ITEM# 34511125

Evenflo Symphony 65 LX All-in-One Convertible Car Seat - Graphic Black

653
Reviews
This item is discontinued.
Description
Extended use from birth to harnessed booster mode.

This seat features Quick Connector? LATCH, quickly and safely attaches and detaches the car seat from the vehicle with one hand! The Infinite Slide harness easily slides to adjust for an accurate fit every time with no rethreading necessary. Easy in and out for your child. Easy pad removal for you. The Symphony All-In-One allows extended use from birth to booster mode up to 110 lbs.

Features
  • Quick Connector? LATCH Quickly and safely attaches and detaches with one hand!
  • All-In-One Car Seat - The only car seat you will ever need!
  • Infinite Slide? Harness easily slides for an accurate fit every time. No reworking the harness as child grows!
  • Up-front multi-position recline for child’s comfort while asleep or awake
  • 65 lb. harness weight rating accommodates growing children longer
  • Removable head and body pillow for additional comfort and support
  • One-hand adjustable headrest grows with your child
  • Fold-down cup holder for easy access to drinks and folds out of the way when not in use
  • Easy-off, machine-washable car seat pad requires no harness rethreading
  • Designed, Engineered, Tested, Molded and Assembled in the USA
Safety Testing
  • Side Impact Tested! Meets or exceeds all applicable federal safety standards and Evenflo’s side impact standards.
  • Designed and tested for structural integrity at energy levels approximately 2X the federal crash test standard.
  • FMVSS 213: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Child Restraint Systems
  • FMVSS 302: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Flammability of Interior Materials
  • Certified For Use In Aircraft: ONLY when used with the 5-point harness this restraint meets FAA Inversion requirements for airplane use.
For Use Rear-Facing Child Must Meet All These Requirements
  • Weight: 5 ? 40 lbs (2.3 ? 18kg)
  • Height: 19 - 37 inches (48 - 94 cm)
  • Top of child’s head is at least 1 inch (25 mm) below the top of the child restraint seat back.
For Use Forward-Facing Child Must Meet All These Requirements
  • Weight: 22 - 65 lbs (10 ? 29,4 kg)
  • Height: 28 - 50 inches (71 - 127 cm)
  • The tops of their ears are below the top of the child restraint headrest.
  • Age: At least one year of age
For Use as a Booster Child Must Meet All These Requirements
  • Weight: 40 - 110 lbs (18 ? 49,8 kg)
  • Height: 43.3 - 57 inches (110 - 145 cm)
  • The tops of their ears are below the top of the child restraint headrest.
  • Age: At least four years of age
Product Specifications
  • Product Weight: 21 lbs. (9,53 kg.)
  • Maximum Shoulder Harness Height: 17 inches (43 cm)
  • Minimum Shoulder Harness Height: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
  • Dimensions (recline position #1): 26? High x 21? Wide x 23? Long - inches
Cleaning Instructions
  • DO NOT lubricate or immerse the SureLATCH connectors, the buckle, or any other part of this child restraint.
  • Plastic and metal parts may be wiped clean with mild soap and water and dried with a soft cloth.
  • Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
  • Take care not to damage any labels.
  • The harness can be wiped clean with mild soap and water. Allow harness to air dry. DO NOT immerse buckle in water or lubricate buckle.
  • Machine wash the seat pad separately in cold water, delicate cycle, and tumble dry 10 ? 15 minutes on low heat.
Product Reviews
4.6
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653 Reviews
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Recommend
Jen
undisclosed
Saved my son's life
February 28, 2023
I am on my second and will soon be on my third Symphony convertible carseat. When my son was 9 months old, we were sideswiped by an SUV going at a high rate of speed. They hit just forward of where my son was seated. Even the first responders were surprised how well the carseat performed. (It's worth the extra effor to make sure the carseat iss properly installed!) My full-size SUV was totaled, and I had bruising. My son had ZERO injuries. ZERO.

