Very nice carseat with great features!
06/01/2011 by noledawg, Nahunta,Georgia
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
Nice car seat! I have only used it for about 3 weeks now but really like it! I love the triangle shaped handle on adjustable bar. It makes it extremely easy to carry especially for a smaller person like me. I also like the lever in front of car seat. Much easier to remove from base in front. I shopped around looking &found this seat as a reasonable price compared to others. I would definitely recommend this car seat.
Adorable Car seat
05/01/2011 by OHBILLY, Houston,Tx.
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
LOVE IT!!!! I love how when you need the seat to move up all you do is turn the red nob in the back. And it seems to grow really good with your baby. It even more adorable in person that it was online.
Nice
04/14/2011 by LivingLifeToShop, Laredo,TX
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
Overall this product was really good. I bought it for my sister in law alon with the stroller. I really liked it the design and everything, It was a bit pricy, wish I could have found it in a set or something.
So cute..
03/30/2011 by HollyAtl, Atlanta,GA
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
Love this seat - especially for the great price. The only issue that I'm having is that my daughter is getting too big - too quickly. The seat is supposed to be used for up to 25 pounds, I believe. Any child over 15 pounds would have to be pretty petite to fit in ANY brand of these infant seats. My daughter's feet were hanging over the end of the seat at 3 months & now, at 5 months & 15 pounds, her shoulders are just about too wide to be squeezing into this seat. This is baby #4 & I've had the same issue with all of the Graco seats that I've used in the past. Just go into it knowing that these seats aren't used for very long & you'll be good. It was very easy to set up & is no trouble to get in and out of the vehicle.
very cute and durrable
03/20/2011 by vabmommyof2, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
The base is awesome because u can adjust the lean.
Just what we were looking for
03/15/2011 by cookie310, Charlotte,NC
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This car seat was even more beautiful than it's picture!! The versitile handle is fantastic, the baby's not arrived yet but we're sure she will love it as much as we do.
Easily Stains
02/27/2011 by ambernrobert4life, maine,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I got this and when I took it out of the box it was missing alot of its sticking and the foot cover was sown crocked and did not sit on the car seat strait also it was covered in water stains witch lead me to decided to take a few spots and try stain remover on the material and found this material stains very easy and with a baby thats not a good thing. This product was very pretty but with missing sticking and soon to be covered in even more stains then what it came with due to baby spit up and such this was not the car seat for me.
like the item
02/18/2011 by mywuv, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
i was looking for a good car seat one that will last me a good while and a nice looking one it took awhile to find one. so i seen this one and decide to buy it, its a nice car seat and a stroller and got it for a good price. my baby is gonna be one in a few weeks and i just stop using the car seat it did last me a good while my baby is a little big would last longer for those who have small children.one thing that my mom didnt like is when buckling the baby it was difficult for her. i really like this travel system and would recommend it
Beautiful Car Seat
01/29/2011 by an anonymous customer, West Virginia,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
My baby hasn't arrived just yet but I got my car seat in today. It was SO much more beautiful in person than it is online. The straps are very easy to adjust on this car seat, unlike most I've seen. It has lots of padding in it to hopefully make it a little more comfy for my little one. Just love this seat...can't wait to get the stroller to match!
Car Seat-Infant
12/08/2010 by sweetdee104, Hiram Ga.,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This is a beautiful car seat. Sturdy, easy to set up with the stroller. Lovely print with the pink butterfly. I am very pleased with it.
The perfect carseat!!!
11/01/2010 by Loverofonlineshopping, Tupper Lake,NY
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I recently bought 2 of these car seats for my twin girls that are due in January, and from a mom of 3 other children after checking safety ratings and design these car seats are perfect. They were easy to install in my full size truck, perfect positioning and the fabric is beautiful and soft! The one touch release is great( never had that luxury with car seats I had for my 9, 12 and 13 yr olds many years ago). Hopefully, I will never have to find out if the safety ratings are accurate but I feel confident that my babies will be safe in these seats, which takes alot of worry away since they are my most precious cargo!
Beautiful product!
04/22/2010 by ncpsycho, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This is one of the nicest car seats I've ever seen! The quality of the materials is superb and the ease of adjusting the shoulder straps is phenomonal! I highly recommend this seat!
Beautiful product!
04/22/2010 by ncpsycho, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This is one of the nicest car seats I've ever seen! The quality of the materials is superb and the ease of adjusting the shoulder straps is phenomonal! I highly recommend this seat!
