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I bought this seat for my 10 month old because we like the convenience of an infant carrier and wanted to use one a bit longer. I did so many google searches and absolutely could not find a review that had detailed information about the fabric...so here it is! I was able to look at the regular Onboard Air 35 and love that it has mesh fabric to keep baby cool and although this isn't exactly the same it also seems very breathable...on the black part. I am not pleased with the fabric on the infant insert and can best describe it as the same type of fabric used on lawn furniture. I plan to use this carseat for my next baby and more than likely will not be using the infant insert because it is so rough and plastic-feeling. I live in a very hot climate so the fabric being breathable is very important to me. The only other negative I have is that the canopy has to be adjusted with two hands and is not quiet at all. However, it covers much better than any seat I've used in the past. I imagine that after some use it will get easier to adjust and is not a deal breaker for me.
I have had a Chicco Keyfit and Graco Snugride 22 and this seat installation blows theirs out of the water! The lock off is so secure that even in my husband's car that does not have locking seatbelts it does not move an inch!! The Snugride used to tip over unless you used a pain in the arse locking clip, and although the Keyfit was better it doesn't compare to the Onboard! None of my vehicles have LATCH, but the latch straps do have the button release which is a huge plus!
Unlike a lot of infant carseats the padding in the Onboard is phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about it! Not to mention the much safer EPP foam! This seat looks so comfy!
The seat itself and base seem very well made. No flimsy plastic here! The handle adjustment is very smooth. The shoulder straps adjust very easily and have the can't do without padding! The crotch strap also has 3 positions. All in all I would buy this seat again. I haven't seen an infant carrier that will get as much use! Hope this helps you make a decision!
I found this link on Car-seat.org and towards the bottom there are pics of a little boy in a Graco Snugride 35 and the Onboard 35 and it's amazing how much head-room the little guys has in the Onboard compared to the Graco.
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After a lot of research, I ordered this seat and was very happy with my decision. Got it in the mail & loved it -very sturdy, soft, stylish. I just realized today that it's too big (depth-wise) for my car (2000 Toyota 4Runner). It just doesn't fit. So, I would measure your back seat before purchasing this one if you have a car or smaller SUV. If size wasn't an issue then I would definitely keep this seat.Best Deals for Safety 1st Air Protect On Board 35 SE Infant Car Seat
I purchased this seat after hours upon hours of research. It is given the highest rating for crash tests on consumer reports and I had read about its great fabric. I must say the fabric is the nicest I've felt of all the car seats I've seen and the amount of padding is unmatched. It seems long enough to accommodate long babies, although I did not test it with a baby as mine hasn't been born yet. The harness is easy to adjust and the seat easily connects to the base. I really like how the base is more like a bowl than a usual base, making it easy to place the seat in; more like putting the seat in a bowl rather than looking for the connection points to match up as other bases require.The only reason I rated this 4 stars instead of 5 is that this is a very large seat, mostly in the length from baby's head area to toe area. I have a 1999 VW Golf, 4 door, and I could not fit the seat in any of the rear seating positions, even with the passenger front seat pushed to the very front of the car (making it impossible for anyone to sit there). The handle would have to stay up in most cars, even if the seat fits.
I really did love this seat but it's just too big. If size wasn't an issue, I'd keep it in a heartbeat, as the seat minus the base isn't any heavier or bulkier than a usual seat. It's just the geometry of how the seat and base fit.
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Although I cannot review the functionality of the product, I was very pleased with the entire purchase. I ordered the carseat while i was in the hospital with my unborn son. He was being a little impatient and was trying to make an entrance at 25 1/2 weeks. The carseat that I was looking at was not rated for a premie so I needed one fast. When I showed the nurses at the hospital this one, they said it was one of the best ones recommended. Luckly enough for me my baby is still inside so I now have a great beautiful carseat for my son. I really like the fabric and my husband likes that its not too girly for when he has to carry it. The padding is nice and thick. The most important for me is that since im not a very large person, I can easily lift it.EDIT
Its now one year after I began using this carseat and I still LOVE it. We are expecting number two in a few weeks and I will be using this seat for the new baby. It still looks new with extensive use. It has been on 5 long road trips and my son was completely comfortable in it the entire trip.
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Its now two years later and my daughter uses the car seat. It still looks beautiful like brand new.
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One of the main selling points of this carseat is the fact that it is 17% bigger than the average infant carseat. We drive a Ford Edge with a spacious back row so I knew I wanted something big. I didn't truly start to appreciate the size of this seat until I saw babies in OTHER carseats and realized just how tiny they can be! I feel like I own the 'Cadillac' of carseats. Another big selling point, for us, was the great ratings on consumer reports. I don't care how heavy this thing is, as long as it's safe. As for the installation, we never had any problems. It has always fit very snugly and is very easy to move from car to car. There has been negative mention of the seat not latching into the base properly. I have noticed an issue here but nothing we didn't quickly adapt to. When inserting the seat and during removal, you simply have to make sure you are dropping and lifting it STRAIGHT up or down. Also after inserting the seat into the base, we habitually tip it to the left, then the right, and we always hear *click* *click*. I really think I would jostle any seat to each side before taking off, so I really don't think this is a problem to ensure this one is properly latched in. Onto the cosmetics, I really love the color and the pattern of the seat. Black never goes out of style and is totally gender neutral. I have had many compliments on it. The fabric is nice and here's whywe went out of town and halfway into our trip our son had his first and only accident in the seat. We wiped it out and proceeded to our destination. That night, I removed all the fabric and straps and washed it in the hotel bathtub. The next day everything was clean and had quickly dried, just like new! I should mention the canopy is super large which is great! I would also say that this seat must be pretty comfortable, as I can only assume since I'm not the one riding in it. Our son is almost 13 months and is still riding comfortably. As a matter of fact, we just took a trip to Florida and drove straight through on the way back (an eleven hour drive) and had no issues. In short, if you are concerned about safety ratings, want a carseat that your child can fit in for a long time, and have enough space in your car, then I would absolutely recommend the Air Protect On Board 35 SE.
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