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Reviewed May 21, 2017
It has all the features and items I was looking for and was also at a very reasonable price. Installing and using the car seat was a little difficult the first time but the instruction manual was very helpful to me. After installing and using it a few times it was very easy to figure out. The car seat is lightweight but very sturdy and comfortable for my child. The design and color is also very nice. I am very happy with my purchase.
Reviewed May 20, 2017
I like that the Evenflo car seat is adjustable. My kids have grown very fast. They are all in the 90% in height and it seems I am always having to readjust the belts so the kids will fit in. It would really suck if I had to buy a new one for every growth spurt. However, it is not easy to get it installed in the car. They are very hard to get in place and strapped in and I would love to see a better way of doing that. It seems no matter how hard I pull and push on the seat there is still a lot of looseness and a movement of the seat. Just to get the seat belt around the seat is hard then you have to have about 3 people pull on it to get it as tight as they say it needs to be and the worst part is putting on the little clip to hold the seat belt. After it is in it is not too bad belting up the kids as long as they aren't fighting you.
Reviewed May 15, 2017
I like Evenflo Car Seats' extra padding for infant which you can remove. It’s very comfortable especially for a newborn baby. It’s also side impact tested so I don’t have to worry as much about my baby’s safety. But the straps that you buckle the baby into sometimes after you click the car seat to the base get stuck so you have to take the seat back out and fix it before strapping the baby in. The base for the car seat is relatively easy to install. I have to put it in and take it out often between three vehicles and the seat easily clips in and out.
Reviewed May 14, 2017
I have only heard good things about Evenflo Car Seats. It looks like it would be safe to use, and the prices are good enough to get the right one you need. It was really easy to install, the instructions were easy to read and understand. I had someone else help me read the instructions, and together we were able to secure the car seat to the correct specifications. This is a great company and I tell others about them and the car seats that they offer.
Reviewed May 13, 2017
I like Evenflo Car Seats' easy and quick installation, comfort for child and adult, grow with me ability to fit multiple ages and stages, easy to clean and safety features. However, I dislike color choices. There are more options that are easier to find in store. Also ease of cleaning harness straps, durability of plastic clips that keep the cover in place ease of installing in tight fighting cars. It's easy to install forward facing. But I wish rear facing was easier to do without the help of a 2nd person. Also wish all had the click tight latches and the covers stayed on better. Most seem to want to come off after being washed. But overall, excellent value.
Reviewed May 12, 2017
One of the best brands for the price. This is a great car seat that is simple and efficient to use. It comes apart easy so it is simple to clean which is a very important feature. Very easy to install in your car, also easy to buckle your child in. They buckle in securely, as well. You can let your child have play things while in the car seat. There is plenty of room for your child's safety and comfort.
Reviewed May 11, 2017
The Evenflo Car Seat has a removable seat pad to machine wash and adjustable slots to adjust shoulder and waist straps. It also has an option to use standard seatbelts in car due to increase struggle using strap on car seat. But the straps and buckles are cheaply made and tend to get nasty and dirty. It’s hard to unbuckle and the chest buckle fails to move with ease, as well. It is also very difficult to install and remove due to a poorly-made release system and clips are too springy requiring brute force to move a car seat from vehicle to vehicle.
Reviewed May 10, 2017
The Evenflo baby car seat seems to be safely attached to the car which reassures me that the baby will be safe. In addition to this positive aspect, the seats look comfortable. At first, my baby was crying but as she got used to the seat she is enjoying her car rides. I like that it is especially designed for newborns and it was especially useful on my way home from the hospital when my daughter was born. It can easily be detached so that I can carry my baby in the car seat as I go about doing my business instead of having to wake a sleeping baby up to take her out of the baby car seat.
The negative aspects of the car seat is that it is kind of heavy. It is not something I want to carry around everywhere with my baby inside. Another thing is that although it states that the car seat is used by 4-35 pounds, it already seems kind of small for my two-month-old which is only 12 pounds. I was expecting to use it for at least a year before I purchase a new one but that doesn't seem likely.
