Reviews for RECARO Young Sport toddler car seat

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!

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!

I have had this car seat for my now 3.5 year old son for almost 2 years and feel that there isn't a better car seat on the market. The side impact wings are unmatched by any other company and have never presented a problem to me or my son. In the recline or upright position if he wants to look around he just moves his head forward and being in the center of the backseat he can see all he wants. We both love the race car look of the seat and it matches perfectly with the black Recaro seats in my Audi. Having tried and researched many car seats between my son, and 10 year old daughter when she was younger, I would and do suggest Recaro and Recaro only to anyone who asks.

This seat is much sturdier than the typical seat: more rigid frame, stronger side-protection side flaps. Comfort amenities are similarly superior in comfort and build quality, ie the padding and the covers. I had some difficulty installing because the latch belts are short, but I can see the rationale as once installed the seat is a tight fit which enhances safety. We've used it in booster mode too, a little bit of a chore to convert, but once done an excellent product. In harness mode, the seat sits more upright than non-convertible seats, which is OK as long as your not transition directly from a "bassinet" type seat as your child will likely have trouble sitting up on long trips. The kids have no problem belting themselves into this and another Recaro product we have, a plus for us and them. Negatives: much heavier and also wider than typical booster seat. I took one star off because installation was a bit of a hassle, but wouldn't let that be a decision making criteria unless you need to do it frequently.

It's a good thing that this isn't the first car seat that a new parent has to buy because the sticker shock would make them miss out on the best investment a parent could make for their child and their safety. We love it and our son loves it too. We purchased our based on a relatives' recommendation. They purchased the same on for their son who is just seven weeks older and they love theirs too. I am thrilled that they will both be able to use the seat for so long! My son likes to stuff his favorite car or train of the day on either side for easy accessibility, Mom likes the ease of getting him in and out! Thanks Recaro!

Baby was not crazy about this seat at first because the head rest kept her from seeing side to side easily, but she soon learned that playing peekaboo by "hiding" up against the sides of the headrest was much more fun!! I love the one-button release for the straps - so much easier than our previous carseat...some times it worked, some times it didn't - what a pain!!! It is also much easier to tighten down the shoulder straps on this seat since there is just one strap to pull. My husband thinks it doesn't tighten down enough, but I feel that baby is quite safe and secure. I love that the material is so soft, and the "cover" that goes behind the lap buckle is a great plus - keeps baby from being pinched if she is wearing shorts or a dress. I haven't figured out how to switch it back to completely upright from the semi-reclining resting position, as now that it is strapped in it won't move.....maybe we will have to unhook it to allow it to release, but that in itself is quite an issue. We have a Hyundai Tucson and the hooks are up under the seats almost in the center, making it nearly impossible to unhook once it is fastened. It is secure, and thankfully we don't have to remove it and switch it to another vehicle or it would be too much trouble. So - if you are placing it in a vehicle and not moving it around I would recommend it without a doubt - if you have to switch it out, you may have to see how difficult it is to fasten and unfasten before you decide. Other than that issue we are very pleased!

Really nice and well constructed. Install via the latch connectors in my Audi was difficult as I had to remove the plastic guides (connectors too big.) Once in, it is solid. Appears to be very comfortable and safe. The harness can be hard to adjust (much harder than the Britax Roundabout.)

I bought 2 of these for my 2 and 1 year old. I love the seats so much that I am going to purchase another for the baby I am going to have this summer. I love how you don't have to adjust the straps by hand only by raising the head support. Plus the kids really seem to be comfortable in them. With other car seats their heads seemed to always fall forward when they fell asleep in the car and they don't do that in this seat. Plus with having 2 seats they can sit in either one and adjusting is fast and easy. This is a seat that any parent would want to spend the extra money on for the safety and comfort of their little ones.