Updated- don’t buy

My original review is below, but after having this for a while as a secondary seat only, I say don’t buy. You cannot get this seat tight, the latches are merely metal clips that bend too easy, and the base being flimsy only gets worse. My daughter sways in the back the whole time we drive. I’m actually trading this seat in to be recycled and replacing with another Graco. No way in heck this would last long term or in an accident. Not worth the risk! I purchased this seat to compare to a graco 4 ever all in one for quality and also fit. I have a 2014 Chevrolet 1500 crew cab truck, so space is tight from the rear facing seat to the back of the front seat. After having these seats side by side, I have to say the graco is worth every penny. It’s very solid in construction, no wobbling, quality fabrics. The plastics are quite a bit sturdier and not flimsy whatsoever. I don’t have any doubt that the 4 ever seat will last 10 Years. The safety first is a good seat, it’s just not on the level of the graco. The plastics are noticeably thinner, slight wobble, the fabrics are softer but don’t keep their shape (it came with the headrest crumpled up) and are warmer than the graco, something important to keep in mind for our Texas weather. The base on the safety first is narrow and sways on hard floor or car seats no matter how tight the belt is. For being taller in height, I’m surprised to find that the graco fits better in my truck. The safety first takes more room reclined, and has many less recline options. It’s also wider than the graco. Had my daughter not spit up on the safety first as I was testing it, I would return it and get another graco. The difference in price is well worth the quality. When it comes to budget, I just don’t think car safety is the pace to trim dollars. It’s important to note that the graco can serve as a backless booster and handle 20 pounds more. I’m hoping the safety first will last as a secondary seat, but for those shopping for a primary seat, please save your dollars and invest in the 4 ever. My vehicle and my husbands have quite a few safety features that not all vehicles may have, which is the only reason I’m comfortable keeping this seat.

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