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Evenflo Symphony Elite All In One Convertible Car Seat Paramount
Last Updated: January 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Fit
297car seat, seats, straps, rear facing, latch
+81%
-19%
" ... (First I want to mention that we have only used this seat forward facing for a toddler, so we have no idea how it is rear-facing or for infants in general.) ... So, so impressed with this seat. ... I think the major difference is the shape of the seat in the lower back area along with great additional lumbar padding. ... ) I also love that it converts to a booster, but I do wish it could be a harnessed booster :( But as a convertible car seat, definitely 5 stars, and half the price of our old Britax seats! ... "
" ... I ordered this carseat after reviewing many car seat's. ... "
" ... We purchased it because my son was outgrowing his infant car seat. ... "
" ... I spent this much money on this car seat ONLY because I thought the side, adjustable, buckle could be used for foward facing or rear facing, but it only works for rear facing. ... It is a comfortable car seat. ... "
" ... We fit two in the backseat of our midsize car no problem. ... "
" ... I love these car seats! ... "
" ... This is our third car seat and I love it. ... "
" ... Easiest car seat to install. ... "
Comfort
198seat, asleep, comfy, car seat, tighten
+76%
-24%
" ... He fits very comfortably in this car seat and he loves it. ... "
" ... I love the shoulder straps how they so easily adjust. ... "
" ... This carseat looks so incredibly comfortable, I'm only upset they don't make seats like this for adults. ... But seriously, I love how it can be adjusted without having to rethread the straps. ... "
" ... It is a comfortable car seat. ... "
" ... I feel comfortable knowing my 10 month old is seated safely!! ... "
" ... He sat right in it and thought it was super comfortable. ... "
" ... Easy to install and is comfortable for the kid. ... "
" ... We love how comfortable it is for the Littles! ... "
Build Quality
156straps, car seat, latch, padding, tighten
+71%
-29%
" ... It is a little bulky, but I love the retractable LATCH. ... "
" ... It's very well padded and my son loves it. ... "
" ... The seat itself was completely unharmed and didn't have a single scratch. ... "
" ... He really wanted a blue car seat so after lots of research I went with this one and we are thrilled with the seat. ... "
" ... Our seat feels super secure and we didn't have to wrestle with tightening the straps because all you have to do now is push down on the seat for it to tighten (the latch system is retractable until latched.) ... "
" ... My plan is to just keep an eye on and check the straps every few months. ... "
" ... The sure LATCH connectors are absolutely worth the additional money you pay for them. ... "
" ... nice seat, safe ... "
Ease of Use
133easy to use, install, adjust, super, easy to clean
+96%
-4%
" ... My little guy loves it and is super comfy and very easy to install. ... "
" ... easy in and easy out! ... "
" ... Easy to install easy to use! ... "
" ... It was so freaking easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to adjust and install. ... "
" ... It is so so so incredibly easy to get in and out that my parents who are older purchased two for their vehicles as well. ... "
" ... Easy to put my grandson in and take him out. ... "
" ... Easy to install and fits well in our car (Acura TL). ... "
Setup
131install, car seat, installation, seat, latch
+95%
-5%
" ... easy to install, easy to use. ... "
" ... My little guy loves it and is super comfy and very easy to install. ... "
" ... Super easy to install! ... "
" ... easy to install and take out. ... "
" ... My (large) 22 month old is comfy and the latch installation was the easiest one I've ever experienced in my life! ... "
" ... This is the easiest car seat install I've ever experienced. ... "
" ... The latch system was easy to install. ... "
" ... Following the initial set up the latch system is wonderfully easy to set up. ... "
For Kids
79son, kids, seat, year old, car seat
+91%
-9%
" ... Bought it for our toddler and will be buying one for our newborn. ... "
" ... Love this car seat and so does my son. ... "
" ... All I know is that when we needed it to hold our daughter safely, it did. ... "
" ... Some have mentioned their kids slumping forward when asleep. ... "
" ... Got it for the grandparents to use so I knew my child would be safe and any other grandkids that came along-love the extended weight limit! ... "
" ... And my grandson loves it too! ... "
