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Recaro Young Sport Child Car Seat - Midnight Desert | 
 enlarge | Brand: Recaro
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $249.00
Buy New: $224.10
You Save: $24.90 (10%)
New (12) from $224.10
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 4943
Color: Midnight Desert
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Clothing Size: Large
Size: Large
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26.1
Dimensions (in): 19.5 x 23 x 27.5
MPN: 340.00.MM14
Model: 340.00.MM14
UPC: 882854400140
EAN: 0882854400140
ASIN: B000AHPMG0
Release Date: June 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Features energy-absorbing EPS foam | | • | Comes with side impact protection | | • | Features plush padding that is removable and washable | | • | Forward facer which is compatible with the LATCH system | | • | Suited for cars with 2 or 3 point safety belts |
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Product Description
This innovative seat offers the latest safety protection like energy-absorbing EPS foam, deep side wings and an excellent fit for children weighing 18 - 80 lbs. Due to its outstanding versatility it provides the perfect platform on which to watch your child grow. With its height-adjustability it offers optimum safety for toddlers and young children. And as soon as your child outgrows the 5-point harness and seat cushion you can remove them, converting the Young Sport into a booster seat. Children 18 - 80 lbs and 26.5 - 59 inches tall. Features: - Children 18 - 80 lbs and 26.5 - 59 inches tall
- Adjustable backrest without removing the belt.
- Adjustable seat angle for perfect fit to rear bench
- Use with integrated harness system for children between 18 and 40 lbs
- Use with vehicle seat belt for children between 30 and 80 lbs
- PLEASE NOTE: This Car Seat Can Not Be Shipped to Canada
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Great Car Seat October 6, 2008
Lana Nudelman (New Jersey)
This car seat is of great quality and design. My 2.5 year old seems to be very comfortable in it. This car seat can be compared to the Britax Boulevard, which is unquestionably the top pick of most. I like Recaro's design a little better, although I would add some things to it: a retractable side snack tray and a better designed fabric piece on the buckle in between child's legs - it always falls off when you take the child out of the seat and we've already lost ours. Overall, a great product.
This is what a Britax 'should' be September 30, 2008
T. Kim (Trumbull, CT USA)
I purchased the "top of the line" Britax Marathon for $300. There were two major flaws with the seat:
1.) Not enough side support -- When my son fell asleep, his head would droop over the side of the seat. I found myself stopping the car to get out and put his head back into the seat!
2.) Buckle position/flexibility were terrible -- The tension of the buckle was tight up against his crotch and there was no slack on it what-so-ever.
The Recaro seat overcame both of these flaws. The side support is amazing on this seat. Now when my son tilts his head when sleeping, it's well supported by the side bolsters. The side bolsters are big and deep and very comfy. The buckle is long which allows greater flexibility in positioning it in a comfortable way as not to be crammed up his little family jewels.
In addition, the Britax had these rubber strap guards above the chest clasp. In theory, it's a nice feature I suppose (although I wouldn't find a rubber pad on my seatbelt comfortable so I don't see how it would be for a child). The problem was, my son (like many other 1 year olds) likes to chew on things and he loved chewing on these rubber pads which were right below his chin and in easy reach. By comparision, the Recaro seat has a simple strap design with a chest clasp and comfy pads which I adjust up top -- nothing for him to bite on.
Also I'd like to add that on the first day of use, he happened to vomit all over the seat and cleanup was easy thanks to the microfiber fabric design of the seat cover. Another plus.
All this for $50 less than the Britax Marathon, which I returned the same week I got it.
Awsome Seat September 23, 2008
Elwood Blues (San Diego, CA)
I'm not much of a writer, but I can tell you that I'm very satisfied with this seat. It certainly has style, looks really cool and is built very sturdy. I did a lot of reasearch as far as which seat is best before I purchased this one and found out that they all have to pass the same federal crash tests. Some seats will be easier to install than others and may have extra cushion but it all boils down to one thing: the best car seat is the one that fits your vehicle, your budget, your baby and that you will use properly each time your baby rides in the car. With that said, instalation is easy as well as putting my 1 year old in and out of it.
 Does not live up to the Recaro reputation August 13, 2008
D. Maciuca (SFBA)
I bought this seat because it was one of the few that would fit in the narrow rear seat of a BMW convertible. And yes, I did also buy it because of Recaro's racing history. But in the end, it did not live up to the reputation of the name.
The materials, fit and finish are mediocre. The materials feel cheap and you can see the backing at the seam edges. The real problem comes with the fit and finish of the plastic. Because of a large seam between the bottom and the back, the yoke (the piece of metal connecting the two belts with the center strap) gets stuck. It can give you the impression that the belts are tight, but they are not. This is very dangerous in case of an accident. The other problem is the A-lock (the center strap lock). Due to loose tolerances, the center strap gets stuck between the lock and the edge of the lock. This prevents the lock from releasing when you need to loosen the belts. Now you have to struggle to release the belts trying not to hit the poor kid stuck in the seat. Plus that the center strap gets fraid.
A FABULOUS seat!!!! August 5, 2008
puter
My car was too small for the alpha omega that my son was quickly outgrowing (because of my compact car...). He just didn't fit with the chunky base under the car seat, so I looked into new car seats for him with a flatter base. He was fitted by a fireman and put into this seat. He is 4 years old, 40 inches tall and 36 lbs. I am keeping him in the harness as long as possible, because he knows how to get out of the lap belt on a booster. The fireman said that I should keep him in the 5 pt. harness at LEAST until he hits 40 lbs. I LOVE this seat. The safety features are amazing and as soon as my other child is old enough, I'll buy Recaro again! The only thing is the very first time I put him in the seat, he begged for his old seat and I thought...oh no! Well that only lasted less that a week. Plus when he sleeps he is upright and his head is nicely supported, he is NOT slouched over like in the regular booster that we have. I HIGHLY recommend this seat, plus getting it in and out is a breeze with the latch this comes with. This seat is the best!
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