Anyone got a Recaro child seat?
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Anyone got a Recaro child seat?
My daughter is due to graduate into a forward facing child seat soon and the wife of all people, wants this seat
http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=564®ion=1&L=2
Obviously Recaro are up there with the dogs danglies when it comes to big people sized seats, but anyone got any thoughts or reviews on the kiddie variants?
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http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=564®ion=1&L=2
Obviously Recaro are up there with the dogs danglies when it comes to big people sized seats, but anyone got any thoughts or reviews on the kiddie variants?
Ta
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Looked at one today and in the end decided not to go for it.
We ended up with one of these. It only does up to 4 years old (the Recaro 12) but is the highest scoring non-isofix baby seat with NCAP and the NCAP rules limit the scores of non-isofix seats to a maximum of 4 stars. Regarded by some testers as the safest seat: -
Maxi Cosi
Excellent, solid fit in the car.
If it had been solely my decision I would have gone for the Recaro which is also very well put together and very safe. Most of the cheaper seats actually had very poor quality padding. Not these two.
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We ended up with one of these. It only does up to 4 years old (the Recaro 12) but is the highest scoring non-isofix baby seat with NCAP and the NCAP rules limit the scores of non-isofix seats to a maximum of 4 stars. Regarded by some testers as the safest seat: -
Maxi Cosi
Excellent, solid fit in the car.
If it had been solely my decision I would have gone for the Recaro which is also very well put together and very safe. Most of the cheaper seats actually had very poor quality padding. Not these two.
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I had a Recaro in my Porsche; it was excellent. I didnt have much choice though as no other manufacturer made a seat thatd fit into the formed rear 'seats'.
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I have the recaro start (Uses car seatbelt not three point harness) and I think its a fantastic seat. Only downside is the routing of the belt across the childs neck but a small child pack can be bought for it which boosts them up so the belt goes across properly. Its a lot easier than the other seat we have in the other car which I can't stand.
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I've got the Recaro Young Expert Plus for my 15mth daughter and it's great. Very solid fit with the 3point harness, excellent support for her and will go until she's 4 years old.
No problems with the harness of the seat proper - the seat belt fits between the back & front of the car seat on red placement markers so it's really easy to fit and take out again. The harness is fully adjustable with pads and we're very happy with it overall.
No problems with the harness of the seat proper - the seat belt fits between the back & front of the car seat on red placement markers so it's really easy to fit and take out again. The harness is fully adjustable with pads and we're very happy with it overall.
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does anyone have a recaro young expert in a bugeye?
we tried a couple of seats today and bought a maxi cosi one for mrs g's meriva, but the same seat suffers from "buckle crunch" in mine....so looks like the recaro young expert will be a good option for my car
does anyone have a recaro young expert in a bugeye?
we tried a couple of seats today and bought a maxi cosi one for mrs g's meriva, but the same seat suffers from "buckle crunch" in mine....so looks like the recaro young expert will be a good option for my car
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I looked at these, stupidly expensive for what they are. Ended up with a mamas and papas protec for £50.
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does anyone have a recaro young expert in a bugeye?
we tried a couple of seats today and bought a maxi cosi one for mrs g's meriva, but the same seat suffers from "buckle crunch" in mine....so looks like the recaro young expert will be a good option for my car
does anyone have a recaro young expert in a bugeye?
we tried a couple of seats today and bought a maxi cosi one for mrs g's meriva, but the same seat suffers from "buckle crunch" in mine....so looks like the recaro young expert will be a good option for my car
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My faith in Recaro was lost after having to endure the "Recaro" branded aircraft seats on a number of long haul flights. Nothing like the seats in a RS Turbo (in terms of comfort)
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I wanted one too of course, but the reviews were bad at the time and the Maxi Cosy was safer and much cheaper & more practical.
Maybe Recaro moved on by now? Does it have a 5 point with wings for when the kids go 'whee daddy you're fast' (mine do )
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Maybe Recaro moved on by now? Does it have a 5 point with wings for when the kids go 'whee daddy you're fast' (mine do )
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we tried the maxi cosy mrs g has in her meriva, but it suffers from "buckle crunch" - if it fitted ok i'd go with that
might look at brittax now then...
might look at brittax now then...
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Have to agrea that back when me and the wife were in in the market for a child seat for the car as usual it was me that wanted the usual mans choice ie. the " Recaro " despite there price !! was advised to have a read off there reviews first and was somewhat surprised to find out that the recaro childs seat was not considered to be the best in terms off safety / comfort , it was obviously decided that the kids safety was off more importance than looks and a fancy name.
having said all that this was some 10 years ago and no doubt the things have moved on but would personally do a bit more homework on the very subject first before splashing the cash.
would have a look at some off there other makes off child seat available today as there really is some very sporty looking versions available most at what would probably only be a fraction off the cost off the " Recaro " !!
having said all that this was some 10 years ago and no doubt the things have moved on but would personally do a bit more homework on the very subject first before splashing the cash.
would have a look at some off there other makes off child seat available today as there really is some very sporty looking versions available most at what would probably only be a fraction off the cost off the " Recaro " !!
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I know they are expensive but go for Maxi Cosi. The Tobi/Priorifix (ISOFIX one) consistently come top in the Which safety reports, and they aregreat sears. Have a look at Glasgow Pram Centre - The Online Discount Superstore for Baby Goods for the best prices. I have used them for both the above seats.
One thing, if you are going for a garish colour make sure you have seen it in the flesh before ordering it. We ordered one and when it turned up it was brown, didnt look like that in the picture....so we paid to send it back and get a black one !!
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One thing, if you are going for a garish colour make sure you have seen it in the flesh before ordering it. We ordered one and when it turned up it was brown, didnt look like that in the picture....so we paid to send it back and get a black one !!
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Got two matching colour Recaro's, a 'young expert plus' for my son, and a baby carrier + ISOFIX base. Can't fault them for build quality, and fit nice in both my VW Bora and the company Mundane. We are looking for an 'upgrade' now for the daughters baby carrier, as shes now 8 1/2 months.
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