With the latch system, I find these carseats pretty easy to install, and have used a rolled up towel under the carseat to help, as indicated in the instructions. Most of the complaints I see in the reviews are due to improper installation or impatience.

The seats are comfortable and have the cushioning and cozy materials found on much more expensive carseats, and the material cover is easy to remove and washes well on gentle in the washing machine (which seems to be a complaint about the much more expensive carseat brand). The five point harness on my carseat is fairly easy to tighten. Even now, at 6 and a half years old, my son cannot unbuckle the chest harness by himself, which is a good thing. (He's not yet tall enough or heavy enough to need to switch to the booster seat.) My one suggestion is to figure out a way to ensure the 5 point belt isn't loose in the tummy/chest area while being tight in the hips and shoulders for more slender children.

I highly recommend this carseat!
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Angela
undisclosed
Missing Latches for Anchors
February 26, 2023
We just opened the box and went to install the car seat, it is missing the Latches that connect to the anchors in the car.
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Alex
undisclosed
Unable to secure properly
February 7, 2023
I bought this carseat as a second seat for my husband's car and have had nothing but issues with it. I am not able to install it properly using the latch system or the seat belt. Also, the angle of the lower clips push in awkwardly into my child's stomach and looks very uncomfortable when she is straped in enough.
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RAvants
San Antonio, TX
Love it!
January 28, 2023
No complaints! Baby is comfy, install is easy and fabric looks brand new still after two washes!
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ShaunR
undisclosed
Not a huge fan of the...
September 1, 2022
Not a huge fan of the head cushions but everything else is great
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DerekM
undisclosed
Great seat for a great price.
August 30, 2022
As easy as it comes. Super comfy for my wee one and thank goodness for the easy click anchor belt. Time and knuckle saver for sure.
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LillianR
Wallingford, PA
Perfect for us
August 26, 2022
We purchased this seat for our granddaughter. It was very easy to install. She is comfortable and safe.
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KellyW
Hewitt, NJ
While my one year old...
August 18, 2022
While my one year old granddaughter looks quite comfortable and the seat seems roomy the one thing I don't like is where the seat belt opening is for when she is older I think it is to wide. Somehow she got her little leg over the side and her leg got stuck in that opening. I do like how easy it was to install. I also do not think it reclines enough
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StephenF
Bayshore, NY
I
July 26, 2022
Easy install very nice safety features nice looking and have peace of mind knowing child is safe.Ease to order and very quick delivery. Ashly was so helpful and friendly in customer service.
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CandaceS
undisclosed
We like this seat but...
July 26, 2022
We like this seat but my only complaint is that the cup holders aren't deep and just have an elastic band, unlike our last Evenflo that had deep removable cup holders, so my son's cups fall out. Very easy to set up, he seems very comfortable, and very sturdy. Would definitely buy again.
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SarahZ
undisclosed
Almost perfect
July 23, 2022
I do love the carseat and it is very nice and functional. My only complaint is the cupholders. It's a nice idea for the expandable band, but that means there is no lip to hold anything other than a cup and my toddler loves to put things in his cupholder. Now anything he puts in there just falls right out.
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Kellie
undisclosed
Great seat
July 22, 2022
Perfect for my grandbaby, fits great in my vehicle.
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AprilM
undisclosed
Easy to install and so...
July 20, 2022
Easy to install and so comfortable for baby boy. Will definitely recommend to everyone. Now just ready to get another one for my husbands car
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MELINDAA
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It doesn't seem to be...
July 16, 2022
It doesn't seem to be reclined enough for rear facing. Instruction show to roll a towel then put below the bottom of the seat in the front closest to the seat and ratchet it down to help it sit back further but it should actually have a mechanism in the actual seat to lift it or put it down as not to have to roll a towel to recline further
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DebraF
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Perfect!!!!!
July 15, 2022
I love it. If it passed my son's inspection it must be good. Easy installation and easy in and out with my grandson. He loves it ❤️
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MorganM
undisclosed
I wanted to love it...
