Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

i hear of alot of people complaining about the harness and how hard it is to buckle and unbuckle and there is an easy trick to make it so much easier to unbuckle. instead of pushing down in the middle push on one side and it will release that side of the buckle and do the same on the other side. its works and there is no more hassle over the buckle. this is the best carseat out there that parents with not alot of money can buy that will give the same safety rating as the expensive ones.

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

Just what the parents ordered.

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

I was prepared to spend nearly $300 on another brand of carseat, but when I looked at the features of the Graco MySize 70, I loved it. My baby is very secure, and it was pretty easy to install. I love the adjustable headrest. You do have to adjust the recline prior to rearfacing installation. I have had no trouble adjusting the shoulder straps as described by others. Overall I recommend this car seat very highly.

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

After a lot of researching I decided to get this car seat for my youngest (6 months at the time of purchase). He did not like his carrier carseat at all, but since switching him to this seat car rides have been much more pleasant! It is super easy to install and adjust, and fits great in my crossover SUV. I am super happy with my decision to go with this seat!

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

The installation was easy, perhaps a little slow due to waiting for the ball to stop oscillating.. the headrest adjustment is great and easy to use. I like how few adjustments in the straps there are. BUT putting my 15 month old in the car and assuring that the chest strap is tight enough is cumbersome. I had to find suggestions online for how to adjust, that's no good when 90% of car seats are installed incorrectly and most are misused due to adjustment issues, this seat is contributing to those issue.

I believe a lot of people aren't tightening this particular model because it's difficult. You pull up on the hip area, then you have to tighten the straps and hope that you have pulled hard enough so that when you go to buckle the chest clip, it isn't too loose (you don't have a prayer to tighten it enough if you buckle the chest clip first). I have another more expensive seat which is easier than this.

I wish I kept the box so I could have returned, instead I am hoping to resell so I can buy a duplicate seat of another brand.

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

After struggling with an older carseat some one gave us as a back up I bought this Graco My Size. It installed in 5 miutes and I'm 30 and have rheumatoid arthritis! It installed very securely. My 11 month old fits great, even rear facing. Reclining the seat makes more room for his legs and feet and is a comfortable position for him (he is used to an infant seat). Love the easy to adjust straps and headrest. Just bought it but am very very pleased.

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

First of all, this seat is one of the few that will fit my tall kids for a LONG time. My three year old is in it now (40 inches tall and almost 40 lbs) and she could rear face for quite a while yet. Awesome! And the no rethread harness is genius. I could use it for two different kids if I wanted, just pull up on the headrest and it adjusts. Brilliant. The seat is cushy too and has a cup holder. The material is easy to clean and it fit into the second row of our car (Mazda5) easily with LATCH. The head wings are nice for naps but not so big that my daughter can't see out the window. Lastly, the price is affordable.
My issues with it are minor. It is a very high seat, with tall-ish sides) so my toddler has trouble getting in it herself. I have to lift her in. Another issue is the difficulty with which it snaps into the buckle. I have to push hard. It also takes a bit of force to push the button and release the buckle too. Hubby hates that and I am not crazy about it but at least I know my daughter can't open it herself while driving.
But the pros outweigh the cons. I am very excited to truly only have to buy one seat for my kids. Other seats have promised that but we always outgrow them or they don't fit in our car. This seat is great!

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If only Graco fixes the harness and adds more room.
not easy to use the Harness, no leg room, when he sits in it there is no room on his sides.
I am returning this the next day.

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

I love this carseat! It's very easy to adjust as my boy grows - one hand to slide the head rest up and down, and that adjusts the shoulder straps at the same time. Includes insert for while he's small, both for head and body, that is easily removed when he gets bigger. The crotch-point harness is also adjustable... haven't tried to adjust it yet, but since it's a one-time adjustment I'm not worried about it. I recommend this to anyone!!

Comments about Graco My Size 70 Convertible Car Seat - Thunder:

I have searched for a convertible car seat for months. We originally purchased a different brand (S1 Air 65) and it was dissapointing. I am so happy I decided to exchange it and upgrade to the My Size 70. What I love about the seat:
-Safe and comfortable for my 13 month old.
-Size is great for her and fits in the car very nicely. (Jetta) Some other seats are very bulky
-I love the recline for rear facing, she is not ready to be sitting up yet- like some other seats that do not offer as deep of a recline
-The belt and latch system is very easy and smooth. Easy to get baby in and out
-I love the 8 Positions for the head rest..will grow with her
-The base and latches for the vehicle are so easy to use, and very nice quality. Some others are cheap and S1 made me uncomfortable-it was wobbly in the rear facing position and required us to use additional props such as towels or pillows to stay put. I don't know about you, but if I have to put something additional under a car seat to make it stay in place-ITS NOT GOOD!
-I used an infant carrier for my daughter until 13 months and that was fantastic..Chicco Keyfit. I would not recommend getting a convertible seat until they outgrow the infant seat. You will want to carry the baby in the seat with you...not struggling with the hassle of taking your newborn out of the seat.
Hope this info is helpful for you!