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See larger image The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat, Monet (Baby Product) List Price: $199.99 USD Release date January 15, 2008.

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The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat DESCRIPTION

True Fit Convertible Car Seat has been given a four-star Ease of Use rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Out of 22 convertible car seats tested, the True Fit was the only one to earn a four-star rating in both the rear- and front-facing positions.

The True Fit Convertible Car Seat can be used from birth right on through to when your child is 65 lbs. The True Fit adapts better and easier to more cars than any other convertible car seat, and offers the comfort and safety features you have come to expect from Compass car seats, Compass booster seats and The First Years travel gear products. It offers deep side wings that have been side-impact tested, a full EPP foam liner that absorbs energy, and built-in lock offs to provide a secure installation without the use of confusing locking clips.

The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat FEATURES

Removable headrest–better installation for the back seat
Harnesses that go to 65lbs., as preferred by safety advocates
EPS foam liner
Built in lock-offs
Larger inside dimensions to better fit your child as they grow
The lower center of gravity allows for a deeper, taller and wider seating area without making the seat bigger on the outside
“Easy Off” pad makes it easy to wash and keep clean
No-rethread harness: adjust the harness height without having to uninstall harness straps
Multiple position buckle
Super-comfortable pad
For children 5 to 65 lbs. and up to 50 inches tall
Deep side wings
Side-impact tested

The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat DETAILS

Product Dimensions: 24 x 20 x 28 inches ; 24.1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 25 pounds
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
ASIN: B000YBIL4W
Item model number: Y11005

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Wish we had this sooner!, December 6, 2009
By suburban mom

We just got this The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat about a month ago for our 10 month old. We had a Cosco Elite from our older child (we upgraded her to a First Year’s full booster a couple years ago) and had lost one of the buckle pieces. Doing the research, we saw how this is the only 5 star rated car seat on the market (by NTSB) & thought we’d start over. We have a Cosco Elite in one car and this First Years in our “main” car. You wouldn’t think a baby could express an opinion, but she does. She likes this one so much better. She doesn’t cry when we put her in it. When she falls asleep, she sleeps much longer in it. Just looking at it, it looks like she’s in her own lazy boy recliner or something. She’s a bit small for her age, so she will probably be rear facing until around 18 mos. Having the removeable headrest is a very nice plus while it’s rear facing as the passenger seat has more room than our Cosco. As I am often a passenger… it’ makes all the difference for adults to have a little extra leg room & reclining space.

Reading about the latch & trying to comprehend the set-up took a long time… THE FIRST TIME. Shortly after putting it in, we needed to transport a large piece of furniture and had to take the carseat out. My husband was able to reinstall the car seat while getting gas on his way home… it was that fast. Once you understand it’s set-up, it’s really easy and totally makes sense.

We used it without the extra baby padding from the get-go.
The built-in sides (headrests?) seemed to be designed for comfort as well as the obvious safety. It reminds me of those “cocoon” bicycle seats for babies.

I haven’t had to wash any of the covers yet, but it looks super easy. The fabric is soft & looks like it’ll hold up well. I know our Toddler booster from First Years has held up to many repeated washings & is really easy to snap back in…just remember to air dry.

We have a handful of First Years things & really like the quality. The price is better than the other ones out there too!

We can’t wait to try it fwd facing & add the cupholder etc.

I LOVE THIS SEAT!!!, December 2, 2009
By beanface (orange county, ca)

This The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat is amazing! I’m so glad that I waited to buy a bigger seat! It’s not nearly as big as the Britax which is nice. I drive a Dodge Caliber and it fits very nicely in the center seat. I like this option way better than a booster seat for my little guy (I don’t trust him with a seat belt). I LOVE IT!!! Installation was super easy…use your common sense and read the directions and this will be the best car seat you’ve EVER owned!

Love it!, November 30, 2009
By Delila “Shop-a-holic” (Chicago, IL)

I’m a child seat safety technician and I found that all the safety features on The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat car seat are EXACTLY what I wanted for my 7 1/2 month old son. He weighed 21 pounds at the time so he is a big boy. The deep seats are great protection for side impact crashes and the seat is big enough to fit him in there comfortably. The adjustable straps are very easy to work with. Make sure when you put the seat in rear facing that you use the base located under the seat and move it toward the front of the seat. This way you can get the proper seat angle. Don’t be intimidated to use the latch system to secure the seat in the vehicle. I have had the seat for about a month and every time my son gets in the seat he looks sooo comfortable. I got 2 seats for the price of 1 of those higher end child seats and I even got a 3rd seat for my mother.