tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78055016011847958.post4650649016775280459..comments2023-08-23T04:36:23.040-07:00Comments on CarseatNanny: The new Evenflo SerenadeCarseatNannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18006477486526705732noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78055016011847958.post-32241215436070191192010-08-13T13:42:34.903-07:002010-08-13T13:42:34.903-07:00Does anyone know if this car seat is compatible wi...Does anyone know if this car seat is compatible with any snap and go systems (Baby Trend, Kolcraft)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78055016011847958.post-78698059070209108042010-08-08T18:45:35.080-07:002010-08-08T18:45:35.080-07:00How about we come at it from a crash perspective. ...How about we come at it from a crash perspective. In a crash, rear facing carseats will rotate backwards, then rebound back towards the vehicle seatback. If the handle on an infant seat is in the carry position, it will hit the vehicle seatback on rebound. The carseat manufacturers that allow the handle to be in the carry position in the car have crash tested the seat this way, and know that the handle will not break under the force. So, given this information, either Evenflo did not crash test their seats with the handles in the carry position, or the did and it did not test well. <br /><br />When looked at from this perspective, I would rather use an Evenflo infant seat with the handle in the proper position in the car, and keep my groceries in the trunk.CarseatNannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006477486526705732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78055016011847958.post-9168109946888396302010-08-08T10:33:48.365-07:002010-08-08T10:33:48.365-07:00Though my comment may get flamed from those trying...Though my comment may get flamed from those trying to be perfectly proper, I am coming at this from a pure practical and commmon sense perspective:<br /><br />There is no real reason to not have the handle in the typical carrying position. When I called to ask various customer service reps, they all use the same party line; "in a crash the handle could be compromised and intrude into the baby's safety area" (i.e. it could break and impale the baby).<br /><br />However, it is just as likely that it could save the baby from some errant object flying in the car, or a passenger falling over and hitting the baby in the head/face etc.<br /><br />The key difference here is liability. If your groceries come flying forward and kill your child, Evenflo is not responsible (though the handle may indeed deflect the danger). However if the object breaks the handle and it injures your child (likelihood to me seems a toss-up), then Evenflo could be held liable.<br /><br />So I take no stock in their 'handle rule'. Since they allow you to move it downward for tighter fits, it is not part of the crash structure, so that is not a reason they want it in the <br />'traveling position'.<br /><br />To me it's just a CYA position from Evenlfo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78055016011847958.post-67842396382380346102010-01-01T22:01:02.884-08:002010-01-01T22:01:02.884-08:00I tried the Serenade in my vehicle (2008 Toyota Si...I tried the Serenade in my vehicle (2008 Toyota Sienna) today. I did get an acceptable install, with less than 1 inch of movement at the belt path. But it was still not as easy as Evenflo makes it seem with the Sure Latch. <br /><br />So, in MY opinion, this seat has 3 strikes. 1- Handle position rule. 2- Spacing between carseat and front seat rule. 3- I'm not a fan of the Sure Latch. It's just not a seat I see myself recommending. <br /><br />Ulrike- There are not multiple loops for the harness (like on the Graco seats). It's attached, and there's no changing it. That's one of the first things I checked when I found the harness was so snug on my 24 pound 11 month old. It tightens from the bottom. IIRC, the harness adjuster was nice and smooth. <br /><br />Stephanie, I contacted you via email.CarseatNannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006477486526705732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78055016011847958.post-68894157529013721162009-12-28T03:50:14.253-08:002009-12-28T03:50:14.253-08:00Remember the "test benches" in the store...Remember the "test benches" in the stores do not always have regualtion LATCh systems. Try it in yor car!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78055016011847958.post-65945414648649937172009-12-19T13:28:06.860-08:002009-12-19T13:28:06.860-08:00It was actually on the test bench at BRU. I don...It was actually on the test bench at BRU. I don't remember having trouble with the Symphony there though. If the snow melts this week, I plan on going to BRU, I'll give it a try in my Sienna.CarseatNannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006477486526705732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78055016011847958.post-66270709755275715232009-12-19T12:49:56.120-08:002009-12-19T12:49:56.120-08:00What vehicle were you trying it in? I found the Su...What vehicle were you trying it in? I found the SureLatch on my Symphony to be GREAT in my Odyssey.<br /><br />How's the harness adjuster? Does it tighten from the top or the bottom? Did you check to see if there are long & short loops on the harness straps?Ulrikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770731453337175928noreply@blogger.com