The harness straps can and do twist at the buckle. It does require some twiddling to untwist them every once in a while. The multiple crotch strap settings are nice, but even the farthest setting is still tight on older boys. Only the first and second crotch strap slots may be used rear-facing.
Any of the three may be used front-facing. On the plus side, the inner setting is reasonable for babies. The bottom of the seat is probably less friendly than average to vehicle seats, given the edges and protrusions.
You may wish to protect your vehicle seats, but be sure to read Heathers advice first! Kudos to Dorel for making these improvements! It can be tough to get the required 45 degree recline in some vehicles due to the shape of the shell and the design of the base. This is made worse because an adjuster is present on only one side.
Seatbelt installations may be a little better in some cases and I would think most experienced technicians could resolve any issues for parents who have difficulty. It can be a little difficult to tighten the harness when rear-facing, too. Granted, if their shoulders are under the level of the slots in the lowest setting as is the case in the photo below, they should not be using this restraint.
Overall, I think the Safety 1st Complete Air it is a very nice child safety seat. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Last Updated On: October 27, The Safety 1st Complete Air is a nicely priced, lightweight convertible seat that fits in some narrow spaces, but can take up quite a bit of room front to back. Safety 1st Complete Air. Privacy Policy Contact Us. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
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We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The forward-facing weight limit has been raised to 65lbs, anti-rebound bolsters have been added, and while you previously had to buy a more expensive model to get an adjustable base, the seat now comes standard with a 4 position adjustable base. There has also been the introduction of the dual-line indicator which allows parents to install the seat at different angles depending on the weight and development of the child.
The addition of the anti-rebound bolsters has led to an increase in the amount of leg room rear-facing kids have. The anti-rebound bolster is made from the same plastic as the shell of the carseat, and is attached on to the front edge of the carseat by snapping it in to place and then having screws added for security. There is a slight bit of side-to-side movement if a parent tries to wiggle the bolster, but caregivers should be mindful to not force the movement or pry the piece off as this is an integral part of the seat which is not meant to be removed.
The rear-facing installation of the seat is fairly straight forward. I had a little more difficulty in getting a tight UAS install when the seat was sitting at the full recline angle due to the length of the UAS belt and the contouring of the base. The forward-facing installation of the seat is also quite straight forward.
While the seat allows for the base to be adjusted to position 1 or 2 when the seat is installed forward-facing, the manual is specific that the more reclined position is only to be used when needed to match the angle of the vehicle seat. It also states that the vehicle seat back should not be reclined in order to install the car seat at a more reclined angle.
The stickers on the side of the seat reflect this as well. The height of the harness is adjusted from the front of the seat by pushing two gray tabs together and then either raising or lowering the headrest to the correct position.
In addition to providing side impact protection, the headrest also gives good support when children fall asleep in the seat. I used the original Complete Air seat with my son for a few years and was quite happy with it. In fact, the Complete Air is the only seat my kids have ever fought over riding in.
The changes that have been made to the seat with the introduction of the 65 LX model have increased the user friendliness of the seat and added features which may increase the safety of the child, while still keeping the features that made me enjoy using the seat with my son.
As with all seats, it is recommended that you try the seat in your vehicle to make sure it fits well, and sit your child in the seat to make sure he fits well. Based on the number of children and vehicles that I have seen this seat in now, I feel that the Complete Air is a solid choice when considering a seat that will work for your family and include it in the list of seats that I recommend.
Thanks for your thorough review. I want to buy a discounted one online but am worried it may not fit in my Toyota Corolla. My son is 25 lbs and I want it to fit him rear-facing.
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