" ... Love this seat- I had it for my son and now I got this one for my baby. ... "
" ... My toddler enjoys going out for rides now ... "
Band
42tighten, buckle, seat, tighten the straps, shoulders
+48%
-52%
" ... It does not come with strap covers. ... the straps are a little difficult to tighten or loosen ... "
" ... The clutch system on the straps broke making it possible to keep the straps tight. ... "
" ... A few things I would change though: the fact that in order to loosen the straps to get the child out of the seat, you have to pull up from the bottom, thus almost hitting the child in the face when doing so. ... "
" ... Just found the right strap is fraying and torn a quarter through. ... "
" ... The straps tighten across the lap instead of at the shoulders. ... "
" ... It seems the strap is an inch too short. ... "
" ... Bad buckle design - the chest strap buckle is easily undone by a simple push down on a easily depressible button. ... Cuz they designed the shoulder side strap to be fixed and the crotch side to move. ... "
" ... Straps don't tighten. ... "
Size
39seat, car seat, heavy, safe, little bulky
+72%
-28%
" ... Really great seat otherwise! ... "
" ... Heavy, but really protective!! ... "
" ... Overall it is a very good car seat. ... "
" ... this seat is huge! ... "
" ... It is a little bulky, but I love the retractable LATCH. ... "
" ... It's a little bulky compared to what I am used to but I feel like it is a very durable and safe option for the little man. ... "
" ... It's super bulky but it seems to be doing a good job at keeping my son safe :) I like this carseat ... "
" ... it is large but fits good. ... "
Cleaning
37clean, cleaning, wash, seat, quality
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to clean and recommended on Lucie’s List. ... "
" ... They are easy to take apart to clean the covers and awesome that they grow with the kids so you won’t need to keep buying different seats. ... "
" ... As a guy, I can't tell you how easy it is to clean, or what its "features" are. ... "
" ... Comfortable for the baby, easy to put in, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Love it easy to clean. ... "
" ... The cup holders are great, easy to clean and will hold pretty much any size cup. ... "
" ... Looks nice, easy to remove cover to clean, and easiest install of any seat! ... "
" ... Crumbs don't have a lot of room to run, but if they do you can easiest remove the fabric or put the vacuum hose in the opening in the corners. ... "
Price
35seat, worth the money, safety, carseat, worth every penny
+91%
-9%
" ... Saves them money and hassle only needing to have the one seat. ... "
" ... Very good car seat for the price. ... "
" ... But this experience is worth sharing. ... "
" ... Price, safety, and quality are all very good overall. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Very well made for the price. ... "
" ... You can't put a price on safety and comfort for your baby, this has that plus so much more. ... It is worth every penny. ... "
" ... Very much worth the money. ... "
Product Reliability
28year, old, car seat, years, month old
+71%
-29%
" ... 2nd a year ago. ... "
" ... It will be super when he can face forward in 9 months. ... "
" ... no problem till now ... "
" ... Bought this for my 3 year old in August 2016. ... "
" ... I have been using this for my granddaughter for 1.5 years. ... "
" ... And I just bought a second one for our daughter who will be using it in the next couple months when she gets a little bigger. ... "
" ... Our 1 year old seems to be happy it. ... "
" ... I got this for my 13 month old and hoping it will last the next few seasons. ... "
Storage
24cup holders, grow, bottles, year old, plenty of room
+83%
-17%
" ... He is five and this one accommodates his height which is that of an average 8 year old. ... "
" ... and while our almost 3 year old's Eventflo Tribute worked fine, it's length left us with very little leg space up front. ... "
" ... He has plenty of room, seems to be comfy and will be able to grow with this seat. ... "
" ... Also, I love the idea of the buckle pockets to pull the straps out of the way while loading and unloading my baby, but they just do not work very well. ... "
" ... Room to grow with plenty of adjustments ... "
" ... Lots of nice cushioning, and expandable cup holders to fit small and large cups. ... "
" ... It is spacious and she needed the room because she's a chunky baby. ... "
" ... It has 2 cup holders (1 on each side) and is as the description states. ... "
Design
24design, seat, safe, car seat, white
+88%
-13%
" ... It is on the large side, but looks and feels very safe and sturdy. ... "