July 8, 2022
First, the car seat is by far the easiest to install. HOWEVER, I have bucket seats in my car and this car seat just does not recline enough, I swapped out my Graco for this as the other would fit in my husbands truck better... but I do not love this car seat. I will say the feature of padding over the thighs is a huge plus though.
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JuliaM
undisclosed
Easy to install, comfy & sturdy
July 7, 2022
The crank that ratchets the seat into place is so nice & helpful. The manual is easy to understand & highlights all main uses and trouble shooting.
Keeps my oldest (3yo & 30lbs rear facing for a bit longer! Yay!!)
My youngest (13m) is having a hard time adjusting to the new seat, but have no reason to believe it's not going to be perfect for her too.
We drive a 2021 Kia shortage & the both fit in the back seat, with little room left in the middle seat. Exactly what we need for our family.
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SamanthaP
undisclosed
Greatest Car seat ever!
July 5, 2022
Purchased one of these 8 years ago for my oldest, and when the time came to get a convertible car seat for my second child I knew without a doubt I wanted another symphony DLX. No other car seat compares to it and the price is amazing. The easy latch system, convenient strap adjusting, and comfortable fit for baby are just a few of the reasons I love it. Not sure if they are doing away with it (don't do that!) or why it was hard to get in any color other than the one I ordered, but this will always be what I recommend to anyone.
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YessieG
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Cat seat is super...
July 5, 2022
Cat seat is super cushiony and it looks comfortable but it would be so much better if it had more recline positions. Also, the headrest part is super wobbly and loose.
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UgyenG
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NOT MADE IN USA
June 30, 2022
I baught symphony DLX all in one because of MADE IN USA (was mentioned clearly on website) sadly after receiving product when checked it is MADE IN CHINA
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SandraG
Groton, CT
Nice product
June 21, 2022
Very nice seat. My grandson loves it!!!!! Great price and good quality. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality product as a reasonable price that ships quickly
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AniciaR
undisclosed
Don't think about it but it
June 7, 2022
Great durable car seat and super comfortable for baby she loves falling asleep in it. I absolutely love the easy click it makes installing it a 1000 times better
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linhluue75fb833c53e4
undisclosed
Great car seat
May 31, 2022
Comfortable and stylish. The tilt function is strange for infant but it feels kind of small for a convertible car seat that should last for every stage. My little guy likes it.
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TammyB
Gastonia, NC
You won't regret it!
May 31, 2022
Love, love, love this carseat. Very easy to install. It installs securely,and I feel confident with my grandson being in it. It's very stylish and affordable as well. My favorite carseat ever, and he loves it too! If you're on the fence, don't be!!
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KathyR
Ishpeming, MI
Symphony DLX Convertible Car Seat
May 31, 2022
Quality car seat for my grandson. The set up is greatly different than car seats over 20 years ago when my boys were young so I did had to read the directions thoroughly but once I did it was easy to set up. Very solid/secure seat. Only suggestion is for chest clip slid more easily in and out of position to latch.
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CatherineV
undisclosed
Easy to install and Thoughtfully designed
May 31, 2022
I was pleasantly surprised by this car seat. It arrived quickly and was by far the easiest seat to install and I've had a few different brands between my two kids. It's very plush and looks nice. I especially love the built in pads on the shoulder straps and the elastic on the cup holders. Little details like this matter when it comes to the toddler stage! I'm actually considering buying another one for my older daughter to replace a more expensive seat that I absolutely hate and is nearly impossible to install.
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jakelynh1
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Evenflow
May 12, 2022
I love this car seat all in one it's extremely beneficial because you only purchase it once it's amazing we have two kids and we will definitely be buying our new born one
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GE
Scottsdale, AZ
Roll over accident
March 25, 2022
I have 6 of these carseats for my infant twins, 2 for my car, 2 for my husband's car, and 2 for my in-laws car.
