Recaro ProRIDE Car Seat

Product Review

The ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat is part of the world class ProSERIES of child safety seats by Recaro, the international leader in automobile, racecar and child seat technology and a leading innovator in side impact protection. Assembled in the United States the ProRIDE is a high quality child restraint that provides parents and children the luxury and safety they need for happy travels. The ProRIDE incorporates Recaro's Side Impact Protection designed to distinctly protect each of the 5 vulnerable areas of a child in a side impact collision - their head, neck, face, torso and pelvis. Recaro developed and optimized side impact protection for racecar seats in the 1990's then quickly adapted our expertise to set a new standard for premium child safety seats. EPS energy absorbing foam and the proprietary Recaro seat structure design combine to provide seating safety, style and comfort for your little one, once reserved only for the most prestigious automobile and racing seats in the world. Real automotive PUR comfort foam in the head restraint, soft ware resistant fabric, CoolMesh Air Ventilation System and an ergonomic shell design provide luxury comfort qualities in the ProRIDE equal to the Recaro name. The ProRIDE exceeds all United States federal regulations for safety. For added safety, we test our seats through independent agencies including the globally respected ADAC. Because of our rigorous testing to the world's most stringent safety standards, Recaro confidently believes our seats are the safest in the market. With expertise designing seats for the most prestigious automobiles, world-class racecars and premium child car seats, you can be assured of the quality and safety of the ProRIDE seat by Recaro. Premium features include; push button latch system with built-in storage, universal top tether, TrueLock belt lock-offs, QuickPull easy access harness adjuster, EasyAdjust no re-thread harness, SoftTouch head restraint, CoolMesh air ventilation system.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

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Extremely happy with this car seat, May 14, 2011

W. Hiratsuka - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Recaro ProRIDE Car Seat - Misty (Baby Product)

We purchased this car seat based on our daughter's Recaro Signo which the ProRide replaces.
We had bought the First Years True fit a year ago were mostly satisifed with it, but did't like the fact it did not have the wings that support the head against a side impact. Our grandson already liked the feel of the Signo so he was right at home with the ProRide. He seemed like the True Fit was a little wider so he seemed to flop a little move when he fell asleep. The ProRide seems to keep him more upright between it being a little narrower and having the head wings.
The only potential downside we found was the way it is designed puts it a little closer to the roof of our back seat so we have to watch his head a little bit when putting him in the seat. It really isn't much of an issue though. Our daughter has an SUV so there is more headroom.
As for ease of install, we used the LATCH system on top and bottom and it installed in minutes. Most of the time was adjusting the...Read more

Recaro pro ride, May 9, 2012

K. Hurd (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Recaro ProRIDE Car Seat - Misty (Baby Product)

I love this car seat and so does my daughter. It is very comfortable, easy to use, and best of all safe!
The adjustable head/shoulder system is infinatly adjustable, just turn the knob and it grows with her. The staps and buckles operate flawlessly and easily.
This is a great seat and so worth the money for piece of mind. I love this car seat they done a great job! I love it!!!