Installing the car seat was extremely difficult because I didn't know all the features of my car, where to attach the base of the seat to the car. I was hoping that the instructions provided by the company inside the box would be all that's needed to know how to install, but that wasn't so. I had to watch several Youtube videos to actually figure out what I was doing.
Reviewed May 7, 2017
The seat was easy to install without the latch system. I do believe the latch system would make it steadier but it takes a small amount of time to get it right the first time. Also, it was a little hard to adjust the straps to a larger size when needed and having to completely take it apart and put together to adjust was a pain. It could have used a little more padding to make it more comfortable. But it was easy to click in the child and it was secure when buckled into the car. Also, it was fairly priced and the choice of boy or girl styles was good as was the actual color patterns.
Reviewed May 6, 2017
I purchased an Evenflo car seat for my daughter, who is 4 now. It is black and pink. The colors are very bold and attractive but a Disney character would be very cute on it. It has a high back and you strap your seat belt around it. It fully protects her at all times, it is very comfortable, spacious and has a head rest in case she falls asleep. It also has 2 cup holders to hold drinks or a little snack. It is very easy to install this car seat in my vehicle. I just set it in my back seat and my daughter gets in. I then pull the seat belt around her and buckle it and she is ready to go. But the car seats she used as a baby were different. There was a hold in the base of the car seat and that is where you put the seat belt through. Then you can detach the seat part from the base if you wanted to carry it. But I am fully satisfied with my daughter’s Evenflo car seat. My daughter would be the first one to tell me if she did not like it.
Reviewed May 5, 2017
However, I never easily found covers switched out when the one on the car seat was being cleaned. The pamphlet that the car seat comes with should have different designs and colors.
Reviewed May 4, 2017
The Evenflo car seat is easy to clean, use and put in the car, has a great safety record, able to grow as my child did and has a nice fit. It came with instructions on how to best install and it’s easy to secure in the car. It snaps in so you know your child is safe.
Reviewed May 3, 2017
I bought a Symphony Evenflo car seat 16 months ago and today the entire base fell off when I took it out of the car. When I called their customer service number I was told it was no longer safe to use and I could have a discount on a new one. I was extremely upset with this because I expected a full refund or new car seat considering it was suppose to last for years. I don't know how long the seat was unsafe that my daughter was riding around in. I will never use this unsafe company again and I suggest you don't put your precious babies in it either.
Reviewed May 6, 2016
Got the travel system for baby shower. Was so excited. Took home, opened it to get ready for baby when she arrives and there is no car seat just the stroller. Emailed the company since I tried taking back and Walmart said I needed to contact the company. My response was, "We would never ship a box lighter than it should be and there is nothing we can do for you." I will never recommend this company to anyone and will never buy any of their products. Bad customer Service.
Reviewed June 18, 2015
My daughter is only two months old and is using a car seat from evenflo. The straps are so hard and always hit her neck they hurt her sometimes. I got this car seat as a gift and called the company about this issue because clearly they did not make it safe for newborns, although the car seat is FOR a newborn. So first off I called it took about 2-3 days just to get "helped". When I did get through the women told me to take a picture of my baby in the car seat with the straps. So I did and I had to write her like 3 times to get a response even though she said she would be calling me back.
She then told me the 4th day that they don't sell harness straps for this car seat. So she told me to just make sure the straps don't go over her shoulder to hurt her. It's obvious she had no consideration for my child's safety whatsoever. She seen PICTURES of her neck so onto the straps. She still did nothing, no refund, no change of seat belts or straps no change of even straps cover. How sad is that. Never again will I purchase or use a evenflo products.
Reviewed July 29, 2010
I purchased an Evenflo travel system in the USA over the long weekend in July that according to the box meets and exceeds US and Canadian Safety Standards only to find out that it is against a federal law to have purchased it as it is not to be used in Canada? I went through two boarder Crossings and not one person identified this was against the law. Not to mention it does not meet Canadian Standards. I do not understand how they can write this information on the side of the box?