These carseats are responsible for my babies being alive. We were in a pretty bad rollover and they didn't even have a scratch on them, they didn't even cry hanging upside in their carseats.
I absolutely 100% believe the seats saved their life and I love this company for it.
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Notveryhappy
Salt Lake City, UT
Difficult to use
December 10, 2021
I have trouble with this seat, the shoulder straps are difficult to pull tight (I need HULK strength) and then they aren't even, one is looser than the other. When forward facing the base of it moves around even when the seat belt is as tight as it will go, the wiggle is more than an inch. I drive with my granddaughter less than 8 miles a week and I don't like she's safe. :(
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AnnH
undisclosed
Good Product Nice fit for child
September 13, 2021
I like the product. Getting the seat to be as secure as I would like it to be is a little challenge but overall a good product.
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MGill2118
Grandville, MI
A little wide but overall great value
July 9, 2021
I was lucky enough to be able to test the Symphony All-in-one car seat through the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and it came at just the right time as we have been playing musical car seats between cars. My 4-year-old is content with the seat she currently uses, so we use it with my squirmy 2-year-old son. I mention squirmy because, I have found with other car seats it has been a struggle to get him to sit still long enough to get the belts tightened and pulled up through the shoulder however, this car seat is a game-changer. It tightens from the bottom, which at first confused me, but has easily become my favorite feature and it makes tightening straps fast and easy. I also love that it has the "freeflow" feature as cars can often get hot during MI summers and after long rides, he seems comfortable and sans a sweaty back which tended to happen in his last car seat. There are a few worries I have about the seat, one is that the crotch buckle doesn't have different notches to move it closer or further out/in although it fits my son fine, I could see it being an issue for a smaller child. Lastly, it looks nice and seems comfortable but it does run on the wide side in my van it works great, but if you have a smaller car I could see it taking up a large amount of space. Overall I think it's a great value for the quality you are getting!
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Dali
bronx, NY
Top 5
July 9, 2021
* Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this convertible car seat. This car seat came in right on time. My two year old son would fall asleep on his other cars seat and his head will not be still,this car seat gives him a great support. The cooling fabric is perfect for this current humid weather. He doesn't complain that he os hot. I had some trouble figuring out the harness, easy to pull up and down. My favorite features are the fabric and the reclining positions.
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MrsCamieT
Houston, TX
At first look this car...
July 9, 2021
At first look this car seat looked a little bulky but in fact it is not. It's on the lighter side, was easy to install however o did have a hard time tightening the anchor but my husband got it just fine.
My son is still rear facing and he fit extremely well he's tall for his age. I like that the cup holders have an elastic side so that different sized cups can fit but my son also puts his snacks in there so he couldn't do that.
I like how the straps pull from the bottom I don't have to worry about them scratching my sons neck. I don't like how the buckle at the bottom sits pretty high and it cuts into my sons stomach.
I really like this car seat and the fabric how comfortable my son is on short and long trips.
I received this convertible car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
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ComfortableCarSeat
undisclosed
A good 3 in 1 carseat!
July 8, 2021
My daughter is 15 months old, so I only tried the seat rear facing. It was your average install using the latch system (meaning never super easy but also not crazy hard). Overall this is a good value for what you are getting - a safe convertible car seat with some extra features! It's going to take up about the same amount of space as other seats in the same class (it's not slim and probably won't fit in the middle of two other seats).
The cooling fabric is a new feature for us, we haven't tried any seats with this yet and I was a little bit not believing it would work, but it definitely did. I'm always worried the cool air isn't getting to my daughter since the seat is rear facing and there aren't any vents over her head, but the fabric definitely helped keep her from sweating (we just had a heat wave in NY).

I have two favorite features - 1 is that it clearly shows on the straps where the buckle should go and 2 - is how easy it is to adjust the shoulder straps - like nothing I've ever seen before in a carseat! It also says on the buckle where it should go.

The harness was super easy to adjust - another great feature because it pulls from by the legs and not the shoulders. I've always found that it was hard to get the straps to the right tightness and this seems to work so much better!
