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Giveaway: Recaro ProSport Car Seat

Both times I was pregnant, I researched a number of things… ok, who am I kidding, pretty much everything in the world related to pregnancy and infants. But I put a notable amount of time into figuring out which car seat and stroller to buy. The first time around, with Kate, I was trying to go the, uh, economical route. You know what happens when you buy the cheapest car seats available? You end up buying six million different seats before the kid is finally old enough to drive and/or sit in a vehicle without a safety apparatus. Kate had the infant seat, then the convertible seat (one for each car, of course)… then she hit the height and or weight limit for those before she was old enough to go into a booster, so I had to buy another set of bigger kid car seats… then we bought booster seats… then we finally bought backless boosters.

As you can see, my frugality didn’t exactly save me any money.

Had I known then what I know now, I would have bought exactly two models – the infant carrier and then the Recaro ProSport.

Before Jenny and I were asked to do a review/giveaway for this car seat, I had honestly never heard of Recaro. It’s not a name I’ve ever seen on a baby registry. But, after looking into it a little more, I learned that the company has actually been around for more than 100 years, and during that time has been involved in creating seats in VW Beetles, BMWs, and Porsches. More recently, they’ve applied the technology and science behind the seats they put into luxury cars and race cars to children’s car seats. Recaro’s car seat line includes convertibles, boosters, and the seat Jenny and I had a chance to try out – the ProSport, which is a combination harness to booster seat. The safety features on their seats are unbelievable – here’s how they are described on their website:

• Side Impact Protection – RECARO’s Side Impact Protection is designed to distinctly protect 5 vulnerable areas of a child in a side impact collision – their head, neck, face, torso and pelvis.

• EPS Foam? – Expanded Polystyrene “EPS” foam absorbs crash force energy through the ProSPORT for added protection.

• ErgoShell Structure? – The ProSPORT’s ergonomic shell is designed to offer child occupants the comfort qualities RECARO seats are known for throughout the world.

In addition to the safety features, the Recaro ProSport has a number of extras that make life easier on the parents. The EasyGuide Belt Guides are color coded so you can easily identify the proper belt path and positioning of either the LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt. Also, the EasyAdjust 5-point makes it easy to change the height of the shoulder straps so you don’t have to take the thing apart and re-thread the straps through the back as your child grows. AND, it’s got a push-button LATCH system, which makes me so happy I can’t even tell you. I always have the hardest time getting the clip ones removed from our car. This makes it a snap (even when my husband puts the seat in impossibly tight!).

Of course, they want the kids to love it too. The seat’s ergonomic shell makes it super comfortable, and there is a lot of comfy cushioning in the seat. And get this – there’s built in storage designed to hold snacks, drinks, and electronic devices.

Beyond all that, perhaps the absolute best thing about this car seat is that it eliminates the need to buy another seat ever. Essentially, it will take your child from an infant seat to the driver’s seat.

I am serious! The ProSport is made for kids 20-120 pounds. My husband could have ridden in it to be dropped off at college. The height range is from 27 to 59 inches. My daughter is a seriously tall seven year old, but she’s still got a long way to go before she hits 59 inches!

I also wanted to mention how much I like the wings on the side of the seat, where the kid’s head goes. The primary purpose, of course, is to protect the child’s head in a side-impact crash, but it is also prevents the dreaded head flop when they fall asleep!

Ok, enough rambling from me… let’s get to the important part – how you can win a Recaro seat of your own!

To enter, leave a comment on this post and tell us why you’d like to check out a Recaro car seat. For an extra entry, “like” us on Facebook and leave a separate comment letting us know you did so.

The giveaway will end on Friday, June 3, and one winner will be chosen randomly and notified by email. Good luck!

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205 Replies to “Giveaway: Recaro ProSport Car Seat”

  1. what is the highest weight rating for rear facing?

    also all seats have eps foam, it’s mandated

  3. I would love this carseat for so many reasons. First of all, I’ve been researching convertible carseats for awhile & I’m just too nervous to make a decision. To get one that I know has great ratings would be wonderful. Second of all, our daughter was a preemie & will most likely be in her convertible carseat (rear facing) for awhile, so she will definitely need one that is comfortable, safe & easy to use!
    I’d LOVE to win!!

  7. I have heard great things about Recaro – so this is a great opportunity! Our daughter will need a larger seat soon – so what a great giveaway!

  10. I am looking forward to my first grandaughter and I would love to have this seat to show her off in. We Grannies are so proud of our babies!!

  12. I would like to win because I am so totally sold on never having to buy another seat ever! And comfy? Fabulous. We had to add memory foam under the liner of my son’s el-cheapo seat. Bless his heart with frugal parents. (the seat had great safety ratings, it just wasn’t the most plush!)

  14. I’d like to win because we seem to be continuously buying carseats, and I want one that lasts! It has all the features hubby and I wanted in our car seats, but couldn’t afford! (you so had me at they design seats for porsche!)

  16. I would LOVE to have this. I babysit and need a good carseat for the little angel I keep:)

  18. I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to win this carseat! First of all, I NEVER WIN any kind of contest! Second, I am currently a single mom who just finished Nursing school, and trying to get settled. I have a 2 year old and my little girl is 6 months! I really need a new car seat for her as she is just getting too chunky 🙂 for her seat she has now. With 2 kids, anything free is ok with me!

  22. Little number 2 is getting bigger so we’re in the market for booster seat. This looks great!!!! And you can’t beat free!

  28. Trying for a baby, and anything that saves us money is awesome! Plus, my 14 month old nephew could use this…his current car seat is a bear!!

  29. i need this car seat because its a royal pain to switch carseats from car to car, especially the bigger car seats! grandma needs a carseat that stays in her car!!!!

  31. I would love to win this carseat because it would last my daughter until thetime she no longer needs to sit in a carseat. I love the design! Carseats are expensive and a free one that is top of the line would be AWESOME!
    pica_princess_88@yahoo.com

  32. I would absolutely <3 to win this carseat! I've gone through sooooo many different carseats in so many different shapes, sizes, and colors, it looks like this "ONE" could eliminate the hassle of having to lug so many different carseats around. Since I had my first child, I've gone through four infant carseats, five convertible carseats and abount 8 or 9 booster seats. Those ones are so cheap they disappear every couple of months! (However this seat would be permanently attached to MY car!) 🙂

    I also "liked" you on facebook and am looking forward to more giveaways and the useful info!

  34. I can’t believe this seat goes up to 120!! That means never having to reinstall every seat once baby faces front. That is the best reason to own this car seat.

  38. This would be great for Jacob and Rachelle and their new baby so I’d love to be able to give it to them!

  39. I would love to check this carseat out because it looks just as good as a Britax! It looks super comfortable and really safe!

  41. I would love to try out this carseat because we are having our third child this July and we have used in the passed and currently Britax, its nice to see another company that has been around awhile offering safety features that are so important to moms and dads and other features that the kids will enjoy being the ones that have to ride in them all the time! 🙂

  45. My son has pretty much outgrown his carseat so we really need a new one bad! This would help us out immensly!

  46. We have one daughter about to outgrow her car seat, and another baby on the way in less than a month! The height and weight range (and other safety features) on this seat are perfect for keeping our little ones safe, long-term.

  47. I would love to get this for my son, the car seat has a great look and I like that it provides Side Impact Protection which is an added piece of mind.

  49. I am in the process of looking for a new car seat now as my little one is about to hit the weight limit on her infant carrier…this looks like a great seat and would be perfect for her. Thanks for the chance to win it!

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