I was never much of a techie when it came to new things; however, after I started my blog and got to review several baby and kid friendly products, I became more interested in learning about the in’s and out’s of products. I also became a more picky consumer as I got to try out competing products to see which ones really stepped up in quality, safety and appeal. However, if you want to truly put a product through a real test, give it to your child. Their reaction and honest comments (if they’re old enough to speak) is really all you need to hear as a parent. Children don’t care how much something costs or what it looks like, just how it makes them feel (i.e. happy or sad, comfortable or not).
Evenflo Platinum Symphony DLX
As an Evenflo ambassador, my family and I get to test out several of Evenflo’s car seats. I’ve already written about the Evenflo Symphony All-In-One car seat and how much we loved it for our younger son when we transitioned him out of the bucket seat. We love the car seat and all of its features so much that I couldn’t imagine that Evenflo could put out a better seat, yet somehow, they did. We recently tested out Evenflo’s new Platinum Symphany DLX all-in-one convertible car seat and we just loved it. I almost liked it so much that I didn’t want to use it knowing that before long, it will get messy and dirty. Fortunately, one of the great features is its easy to clean fabric. Here are some of my other favourite features:
OUTLAST Performance Fabrics – the fabric uses special technology that balances your child’s temperature by absorbing hot and cold temperature, releasing as needed. Living in Canada, the winters tend to be cold and the summers tend to get hot and muggy (with the exception of this summer). With so many instances of kids getting overheated in cars, its nice to know that this technology will help my son not sweat or stick to the car seat on hot summer days. It’s also nice to know that in the winter, when I have to remove his coat before putting him in the car seat, the fabric will help warm him up quickly. This feature is truly priceless and gives parents a piece of mind on extreme weather days.
Buckle Pockets – This is such a “nice-to-have” feature that I think all future car seats will come standard with. How many times have you fussed over the buckle seat to either get it behind your child or to untwist it, etc…? The buckle pocket is a solution for all of those annoyances with car seat buckles. The side pockets are so small but hold your buckle perfectly while you put your child in. No more fussing, struggling or losing your mind. On hot days, it also ensures that the hot belt metal doesn’t touch your child’s skin.
SureLATCH Technology – while the latch technology on the previous Evenflo car seat was already easy enough to use, this one is even EASIER! Within a minute you can install your car seat, safely and securely and within minutes, you can take it out. In the past week alone we had to take it in and out for two different instances. It was so easy, even I could do it. Click the latch into your car and push down to hear and feel the seat auto tighten.
While the car seat is a bit bulky and heavy, all of the other great safety and simplifying features make this the car seat you should buy. Did I mention that it comes with pre-installed cup holders? Love this feature when it’s an add-on for most other car seats. The Evenflo Platinum all-in-one car seat can be used for your newborn up to a booster seat (5-110 lbs). So if you’re looking for an economical, high-end, all-in-one car seat, make this the one you get!
Giveaway
Together with Evenflo, one lucky Mayahood reader will get to win of their own Platinum All-in-One Convertible Car seat! Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter below (please give it a few seconds to load). Contest is open to residents of Canada. Contest ends Thursday September 11, 2014. Good-luck!
Suzanne Giroux says
I like the Sure Latch Technology feature as anything that makes it easier is great by me.
darleneysaguirre says
The no hassle buckle pockets are for sure my favorite.
Carolyn says
I wish they made this in adult size! Comfy!
kyle b says
This would be perfect for my youngest son. Safe but still good sized.
Anne Taylor says
Like the sound of the Sure Latch Technology!
edmontonjb says
The buckle pockets sound amazing!
Jonnie
May says
I like the SureLATCH Technology!
Erin W says
I really like the preinstalled up holders. It would sure save me a lot of headaches!
Clarissa S says
The No Hassle buckle pockets! My son’s a squirmer, so this would be such a help!
Amy Heffernan says
I LOVE the SureLATCH Technology!!!
butterflyamyc says
I like the SureLATCH Technology. My current car seat is a giant pain to move from car to car.
Natalie Greenberg says
bucket pockets look awesome!
andrea amy (@mommy2fiveboys) says
I love that this is good up to 110 lbs and the bucket pockets seem awesome. I hate having to untwist my son’s car seat straps every time I need to put him in it! Thanks for the chance.
Paula H says
I love the Buckle Pocket feature!!
Angela Mitchell says
So many things to like about this car seat. I love that it will last for so long as your child grows. and the buckle pockets look great — I haven’t seen that feature before!
Journeys of The Zoo says
I like that it’s good up to 110lbs. That is really impressive. I plan on keeping my kids in theirs for as long as possible and this would add a few years to our existing one.
Besos, Sarah
Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
Amanda H says
The performance fabric sounds sweet!
tamar says
I’ve had two evenflow carseats and was really happy with them super comfortable and durable!
tamar says
I’ve had two evenflo carseats and was really happy. Super comfortable.
