( 7 reviews )
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jun 8 2009
Another reviewer gave it one star for the same reason I am. It is virtually impossible to tighten the LATCH system straps enough to prevent the car seat from moving about from side-to-side. It may be fine if you use the seat belts to secure it, but if the product includes the LATCH system it should work properly. The design of the tensioner buckle and the location make it nearly impossible to get it snug against the seat. Because it is so difficult to tighten properly it is not a safe product, as most people are likely not able to get it strapped in safely. Our Chicco car seat fastens super snug and would not lash about in an accident like this one is likely to do when using the LATCH system. Updated on June 9, 2009: We shopped for a new seat at Babies R Us and noticed that they have Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 models that appeared nearly identical, except that the belt tensioning buckle was a different design. The sticker on ours indicates it was made in May 2008 so it is not terribly old, but apparently Dorel Juvenile (who makes Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st, and Cosco car seats) changed the design. All of the models made by Dorel had improved belt tightening buckles on their LATCH straps.
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Posted: May 24 2009
This child seat should be recalled. It is unsafe. It will not tighten properly when using the LATCH system. After pulling the strap with all of my strength for several minutes, I could still get the seat to turn to about a 45 degree angle (And I am a strong 270 pound man). It can work OK with the inferior seat belt option. Instead, I just bought a Graco, and man, I can't get that thing to budge. The GRACO is high quality. Just because something says "Eddie Bauer" does not mean that it is high quality.
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Posted: Feb 12 2008
We got our seat after our son outgrew his infant seat at about 5 months. We love our seat. We heard several people complain about it pinching legs. However if you adjust it the right way it doesn't pinch at all. We would recommend this seat to anyone.