" ... Otherwise the design looks safe and sturdy, and it has a design that will age well with the child and this could technically be the only carseat you need from infant to the age they no longer need a booster seat. ... "
" ... I really like the system for the latch system, works really slick. ... "
" ... It just feels and looks safer than most brands, and getting latched is 100 times easier than any other brand I have used before. ... "
" ... This is an amazing car seat, the color is true. ... "
" ... Looks like the safest thing on the planet, which I did a lot of research too and it is super safe. ... "
" ... Looks just as good as when I bought it. ... "
" ... Makes me look like superdad ... "
Features
13safety features, feature, easy to install, seats, holders
+85%
-15%
" ... As a guy, I can't tell you how easy it is to clean, or what its "features" are. ... "
" ... It's $170 in comparison to other much more expensive seats currently on the market and definitely fits the bill with all the wonderful features. ... "
" ... Here are my favorite features: ... "
" ... So many pros- sleek design, safety features, easy to install. ... "
" ... Some colors have some features (like the buckle holder) and some don't. ... "
" ... With amazing safety features, easy to install, and can use from infancy on up, it's a no brainer that I will keep using this car seat from now on. ... "
" ... the manufacturer describes the feature here: ... "
" ... Love the reclining position, cup holders and safety features! ... "
Color
12white, green, gray, colors, seat
+100%
" ... We own 4 of then in different colors. ... "
" ... Th color is exactly like the pic, and is even softer and more cushioned than I expected. ... "
" ... Also the blue and white is so pretty. ... "
" ... The color is really cute. ... "
" ... I hesitated to order the second one in this green/white color but due to a sale it was significantly cheaper. ... It will be much easier to keep clean with this color palette. ... "
" ... We have it in two colors. ... "
" ... Some colors have some features (like the buckle holder) and some don't. ... "
" ... The color of the raspberry sorbet is gorgeous. ... "
Water Resistance
12towel, seat, underneath, recline, large pool noodle
+50%
-50%
" ... I tried pool noodle but since the carseat is too bulky and heavy it gave in in 2 days. ... "
" ... It seems that a number of people found that a pool noodle will "fix" this, but I don't see this as an appropriate fix. ... "
" ... Rather than returning it, I got a 3.5 inch pool noodle to put under the front of the base. ... "
" ... I keep seeing these adjustments with pool noodles. ... "
" ... I have tried their suggestion of putting a pool noodle under the front of the seat and this does not work for us. ... "
" ... I don't feel like I should have to use this amount of pool noodle pieces and a towel to get a seat I paid $200 for to work right. ... "
For Travel
11trips, seat, road trip, car, car seat
+73%
-27%
" ... Traveling with them is super simple because you can click into your Uber or rental in about two minutes each! ... "
" ... He keeps his cup in the cup holder during trips. ... "
" ... Great for traveling and using on the plane too. ... "
" ... I am SO happy with this car seat and can’t wait to go on more road trips as a family! ... "
" ... Well we left town for a few days and I ended up putting it my car for the road trip. ... "
" ... We also had a 4000-mile road trip ahead of us and wanted to make sure our son would be comfortable sitting all that time. ... This made the car trip much easier as we never had a hard time getting him in . ... "
" ... We had our son in it at 4 months when we wanted something more comfortable for a long road trip. ... "
" ... We just recently went on a trip to Florida from Southern Ohio. ... "
Marketplace
10shipping, quick, pictures, new, like
+100%
" ... We received this yesterday and my 15 mon. ... "
" ... Ordering a new another one ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Th color is exactly like the pic, and is even softer and more cushioned than I expected. ... "
" ... We purchased another one from a different store and than saw this on sale and got it a week later on Amazon. ... "
" ... I went on Amazon and got the exact same one as before. ... "
" ... They said the evenflo seller here are Amazon is legit. ... "
" ... Shipping was quick. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
10clean, quality, pretty, keep, easy
+90%
-10%
" ... It is pretty easy to clean. ... It is pretty easy to keep clean by spot cleaning. ... "
