Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat

The Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat should have simple just been called the all in one because that is exactly what it is. It starts as a rear-facing car seat, converts to a forward facing car seat and later on into a belt-positioning booster seat. Pretty much this will be the only seat you will ever need for as long as your child is required to travel in an infant car seat.

The Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat has different weight restrictions depending on the position in which it is being used. In the rear-facing position the seat designed for a child weighing anywhere from 5-35lbs, in the forward-facing position child should weigh 22-50lbs and a child between 40-100lbs when being used as a belt-positioning booster seat. Even though this seat is s o versatile, when possible always use it in the rear-facing position as this is inherently a lot safer than all others.

The Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat has a 5-point harness system with up front adjustments that fit babies up to 50 lbs. There is also a “Quick Fit” 5-position padded headrest that adjusts with harness in one easy step. This is so that the seat can comfortable accommodate a child has he/she grows. Apart from the 5-point harness system and adjustable headset that adds to the safety and comfort of this child seat, the seat is lined with ProTech EPP energy absorbing foam. There is also 2-position belt positioning guides which are used to correctly position seat belt across child when the Alpha Omega Convertible car seat is being used as a booster seat. The seat is LATCH equipped making installment into motor vehicle so much easier, however installment can also be done using seat belts.

For added comfort the Safety 1st Alpha Elite Convertible Car Seat has 4 reclining position accessible when in rear-facing position. This is a great feature since new born babies need to as close to a 450 angle as possible when travelling in an infant seat, so as to reduce the risk of an airway obstruction. This car seat is soft with very comfortable padding that will have your infant sleeping like a lamb on those long journeys. There is also an infant head insert and articulating armrest which makes getting the child in and out of the seat so much easier. Two upper harness straps are padded so that they rest very gentle against the child’s upper body. Other peripheral features are a removable cup holder and a storage compartment. Maintenance is a breeze since the suede fabric covering the seat is removable and machine washable.

This Safety 1st Convertible Car Seat retails for anything from $160-$190 which is extremely reasonable considering you are getting 3 items for the price of one. It is available in various colours, so you might be able to get one in your child’s favorite color. All in all this is a very good car seat, a bit bulky though, so those with small cars might have an issue with this child seat.