Product Description

The 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.

Features:

• Removable headrest--better installation for the back seat
• Harnesses that go to 65lbs., as preferred by safety advocates
• 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
• Deep side wings
• Side-impact tested
• EPS foam liner
• Built in lock-offs
• Multiple position buckle
• Super-comfortable pad
• For children 5 to 65 lbs. and up to 50 inches tall

Rear Facing Use Requirements without Headrest:

• This child restraint without the headrest, in a rear facing position is, designed for use by children whose: Weight is between 5-22 lbs and head is 1 inch below the top of the seat.
• Child MUST meet BOTH of these requirements to use this Convertible Seat without the headrest

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2346 in Baby Product
• Color: Monet
• Brand: The First Years
• Model: Y11005
• Released on: 2008-01-15
• Dimensions: 28.00" h x 20.00" w x 24.00" l, 24.10 pounds

Features

• The First Years True Fit C630 Convertible Car Seat Recieves Highest Given Rating From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Removable head rest-better installation rear facing; no-rethreading harnesses, adjust the harness height without having to uninstall harness strap and adjustable crotch strap
• Harnesses to go to 65 pounds, as preferred by safety advocates
• Larger inside dimensions of seat to better fit your child as they grow- 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 washing and keeping clean easy

From the Manufacturer
The First Years True Fit C630 Convertible Car Seat Recieves Highest Given Rating From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The True Fit Convertible Car Seat can be used from birth right on through to when your child is 65 pounds. 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 pad is extremely comfortable to keep your child content on short errands or long trips. And for parents' ease of use, True Fit has a no re-thread harness, which means less adjusting as your child grows. The True Fit Convertible Car Seat is truly the only car seat you'll need as your child grows. Additional features include: removable headrest for better installation in the back seat; harnesses go to 65 pounds, as preferred by safety advocates; larger inside dimensions to better fit your child as they grow; 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; deep side wings; side-impact tested; EPP foam liner; built in lock-offs; multiple position buckle; super-comfortable pad.

Customer Reviews

Better than a BRITAX!! LOVE THE SEAT & THE PRICE!!
The First Years True Fit Convertible carseat is the BEST Carseat I have ever seen! If I had seen it when my 3 1/2 year old was growing out of her infant carrier seat, I would have refused my FREE Britax Roundabouts and paid for two True Fits to replace them. I'm so amazed that the seat can go from a tiny infant to a 65 lb. & 50 inch tall child!

I did prefer the infant carseats that detach from a base and have a comfortable carrying handle until my child was too heavy to carry. It's nice to have a safe clean portable "bed" for the very tiny ones, but after that, the True Fit is the safest and best option!

The seat has all the latest safety features plus a plush comfortable cover and padding. I love that the seat has side impact protection and that the company tests their products. My child is tall and very close to 40 inches & 40 lbs. and she loves the seat. We also tried a friends 8 year old in the seat and she works well too! Love the easy adjustable harness! No more removing the seat and rethreading! YIPEE! I also like that the seat reclines a little - great for naps. One of best features is the built-in seatbelt locking clip. I love that it's under the seat and will work with any lap & shoulder combo seatbelt. It was easy to get to thanks to the smart cover design!

I have seen some negative comments about there not being enough crotch space. If you leave the infant padding in the seat and try to put a toddler in the seat, yes, it's tight. The directions weren't very clear about removing it. If you remove the extra pad for a larger child, the space is great, even for an 8 year old.

It does take a few minutes to install the seat and it's heavy, but we have a The First Years Compass Premier Folding Adjustable Booster - Pacific Compass B510 booster seat as a second seat for moving from one vehicle to another for short trips. If we had had this seat as an option earlier, we would have purchased one for each vehicle. Divide the cost by 7 or 8 and compare it to some of your other yearly expenses!

We also love the way that the straps can be pulled around the "wings" of the seat when unbuckling the child. They'll stay there nicely until it's time to get back in. No sticky velcro to rip your delicate tutus! The straps cushions are a nice feature, but would also like a crotch buckle pad.

Don't like: The instructions could be better. Do not like the black area under the infant pad and the buckles. Prefer everything a lighter color, so it doesn't get so hot. We cover our seats with white towels to help. Light shades of tan or gray would be nice.

Love: Comfortable, safe, side-impact tested, soft fabric cover, plush padding. 5 point harness to 50 inches or 65 lbs. Installs tight and works well in small vehicles. Easy to customize the fit without removing and rethreading the harness, multiple crotch strap positions. Built-in locking clip.

Be sure to check out the demo at www.learningcurve.com

Removable Headrest is Deceiving; Rear Facing Weight Only 22 lbs.
I am a mom of two and have been shopping for car seats for awhile. I wanted a car seat for my baby that was out growing her infant car seat. I wanted something that would go the distance; keep her rear facing until at least 18 months, and also would keep her in a 5 point harness longer than the average 40 lbs. This seat caught my attention because of the removable headrest for a better fit rear facing in average size cars. But I didn't know that when you read the manual it says :

Important Note!!
For rear-facing use without the headrest, maximum weight is 22 lbs, and the child's head must be 1" below the top of the seat. With the headrest, the maximum weight is 35 lbs, and the head must be 1" below the top of the seat.

My daughter is now 13 months old and weighs 22 1/2 lbs so in order to keep her rear facing, which I hope to do as long as she will allow, I will have to put on the headrest and then it doesn't fit any better in our car that any other car seat. I'm going to get another Radian 80 for my 1 year old. We bought one for my 3 year old when she outgrew her Britax roundabout and the Radian is solid.

A must have car seat - best of everything
I just received our seat yesterday and I LOVE IT!! has everything and it has a latch system that can even be used for rear-facing. My 4.5 month old smiled and was happy when we put her in it and my 4 year old sat in it to see how it would be for when she is older and she said it was very comfortable! I love everything about this seat.

I encourage you though to read the instructions before trying to figure out where they store the latch system out and how to install the seat. It is an easy install and directions are great just make sure you read first! :)

Since the headrest comes off for rear-facing it fits great in a backseat!!