Excellent product
10/01/2009 by GodGaveMe8, Oceanside,CA
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
The only issue I have is that the cup holder is molded only for the child's left. With 2 car seats, only 1 can have a cup holder. I wrote the company but have not as yet had a response. Goes from infant (not prematue or small babies) to toddler (100lbs), single strap tightening, never have to rethread the shoulder straps & individual center strap connectors (I don't like the overlap style). This is not for those who wish to carry the infant in the seat.
Doesn't fit very well rear facing in a mini-van
09/28/2009 by , Monroe,LA
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
Product was purchased for my 22lb. 9 month old to go rear facing in a Toyota mini-van. In order to install correctly, I had to tip the front passenger seat forward, and tip the seat I was installing it in back.
Once installed, I took the baby for a ride to see how he liked it. He fell asleep, and even at the very reclined angle, his head still managed to tip forward. I was hoping with the snug sides, that his head would stay in place, but that was not the case. Instead the snug sides left his back wringing wet with sweat. (The a/c was on, his front side was cool.)
Because of the sweat, and the uncomfortable sleep, the baby was cranky for the rest of the day. We nicknamed this chair, "the cranky chair" and returned it to Wal-mart at once.
LOVE this carseat!!!!
09/15/2009 by JenJen8808, Denver,CO
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
I first bought a cheaper convertible carseat for my son to be used in the second car and its completely lacking any of the features I want in a car seat. After much review of this one I decided to purchase it...and I LOVE IT!!!! It was super easy to install in my suv. My son sits in it very comfortably and even when he falls asleep, though his head does hang a little, its a lot better than some of the others Ive seen. The fabric is really soft and seems "luxurious" for a baby which is nice!!! the buckles are simple and easy to handle one-handed if need be and are very easy to adjust without having to uninstall the whole seat! The only downside is that it is kinda big and takes up a lot of room...but for now I don't mind that. Overall I highly recommend this carseat. Im a first time mother and appearances, quality, price, and safety weighed heavy on my decision to buy this carseat...I haven't been disappointed!!!
Wonderful carset, daughter LOVES it
08/03/2009 by KYMomma08, Stanton,KY
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
My mother-in-law bought this carseat for us around April/May and it has been through a lot already!
I found it very quick & easy to install in our vehicles, and I love that it will grow with her until she's ready to sit in the actual seat.
My daughter loves this seat, and it has been the only one we've found that she is able to sleep in (on long trips, etc.) comfortably.
I definitely recommend the carseat to any parent!
Saved My Baby's Life
07/28/2009 by SavyShopper77, Arkansas,
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
My family was in a horrific car accident. We were rear-ended, we were going 10 MPH, he was going 60+ MPH. My face was smashed, several cuts and bruises. My husband suffered cuts on his legs and a really bad cut on his elbow and arm. When we were still in the SUV with the car on it's roof, I asked my husband if he could see our baby (13 months at the time) the baby hadn't made a peep. My hisband had to wiggle around to see because he was pinned against his seat and the roof. He sighed and said that he was okay. He was just hang upside down, smiling in his Alpha and Omega car seat. Not a cut, bruise or scrap. The first thing we did when I got out of the hospital was go to Wal-Mart and purchase the exact same car seat. I KNOW it helped save my baby's life!
Great quality car seat
07/21/2009 by NutHouseOf4, Milan,IL
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
This is a great car seat. It is very easy to install. We have one of these for our 2 1/2 year old son and love it so we bought the same matching one for our 1-year-old daughter.
What I expected
07/14/2009 by ZKsMomma, Charleston,WV
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
I have this carseat facing forward. I haven't used it rear-facing. I found it easy and quick to install in our SUV. I swap vehicles quite often and never have any type of problem unhooking and hooking it back up quickly. It is a little tight in small cars but it still works. I like how it grows with my son, I never have to buy another carseat. I would recommend this seat.
Chest clip
07/14/2009 by Proudmommy421, Lville,GA
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
We only owned this carseat for 3 months and have only taken our son out about 10 times and the chest clip stop working. So i would not recomend this unless you want to buy new parts for it . i am very unsatisfied with it for spending so much money on it.
Love Love Love It. =D
06/21/2009 by stacylovesneil, ,
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
My Hubby Bought This Carseat For Our Son Before Our Trip To The Beach. This Carseat Is Amazing. =D We Actually Let Him Sit On The Displays At The Store & He Wanted This One Right Off. It Reclines When He Sleeps.* & Very Comfortable & Safe* He Loves It & So Do We.* =D
LOVE this seat!
06/09/2009 by PROmama, San Antonio,TX
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
I love this seat, I bought it for my daughter about two years ago. I don't remember the installation being difficult, but my husband did it. Whenever it gets taken out, if he isn't around to tighten the straps, I take it to my local fire department for correct installation. That is the best bet with ANY carseat, as 90% are installed incorrectly. Taking it to the fire station is free and takes 10 minutes.
I am back to buy this same car seat for my son, I just love them. I love the colors on this seat, I don't mind having these in my car because they aren't bright pink with lambs or something ridiculous!
Great buy, worth every penny and more! As for the negative reviews, it DOES recline, and it isn't difficult! The thing I really love is that it can be used rear or forward facing, and converts to a booster when the kids are older! All of the padding comes off for washing!
Worst Car Seat Ever
05/28/2009 by TheGenius2123, ,
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
It takes hours to install, and when you finally get it right despite horrible instructions, it wobbles like crazy, offering no support whatsoever.
It should not even be legal to sell this piece of garbage.
Exceptionally nice carseat
04/06/2009 by swtcmoore, Dothan,AL
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
My son and I love this car seat. He is 9 mths. We have had it for a month and a half. I have no complaints, and I would definately recommend this car seat to others! No you can not adjust the tilt position after installed, but that is no big deal I leav ours in the middle position. That way it's not too straight and not too tilted. By far the nicest car seat I have ever owned, very nice!
beautiful, but not good for my son
03/28/2009 by belenshok, chicago,
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
We bought the car seat and I notice that my son with 2 years, when we arrive to any place, he cried a lot, and I discover that the inclination of tha car seat its too much, and his legs are always noon, after 10 minutes or more.
bulky seat but great buy
01/28/2009 by , ,
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
we just bought this seat for our 3 year old son and we love it. the old one we had the straps were all the way out and it was too tight on him but this one there is still slack if he were to need more room. We also just bout the one in purple for our 4 month old daughter. this seat is wonderful and the seat is bigger then most so it will last awhile.
Great features, bad setup!
01/22/2009 by NewMamaIN, ,
Comments about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Silver Spruce:
This seat has many great features. The harness and lap straps for instance are wonderful and would grow with my child well. She is 20 lbs, 29 inches, and 7 months. There is no pinching at the thighs or the chest. However, it is a pain to install! Once installed, in rear facing, you cannot easily adjust the straps or recline position. It shifts from side to side and up. We have a Trailblazer (which may make a difference) but once I got it in I could not get it leveled, even with a towel/noodle. I purchased it today, it will be returned tomorrow.