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from East Sussex on 11/2/2008
We already had a Britax First Class Si for our first born, so used to fitting their seats. The instructions aren't amazing, but the fitting videos on this website are usually brilliant.Very well padded seat, so bubba can even fall asleep comfortably without slumping forward.[...]
from London on 10/26/2008
This is a good quality seat, but a bit too high for a small baby, in which case you should go for the Britax First Class
from Sunbury on 10/21/2008
Great seat - our (heavy) 2.9 yr old loves it - it is a great alternative to putting them in a proper 4 yr old seat when they are too heavy for a stage 1 seat, wish I'd bought it at the beginning!
from Northampton on 10/17/2008
we bought two of these, not really through choice but because I drop our son off to childcare in the morning, and my hubby picks him up. Previously we'd used a click-in travel system, so both had a base and the actual seat moved between the two cars!! SO - although we considered buying just one forward facing seat, it wouldn't have been practical. We chose these because 1) they have great longevity...up to 11yrs old. Also they appeared really comfortable, and finally easy to install.
They arrived yesterday and I was able to put mine into my car without any problems - the instructions were easy to understand and the whole process did not take long. The seat not only looks nice, but also is very comfortable and provides good support. A GREAT buy in my opinion!!
from woking on 10/16/2008
Have just got this product. I have a couple of other seats and was impressed with the quality of this. It adjusts in many ways. Instructions are very clear. I think my son will enjoy it until he is 11. He certainly looks very comfortable
Others noted difficulty in keeping car belt from twisting whilst loading, but the instructions show exactly how to do it so the belt does not twist and it worked first time for me.
Fits car well and seems very secure. I find that reclining the car seat slighlty then loading the child seat and tightening straps before returning the car's seat to the intended more upright position ensures a good tight fit. (we are only talking about a recline of 1-2 cms - but it means that if you can not easily add weight to the seat and fix the belt, you get a tight fit).
I look forward to using this over a number of years.
from London on 10/15/2008
This car seat is so good, it is the second I buy to use for my second child.
from Cambs on 10/15/2008
Carseat fairly easy to fit, & seems to fit the car well. baby looks really comfortable in it & should last her all the way through to 11 years.A great bargain, better value than buying 3+ carseats at different age groups.
from Watford on 10/13/2008
We already had one of these for our daughter and now bought one for our son. It's fairly easy to install and our son is really snug in it. I like the fact the headrest and sides are adjustable and it should last them for ages!
from larkhill on 10/11/2008
Only just fits in the car - if you have short seatbelts then you may have difficulty
from Kettering on 10/11/2008
I have 2 boys less than 2 years apart so I needed a seat that would grow with the child as the current seat we have is only until 4 years old and the eldest is too small for a booster. This seat met our needs. The only problem I have is that I sometimes struggle to close the catch especially when I'm in a hurry.
from rochester on 10/6/2008
my little girl was very excited when this chair arrived she screamed its a roary chair and sat straight down. she loves it and she looks very comfortable in it, sleepin with no problems and without her head rollin around or fallin forward
from Peterborough, Cambs on 9/30/2008
I found this hard to install and would not reccommend it for people who have to keep swapping it from one car to another, however once it's in the car it's a great comfy car seat which my daughter of 2 can easily climb into (my do it!!!!) are her words.
from East London on 9/30/2008
I've gone around a few shops and looked at some child carseats but found most of them, if not all, to have very thin padding. As you press on the seats you find them to be extremely hard, leaving you to wonder if you were to drive a car with such a horrible seat you'd definitely find driving to be intolerable. So why make the little people suffer as passengers? I intend to drive long distances with my family, but can't imagine my 2 year old having to sit on something hard and uncomfortable. However, the Britax Evolva ultra 123 Val D'isere on the other hand, is much more comfortable with thinker padding. This is the only reason I've splashed out a hundred-quid on this product. This product is highly recommendable for your child’s travelling experience.
from Lincoln on 9/30/2008
[...] Seat is easy to fit, however I do think it is a bit fiddly to change the height of the head support. You have to undo the whole car seat to raise the head support up and down. But overall We are really pleased with the car seat.
from Macclesfield on 9/29/2008
Had one of these already so bought 2 more (for another car) for an 18 month old and a 3 year old. It looks and feels very safe and comfortable & my 3 year old sleeps well in it. I have had a good look around and can't find anything at this price I think is better.