The cup holders are already installed and do not come out (which is great) AND the one side stretches for larger cups!

Although the seat feels lighter than other convertible ones, I don't love that the plastic feels "cheaper" than other seats we have. I don't know how else to explain it other than that. I don't feel unsafe using it, it just feels cheaper, but it could just be a lighter weight plastic they are using.

The directions are pretty straightforward and the seat has a nice spot in the back where you can store them which is a bonus!

I was given this convertible car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
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TaliA
West Fargo, ND
Looks good but a little awkward
July 7, 2021
I was given this convertible car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and I was not disappointed. My older two kids (5 and 3.5 year olds) were even arguing over who gets to use it (we eventually settled on installing in my husband's car so they both get a chance to use it). Overall, I love the look of this car seat, it's comfortable for my child and, most importantly, safe - so it definitely checks all the main boxes. I love that you don't have to re-thread the straps as your child grows, but rather just pull them up. I also like that feature because it's easier to have different kids sit in the seat without having to do too much work to change for height differences. However, I would have liked there to have been neck guards on the straps for comfort, as we all know that if you put your own on, it usually voids the car seat warranty - so I feel like this should always be included.
I also liked the cup holders - instead of being a hard plastic cup holder all the way around, instead they have an elastic band on the outside - I appreciate this for when you're trying to make multiple seats fit in one row, and also makes it easier to clean (I don't know about you, but my kids always put animal crackers and crumbs and toys, and I always dread cleaning their cup holders as you never know what you're going to find - at least with the elastic band that stuff will fall out on the floor to vacuum more easily).
Overall this is a nice looking car seat that's easy to use, looks great and is comfortable for the kids.
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MamaGutz
Lawndale, CA
Comfortable & Secure
July 7, 2021
I was lucky enough to test this product out in the newborn stage, toddler rear-facing, and child booster seat and all three kiddos loved it. My seven year old thought it was comfortable enough albeit too clunky. My 2.5 month old fit right in though I felt like she was way too small in it. However, my 2 year old is absolutely loving her new car seat. She's still rear facing but you can tell she's much more comfortable sitting in it. We just took a two hour trip and when we took her out of the chair she wasn't sweating like she normally would have been. The fabric is definitely more cooling than other car seats we've tried which is a huge win for us, especially in the summer. It was easy enough to attach to my car with the LATCH system and it surprisingly was pretty lightweight. My toddler had an accident in the car seat and we were quickly able to remove the fabric, throw it in the wash, and easily reattach it to the seat. This car seat is a major win in our family.
I received this product as a part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
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CathyJ
Oberlin, OH
So Far I Love It
July 7, 2021
When I first got this car seat I was a little concerned. For starters you can see small bits of styrofoam at the lower corners and the boasts of "rollover tested" had me questioning just how safe it was in other crashes. Thankfully, we haven't had any accidents while using this seat so I can't say anything to that, but it does review well safety test wise so I feel absolutely comfortable putting my kids in it. If you don't read any further, the best part of this car seat is that it tightens at the bottom. Over three years of pulling on my kids shoulders and finally straps that tighten at their legs instead. Not their crotch, the back of their legs near their hips. This one feature has made me love this car seat as much as any other seat I've used. Lately we've had some 80-90 degree days and nobody is comfortable in the car. The AC helps a ton and we all manage just fine on longer trips, but I imagine being strapped into a car seat in somewhat like having a blanket wrapped around you. So far, my almost four year old has not complained once about how hot he is in the car in this seat. Might be a fluke, but I will take this as a win for the car seat. He is more than happy to tell me when he has a complaint about anything. The headrest is very easy to adjust as it's just a pull handle at the top of the seat. I both love and don't love that the shoulder strap adjustment isn't linked to the same handle. It's great that they are separate and I can actually pick which is closest for him, but I do love just making one quick adjustment. The reality is though I adjust it every couple of months, not every few days and I prefer the closeness to the convenience. I haven't yet had to clean the fabric and hope I can keep that up so I don't know how easy it is or isn't to get off. He loves the cup holders because they have a fixed side and an elastic strap side so his cups go in easily and stay put. This car seat wasn't on the top of my list, but it's worth taking a second look and maybe putting it on yours. I'm so thankful that I was able to test this through the Stellar Product Testing Panel because I had no idea such a great choice was out there. The only reason I knock a few points off this seat is it is wide. It's amazing for comfort and now that I'm not beckoned to sit in the back seat with the kids I don't mind, but if I had tried to fit two of these car seats and myself in the back seat I'd have been pretty squished. If you have a wide car, definitely check it out.
