1 in 4 car crashes involving children are side impact collisions. They are by far the deadliest type of collision for children, accounting for 1 in 3 child fatalities; nearly all of which are caused by head trauma. These are frightening facts, but Safety 1st has been by your side for 25 years providing innovative products to help protect your child from becoming a statistic. It is in this tradition that we proudly announce Air Protect™ side impact technology.In preparation of the little bundle of joy about to make her arrival to our home, choosing an infant car seat has been at the very top of the list. We want to make sure she is 100% safe while traveling in the car.
Safety 1st graciously sent us the onBoard™35 Air SE Infant Car Seat to review. When it arrived I was very excited totest it out. Here is what it looked like straight out of the box. Ready to use. No putting together required. The only thing I had to do was read the instruction manual to make sure I knew just how to use it properly and how to install it correctly. I will not be able to adjust it to the right shoulder strap size until I can put the new baby in it and fit it custom to her. Other than that it was ready to use, right out of the box. I was impressed with it’s carrying capacity as it can be used from a tiny 4 to a full 35 pounds and up to 32” in height. Also it features 17% more leg room than most infant car seats. That means my baby can use it longer and she will be safer facing the rear of the car.It features a detachable base that you can leave in the car. So you can easily put the carrier in and out without having to mess with seat belt straps. We went ahead and ordered a second base online so we can leave one in each of our vehicles. A definite must in my opinion.
I absolutely love the sleek look of this car seat. The handle bar is comfortable to grip and this is a definite must-have when you will be carrying the baby around from errands to friends and families homes. It is a Carry Curve™ Handle that features an ergonomic design. The fabrics are soft and very appealing to the eye. It features Premium fabrics with custom embroidery. One of my favorite features is the support for babies head. The material is super soft and will keep baby safe and in the upright position with her head supported greatly.It also features a level within the carrier itself that helps putting it in the car and making sure it is in the proper position for babies safety. This was a feature that my hubby was definitely impressed with.We are very pleased with how much effort Safety 1st has put into helping us keep our little one safe in the car. We highly recommend the onBoard™35 Air SE Infant Car Seat to every mommy, daddy, & baby!Safety 1st engineers designed Air Protect™ using next generation testing methods that simulate the most violent types of side impact crashes, those with vehicle intrusion. Using this advanced methodology, Air Protect™ was engineered to defend your child in two vital ways. During a crash, the system immediately shields your child’s head from the impact. In a second layer of defense, Air Protect™ allows air to escape from the headrest: channeling crash energy away from your child, creating more ride down time. It is this double layer of protection that makes Air Protect™ technology unique.