from Bishop's Stortford on 9/27/2008
Daughter is 10 months and was spilling out of her 0+ car seat. Decided to get a 123 instead of just size 1 because money is tight at the moment. This Britax one looked much more comfy, supportive and better quality than others. On the plus it is well padded and very comfy, the head rest supports the head and spine very well. It has two positions, upright or slightly reclined, which we are using now for maximum comfort (you need to take the car seat out to change position). On the negative, the harness is really fiddly to adjust and is really tight, so it is a struggle to get in and out at the moment. Hopefully practice will make perfect! I think it suits us as our daughter is on the 91st percentile weight wise (over 10 kg), a 123 would not be suitable for small babies. This is true of all brands though. On the whole I am very pleased with this product.
Daughter is 10 months and already over 10kg and was bursting out of her 0+ seat. Money being tight we decided to go for a 123 instead of just the next size up. We looked for a while as I did not like the quality and support of the other ones. In the end we opted for this seat and I am really pleased with it. It is easy to install, she fits in nicely as she is already quite tall and seems to be very well supported, especially around the head (very important as she is still quite young). The seat is well padded and she likes being sat up properly. The seat has two positions, upright and slightly reclined. We use the latter at the moment for maximum back and head support. To change positions you have to take it out of the car, unlike Britax size 1 seats. The harness is very secure, maybe too much as it is virtually impossible to get her in and out of the seat without loosening the straps each time which is quite hard. Overall, I think it offers good value for money.
from ENGLAND on 9/18/2008
REALLY WELL MADE EASY TO FIT TO ANY OF OUR CARS WILL SUIT OLDER CHILDREN AS IT HAS A LTD RECLINE BUT WAS NOT BROUGHT FOR THAT REASON. GOOD SAFTEY FEATURES OUR KIDS FEEL SAFE AND ARE WELL PROTECTED.
from Billingshurst, West Sussex on 9/16/2008
A little tricky to get in the car but once in it is perfect for my 3 year old. He sleeps ok in it too which is an added bonus.
from BRISTOL on 9/15/2008
GREAT PRODUCT
from North wales on 9/14/2008
After reading the instructions carefully i found the chair easy to install, without the help of my husband. I brought the seat for my 2 1/2 year old, as she is to young for a stage 2 seat and she loved the fact it was red and was very comfortable. It has the option to recline, which will be useful on long journeys.
from Milngavie, Glasgow on 9/13/2008
Excellent product, we have a Maxi-Cose infant seat and opted for a 1-2-3 seat to save long term cost. The product is excellent, solid, safe and stylish. [...]
from south lakes on 9/4/2008
this is a substantial car seat that is stylish and comfortable for your chaild from the age of 9mnth thru to 11 years of age. I've looked at hundreds of car seat and none in this price range were as good a quality, as comfortable or stylish as this. it fits in my small 4 door corsa and I would reccomend this to everyone.
its not easy to switch between cars though because of its size.
from London on 8/24/2008
Good fit in our car - Skoda fabia
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from Lincolnshire on 8/24/2008
Used the seats next day after delivery - there was no problem installing and both of the children really loved them. On a long journey undertaken just two days later both of our children were so comfortable they fell asleep with smiles on their faces!!!
from Sutton on 8/20/2008
I use the seat with my 1 year old and the features and build quality of the seat is fantastic. It's easy to fit but the instructions do take a few reads to fully understand.
Once the seat is in though it's very easy to fit my little girl into the seat and adjust the belts. The features such as the adjustable side that only come with the Ultra are very handy at adjusting the seat although i'm not sure how usefull once my girl gets a little older.
Overall a very good seat and hopefully the only one she'll need from now on :-)
from Chertsey on 8/19/2008
Good seat, happy to buy again for our second daughter
from Peterborough on 8/19/2008
We bought this for our 16 month old daughter, as she previously had a Concord Ultimax X-Line carseat (0-4 years), which is going to be used for the next baby currently on the way. We've had the seat for a month now, and taken it on a UK holiday too, and found the seat is excellent. Its easy to install and we've had it in and out of other cars - so far our Ford Mondeo, a Peugot 307 and a Vauxhall Meriva - no problems. We have it permantly on the recline position (you take it out to adjust to upright), and we find this is the best - upright enough to see out, but reclined enough that her head rest back properly when sleeping - which she has done several times very comfortably! The seat is well padded and adjusts both sidewards and upwards for a tailored fit. Haven't tried cleaning the cover yet, but it seems to repell dirt well. It has cup holders on both sides that slide out from the base, but haven't had the need to use them yet. I am planning to buy another one for the next baby, as the seat grows with them from 9 months to 11 years, converting to a booster seat when they are ready. Seems very sturdy, but not too heavy for lifting out of the car. Buy one!