Cant Wait
04/06/2010 by Mommy2Four530, Yolo Co,CA
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I love this carseat. Im not due til the middle of July so ive got a ways to go before i get to use this. Its so pretty. I know she will be in one of the safest seats out there, and its also a great price. The instruction manual is very clear on how to use the adjustable back, thats a neat feature, no more moving the harness straps when she gets taller.
Cant Wait
04/06/2010 by Mommy2Four530, Yolo Co,CA
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I love this carseat. Im not due til the middle of July so ive got a ways to go before i get to use this. Its so pretty. I know she will be in one of the safest seats out there, and its also a great price. The instruction manual is very clear on how to use the adjustable back, thats a neat feature, no more moving the harness straps when she gets taller.
Glad I Got It.
03/22/2010 by LoveinMotherhood, Ogden,Ut
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I almost did not get this carseat. I had read all the reviews and there were more people who had negative things to say then good ones. But I went ahead and ordered it. I am so glad I did. First it is the cutest thing ever. It fits in my Plymouth breese and chevy malibu just perfact. It Fits snug in the base and I got it buckled snug in both vehicles. It doesn't bother me that the lock release is in the front, I like it better this way for then I can grab the handle as I release the lock and it is just a nice smooth process out of the car.. I love to read what others have to say but in the end I am very glad I went with my gut because I don't think I would be this happy with any other carseat. Plus my baby girl looks very very cut in it..I will be buying the stroller, high chair and playyard very soon...
Glad I Got It.
03/22/2010 by LoveinMotherhood, Ogden,Ut
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I almost did not get this carseat. I had read all the reviews and there were more people who had negative things to say then good ones. But I went ahead and ordered it. I am so glad I did. First it is the cutest thing ever. It fits in my Plymouth breese and chevy malibu just perfact. It Fits snug in the base and I got it buckled snug in both vehicles. It doesn't bother me that the lock release is in the front, I like it better this way for then I can grab the handle as I release the lock and it is just a nice smooth process out of the car.. I love to read what others have to say but in the end I am very glad I went with my gut because I don't think I would be this happy with any other carseat. Plus my baby girl looks very very cut in it..I will be buying the stroller, high chair and playyard very soon...
great
03/08/2010 by busymom2two, EL Paso,TX
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
The carrier is great and colorful. The colors are brighter than in the picture posted. Great Product!!!
great
03/08/2010 by busymom2two, EL Paso,TX
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
The carrier is great and colorful. The colors are brighter than in the picture posted. Great Product!!!
VERY BEAUTIFUL!
03/04/2010 by cozonlineshopper, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I recently recieved this product as a gift. We also got the stroller that goes with it. I could not be happier with this carseat! It is very padded and seems to have the comfort my daughter is going to need. It has simple instructions and easy adjustments! I was very impressed!
VERY BEAUTIFUL!
03/04/2010 by cozonlineshopper, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I recently recieved this product as a gift. We also got the stroller that goes with it. I could not be happier with this carseat! It is very padded and seems to have the comfort my daughter is going to need. It has simple instructions and easy adjustments! I was very impressed!
Pleased
02/11/2010 by LoveBeingAMommyof3, Oklahoma,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I bought this for our little girl that will be here in two week. I love the color just enough pink for a little girl but not so much that your like wow. I love the clips on the base that makes it easy to put it in my car but it has a place for the clip if you can't use them. It is a little bulky but if your willing it's easy to work with. Over all I am really pleased and excited to bring her home in it, the pictures don't do it justice.
Pleased
02/11/2010 by LoveBeingAMommyof3, Oklahoma,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I bought this for our little girl that will be here in two week. I love the color just enough pink for a little girl but not so much that your like wow. I love the clips on the base that makes it easy to put it in my car but it has a place for the clip if you can't use them. It is a little bulky but if your willing it's easy to work with. Over all I am really pleased and excited to bring her home in it, the pictures don't do it justice.
Everything I expected
02/04/2010 by holachola, Salt Lake City,Ut.
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
Looks better in person than in pictures, love the features, easy to use, comfortable for baby.
Everything I expected
02/04/2010 by holachola, Salt Lake City,Ut.
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
Looks better in person than in pictures, love the features, easy to use, comfortable for baby.
ILOVEIT <3
02/03/2010 by JENNY1009, ILLINOIS,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR SEAT...
TO ME ITS NT HARD AT ALL TO PUT IN THE BASE OR TAKE IT OUT..
