I had just purchased the Recaro ProRIDE seat when I had a chance to get this seat. The description on Amazon for this seat is vague at best, not really explaining much about the seat in order to see what the differences are between the two. If you look at the ProRIDE seat reviews, Recaro ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat, Blue Opalyou will see it is a well loved seat with great safety features. Both seats offer the following:

1. Smooth operation on tightening the straps. My daughter didn't get mad when I tightened the straps on these seats like she does in her infant carrier.
2. Plush seating surfaces. Seriously, *I* wanted to crawl into these seats and go to sleep, my daughter looked so comfy in them.
3. Super easy installation.
4. GREAT head support. The wings by the head are large and supportive.
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I was very excited to be able to try out this car seat. I currently have a convertible car seat of a different brand and will compare my experience.

As for the seat, it is much lighter than other convertible car seats although it is still not comfortable to carry. I really like the soft lining in the seat. It is very comfortable for my 5 month old. I really like the adjustable seat padding. You can take it out or leave it in, whatever you decide. The best part about this seat as compared to another brand is that the head support can easily be moved up or down depending on the size of your child where other brands either don't have this padding or you need to turn a crank to adjust it. IT keeps my 5 month olds head pretty straight and have not had him slouching in this seat like he has been in his infant carrier. It uses the friction from the lining to stick in whatever place you want it to. The straps are easily adjustable and adjust more smothely than the other one I... Read more