from Hampshire on 8/19/2008
We have a slightly older car and were struggling to find a car seat that would anchor safely so we sent the extra and got the safest and most secure product! (After checking it was compatible with our car on Britax website!!!!!)
from Wimborne, Dorset on 8/18/2008
Brilliant chair that will hopefully last us. My son seems to be very comfortable and falls asleep in it no problems.
from Wishaw, Lanarkshire on 8/18/2008
Excellent seat for my second car which does not have isofix. Stylish and really comfortable, my child loves it. It is very easy to install.
from stourbridge, west midlands on 8/15/2008
this is a second car seat for my husbands car, i have to say that i'm really pleased with it reclines so baby/ toddlers head doesn't flop forwards other car seats in that class lack this. it is also really padded and comfy, easy to fit my daughter loved it that much she fell a sleep.
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from Sussex on 8/15/2008
We needed to fill our other car with car-seats and bought these again. Great safety features, sturdy, easy to fit and good value. Thanks.
from biggin hill, kent on 8/15/2008
my youngest daughter was ready to change form her infant carrier so i purchased the britax evolver for my 2.5 year old so her baby sister can use her other britax seat. She loves the big grown up evolva red seat and is very comfortable and was extremely easy to assemble. would certainly recommend kiddicare as they are the most efficent, cheapest[...] thanks!
from wimborne on 8/1/2008
Very pleased with the car seat, my 2 and a half yr old daughter loves being in her 'big' seat and my 1 year old can now move into her sister's seat. Everyone is happy, including me who was able to fit the seat easily and was very pleased with the excellent value. [...]
from brighton on 7/27/2008
this is a lovely car seat and we are very happy with it.. at the moment we've just started using it and feel happy our child is safe in it. am still getting used to clunk-clinking him into it as buckle is different from our other one.. believe this gets better with practice.
from Harrow on 7/22/2008
Easy to install, our son likes it!
from Surrey on 7/21/2008
The car seat is very sturdy and my son fell asleep in it within 10 minutes of sitting in it, so it is very comfortable. With the straps at the lower level, it is a bit fiddly to get the straps past the headrest to get the child in.
from cardiff on 7/20/2008
the beauty of this product is the fact it can be used over such a wide range in age which definitely makes it good value for money.
from Greater Manchester/Lancashire on 7/19/2008
Purchased for my daugher to use in her car
from reading on 7/17/2008
V good quality.
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from Worcestershire on 7/14/2008
I have two daughters. The eldest has a Group 1 car seat and I was looking at how I could get most use out of the seat that I buy when my 9 month old baby also needs a Group 1 carseat. I really didn't want 2, as I wouldn't get much use out of the second. I am extremely pleased to have found the Evolva 123 car seat, which solves this problem. I will now be able to use both seats for their full lifetimes. It feels really well made and safe. My daughter also loves it - an added bonus!.
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from Ireland on 7/13/2008
excellent product but would like to have known that this child seat will not
recline in all cars - depends on shape of car seat
from Portsmouth on 7/13/2008
Excellent car seat very sturdy. Daughter now loves it and even going to buy another one for my other daughter. I found it very easy to fit into the car. The only thing is the shoulder straps are quite large and my daughter found them quite hard to get used to but other than that excellent. It is very reasonably priced for the amount of time it will be used.
from blackpool on 7/12/2008
smart looking car seat which seems to be everything we needed so far but as it is up to 11 years won't know for at least another 10 if it last's. Cup holders come in very handy for a very independant little boy to keep his bottle in and toys. find it difficult to get him in to the straps at first due to all the padding all though after a bit of use they get easier.
from Accrington, Lancs. on 7/12/2008
Fantastic car seat at an unbeatable price.[...]
from Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear on 7/12/2008
Easy to set up and install.Whilst my car has Isofix, I chose this seat, as the Isofix model does not have the harness (i.e. the Evolva 2/3), enabling Grand-daughter No 1 who is 2yrs 9 months to move into this new seat, whilst Grand-daughter No2, who is 9 months, can now go into existing Britax Duo Plus Isofix seat Group 1
from Ex Warks on 7/10/2008
The seat came ready assembled so was easy to install in the car. As the instructions say you should trial fit the child in the seat to set the shoulder belt height before installing it in the car as after installation this is virtually impossible. Hence as the child grows the seat should be removed from the car to reset this adjustment. As we are grandparents and remove the seat after each use this is no hardship. A choice of colours would have been nice.
from Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland on 7/9/2008
Great.
from Nottinghamshire on 7/9/2008
Great value, we won't need to buy another car seat for our daughter again. The side head rests are alittle high for the short but fat baby! But all in all our baby loves being able to face the same way as everyone else now and we feel she is safe and secure.
from Horsham on 7/1/2008
I researched alot of front facing chairs before I settled on this one. This is the chair that Which Magazine recommend even though they do say that any chair is better than no chair. There is a video of a crash dummy in the chair on Which and that was definitely interesting to see how the chair supports your child. The other requirement that I had was that I wanted the chair to last for as long as possible and this one grows with your child (from 9mths to 11yrs). I didn't want to buying another chair in 4 years for the same cost. Definitely have been recommending this to friends - Very pleased !!!
from Weybridge, surrey on 6/30/2008
we have another child seat which is for stage two only and it was begining to get too tight for our 3 year old who is slightly taller for her age. so i brought this chair because of its ratings. It is a great chair, very comfy and our daughter loves the space plus she does not sweat so much as the fabric breathes nicely. however there are some slight floors, when our child falls asleep you cannot recline the chair without removing it first which is a pain on long journeys. when the chair is reclined it is not as easy to secure. the only other slight complaint is that with the safety indicator, when you have the straps at the correct tightness, this tab pulls the straps tighter around the legs and waist which makes it a bit uncomfortable.
All this said the chair is still very very good.
from Hitchin, Herts. on 6/27/2008
Really easy to install (we have a Vauxhall Corsa). Our little boy climbed into the seat as soon as it came out of the packing box. He loves sitting in it, and it looks so comfortable I would like one for myself (adult car seats are nowhere near as supportive). We like the fact that the seat has a long life span, although I would hate to think what the cover will look like when he is 11 as it already has cheese grease on it. However, the cover is removable and washable so the option to 'freshen up' is there. Only downside is the fact that the seat can't be raised or reclined once fitted - you need to decide which way you want to have it before you fix it into the car. That said, the upright position is supportive enough for our little boy (a toddler) to drop off in it, but if you are using the seat for a baby you might prefer to install it in the reclined position.
from Dorset on 6/20/2008
Instructions could have been clearer. Britax claim full body weight will fit seat in our cars but it was a struggle and I won't be taking it out in a hurry.
Maxi Cosi seem to be designed better than Britax.
from T wells on 6/16/2008
Very frustrating at first. Adjustor button in base of seat not clear and generally poor instructions. Like all things I am sure will be easier in time. Great choice to avoid changing seats. Our two year old loves it
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from Perth, Scotland on 6/14/2008
This is the second car seat I have bought for 19 month old grandchild. Fantastic product. Easy to get her in and out of the car.First trial was a long journey. Great.Super padding.Even I know when the straps are just right with the special indicator. You cant fail to fit it correctly.Quite heavy so not great for moving between cars.
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from Salisbury on 6/11/2008
I bought this for my two year old and he seems very happy and comfortable in this carseat. The only slight niggle I had was installing the seat into the car. It was a bit of a struggle as the seatbelt was too short using the first method given in the instructions and it was quite fiddly using second method. Overall though I am delighted with the quality and safety of this seat.
from Surrey on 6/10/2008
I highly recommend this carseat! It's great value for money as it should last my child from 9 months to 11 years of age! The seat is forward facing in the backseat of my car which is perfect for my curious toddler and she seems super comfortable. The car seat is not only very safe and sturdy but stylish too and I love it! No bad points about it as far as I'm concerned.
from Bath on 6/10/2008
Although the instructions are not the clearest once you get your head around them it really is easy to install.
The seat makes you confident that your child is safe in the back of the car.
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from London on 6/9/2008