MY BABY WAS JUST BORN FRIDAY.. AND IT IS VERY EASY TO HANDLE.. MY BABY SEEMS TO BE SOO COMFORTABLE IN IT.. IT WAS EASY TO SET UP! IVE NEVER DELT WITH ANY CAR SEATS SINCE IT IS MY FIRST, AND BESIDES THE FACT THAT IT IS VERYYY PRETTY I LOVE THE DURABILITY IT PROJECTS.. I LOOKED IN ALOT OF DEPARTMENT STORES AND NOT ONE CARSEAT GRAVED MY ATTENTION AS THIS ONE.. THATS WHY I LOVE IT..
I WOULD TOTALLY RECOMEND IT!!! ALTHOUGH IT IS KINDA BIG IN SIZE, SO IF U HAVE A SMALL CAR, THERE MIGHT BE ISSUES.. BT OTHER THAN THAT, ITS GREAT!
ILOVEIT <3
02/03/2010 by JENNY1009, ILLINOIS,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR SEAT...
TO ME ITS NT HARD AT ALL TO PUT IN THE BASE OR TAKE IT OUT..
MY BABY WAS JUST BORN FRIDAY.. AND IT IS VERY EASY TO HANDLE.. MY BABY SEEMS TO BE SOO COMFORTABLE IN IT.. IT WAS EASY TO SET UP! IVE NEVER DELT WITH ANY CAR SEATS SINCE IT IS MY FIRST, AND BESIDES THE FACT THAT IT IS VERYYY PRETTY I LOVE THE DURABILITY IT PROJECTS.. I LOOKED IN ALOT OF DEPARTMENT STORES AND NOT ONE CARSEAT GRAVED MY ATTENTION AS THIS ONE.. THATS WHY I LOVE IT..
I WOULD TOTALLY RECOMEND IT!!! ALTHOUGH IT IS KINDA BIG IN SIZE, SO IF U HAVE A SMALL CAR, THERE MIGHT BE ISSUES.. BT OTHER THAN THAT, ITS GREAT!
Love it!!!!!!!
01/23/2010 by TK2Mommy, Hutto,TX
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This was alot prettier than I expected. The material is very soft and matches the bedding set that I recieved at babies r us with all the pink and brown colors and also the butterflies as well. I cannot wait till my little girl gets here and I can put her in it. This car seat is beautiful!!!!!!!!
Love it!!!!!!!
01/23/2010 by TK2Mommy, Hutto,TX
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This was alot prettier than I expected. The material is very soft and matches the bedding set that I recieved at babies r us with all the pink and brown colors and also the butterflies as well. I cannot wait till my little girl gets here and I can put her in it. This car seat is beautiful!!!!!!!!
Love It :)
01/14/2010 by March09Bride, Greensboro,NC
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
It fits perfectly in our car, granted we do have a Dodge! I love the fact that the handle is triangled, makes for a good grip. It fits our daughter and we've been using it for the last 2 months. I absolutely love the butterfly! We have the stroller & high chair as well! I also love the fact that we've had it for over 4 months (baby shower gift) and it's the only one I've EVER seen!
Great product & gift!!!
01/14/2010 by cutemommy09, Wilmington,NC
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I choose this product on my registry because I felt that is was very safe for my daughter and of course it was too cute!! I am able to get her in and out the seat with no problem, and also get the car seat in and out of the car with no trouble. I also purchased the stroller with it and it works well. I would recommend this product to any proud mommy & daddy!!!
Love It :)
01/14/2010 by March09Bride, Greensboro,NC
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
It fits perfectly in our car, granted we do have a Dodge! I love the fact that the handle is triangled, makes for a good grip. It fits our daughter and we've been using it for the last 2 months. I absolutely love the butterfly! We have the stroller & high chair as well! I also love the fact that we've had it for over 4 months (baby shower gift) and it's the only one I've EVER seen!
Great product & gift!!!
01/14/2010 by cutemommy09, Wilmington,NC
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I choose this product on my registry because I felt that is was very safe for my daughter and of course it was too cute!! I am able to get her in and out the seat with no problem, and also get the car seat in and out of the car with no trouble. I also purchased the stroller with it and it works well. I would recommend this product to any proud mommy & daddy!!!
Great Car Seat
01/08/2010 by MamaTish, Jonesville,MI
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This car seat looks and feels of high quality. I love the flex loc feature as it made the car seat very easy to install. Instructions are easy to follow and well illustrated. My daughter was 8lbs 10oz and 19" long at birth and this seat accomodated her well then; now she's 17lbs 8oz and 26" long and the seat still accomodates her quite well! I highly recommend this car seat.
