storage
Most helpful customer reviews
116 of 119 people found the following review helpful.Firstly, I would like to give Amazon and the seller an A++ for fast shipping. I was expecting to have to wait at least a week for this seat. I placed my order on January 5th. My estimated delivery was January 11th-14th. The car seat arrived on January 7th! I was amazed. And quite happy because I was anxious to get it. This review will be more of just an overview because my daughter has only ridden in it one day, but so far it is an awesome seat.After doing tons of research for a convertible car seat for my fast growing 6 month old daughter, I thought I had run out of choices. I had previously owned a Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite, and not only was that car seat a monster in size, it was also a pain to install, and it didn't even fit in the backseat of our 2007 Chevy Impala. I ran across this True Fit Premier, and it looked to be just about the same size as the Alpha Omega Elite,so I was weary of buying it. I had also looked at more expensive choices like Britax, but none of them have the Anti Rebound Bar like the True Fit has. I am very happy with my choice. The True Fit Premier was a BREEZE to install. I believe I got it installed 6 minutes, 7 tops. It was so easy I had to re install it again to make sure that I had done it right. The instructions are clear, with lots of pictures, and tips(are very helpful for people with little knowledge about car seats).The first thing I noticed when the package arrived at my door was how small it was! I was expecting a huge box, but the True Fit Premier(TFP, from now on in my review) was in a mere square shaped box. I opened it and took everything out and was extremely surprised that the seat was very compact. I think someone who reviewed it earlier commented on how big it was...Maybe they have a really small car? This seat is very compact for it's design, even with the head rest on. I love how it came with the LATCH already threaded for Rear facing, that made it that much easier to install.Another thing I noticed right away was how soft the cover was. It's extremely plush and cushioned. I put my daughter in it to adjust the straps, and she just smiled and sat there. She squirms and wiggles to get out of her infant carrier. I was pleasantly surprised.Overall, this car seat is awesome. It's extremely easy to use, and install. Everything is color coded. The instructions are printed right on the car seat itself, so if you misplace your manual, you've got a reference. I love the high harness weight to 65 lbs forward facing, though I won't be using that for a while since my daughter is only 6 months old. I love this seat, and I have no idea why anyone would give it a low rating. It is simply great.I've compiled a list of the Pros and Cons I've come across for this seat. I hope they help in your decision.PROs:PRICE- Currently this seat is $90 off. That is a great deal!FAST SHIPPING- I ordered the seat on January 5th, the seat arrived on January 7th.DAYS before the estimated delivery date.MANUFACTURE DATE- I've never ordered anything like a car seat online, so I was a little worried about the Manufacture date being recent. Pleasantly surprised, the date of manufacture on my car seat was 7/06/2010.SIZE- The seat may look big in images, but it is surprisingly compact. It installed in the center of our 2007 Chevy Impala, with room in the front to spare. My fiance is very tall, 6'3", so space was a big concern I had. He can recline his seat the way he likes and comes no where in contact with the TFP. **A note. Only newborns and young babies that don't quite have head control need the seat to be installed at a 45 degree angle. Once your baby is older, like my daughter who is 6 months old and can hold her head up, and sit up by herself, can have the seat installed at a more upright incline. I used a level and she is at a 37.8, which is perfect because she hates laying down in seats, and it also allowed more space for people riding in the front of the car**SOFT COVER!- I hated the cover on our infant seat. It was scratchy. The cover on the TFP is extremely soft and plush, the seat is nicely cushioned, and it seems like it'll be very easy to clean.SNAPS!- This is one of my favorite things about the seat. The cover comes off with snaps! It's so easy to remove it's silly. You undo a bunch of snaps, then you have like 4 elastic straps to undo and you just slide the cover right off. Easy peasy!EASE OF USE- Everything was extremely self explanatory and with a quick read of the manual I had the seat installed and ready to go in less than 10 minutes.LATCH HOLDERS- I use LATCH, but if for some reason I can't one day, the holders will come in handy.ADJUSTMENTS- Everything was easy to adjust on this seat. Pull two knobs to adjust the harness height. Pull a strap to tighten the harness. Pull a level to take the head rest off. Everything is so easy.CONS:I've only found one con so far but if I find more I'll have to come update you. The one con that is pretty minuscule is that the plastic chest clip felt a little flimsy to me. I think it's flexible to be able to fit the baby/child better, but I was expecting it to be so flexible. But that's the way it's made so it has to be safe.----------------I know this review was long, but user reviews are what helped me decide to buy this seat, so I hope that mine helps someone out there!
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful.I have 2 C630s, have had them for over 1 year now. I just purchased the C670 because once again it is the highest rated convertible car seat on the NHTSA website: [...] I had to purchase this seat because two weeks ago we were rear ended, when the accident happened our first concern was out 19 month old son. I remember looking back at him, terrified and he was smiling watching a DVD, it is as if nothing happened to him. We got paramedics to check him out and they were impressed with his demeanor. I thank God for saving us all, but I also attribute his safety to the The First Years True Fit C630 he was sitting in. Due to insurance requirements we have to replace the car seat and it was a no-brainer for us to stick with this brand and model. Thank you First Years/Learning Curve for making a good product in this era of recalls and substandard materials.I will give you an update in a few months when I have used it for a while.
64 of 74 people found the following review helpful.I cannot understand the negative reviews posted for these seats. I have one and am about to purchse 3 more for our two vehicles and two kiddos. Every function is simple, and ingenious. We have traveled ever since our first child was 4 months old and took this seat everywhere - all around the country. I have installed it in every rental car imaginable with relative ease. The belt locks are genius in my opinion, but the same result could be accomplished with two seperate cinch mechanisms with a latch belt that was split and fastened permanently to each side of the seat - whatever. Mostly i got to use the latch system, but on a couple of occasions, the locking clip had to be employed in an older vehicle or a newer vehicle without latch hooks in the location where we wanted the seat. I am an engineer, so maybe I have an advantage. I actually laughed when I read some statistics that stated 'most people install car seats incorrectly'. I have seen what others do as parent almost 3 years and concurr. It is not that difficult in my opinion, and I have not encountered a vehicle yet where this car seat couldn't be installed. The newest 'rebound' feature is interesting and probably useful in a hard rear end collision. Resultant damage or movement of the seat would not change if the impact is from any other direction - in my opinion.All kids are messy. First mistake is allowance of eating in the car. My kids don't eat in my truck, typically, and I just don't have mess problems. Sure some cheerios once in a while, but thats it. My wife however, allows anything and everything. Yes, everything and anything will go down in to the crotch strap pass through - so what - clean it out when you wash the cover. It is not that difficult. Yes, the seat can get messy, but I just don't see any other design being any less 'mess preventative'. Washing is really simple to accomplish compared to the other seats we own. I typically take all the belts off and wash them too, as they tend to get sticky. All in all, I think the design looks cool.How can the padding not be good for babies or kids? I don't even know how to respond to this one??? This seat is great. If you want more padding, buy the 3rd party pads....After having owned and tried several others, the belt buckling system is just so simple and smooth to operate. Negative reviews on this sub-system are just incorrect and unfounded. Read the manual, use it properly. I can get my kid strapped-in inside of 10 seconds and out in less - tight, even, comfortable --- safe. I cannot say that for any infant-only seat or any other forward facing toddler seat. If this review is pivotal in any way towards its purchase, send me an email, and I video this activity and proove it. Would be glad to send it to anyone...-Ken from SoCal
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