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Our Review of the RECARO Young Sport toddler car seat

The RECARO Young Sport is RECARO's only toddler seat (or "combination seat"), designed specifically for children who have outgrown their infant car seat. The LATCH equipped Young Sport toddler car seat by RECARO starts out as a harness seat, then converts to a belt-positioning booster with just a few simple adjustments. The ergonomic seat of the RECARO Young Sport has comfortable padding and a plush microfiber covering that is soft to the touch, easy on the eyes, and fully machine washable.

The Young Sport toddler car seat from RECARO provides an enjoyable ride for your toddler and first-rate safety features (like RECARO SIP) for your peace of mind.

  • Works as a harness seat from 20 - 40 lbs (up to 40" tall)
  • Works as a booster seat from 30 - 80 lbs (from 37" - 59" tall)

BENEFITS FOR YOU

With its ergonomic seat and deluxe padding, the RECARO Young Sport is so comfortable it's a near guarantee that your toddler won't be complaining or uneasy, no matter how long the ride. In addition to providing a whine-free ride, the Young Sport is an excellent investment, easily making the transfer from LATCH anchored harness seat to booster. After retiring the infant car seat, the Young Sport will be the last car seat your child will ever need.

Convenience

The RECARO Young Sport is very easy to manage and maintain, thanks to its carrying handle, easy adjustment settings and washable fabric cover. As your child grows, the Young Sport's headrest adjusts easily to five different height positions that conform to your child as he or she grows up. The machine washable microfiber fabrics are a big plus as well.

Installation

RECARO recommends using the Young Sport's padded harness from 20 - 40 lbs with the convenient LATCH installation. After your child has reached the 40 lbs. weight limit, the Young Sport easily converts into a belt-positioning booster for kids up to 80 lbs.

Once your little one grows past the harness weight limit, switching the Young Sport from a LATCH anchored harness seat to a booster is simple: just thread the seatbelt through the clearly labeled belt guides and across your child's hips and shoulder, click, and tighten. Your child (of 30 - 80 lbs) will be just as secure as she was in the harness, and installation in any car or truck will always be a cinch.

BENEFITS FOR LITTLE ONES

RECARO car seats excel in two key areas: Comfort and Safety. Thanks to RECARO Side Impact Protection and the Young Sport's EPS foam lined seat shell, RECARO car seats set the standard for kid's vehicle safety equipment. At the same time, comfort features like the Young Sport's deluxe padded seat, plush fabrics, padded and contoured harness straps, and a reclining seat make this RECARO toddler seat a sure-fire hit amongst any child lucky enough to ride in one.

Comfort

For children 40 lbs and under, the Young Sport utilizes a 5-point harness with contoured belt pads for maximum comfort. In addition, the Young Sport's multi-level headrest adjusts to supply the ideal fit for your growing toddler. The Young Sport also includes a removable comfort pad to fill out any extra space and reduce 'wiggle room'.

To adjust the Young Sport's recline setting, simply turn the recline knob until the seat angles back into a sleeping position, allowing tired toddlers to nod off for a nap without painful neck kinks.

Safety

Regardless of whether you use the LATCH set-up or your vehicles safety belts, RECARO car seats provide your child with unmatched safety benefits. The Young Sport's 5-point harness secures a child up to 40 lbs, then a child up to 80 lbs when used as a belt-positioning booster.

  • All RECARO car seats are fully FMVSS 213 certified.

The deep EPS lined seat and side wings provide the RECARO Young Sport's Side Impact Protection (SIP). This extra padding around these areas provides additional impact absorption in the event of a side collision, and is an essential element of a every RECARO child seat's unmatched safety benefits.

COMPARISON

The RECARO Young Sport toddler seat may not be your best bet if you're looking for a car seat that can serve your child both rear- and forward-facing. You can only use the Young Sport after your child has outgrown his or her infant car seat first. Once in the Young Sport, however, it should be the last car seat you'll need. For a convertible RECARO car seat that can also secure an infant, check out the RECARO Como or the deluxe RECARO Signo convertible child seats.

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Car seat specs

Forward-facing weight range
20 - 80 lbs.
Min child weight
20 lbs.
Max child weight
80 lbs.
Max harness weight capacity
40 lbs.
Minimum weight for booster mode
80 lbs.
Max child height
59"
Max 5-pt harness child height capacity
40"
Min height for booster use
37"

Car seat dimensions

Product weight
23 lbs.
Seat Base / Foot Width
18"
Seat height
24.5 - 31.5"
Interior seat width
14"
Interior seat back height
23 - 30"
  • Converts from a forward-facing LATCH youth seat to a comfortable belt-positioning booster
  • Recaro SIP improved Side Impact Protection
  • Top Tether
  • Energy absorbing EPS foam protects head and shoulders
  • Carry handle for easy transport
  • Multi-level height-adjustable headrest
  • Adjustable 5-point harness
  • Comfortable padding
  • Removable seat cushion
  • Integrated armrests
  • Ergonomic design

RECARO Young Sport toddler car seat Reviews

RECARO Young Sport toddler car seat

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RECARO Young Sport - Fantastic Car Seat!