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Mamaof2
Cumming, GA
Some great features, but one major flaw
July 7, 2021
Right out of the box I found the Symphony All-In-One Convertible Car Seat attractive and simple to navigate. One of my favorite features of the Symphony seat is the FreeFlow cooling fabric and extra padding that make the seat comfortable yet cool, even in the humid and hot temperatures of the South. I have another Evenflo seat with the same fabric and I have loved it. I also loved some unique features of the harnessing system. There are visual reminders on the harness to position the shoulder straps at shoulder level and the chest clip at armpit level; it's always nice to have these important safety reminders to ensure a good fit every ride. The Symphony harness also loosens and tightens at the hip attachment point instead of at the shoulders like other car seats I have used before. I really liked this feature and found it easier to adjust the harness to get a good fit at the shoulders and hips.

My biggest complaint about this seat is the inability to adjust the crotch buckle. Without a crotch buckle adjustment available I felt like I couldn't get a good and safe fit for my toddler. The crotch buckle sat about 2-3 inches in front of his body, allowing him to slide down and not have proper positioning in the seat. I have a toddler and an infant, so I love the versatility of an all-in-one seat that can grow with my children and can be adjusted to fit either child, however, I do not feel like this seat provides safe harnessing for either of my children. I'm grateful to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this convertible car seat to test.
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Mellody
Kansas City, MO
Wow! Safety and Comfort all in one!
July 6, 2021
I received this at seat from the stellar product testing panel in exchange for my honest review of this car seat, here was my experience: I have a small for his age, three year old son and have been looking for a comfortable, safe and quality car seat for him. I have tried other car seats in the past but the Symphony All in One is just what I have been looking for! This car seat is definitely high quality and sturdy but it is also super comfortable for my little with nice padding without making him too hot in the 90 degree summer heat! I also love the the cup holders! This car seat was easy to install and feels very secure which is the MOST important thing for me! I love that my son will be able to use this car seat until he is 110lb as it converts as your child grows. This is a great price for such a quality car seat that you can use for literally years! You will definitely not regret getting this for your little one!
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Momoffour
Bremen, KS
Mom of four approved!
July 6, 2021
I received this car seat as part of the Stellar Product testing panel. We have a Honda Odyssey and 4 car seats/boosters to fit. This seat was easy to install, fairly narrow and easy to fit next to another car seat not rear and forward facing. I tested it in all modes (rear, forward, booster) and I didn't have a single kid complain. The breathability of the fabric was great and the fact that you can adjust the harness height with just one hand and no re-threading is fabulous. Overall, this is a great seat and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a long lasting, multi-kid/mode car seat.
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Ebaker115
Woodstock, GA
Good value for quality convertible car seat
July 6, 2021
With three little girls, my husband and I are always on the lookout for safe, affordable, car seats. The fabric on this car seat is dreamy and definitely helps keep my little ones cool. I also love how the car seat includes a bottom and lower back cushion. I know sitting in these constricting car seats must be tough, so the extra comfort is definitely a plus. The installation was not ideal. I'm pretty sure the manual that arrived with the car seat was for another model, as a lot of things didn't add up. The harness straps are easily adjustable, once you get the hang of it. Unfortunately, this wasn't spelled out in the manual, so it was confusing trying to figure out the first time. I would recommend this car seat, as long as you're aware that the installation process isn't the most streamlined. The fabric is great and I know it will transition with my kids for years to come. A great value buy! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this convertible car seat.
