I am a mom of 4 kids - so we've have a bunch of carseats! I absolutely love this carseat and so does my 11-month-old. I bought the Britax (two different kinds - including the one with the side impact wings) sent both of them back immediately! I have a Graco 3-in-1 for my 5-year-old daughter - had this since she was 2! I certainly love the graco family of carseats! The padding in the Smart Seat all-in-one is super soft and plush and my son has room to grow! The armrest gets in the way sometimes, but all you have to do is pull up on it and it unlocks and moves so you can get your child out easily! We have very long drives (over 3 hrs.) to my in-laws house and my son has never made a peep (we've traveled there 3 times so far with this seat)! My husband has commented on how our youngest son has the best seat in the vehicle! Thank You Graco for making a wonderful carseat from baby to elementary kids!