Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Chatham
- Flexible LATCH system is constructed of steel.
- 5-Point safety harness; EPS foam head protection
- Simple push botton to adjust the level of the base; level indicator
Product Description
The Baby Trend Flex Loc is one of the most impressive models of infant car seat around. It has been recognized as one of the safest models of car seat. The Baby Trend car seat has all of the safety features and comforts that both parent and child look for. The Baby Trend Flex Loc is easy to use and great for parents who tote child in and out of the car on a regular basis. The car seat from Baby Trend is absolutely loaded with outstanding features. The infant car seat features a 7 position adjustable seat back. The shoulder straps properly position the adjustable back with a simple turn of the knob. A feature which parents search for on an infant car seat is the EPS foam. The Baby Trend Flex Loc features EPS foam in the head area to help provide some protection during an impact. It helps to cushion the blow. Baby Trend is a trusted name and this car seat is certainly popular among parents. Children will love the deluxed oversized shield to help keep the elements from them. The car seat from Baby Trend is a perfect fit for both parent and child. Features: - Comes with Base and Adjustable Head Support
- 7 Position adjustable seat back on the Baby Trend Flex Loc
- EPS Foam in the head area to soften blows during impact protection
- Infant car seat from Baby Trend features a 5 point harness
- A-lock harness buckle makes tensioning the harness of the car seat from Baby Trend a breeze
- Works with strollers from Baby Trend
- Three position carry handle on the Baby Trend Flex Loc features standard carry position, back rocking position and back non-rocking position
- Baby Trend Flex Loc is rear facing for 5-22 lbs.
- Soft rubber grip on the Baby Trend car seat is comfortable to hold
- Dimensions of Baby Trend infant car seat: 26.5 x 16.5 x 23 in.
Amazon.com Product Reviews
The Baby Trend Flex-Loc infant car seat includes the stay-in-car base with an adjustable level indicator, and expanded polystyrene (EPS) head impact protection that exceeds federal requirements. The five-point harness keeps baby secure and comfortable. A quick push of a fabric-covered button will loosen the harness, and merely pull on the straps to adjust the tension. The shoulder height is also adjusted by a turn of the knob behind the car seat. Detaching the car seat from its base requires only one hand, and the three-way grip can be handled at almost every angle. The navy and plaid are understated and elegant, and the seat padding is removable and machine washable. The infant car seat is designed for babies five to 22 pounds and up to 28.5 inches in length, while the seat itself weighs 8.5 pounds. --Scott Teal
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Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Chatham
- Baby Product: 0 pages (2007-03-05)
- Publisher: Baby Trend
- Label: Baby Trend
- Studio: Baby Trend
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 18 reviews
- Sales Rank in Baby: #1812
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: great seat 2008-07-14
Comment: I bought this because of reviews from the book 'Baby Bargains'. It was highly rated and I agree. I took it to the fire department for installation and the fireman who helped me said it was the easiest to install he had ever encountered. He did use a styrofoam swim 'noodle' wedged under the base to give it more recline, which it needed. Love the handle and the easy to adjust straps. I don't love how hard it is to move the handle back and forth. The buttons to unlock the handle for motion are not always easy to press. I was going to take away a star because of the difficulty moving the handle, but I didn't because every other aspect of it is that good.
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: the handle takes patience and strength 2008-04-16
Comment: (I'm Roger's partner- the mamma, really.)
While this seat is clearly safe, and I love the microfiber fabric better than the plasticky alternatives, I'm not real thrilled with this seat.
I've had the same problem as others with moving the handle back and forth. One side works okay, but the other side is tricky. Here's how we make it work: first, take a deep breath. Then grab the handle/button and squeeze hard without putting any pressure on the handle to move it ANY OTHER direction. AFTER you have depressed the button, THEN you can try to move the handle. The handle has to be perfectly centered before the button will be depressible and the handle therefor movable. Not an easy task if you've got a screaming baby to attend to (and taking them out with the handle up is pretty awkward-- its very easy to bump babe's head). If you look at the mechanism you can see why it doesn't work very well.
The triangular handle seemed great, but the seat is still very awkward to carry. I'm probably on the weak side in terms of mothers, but even my 8.5lb newborn made this thing tough to carry. I dread carrying him around at 18lbs. Its too heavy to carry away from my body, so I end up having it banging against my leg while I awkwardly hobble around. Or I hold it sideways in front of me with two hands. However, I must admit, I haven't tried to lift other seats.
Everything else works fine, and I'm sure glad its easy to adjust. The crotch buckle is annoying though in that it takes two hands to hold the two sides together before it can get inserted into the between-the-legs strap. Maybe that's typical, but I'd rather not have to do it that way.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Hate it. Steer clear. 2008-03-16
Comment: I own three car seats and this one is the most difficult to operate: the handle release is very difficult to operate (on a scale of 1 to 10 it is a 10) and the straps are too short (can you hear the screaming and uncomfortable baby right now?). I give it two stars because my child will never be harmed in it. How could he since I'll never use it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Moving the handle is almost impossible! 2008-01-01
Comment: For our second child we bought this car seat (previously had a Graco) to fit into the matching Sit N Stand double stroller. Wish I found another seat that also fits, even if it won't be the same color. Great safety ratings, the triangle handle looks weird but I thought was comfortable, and easy to clean. However, it is very difficult to move the handle back (which you're supposed to do for safety) once you put the baby in the car. It takes a few tries to get it to move and is a real hassle. The strap length isn't very long either and my baby only weighs 13 pounds.
I agree with other reviewers and would not buy this again despite the convenience of fitting well with my new carriage by the same brand (which I love and highly recommend).
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: OK at first... 2007-12-19
Comment: I got this car seat with the travel system and I thought it was very cute and easy to move in and out of the car. It was great when my baby was very little (0-3 months), but she is now just over 4 months and we can barely fit her in the seat! The belts are so tight they smash her shoulders and most of the time cannot even slip over her shoulder properly...they fall to where they are around the side of her upper arm!! She is not a particularly big baby. She weighs about 16 pounds and is 26.5-27 inches. I was very disappointed that I was unable to use this car seat as long as I hoped. I would suggest that, although pricey, your best bet is to get a convertible car seat such as the Britax Roundabout, because it is safe, convertible and will hold a child until she is 50 lbs! Don't spend your money buying something that will be useless in a matter of months!
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Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Chatham
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