5
Reviewer: Dani , Parker, CO Date: July 02, 2008
We love our Recaro!! It's a great seat, solid construction, and fits in my Toyota and VW perfectly. I also have a Britax Decathlon and a Boulevard. The Recaro in my opinion is a better seat. My daughter is 3 and weighs 38 lbs, and it fits her live a glove. The only negative I would say is that it's not the easiest car seat to travel with. It's a little heavy to carry around especially through an airport with a toddler.
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the best

5
Reviewer: Anonymous , Durham, NC Date: May 11, 2008
I think this is the best seat one can buy. I am online ordering a second one for our 1year old (for my car). Our daughter loves this seat she very easily falls asleep in it and I like the looks and respect the brand for its reputation. I only have one suggestion and it is to ask Recaro to somehow secure the buckle protector pad, our s often came off and eventually we lost it.
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Great! Fits snugly and quite comact

5
Reviewer: Anonymous , West Lafayette, IN Date: May 08, 2008
We have the Recaro Young sport for our 3.5 year old and we really like it! (39", 37lbs, so we use the harness) It sits like glued into our car, it fits really well, and does not flop around. She seems to be happy in it. We thought that all Recaro seats must be good, so we ordered the Signo for our youngest daughter, but it was a different story. It does not fit well at all in our car. It is too high and blocks the view. We drive an Audi A4 Avant, which is a midsize/small car. I do agree with other reviewers that the crotch strap pad falls off and the strap may also become a little snug in the future, but I guess that then we will just use it as a seat belt booster.
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Very pleased

5
Reviewer: A Cochran , Okc, OK Date: April 03, 2008
I am happy we purchased this RECARO Young Sport seat instead of the Britax Boulevard. I think it will grow better with our child. She is 21 lbs right now, but she fits in the seat great and it looks very comfy. We have had it for a few months and I find it easy to use.
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Great seat, but...

4
Reviewer: Caitlin , Gaithersburg, MD Date: March 28, 2008
I bought the Recaro Young Sport for my tall 2 year old. We had a Graco ComfortSport and he just seemed to look too big in it. His shoulders were also just about above the top slots. I bought the Recaro because I liked the SIP and that it could be used as a belt positioning booster once he was old enough. What I didn't realize was that the weight limit on this seat is the same as on the Graco when using the harness (40 pounds). So, in a way, I was a bit duped. He's almost 3 and I think he's going to hit 40 pounds pretty soon, so I'm going to buy a Britax Regent for him to keep him in a 5-pt harness. His little brother will go in the Recaro until he hits 40 pounds, and then my older son will switch back to it as a booster if he's old enough - and narrow enough at the shoulders. I think this is overall a great seat; my son falls asleep very easily and comfortably in it. I do think that the SIP wings impede his view a bit, but he doesn't complain. Installing the seat in our small wagon (Pontiac Vibe) with the Latch and Tether is ridiculously easy, and it fits snugly and securely against the seat. I just wish Recaro would make something like the Britax Regent, that had their SIP, but is not a convertible seat with a high base like the Signo and Como.
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Love it!

5
Reviewer: Darielle , Hopewell, NJ Date: February 29, 2008
When reviewing possible car seats, my hubby instantly focused on this due to the name. I was less enthusiastic because my focus was safety. However, I love the seat. The construction alone suggests safety. There just seems to be a lot to the seat. My daughter fits very easily into the seat and although she has plenty of room, the side panels protect her whole head. It also is very plush and she loves that. I love that the straps are easy to loosen and tighten; I had more difficulty with her Peg Perego infant seat. It's a little difficult to maneuver her into the seat but this may be due to the fact that we have an Expedition - maybe it's an easier with a sedan or mini van? Overall, it's a hit!
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Terrific Seat!

5
Reviewer: Katie , Duncannon, PA Date: February 19, 2008
I bought this seat last year for my then three year old son. He loves his "race car seat"! I was so impressed with the construction of this seat. It was so extremely easy to install in my car, I had my husband check to make sure I did it right. I will have to move it to another seat position when we change it to a booster, but that is okay. Our Volvo has an integrated booster seat, but we will use this seat. My son fits snuggly into the seat, like a real race car driver, he thinks thats cool. The padding nice as is the fabric. He does not mind the headrest "wings". Thanks for making a great seat.
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Love this car seat!

5
Reviewer: Tiffany , Los Angeles, CA Date: February 10, 2008
Got this for our 4-year old who outgrew his Britax Roundabout (is that the correct name?). Either way, was considering the giant Britax Regent or this beaut. Obviously went with this car seat and we are so glad we did. It fits him perfectly. He can still use the harness and then when he reaches the weight maximum, the seatbelt comes in. I was a little worried about the seatbelt aspect of it -- being safe enough -- but after having this seat installed, I am concerned no more. This seat is SO STURDY AND SAFE. It is going nowhere. The truth is, I should've purchased the Recaro years ago. It just seems way safer than the Britax ever was. And my son, the kid loves it. He loves the fact that it is his "race car" seat and I love the side impact wings. It's comfy and safe and really lovely to touch. I couldn't be happier and would recommend this to anyone who would listen. So, anyone, if you're listening, buy this seat!
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Best Seats!

5
Reviewer: Anonymous , Scottsdale, AZ Date: February 05, 2008
We graduated our 3 and 4 year old to these seats from the Britax and now they refuse to drive in anything else. The seats are super comfortable and the safety benefit cannot be matched. The head support system is nice for when the kids fall asleep in the car--now their heads do not bob all around as in the Britax. Also, they have little problem seeing out the side windows and have never complained about the head support. All in all, these are the safest and definitely the best car seats that we have used to date. Besides, the kids absolutely love them too!
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