... Our not quite so wee one weighs more than a small three year old and is probably as tall as one, so physically, was ready for the transition; we were just concerned that he'd pull at the seatbelt and 'escape'! The answer to our problems did seem to be this innovatively designed Bebe Confort ... Read review
Advantages: Expands up and out; 'Red' clip means younger children can sit safely without a five point harness Disadvantages: As with any seat using a normal fitted seat belt, you do have to lean across the child to fasten the belt.
...to be this innovatively designed Bebe Confort Hipsos with its red clip securing the belt against the seat just over the child's shoulder making it much harder for a child to outmaneouvre himself. A Peter Jones assistant (and I do like the way that JL stores have a car seat in situ on which to try out the seats) was happy to demonstrate how the seat worked and even revealed that this model reclines a little with the help of two levers on the side. .../>
We caught the train home with a massive package in tow, eager to try out our new purchase on a long drive up North at the weekend. We left the old seat in the back too for a week or so, just to make sure that our monster would adjust fully to the new one, but there was really no need. He loves his 'Big Boy' seat and has not tried to wriggle out of it once. It's comfy enough for the longer journeys with really well padded side head rests/ impact ... more
We had to upgrade our MaxiCosi Priori (with which we've been very pleased) as our large (over 3ft!) two and a half year old's legs were getting too long for it and digging in the back of the passenger's seat.
We spent some time and shoe leather traipsing round stores (there wasn't one John Lewis store across London that we hadn't visited) trying out various options, having a think, weighing up the solutions. We'd assumed we'd just go on the MAxiCosi Rodi as we'd had the two younger models successively of this brand. The problem with which we were faced, was that most booster type car seats that 'sit' on the back seat (rather than being strapped in like the models for younger ones), such as this one, do not have the five point harness, but rely, instead, on your using the car's seat belt. The Rodi was a case in point. Manufacturers, therefore, don't recommend that you put your wee ones into this stage of car seat until they're three. Our not quite so wee one weighs more than a small three year old and is probably as tall as one, so physically, was ready for the transition; we were just concerned that he'd pull at the seatbelt and 'escape'! The answer to our problems did seem to be this innovatively designed Bebe Confort Hipsos with its red clip securing the belt against the seat just over the child's shoulder making it much harder for a child to outmaneouvre himself. A Peter Jones assistant (and I do like the way that JL stores have a car seat in situ on which to try out the seats) was happy to demonstrate how the seat worked and even revealed that this model reclines a little with the help of two levers on the side.
I was reassured.
We caught the train home with a massive package in tow, eager to try out our new purchase on a long drive up North at the weekend. We left the old seat in the back too for a week or so, just to make sure that our monster would adjust fully to the new one, but there was really no need. He loves his 'Big Boy' seat and has not tried to wriggle out of it once. It's comfy enough for the longer journeys with really well padded side head rests/ impact points, and will grow outwards as well as upwards with our son (a unique feature of the Hipsos is that it expands widthways too with a simple tug of the handle at the back) in addition to being able to be taken apart and become a simple booster seat with armrests when he approaches double figures.
My only complaint was that John Lewis have willingly oversold this seat - cunningly, they commission a seat fabric particular to themselves, so that when I tried to claim back a fiver (having found it cheaper on the internet) they were having none. It was still, however, cheaper than another department store we checked out. If I were to buy it again, I'd go to JL for the service and buy online from Kiddicare or someone.
(I think it cost about £80, but I've seen it cheaper since)
Advantages: Spacious Disadvantages: its really good
This car seat has got loads of room for you child! It seats your child in so no slip up where he/she can crawl or wriggle out! It supports there head with a cushon at coth sides so if theres a car crash you child can't get damaged! Back comfy seated pads and even a arm rest for your child so your child comfy along the whole journey! There is a seat belt to easily hassle free tuck them in there seat! The seatbelt is wide but your could not find it ... ...I would recommend the chair for the ages between 3 to 5 years old! It is grately padded in most places so that your child would love the seat! The chair is easy to clean you can get down the sides and eveywhere! The chair is extremly safe so theres no need to worry! The value for money is great! you can get the car seat from HALFORDS! ...
looz 12.03.2005
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Advantages: Adjustable shoulder clip for seatbelt Disadvantages: Quite tall for younger children
With our youngest rapidly growing out of his rear-facing seat, we decided that he should graduate into his (15 months) older sister's seat, and that we'd buy a new seat for her that would last a few years.
Having taken a look at a number of models, we decided on the Hipsos for a number of reasons. Firstly, it appeared the most comfortable, particularly with the padded side headrests. It had also faired well in the safety test we read, and the back ... ...it as a booster cushion when she gets older.
However, probably the biggest differentiator for us with the adjustable shoulder clip, which can be swapped to whichever side it's needed. This slides so that it sits just above the childs shoulder, and then clips onto the main seatbelt to hold it tight. This means that the belt can always be kept at the correct tightness for the child and, more importantly, at the correct height. This is especially pertinent ...
rrouse 23.02.2004
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