This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Mami2cjn (comment #4) chosen by Random.org. Hope your daughter enjoys her brand new Complete Air Convertible Carseat! Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest.
When my son had outgrown his infant carrier, I asked everyone which convertible car seats were best for kids. At that point in time, no car seats had any side impact protection. Therefore, when I saw Safety 1st announce it’s new Complete Air Convertible Car Seat, I knew we needed to put this new baby to the test.
Pros
- Air-filled head wings provides protection from side collisions
- 40 pound rear-facing weight limit (one of the tallest rear-facing carseats available toady)
- 3 crotch strap positions
- Head wings make for nice pillows during car naps
- Easy installation
- Stylish, easy to clean fabric
Cons
- Even with 3 settings, the crotch buckle might still be snug for older kids
- For smaller cars (aka VW Golf), installation as a rear-facing car seat will probably require a pool noodle or towel to get a comfortable 45 degree angle recline. Safety 1st’s Complete Air SE and LX models cost more, but come with a 4-position recline to deal specifically with this issue
All in all, I would definitely recommend the Safety 1st Complete Air Convertible Carseat. Considering how important side impact head protection is, this car seat just cannot be beat. Here’s my full review of the Safety 1st Complete Air Car Seat with Side Impact Protection.
The Steal – Win a Safety 1st Complete Air Convertible Carseat
We’ll be giving away 1 Safety 1st Complete Air Convertible Carseat.
Number of Winners: One (1)
Prize: 1 Safety 1st Complete Air Carseat (Value $200)
Tell us what feature(s) is important to you when shopping for a carseat. You can leave a comment below, tweet your thoughts to @trekaroo, or leave a comment on Facebook.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to leave a separate comment for each one.
- Share a review of a carseat that you’ve used
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Follow Safety 1st on Twitter
- Fan Safety 1st on Facebook
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Post this giveaway on your blog
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
- One entry per person
Deadline to enter: Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 11:59PM PST
If you don’t want to register, but would like to purchase a Safety 1st Complete Air Carseat, it’s available on Amazon for $179.99-$249.99.
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle or Broadway tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Related articles:
- 10 Fun Travel Activities for Kids
- Travel Toys for Baby/Toddler
- Top 5 Travel Toys for Toddlers
- Best Portable Travel Cribs
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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LiLing Pang is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids. This contest is sponsored by Safety 1st. Trekaroo was not required to express any particular point of interest. Trekaroo also makes a small commission from any purchases of the Complete Air Convertible Carseat through its affiliation with Amazon.
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Have you ever looked at toddler who’s squirming in his airplane seat pulling the lap belt over his head with ease? My 2 year old son is never one to sit quietly on the plane and stay strapped in without a 5-point restraint system, but what airline has that? NONE.
Well, luckily the folks behind the CARES Kids Fly Safe aviation restraint know just what parents need for their little jet set. The CARES harness is designed specifically to keep children 1 year of age or older (weighing between 22 and 44 pounds) safe on an airplane. Between routine turbulence when flying over those Rocky Mountains to emergency situations, your toddler will be a lot safer traveling on an airplane with a CARES aviation restraint.
Pros:
- Only FAA certified alternative to a car seat
- 4-point harness that’s similar to your child’s car seat configuration
- Durable material that’s made by the same company who makes airplane safety belts
- Light (1 pound) and portable
- You can check-in your 50 pound car seat instead of lugging it on board
Cons:
- Simple to install, but requires an awkward moment when you ask the passenger behind your child to put their tray table down.
- No straps between the legs (the 5th safety point), so the straps have to be very snug or else smaller kids may slide down or wiggle out
- Red strap sometimes doesn’t align flush for curved back seats
- A big price tag if you don’t fly often
Here’s our full review of the Kids Fly Safe CARES Harness.
The Steal – Win a CARES Harness
We’ll be giving away 1 CARES harness.
Number of Winners: One (1)
Prize: 1 CARES Harness (Value $70)
To enter:
Share which is your FAVORITE airline when traveling with kids and why.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to leave a separate comment for each one.
- Share which airline you think is the WORST when traveling with kids and why
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Post this on your blog
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
- One entry per person
Deadline to enter: Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 11:59PM PST
If you don’t want to register, but would like to purchase a CARES harness, it’s available on Amazon for $70. Go here to buy your child a CARES child aviation harness.
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle or Broadway tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Related articles:
- 10 Fun Travel Activities for Kids
- Travel Toys for Baby/Toddler
- Top 5 Travel Toys for Preschooler
- Best Portable Travel Cribs
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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Esther Lee is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
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