I love this car seat, it's a bit heavy and more roomy than I expected. It was easy to install in my 2006 Chevy Impala. I was worried about installing at first but once my husband and I got it in the car, it was simple. My 10 month daughter didn't like her other car seat which was facing rear, because she like to see me and look out the windows. But when I put her in this car seat, she was so happy and loved it. She look so comfortable and don't mind riding in her car seat now. Before I couldn't go any where because she would cry the whole ride but now she sits there like a litte angel. This car seat is well worth price. I would recommend this car seat anyone.
I really like the carseat for a few reasons: my daughter loves it so no more battles getting into it, great and comfortable fit, and I have a big SUV. The only drawback is that it is BIG! If I didn't have my big SUV, we'd have a hard time with it. I can't imagine putting a 6 month old in it, but can't say I wouldn't have. Wish I'd gotten it sooner so my daughter could've used from say age 2 on up. I like it and feel she's safe in it. I like that she'll be able to use it to age 8. BUT we haven't converted it yet to the shoulder harness and suspect we'll need to get a seatbelt extender for her to be able to buckle herself in.
We have been using Britax myself(grandmother) and daughter-in-law with almost three years and they are the best. Have just bought two Regent and have moved the little 10 month into the other with new covers that fit perfect. The Regent is great for the 2 1/2 year old. Has lots of room and still very safe. That is my number one factor. Safety!!!
Britax was the first car seat we had. We got it as a shower gift and we loved it. We didn't really want to spend alot on the rest of the seats that we needed. We thought you had to have one for every stage. We didn't know you could buy one for 22lbs-80lbs. We bought 4 car seats for our oldest (one for each stage). Now I know the safest brand around would have allowed me to only buy 3. With the money we spent on the other flimsy brands that were uncomfortable & did not hold up. This seat is very LARGE!!! It isn't made for a compact car. We all love this plush seat. The only thing I don't like is how difficult it was to install. I had to call Britax and get on line to find out how.