The company manager Tammy ** initially stated it was impossible to have such a box as it did not exist but when I sent her pictures of the tag and the box she relayed that the same box is manufactured for both countries, but it was my responsibility to know it was against a federal law to purchase this as a cross boarder purchase. I identified to her that I travel to and from the US quite frequently and that I wanted a car seat that was legal in both countries and this was why I purchased it. After a week of negotiating she finally agreed to send me a new travel system. But it may not get here before the baby and it is not the style that I was looking for. I was just wondering how they can get away with advertising this way? The least they could have done was write on the box it is against federal law to utilize this car seat in a country that it is not purchased in. Is there anything you guys can do to warn others from making the same mistake?
Reviewed March 27, 2008
There was a recall of the Evenflo Discover infant seats. Instead of allowing customers to return these seats they sent out a fastener to fix the problem. After receiving the fastener, I tried to use it and discovered that it isn't even practical to use. I then E-mailed Evenflo and told them of the problem and that I would like to return the seat for a refund. I then received an E-mail back stating that they would NOT allow me to return the seat. I have copies of these E-mails for reference. I feel like Evenflo is more concerned with what this recall is going to cost rather then making a product that is safe. After trying to communicate with Evenflo I feel like it is a lost cause. Evenflo needs to be held responsible to fix this problem not just put a band-aid on it.
In my case no damage has resulted but could potentially if I were to get into a crash with my child in the vehicle.
Reviewed March 5, 2008
I have an evenflo car seat. This car seat is very dangerous. When i buckle my son in it the latch that suppose to goes over his chest doesnt, instead it goes over his neck and chokes him. my son is 22 pounds and 32 inches tall. i have had the car seat about 6 months and after having him goes 2 inchs i could not put him in the car seat. i had to buy another car seat. The evenflo one i spent 70 or 80 dollars on. I had called the company to get a refund or somethin else in exchange and they said they could not do anything, they said to wait til he was 30 pounds then use the regular seat belt in the car seat. Which i still had to buy another car seat that was 85 dollars. It is a joke that they would sell unsafe car seat that choke children. what if he had been in a accident?? he could have been killed. I think these car seat sould be taken of the shelves.
I child could have been injuryed serious or even killed from this carseat. Something should be done
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2007
I bought the Evenflo Journy travel system. Not even 4 months later both front wheels fell off. They fall off every time I put the stroller in or take it out of the vehicle. They also fall of when I try to lift it over a curb, in traffic, with my baby in the stoller. I do not feel safe using this stoller at all.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2007
The stroller-the award selling convience is a sham. Shortly after the recall scare the wheels started wobbling. Parents/ consumers put faith in manufacturing companies especially when we believe they are going through the proper safety channels to sale their product. My baby is now 9 1/2 months and weighs all of 18 1/2 pounds. While taking my girls on an outing for mommy daughter day I heard a snapping sound and my poor child fell backwards. Luckily I keep her strapped in because without I can't even imagine. There are small metal rods or screws on each side of the stroller that's supposed to be secured with plastic. The plastic broke on one side of the stroller.
A customer service rep. replied to my complaints by first telling me that I am over my warranty period- "she's 9 months but if it would have broken when she was 9 days or even 90 days we would HAVE to replace it for you ma'am." I was also informed that there is no replacement part for the seat back so I should just invest in another stroller. As if I would put my trust/faith in EVENFLO again and give them another dollar. Times change but the safety measures of children should only get better not WORSE!
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2007
The seat has been installed in our Honda Odyssey forward facing (using LATCH) for my niece, and rear facing in a Chevy Astrovan (using the seatbelt) for my daughter.
No matter how it is installed (forward or rear facing), or how it is latched into the vehicle, the straps will not tighten once installed.
Reviewed June 6, 2007
We have the Evenflo Embrace car seat that was recently recalled due to the carrier handle unlocking and babies hitting the pavement or other surfaces and being injured. Injuries range from bumps/bruises to skull fractures. I spoke with a representative and later a supervisor and all they will do is send a repair kit so you can fix the handle yourself.
