{"id":3356,"date":"2013-11-25T19:00:56","date_gmt":"2013-11-26T00:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=3356"},"modified":"2013-11-24T20:13:42","modified_gmt":"2013-11-25T01:13:42","slug":"evenflo-symphony-all-in-one-car-seat-review-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/evenflo-symphony-all-in-one-car-seat-review-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Evenflo Symphony All-In-One Car Seat Giveaway! (Canada)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The word Evenflo has become a household name for my family. \u00a0In fact, whenever I mention Evenflo, my husband belts out Pearl Jam’s rendition of “Even flow”. \u00a0But truly, we have been fans for a while now. \u00a0For my first child, Kyle, we purchased the Evenflow stair gate and ExerSaucer. Both were great as they allowed me to be “hands-free” while my son did his own thing.\"Evenflo<\/a><\/p>\n

Another product that Evenflo is well known for is car seats. \u00a0There are so many car seats available on the market today, it’s not always easy to know which one to purchase for your child. At at recent Evenflo event in Toronto I learned that there are five key things to look for when selecting a car seat: 1) minimum & maximum weight 2) minimum & maximum height 3) age requirements 4) intended usage (i.e. how old is the child when you purchased the car seat) and 5) size of vehicle.<\/p>\n

\"evenflo<\/a>We recently got a chance to test out Evenflo’s Symphony All-In-One Car Seat and some of our favourite features about the car seat are as follows:<\/p>\n

Ease of install<\/span> –\u00a0While installation was very quick and easy (probably less than 5 minutes) thanks to the SureLatch connector, it’s important to remember that you have to change the belt path of the SureLatch belt when you’re moving from Rear-facing to Front-facing. \u00a0When we received our car seat it was set to the front-facing belt path and this is the only thing that took more time to do yet it was still pretty simple and quick.<\/p>\n

Ease of adjustments<\/span> –\u00a0The easy to use red-levers enable you to adjust the headrest<\/strong> and the recline position<\/strong> (3 positions total) while the seat is already installed. \u00a0Also unique to Evenflo is the\u00a0infinite slide harness;<\/strong>\u00a0perfect for the growing kid.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/span> – The Symphony comes with a cup holder accessory which you can attach once the seat is front-facing. \u00a0This is a nice to have, especially when other brands charge extra for this. \u00a0Coming in 2014, the same Evenflo model will come pre-built with two cup holders. Another great accessory to come with the car seat is the body pillow and infant head support for young and small-sized kids. \u00a0Since we started using this car seat when our son was 8 months old and approximately 16 pounds, we used these additional accessories for padding and support.<\/p>\n

Longevity<\/span> – Evenflo’s Symphony model is an all-in-one model that can be used by a newborn all the way up to a pre-schooler as the seat converts to a booster. \u00a0This is a very economical option. \u00a0Personally, I would still get a bucket seat for a newborn because I prefer the ease of moving my kids in and out of the car while still in the infant seat, especially when I’m out running errands or during cold winter days. But this is definitely a great car seat to get once your child outgrows their infant seat and you’re looking for a rear-facing option.\u00a0\"evenflo<\/a><\/p>\n

I did some crowd sourcing to see what are the most important features people look for when purchasing a car seat. \u00a0Here are the top answers and how Evenflo holds up against the requirements:<\/p>\n

1. Safety – \u00a0Evenflo Symphony All-In-One Car Seat received high ratings in Consumer Report,\u00a0Side Impact Triple-layer foam &\u00a0Side impact tested. However, the most important thing to remember is that a\u00a0car seat is considered safe if it fits your child, fits your vehicle, and you use it correctly every time.
\n2. Size – The car seat is on the larger-side. While it wasn’t an issue for us since we drive a van, it may not be ideal for those that drive compact cars.
\n3. Usability – The Symphony can be used for a newborn, rear-facing, front-facing and converted to a booster. \u00a0This car seat grows with your child.
\n4. Ease of use (for both installation and strap adjustments) – As stated above, this car seat is easy to install and easy to adjust.
\n5. Aesthetics – Evenflo comes in a variety of fabrics and colours to fit everyone’s personal taste and style.<\/p>\n

\"Talking<\/a>

Talking about car seat safety with Cheryl Hickey from ET Canada<\/p><\/div>\n

The Evenflo Symphony All-In-One Car Seat\u00a0is suiable for children who weigh between 5 to 110 lbs and retails for $259.99. \u00a0It’s available exclusively at Babies R Us but one lucky Mayahood reader will get to win of their own!<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter below (please\u00a0give it a\u00a0few seconds to load).\u00a0\u00a0Contest is open to residents of Canada.\u00a0Contest ends Monday December 9, 2013.\u00a0Good-luck!<\/p>\n

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