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texasmama5
Mapleton, UT
Not slim but a cooler ride
July 6, 2021
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this convertible car seat. This car seat comes with several features, it's well built, good quality, and seems to be a good value for the features included. My favorite feature was the easy to adjust harness and headrest. I have three children of various heights who all need to be in a five point harness and this carseat made it easy to switch the harness height and headrest height to ensure a proper fit for each child. Just a quick tug on the harness and it slides to the right position and the headrest has an easy to move handle. Other features we liked were the dual cup holders, the cooling fabric, and the ease of switching the recline position. The cooling fabric did seem to help compared to other car seats we have in our car. The biggest complaints about this car seat included the hassle it is to switch from the LATCH system to the seat belt installation for front facing. We switch car seats often to grandparents' cars, etc and this car seat is a bit more complicated on the install. The other complaint is that it's fairly wide. Since we have three in car seats, we need slim car seats to fit three across. Because our other two car seats are narrow, this one fits but three across of this car seat would not fit. However, if a cooler ride is top priority, this is a great option.
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Bmh8051
Avon, IN
I received this car...
July 6, 2021
I received this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. My first impression taking this car seat out of the box was that it was a nice looking car seat. It was wider in the seat than our previous seat, and the fabric was mesh like and layered so I could see how it would keep my child cool. It also felt solid enough for me to feel like my child would be secure and safe. Once I got to trying to adjust the seat for my child though, I was less impressed. The seat only has 3 recline positions, so he was layed back a little further than I had him In Our seat with 5 settings. I also had to read and reread the instructions to figure out how to adjust the head rest and shoulder straps. They adjust separately from one another, while our previous seat had a 1 step adjustment. The latch system belt didn't feel super attached to the inside of the seat, it just came out and went in a different set of holes for front vs rear facing and was held in by a plastic loop. The latches themselves were just the metal hooks instead of the plastic ones with the buttons, which I find inconvenient in my car because they were hard to unlatch as my hooks are set pretty deep into my seats.
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bmh8051
Lorain, OH
I received this car...
July 6, 2021
I received this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. My first impression taking this car seat out of the box was that it was a nice looking car seat. It was wider in the seat than our previous seat, and the fabric was mesh like and layered so I could see how it would keep my child cool. It also felt solid enough for me to feel like my child would be secure and safe. Once I got to trying to adjust the seat for my child though, I was less impressed. The seat only has 3 recline positions, so he was layed back a little further than I had him In Our seat with 5 settings. I also had to read and reread the instructions to figure out how to adjust the head rest and shoulder straps. They adjust separately from one another, while our previous seat had a 1 step adjustment. The latch system belt didn't feel super attached to the inside of the seat, it just came out and went in a different set of holes for front vs rear facing and was held in by a plastic loop. The latches themselves were just the metal hooks instead of the plastic ones with the buttons, which I find inconvenient in my car because they were hard to unlatch as my hooks are set pretty deep into my seats.
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AnnieandG
Pensacola, FL
A Florida mom's dream come true
July 6, 2021
Living in Florida, this car seat is truly dream come true! Our car gets so hot, especially in the summers and I was amazed that the seat fabric always felt cool to the touch. All other car seats I've used I had to cool the car before being able to place my daughter in the seat. She is 15 months and still rear facing so doesn't get as good of airflow. Again the breathable fabric has made a huge difference in keeping her cool while driving. I love that the car seat will last her through the booster stage so we can keep benefiting from cool, comfortable rides. She was already out of the infant stage when we got it but not sure I would have wanted to use it for a newborn. It feels like it wouldn't be snug enough even with the infant insert but that's just eyeballing it. One downside to the seat is the instruction manual isn't terribly clear. In fact, some of the pictures looked like they maybe updated the car seat but kept the pictures of the previous model. He did figure it out but they ought to fix that. Overall a great car seat, especially if your little one gets hot while driving! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending this convertible car seat for me to review!