That is ridiculous! When parents buy products that are sold as new and tested you trust that someday you will not have to repair them yourself. I could not believe their lack of consideration to my comfort as a parent. Why should I feel safe putting a newborn in a seat I repaired myself?? I will never purchase an Evenflo product again.
They only recalled about 450,000 seats a major company like Evenflo can surely afford to replace car seats for those parents who are not comfortable fixing Evenflo's problem them selves. I guess meeting their bottom line is more important that ensuring their consumers are comfortable and confident with their products. Whatever happened to customer satisfaction?
Reviewed May 10, 2007
I immediately left work and took him to the pediatrician. The doctor checked for swelling in his head and abdomen and told me all the warning signs to look for throughout the night. I was even told to wake him two hours after he fell asleep for the night, to make sure he was still alright. Thankfully, the rug burn on his face and head where his only injuries. Since I wasn't there when it occurred, I never fully understood how this could happen. But a friend of mine at work just forwarded the recall information on the Evenflo Embrace infant seats, so now there is no question in mind how this happened. While his seat is a Discovery and not an Embrace, the handle design is the same, and it is the same manufacturer.
I can't believe a company would make a faulty product such as this. Its sole purpose is to keep your baby safe. I will NEVER by an evenflo product again, and will tell everyone I know to never support this company by buying their products.
Reviewed March 14, 2007
Once I saw some of the other models (mostly Graco & Combi) that my friends were using, I began to realize that not all car seats are made alike & they've experienced none of these problems. I remember being relieved when my son finally outgrew the seat. Tho. I made the misfortunate mistake of keeping this carseat for child #2...also, back when my son was still using the Port-about 5, I purchased the Evenflo Journey stroller from target. I instantly fell inlove with the fabric & that it had the mosquito netting (much needed living along the Gulf Coast!). I've been mostly pleased with this stroller other than that the wheels keep popping out when its being either transferred from car to garage/vice versa...or when opening it up to use (mostly the right rear, but ALL of the wheels at some point have popped off--once when we were lifting the stroller up over a curb--luckily my husband was with me & I had an extra set of hands to help me pop it back on--if I'd been by myself my son could've been injured.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2007
Well, my son Carson was born on June 11/06. We were so excited bringing him home in his new car seat... But when we were installing it for the first time.... We soon realized how much space Carson needed. We drive a 99 Jimmy and we installed Carson base behind the passenger seat.... The amount of space needed to install it properly is outrageous....The passenger seat is placed forward as much as it can go... not very comfy.... And the stroller.... I have had to call and get new wheels for the stroller because they would just pop off.... the canopy on the car seat keeps falling down.
The whole travel system is nice looking but jsut not practical..... I think that evenflo should take this product off the shelf... reading on the consumer reports.. the evenflo embrace carseat only scored a 25 out of 100... (how can that be sold to consumers)... It's not safe... I'm just glad my wee man will be going to the next size car seat soon.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2007
I purchased the Evenflo Embrace infant travel system a few months ago. My son was born in November and currently weighs no more than 11lbs. however the carrying handle on this seat twists and could potentially break apart.
I contacted Evenflo and they sent out a replacement seat NO QUESTIONS asked! This alarmed me so I contacted consumer affairs - Transport Canada to see if this is an ongoing issue. I was told that they are currently doing an investigation into this exact matter and that they have had some infants injured.
I received the replacement seat from Evenflo yesterday and the handle is no better. I contacted Evenflo again and was told by not only an rep, but the manager that I need to get my facts straight before I make accusations regarding the safety of this seat. They told me that there have been no issues what so ever and that I am making this up.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2007
The Aura Travel System from Evenflo is not worth the money. My daughter is 6 months old today. She has a medical condition that limits us from being able to go a lot of places. So one would think a stroller/car seat would last alot longer than 6months. We have had nothing but problems with this car seat and stroller. The first thing I really noticed was the material around the stroller itself is all pulled so tight it has frayed and torn. According to Evenflo since I didn't notice this within 90 days of purchase there is nothing they can do.
