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Safety 1st OnSide Air Convertible Car Seat Review

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Safety 1st OnSide Air Convertible Car Seat Review
Safety 1st OnSide Air Convertible Car Seat 5 Star Rating: Cheapism Best Pick
Summary:
The Safety 1st OnSide Air Convertible Car Seat allows children to remain rear-facing up to 40 pounds, the highest weight limit of any convertible car seat we researched. Kids can also face forward from 22 to 40 pounds. The five-point harness is highly adjustable, with four shoulder-strap positions and three buckle positions. This car seat uses the LATCH system, features washable fabric, and weighs 12.1 pounds.

Safety 1st OnSide Air (starting at $64, Amazon) reviews indicate that parents and kids alike are satisfied with this budget car seat. One parent's daughter finds it very comfortable, according to a Safety 1st OnSide Air review on Amazon, and the open design allows her to look around. The parent also notes that installation is a cinch because there are stickers telling you exactly where everything goes. Shoppers posting Safety 1st OnSide Air reviews at Toys R Us note that the car seat's easy installation and light weight make it a breeze to transfer from car to car.

The Safety 1st OnSide Air Convertible Car Seat weighs 12.1 pounds and is made with washable fabric. The LATCH system helps make installation easy. The five-point harness is highly adjustable, with four shoulder-height positions and three buckle positions. The best part is that kids can ride rear-facing up to 40 pounds, which helps parents comply with safety guidelines. Children can also ride facing forward from 22 pounds to 40 pounds.

The high rear-facing weight limit is our favorite thing about the Safety 1st OnSide Air Convertible Car Seat. We also like that parents find installation so easy that some don't even use the directions. The many positive comments about comfort also help make this a top choice in low-cost car seats.

By Cheapism editors – August 4, 2011
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