Great Car Seat
01/08/2010 by MamaTish, Jonesville,MI
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This car seat looks and feels of high quality. I love the flex loc feature as it made the car seat very easy to install. Instructions are easy to follow and well illustrated. My daughter was 8lbs 10oz and 19" long at birth and this seat accomodated her well then; now she's 17lbs 8oz and 26" long and the seat still accomodates her quite well! I highly recommend this car seat.
Great Carseat
01/06/2010 by AllAboutKayla, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I absolutely love this product, I seen a lot of people say it was not sturdy, but what I did was put it in the middle of the back seat and strapped it in real tight. It does shake a little but not much. It is very cute for a little girl. The stroller is bulky but fits in my trunk perfectly. The stroller glides along and it does not need that much force.
Great Carseat
01/06/2010 by AllAboutKayla, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I absolutely love this product, I seen a lot of people say it was not sturdy, but what I did was put it in the middle of the back seat and strapped it in real tight. It does shake a little but not much. It is very cute for a little girl. The stroller is bulky but fits in my trunk perfectly. The stroller glides along and it does not need that much force.
Beautiful Baby Car Seat but...
01/05/2010 by NanaPzzazz, Miramar Beach,FL
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This is a beautiful product and very sturdy (well made), but the tan material for the leg cover stains very easily and the directions say not to wash it... so this will become a problem for new babies and all the mess that they naturally make. The leg cover will become dirty looking very quickly. I was able to clean it - but even water makes a stain - so I went against directions and soaked cover entirely to remove the water stains.
But overall this product is beautiful my daughter-in-law and I just love the butterfly and daisy decal...
Beautiful Baby Car Seat but...
01/05/2010 by NanaPzzazz, Miramar Beach,FL
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This is a beautiful product and very sturdy (well made), but the tan material for the leg cover stains very easily and the directions say not to wash it... so this will become a problem for new babies and all the mess that they naturally make. The leg cover will become dirty looking very quickly. I was able to clean it - but even water makes a stain - so I went against directions and soaked cover entirely to remove the water stains.
car seat not great
01/04/2010 by buttefly, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This car seat is very cute but the straps are a pain. It was great at first, until the cold weather came in. Can't buckle my baby in if she has anything bulky on....such as a bulky snow suit coverall thing. it buckles perfectly with light clothing on but nothing bulky....straps are always uneven since they straps all work together.....not satisified at all...i would not recommend this product
car seat not great
01/04/2010 by buttefly, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This car seat is very cute but the straps are a pain. It was great at first, until the cold weather came in. Can't buckle my baby in if she has anything bulky on....such as a bulky snow suit coverall thing. it buckles perfectly with light clothing on but nothing bulky....straps are always uneven since they straps all work together.....not satisified at all...i would not recommend this product
nice product; but
11/30/2009 by Delwina, Concord NC,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This car seat is built with quality products. The one draw back is where the release lever is for the car seat from the base. It is located in the "front" of the seat versus the rear. There is no way with a two or four door vehicle to get to this release easily.
nice product; but
11/30/2009 by Delwina, Concord NC,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This car seat is built with quality products. The one draw back is where the release lever is for the car seat from the base. It is located in the "front" of the seat versus the rear. There is no way with a two or four door vehicle to get to this release easily.
Really Nice
11/24/2009 by JessesWife06, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I absolutely love my car seat. The only complaint that I have is weight but that's to be expected for it to be durable. I searched everywhere for a Baby Trends car seat and stroller as a travel system. It's a really cute pattern. The straps are easy to adjust. We've already had to remove the fabric and wash it. Once we figured out how to put the straps back through it was easy. Tip: To make the crotch strap longer you have to remove the fabric and wiggle the metal piece out. Then you can unfold extra length.
Cute and affordable
11/23/2009 by BigToe23, Fort Worth,TX
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I ordered this car seat thru Wal-Mart.com Site to Store. It came in way sooner than it stated. When I opened the box I was surprised to see that the cover had little tiny pink flowers which I found very adorable. I was also wondering if the foot cover came off and it does. So when summer comes around the baby isn't hot. I also love the fact that it comes with a base to leave in your vehicle. I would definitely recommend this product for your baby.
Cute and affordable
11/23/2009 by BigToe23, Fort Worth,TX
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I ordered this car seat thru Wal-Mart.com Site to Store. It came in way sooner than it stated. When I opened the box I was surprised to see that the cover had little tiny pink flowers which I found very adorable. I was also wondering if the foot cover came off and it does. So when summer comes around the baby isn't hot. I also love the fact that it comes with a base to leave in your vehicle. I would definitely recommend this product for your baby.