Ruth2Day says
Wow, car seats have certainly changed since I had one, quite a number of years ago now. I love the photo of your son, high-tech indeed
Maya Fitz says
Thanks 🙂 car seats are changing monthly now. .. lol
Debbie D says
The sureLatch technology! Love when it’s easy!
Mary says
Luv it when its easy and super comfy looking which is great for traveling:)
kristineewald says
That they are super comfortable
kathy downey says
No Hassle buckle pockets!
stacey dempsey says
My favorite feature is the SureLATCH Technology
talah says
surelatch technology
homewithaneta says
I have this seat and am so in love with it. Out of your faves I for sure choose the SherAton technology. I also love that I can easily use this for all 3 kids interchangably. 110 lbs great max weight
Bailey Dexter says
I really like the SureLATCH Technology that within a minute you can install the car seat, safely& securely in a few minutes. The is great when you have to get a ride from different people, like Nana or a friend who don’t always have car seats!
Robyn Bellefleur says
I like the SureLATCH Technology.
Selma says
I like the cup holders 😉
DARLENE WISSENZ says
I like the no hassle bucket pockets
Roz Irvine says
I’m impressed about the fabric, it’s really nice to know that they will keep warm or cool whatever the weather.
Jennifer P. says
The SureLATCH Technology is my favourite improved feature mentioned in your post. We have a tandem garage where the cars get parked front to back, not side by side, so being able to easily move the car seat from one car to the other e.g. to whichever one is closest to the garage door when we’ve switched car / garage positions, is a huge priority for us.
loriag says
For me it’s the Buckle Pocket feature I love the best.
409cope says
I like the SureLATCH Technology.
Pam says
I am very eager to try the SureLATCH Technology
Jodi Mitrovic says
What a great carseat! I love all the features but especially the buckle pockets! So smart!
piroska says
I love the SureLatch Technology. Looks like a fantastic car seat!
Narathip Wall @ Learn to be a Mom says
I like the SureLATCH Technology. Makes me feel safe for my kids.
Heather Holmberg says
The surelatch technology is a great feature, that would make me feel pretty safe, also .. it looks so comfortable !
Marianne says
The buckle pockets sounds great. We have a symphony right now that my 4 year old uses forward facing — and digging around looking for the buckles is one of my peeves.
Lori bazan says
SureLATCH Technology and the ability to unlatch within minutes is a huge plus!
Silvia D says
I really like the SureLATCH Technology.
Bree says
I love the SureLatch technology
Carole Dube says
I like the Sure Latch Technology feature
Nancy J Montgomery says
I like the Sure Latch Technology.
Mark V. says
the buckle pockets, I remember how much of a pain it was to try and straighten or move those straps and buckles
Athena says
The Sure Latch Technology
Courtney says
The buckle pocket! Absolutely genius
Bev says
The SureLATCH Technology is my favorite feature! Thanks for the chance!
Jenny Major says
The buckle pockets
laurbolduc says
Having two vehicles in our home, the SureLATCH Technology would be my most favourite feature.
Jessica Terry (@4theloveofmommy) says
I love the belt pockets but I love the 110 lb weight limit most
Majid Alaei Khanehshir says
I love the fact that it is up to 110 pounds. That is the best limit I have seen yet
Rebby says
The Sure Latch Technology sounds great!
nicolthepickle says
The sure latch technology is great. What I really like though is the cupholder. No dropped cups on the car floor. Does this make me shallow, that I like the cupholder more than the cool safety stuff?
Maya Fitz says
Haha. No. It makes you normal 🙂
Kaitlin Bos says
The buckle pockets and easy-to-clean fabric sounds awesome!
sunshine h says
I like the temperature balancing.
Suzie M says
I love this—- Within a minute you can install your car seat, safely
Michelle james says
The sure latch technology
Darlene S. says
Like the majority..the SureLATCH.. this is a godsend!
newfiechick72 says
The SureLatch feature is great.
Melissa says
I have been researching this car seat for a few weeks and your review was so helpful! I especially like the fabric that helps with the baby being too hot!
Alayne Langford says
The easy clean fabric and those lovely buckle pockets sold me! Wonderful advanced product!! 🙂
Maria McLachlan says
SureLATCH Technology makes things easier and safe.
summer plewes says
BUCKLE POCKETS! Super convenient!
Tina M says
I love the Buckle Pocket feature!!
nomnombearinyvr says
I like the buckle pockets!
Jeannie Lam
Michelle B says
I like the Buckle Pocket feature the most!
Jody Doncaster says
Buckle pockets! Easy solution to a constant aggravation!
Shannon Bridge says
SureLATCH Technology and the Buckle Pockets . . . why didn’t I think of that!
Katy Emanuel says
My favourite feature is the easy to clean fabric.
angela m says
I love the Buckle Pockets feature
thanks
Carol M (Lushka S) says
The SureLatch technology
Julie Bolduc says
OUTLAST Performance Fabrics I love that it will keep the baby comfy and wont get to hot
Tina F says
The no hassle buckle pockets
Sara Rai says
The buckle pockets is cool;)