Well the point of a travel system is putting the carrier seat on the stroller not laying a new baby in the stroller, and since I didn't purchase the stroller it was 40 days past before I even received the thing.
The second thing was the carrier seat does not snap easily into the base. I thought it was supposed to be this way it was brand new. When I went to a store recently and looked at the other models they worked great. So does my neighbors who has a 9 month old.(Different kind). Next was the pieces on the sides that say evenflo the bottom pieces that cover the screws came off, my husband has snapped this on repeatedly.
Yesterday was the final straw when we were at my daughters surgeons office and as I am walking through the hospital doors to the outside street I notice the wheel in the back left wobbling like it is going to come off. I was scared to death the wheel was going to pop off. Here I am pushing a stroller car seat combination with one hand carring the baby in the other trying to keep all the weight off of the back wheel hoping the wheel doesn't come off while my 5 year old daughter is holding on to my purse running across the streets to the parking garages in the pouring down rain.
When I called the company she offered to send a replacement part for the inside pieces of the wheel but nothing could be done about the rest of this stroller that was 150.00 (plus tax) Now to some that may seem like nothing but I have 4 children and have never had a problem like this. I am even more upset that I asked her if there were any other complaints about this stroller and she said no. I see some on this web site so that was not the truth. I had picked the Evenflo Aura Travel system to put on my gift registry. It is upsetting that someone thought enough of my family to spend money like that on a gift and it is not worth the price. Evenflo does not stand behind their products at all.
I now have to wait for the replacement piece for the wheel and hope thats what the problem is. I also have a stroller that I should get almost 3 years out of that looks like its already 3 years old and I don't know if I even feel safe using it. I really can't afford a new stroller and car seat at this point but what do I do? I will never purchase any evenflo product again. Not that evenflo cares about that but at least I will feel better not supporting them.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2006
I purchased an evenflo carseat/stroller combo from walmart. I have had it for 3 months now and my daughter has had 2 accidents in it. The first being when i went to transfer her from one room to another. I put the handle in the upright position and when I picked her up the handle released and she flipped forward falling on her head. This accident led to a trip to the hospital.
The second incident was when I had her in the store cart. The product claims that the carseat will lock onto the child seat part of the cart up front. I heard the click of the seat being locked in, but no more than 15 minutes later when we turned a corner, the carseat came unlatched from the cart and flipped over. One side had latched because it stuck on the cart before it fell completely off. Again this resulted in my child falling on the floor on her head. God only knows what type of long term damage this has provided to my daughter. Not to mention the trauma and stress I went through each time I watched this happen.
I didnt think anything of this until I started doing some reasearch online and found out that this is not an uncommon occurrence. I just want other parents to be aware of the dangers of evenflo's carseats and I would like the company to own up to their mistakes and be held accountable.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2006
I purchased an Evenflo Embrace5 rear-facing child restraint system. Within 3 months the canopy broke. Now the cover is ripping, not too durable, makes me worry. Pending response from company.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2006
We have an EVENFLO Auro On the Go - Travel System. We've had it for 11 months now and have already had many problem with it. For example, about 4 months ago the mechanism in the handle located on the carrier broke so we cannot use the carrier to carry our son in it anymore, on the stroller the rear-right wheel has fallen off a few times already and will not stay on, it seems the plastic cap has wore off inside, the last but main concern is the seat will keep unsnapping from the base and swings almost 90 degrees backwards. We have had this system for about 11 months now and has proven to be very dangerous to my son.
Being that these systems are expensive we cannot just go out and buy a new one at any time. We've been saving and for have to do with what we got which is very uncomfortable knowing that any of these things described could havppen at any time. When the seat came apart from the base and swung backwards my sons legs were pinched under the food tray because of the back lateral movement from the seat. His legs were bruised for a few days.
Evenflo Car Seats Company Information
- Company Name:
- Evenflo
- Year Founded:
- 1920
- Address:
- 225 Byers Road
- City:
- Miamisburg
- State/Province:
- OH
- Postal Code:
- 45342
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.evenflofeeding.com
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