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WillisFam
Marshfield, MO
Wonderful seat!
July 6, 2021
While we personally used this only as a forward facing seat, we LOVE it! Our little frequently falls asleep while riding and never wakes up sweaty. The seat is also very roomy and fabric is still plush! The only con is that it is pretty wide from side to side, so may not work with multiples in a compact car space. We were able to review this seat for the product free as part of the stellar product testing panel.
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LizzyA
Mount Airy, MD
Great carseat
July 6, 2021
So I had my 2 girls both try this car seat rear facing (18 months and 4 years). Just like other car seats, it's a little wide, but both kids seemed comfortable in it and fit well. It was nice and easy to adjust between the two of their heights, and the seatbelt slid so that you didn't have to reconfigure the straps! One cool feature I really liked was that there are patches on the shoulder straps that tell you where they should be on your child, which I think helps make sure parents are positioning them correctly! Never have seen that before. Part of what helped this is that the straps don't extend from the shoulder piece, they extend from the side legs so once you have it set to the right place, it's easier to get it back each ride. The fabric was nice and cool, it's summer so a great time to test that. Getting in the hot car the seat was not hot to touch and my daughter did not mention heat on the seat at all. She also wasn't sweating when I took her out. Overall I think this a great safe car seat and would recommend it! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this convertible car seat.
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Lizzy42
Mount Airy, MD
Great carseat
July 6, 2021
So I had my 2 girls both try this car seat rear facing (18 months and 4 years). Just like other car seats, it's a little wide, but both kids seemed comfortable in it and fit well. It was nice and easy to adjust between the two of their heights, and the seatbelt slid so that you didn't have to reconfigure the straps! One cool feature I really liked was that there are patches on the shoulder straps that tell you where they should be on your child, which I think helps make sure parents are positioning them correctly! Never have seen that before. Part of what helped this is that the straps don't extend from the shoulder piece, they extend from the side legs so once you have it set to the right place, it's easier to get it back each ride. The fabric was nice and cool, it's summer so a great time to test that. Getting in the hot car the seat was not hot to touch and my daughter did not mention heat on the seat at all. She also wasn't sweating when I took her out. Overall I think this a great safe car seat and would recommend it! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this convertible car seat.
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Mintykicks
Oakland, CA
Great car seat
July 6, 2021
I received this car seat as part of the stellar product testing panel. I ended up using this car seat in the forward facing position for my almost 3 year old. I did not like that for rear facing it only had one recline position. My son loves the car seat in forward facing, he always asks, "do I get To ride in my new cars eat?". It was easy to install. It took time to get used to adjusting the straps, as you have to pull out from the crotch buckle instead of the chest clip area to loosen the straps. Otherwise, it was easy to transition him to this car seat. I love the cup holders as they have an elastic strap to stretch to fit any size water bottle or sippy cup.
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Whitney
Daphne, AL
Cool car seat hard setup
July 5, 2021
I received this convertible car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Upon first glance I really liked the aesthetic of the car seat. One of the features I was most excited about was the Freeflow- cooling mesh fabric, which did feel comfortable and cool to the touch. Living in the south during the summer you want anything that can help keep your baby a little cooler. I, honestly, have noticed a difference in how he isn't getting as hot as he was in his previous car seat. However, to even get to that point we had to go through the installation. In my opinion, the installation was a nightmare. Mine has the Secure Right lower anchor connector, instead of the Quick Connector anchor that I'm used to, and this connector took both my husband and I forever to attach to our vehicle. We do not need to take the car seat in and out of our vehicle a lot, but when we need to it is definitely going to be a pain. The five point harness is really easy to use and the shoulder straps look very comfortable on him and do not seem to rub into him like some have. Overall it is a nice car seat. It does what it says it is suppose to do! I just wish it was easier to install.
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