Gorgeous!!
11/03/2009 by BabyAbi, Houston,TX
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This carseat is gorgeous! I would definitely recommend this product and I might add that it is stylish. It has great features and I know my baby will enjoy it for some time.
Fabric Not Washable
11/02/2009 by dolphins0823, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I bought this carseat because it was adorable and nobody else I knew had it. When I got it and found out it was not machine washable I was a little upset. We have only had this carseat 4 months and it is filthy. If you try to wash it by hand it just gets dirtier. And by the way the matching stroller is not machine washable either.
excellent product
10/28/2009 by clurch, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This product is a true deal for the price. I drive a honda civic and it fits in the car ok, it does touch the front seat but not enough to be uncomfortable to the passenger, I love were the release on the car seat is being at the front of the seat it is a simple up and out pull after you release it you don't even have to tip the baby at all, the colors are extremely cute not to much pink but enough to say hey im a little girl.
A very nice carseat
10/23/2009 by NanaLikestoBargainShop, Greenville,Mi.
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I like the design on the carseat, this is my first grand daughter ( I have 2 grandsons) so I wanted something that reflected that. I love the handle on the carseat, the handle is easy to hold onto. It is easy to hook seat belt onto the base, lock and unlock the carseat from the base. I feel that Taylor is safe in the car with me, she also seems comfortable in the carseat. I also shopped around and the price was right.
Great Value w/minor Issues
09/25/2009 by 5girlys, houston,tx
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
Very easy to put together after having 4 girls going on my fifth girl i love the colors does not have too much pink stands up high and the design is nice. I have not yet used but i am ready to go on the road with it. The most thing i like is having something that is not to common like this product is not sold in stores so only ppls that shop online have it.
Great Value w/minor Issues
09/10/2009 by LuvinMy2kidz, Indiana,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I've been using this car seat for 2 months now and really like it. The design and pattern are very cute. I love how you no longer have to re-thread the straps to adjust the height, just the simple turn of a knob. The foot cover is great for the cold mornings. I have read that some people have issues with the seat fitting snuggly in the base, I on the other hand have not experienced any problems with it.
With as much as I like this seat I do have a few issues. The seat w/the base are a little bulky. I have small car so this is a big issue for us. We have a 2 yr old as well and putting this seat in the middle next to his is a very tight squeeze. We had to buy him a narrower seat to get the two to fit properly. The release for the seat is at the feet instead of the head like almost all other infant carriers. Some times my husband has an issue trying to fit his hand between the carrier and seat to get it out.
All in all we really enjoy the seat itself. I just wouldn't recommend it to anyone with a small car especially if they have another child in any kind of booster or car seat.
Looks Beautiful
09/07/2009 by MotherToFiveInGa, Georgia,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I purchased this product for someone else. I loved that you don't have to unthread the straps to adjust it for the baby and that it only takes a turn of a knob. Once put inside the car I realized the other comments were correct. Even after securing the seat and base into the car it was still very mobile. I have used many car seats myself from peg perego to graco and I have never had this be an issue for me before. I told my friend to try it without the base since she loved it so much. Overall it is a beautiful travel system but I am not happy about its stability.
Not practical!
08/25/2009 by luvinmychair, Orland,CA
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I purchased this item with the travel system online, and when it arrived, my husband put it together with ease. I absolutly loved the material, and the colors, so very super cute for a little girl. However, once our babygirl arived, and we were at the hospital to go home, we put her in it for the first time, and had a heck of a time with the straps, they are not soft, and do not have much flexability, also the way the part snaps between the legs is a huge inconvennience, two pieces have to be held together and then snapped into another part( they dont stay together easily), it took us about ten minutes to get her in it properly. Once we got to the car (a Toyota Corolla) we had already put the base in the car, nice intalation, however with the seat in the base, and the big bulky handle in the down position, we could not put the seat back far enough to drive. We then moved the base and seat to the middle in the backseat, and that worked ok, until my 6 yr old son got in the car and tried to put on his seatbelt, with his booster there was no room for him to squeeze his hand in to click the belt. needless to say, for our family of now four, one in a booster and one in an infant seat it took us over 30 minutes to get in the car and go. we tried one more time to leave the house as a family and had the same problems. My husband took the carseat back to walmart and bought the graco passage travel system, and it is much smaller and lighter and easier to unstal. This is abeutiful product, but unless you drive and super roomy car or SUV, this product is not for you!
Great carseat!