" ... It is made of high quality materials that are easy to clean. ... "
" ... Love it easy to clean. ... "
Delivery
9got, condition, box, time, sale
+89%
-11%
" ... Arrived at time. ... "
" ... Arrived in good condition. ... "
" ... I got this as an 'open box' sale. ... it's in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Arrived in mint condition. ... "
" ... The best part was I got it on sale for $108 because the box was damaged at the warehouse. ... "
" ... Shipping was quick. ... "
" ... Product came in on time. ... "
" ... We received this yesterday and my 15 mon. ... "
Returns
8seat, returning, returned, sending, replacement
+25%
-75%
" ... I'm trying to return it now. ... "
" ... I wish I would have returned! ... "
" ... I didn't even get a chance to fully use it before getting ready to return it. ... I submitted for a return about an hour after unpacking it. ... "
" ... We returned the seat and I'm still upset. ... "
" ... I'm in the process of returning it now. ... "
" ... I'm sending it back. ... "
Washing
6washing, cover, seat, removable, easily
+50%
-50%
" ... Instead of being able tonwash the straps and just spray the seat down I have to wash the entire seat in the tub to wash the straps. ... But this will now become my backup seat because I am not going through this every time I need to wash it. ... "
" ... Can never get sick smell out and non removable for machine washing. ... "
User Manual
6towel, underneath, suggested, state, seat
-100%
" ... The design is so poor that in the manual it says roll a blanket and put underneath and people as you can see in the reviews had to use pool noodles. ... "
" ... However, when it was delivered the box was broken slightly opened on one side and there was no instruction manual, it also seems that the insert is missing for the newborn position. ... "
" ... Consulting the manual and website, shockingly the guidance is to add a towel under the seat. ... "
" ... In the instruction manual it says a towel or blanket can be used under to level the seat. ... "
" ... The manual state that you can put a towel under, which I did, but it's still not inclining enough. ... It won't also be leveled the right way with a "towel" as suggested in their manual. ... "
" ... The first time I installed it, I placed a rolled up towel underneath, as was suggested from the owners manual. ... "
Capacity
6room, family, small car, seats, grow
+100%
" ... I use this in my 2014 Chevrolet Equinox and have plenty of room. ... "
" ... Bought it as a 2nd carseat for other car. ... "
" ... Makes installing and/or moving seats around in your car a breeze. ... "
" ... So I just bought one for my car. ... "
" ... Then we were surprised again when placed in the car, it honestly didn't take up much more room than the previous one. ... "
" ... This allows for more crotch room. ... "
Controls
5release, push, pull, buttons, seat
+80%
-20%
" ... Easy to install/remove from car with the quick-release buttons. ... "
" ... They actually gave me pause before buying this. ... "
" ... Push the button and pull up to loosen. ... "
Device Compatibility
4connect, two, system, one, graco
+100%
" ... In comparison, we have two Graco Extend2Fits, one Graco Miletsone, and one Graco SnugRide 65 Click Connect with two bases. ... "
" ... The quick connect ratchets are the best. ... "
" ... Too much comfortable and easy to connect. ... "
" ... The quick connect latching system is great. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3son, baby, seat, comfortably
+67%
-33%
" ... My son loves the seat, and it seems comfy for him to sit and sleep when we are driving. ... "
Video Playback
3watch, videos, video, installation, easy to install
+100%
" ... Easy to install once you watch the YouTube video ... "
" ... Had to watch installation videos on YouTube to really appreciate the ease of use with this. ... "
" ... It's legit, just watch the videos and buy it! ... "
Cables
3worth, sure latch connectors, latch
+67%
-33%
" ... FAVORITE is the LATCH connectors. ... "
" ... The sure LATCH connectors are absolutely worth the additional money you pay for them. ... "
Product As Described
3like, exactly, color, material
+100%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Th color is exactly like the pic, and is even softer and more cushioned than I expected. ... "
" ... The color is true to the photo. ... "
Defective Delivery
3box, sale, part, got, condition
+67%
-33%
" ... Arrived in mint condition. ... "
" ... The best part was I got it on sale for $108 because the box was damaged at the warehouse. ... "
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