08/14/2009 by momtobabygirl917, Washington,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I am very happy with this carseat. The only thing I do not like about it is that it is not machine washable.
It's Okay
08/10/2009 by cobaltbluemom, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This is a cute car seat that does the job. We bought it because we wanted an infant seat that would hold a baby up to 30 pounds. We had been using a Graco SnugRide that only holds up to 20 pounds and knew that our baby would likely be >20 pounds before she would be old enough for the next car seat that we have.
It works fine, but there is one thing that my husband and I do not like about it, which is how it buckles. With the Graco, you snap the two sides together and then snap one piece down into the buckle. With this car seat, you have to hold the two sides together like a puzzle and then snap it in--as baby arches her back and makes it difficult, naturally. It's not the greatest design.
Great for babies
08/10/2009 by csi0013, Fernley,Nv
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
Great gift for 1st grandchild born.
Great product
08/05/2009 by Mommyof3littleGIRLS, Moxee,WA
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
This car seat is beautiful and is just as described. It is heavy duty but not too heavy to hold on its own. Base is very nice and has adjustable reclining positioning. I would recommend this product to anyone.
Good Value, Some Quirks
07/22/2009 by TooThorough, ,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I purchased this seat to comapre to the Graco Snugride 32 we already had but is very large. The seat has a lot of great features for the price. Being able to adjust the height of the straps without rethreading is great. The triangle handle may seem weird but allows you to change your grip and avoid fatigue. The material and design are nice, especially given the price point.
Where the seat becomes difficult is during installation. I was never able to get a install that was comparably tight to the snugride 32 base. I was able to get it tight enough to use safely but it was never as secure as the Graco base. Also, I was unable to get the proper recline angle in one of our vehicles without bolstering with a towel or pool noodle. Not a big deal as this is common but, again, not an issue with the Graco.
The deal breaker for us was the way the seat fit into it's base. First, the seat release is at the foot of the carrier, not the head like on almost every other infant seat on the market. I did not mind but my wife found this to be annoying because you pretty much have to slide your fingers between the front of the carrier and the seatback of your car. Also, this could be an issue when your baby is kicking at your hands as you're trying to pull the release. Also, and most concerning, was the fact that the carrier did not fit tightly into it's own base. You could rock the seat back and forth within the base. I don't think it's a safety concern or else they couldn't sell the seat but it is a little annoying and doesn't exactly give you peace of mind. They put so much emphasis on installing the base as tight as humanly possible yet the seat moves in it's own base? The Snugride 32 did not move at all in it's base so we kept it despite it's bulk.
If you're looking for a good value, it's hard to beat this seat for the price but you have to be willing to overlook the unusual release lever location and the movement within it's base. If that bothers you, I
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07/14/2009 by gamer8888, la grande OR,
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
we love it our baby loves it, i have used alot of these and i would say this one is the best if you can afford it.
Love it!
07/09/2009 by smartmommy123, Apple Valley,CA
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
What I love most about this carseat is that it holds infants up to 30 ibs! Most carseats can only hold up to 22 which means you have more time to save up money to buy a bigger carseat. Good going baby trend! Also the pattern and colors are not all crazy. I love the simplicity.
Loving this Car Seat
07/04/2009 by krisanda, Honolulu,HI
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I'm not due to bring our baby home for a little while, but I got this car seat today and put it in my car with GREAT ease. I have a 4yr old and I can't believe how much infant car seats have changed just since she was in one last! Baby Trend thought of EVERYTHING with this seat and it's freaking adorable. Instead of having to take the harness out to raise it or lower it a level you just crank a little knob in the back. That was the biggest pain when my 4yr old was in an infant seat. The seat is a little big but I think it's due to the fact it's for kids up to 30 pounds instead of 22. I love this seat and I cannot wait to bring my daughter home in it!!
Best product ever bought for my daughter!!
06/17/2009 by MommyOf3Ms, Hamilton,Ohio
Comments about Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Dakota:
I bought this travel system a few years back for my daughter Mirelle.She loved it!!It was a great success.When we brought her home from the hospital she cried when grandma took her out!She loved it too much.Now after I've bought two other travel systems I clearly see this is the best!!!The butterfly beautifully commented her bald head!!Because she was born in September,she had to use something to keep her warm.The foot cover did a great job of keeping her feet warm.She grew out of it when she was 17 months old!!Now it is going to her new cousin who should be able to use it for another 16 months at least!!We'll just keep passing it around.This is the #1 product I've bought for my baby girl!And I recommend it to all!!!