QUOTE(braindeath @ Jun 29 2017, 09:27 AM)
1) Cruze
2) doesn't matter, prefer isofix but iinm cruze have no isofix n graco only able to use seat belt.
3) so, far my child and wife sit at the back n no planning on 2nd child yet.
4) best performance within my budget, done lil bit of research and ukreview stated graco milestone as no 1
Most cars in the US have Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) car seat belts. Therefore most US brand child car seat including Graco do not have 'lock-offs'. Most cars in Malaysia are using Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). Therefore if u are securing a US brand child car seat (without lock-offs) onto a car with ELR belts, u are required to use a 'locking clip' and it is abit tedious. However most US brand child car seats including Graco do provide locking clip. Do check the child car seat manual for proper installations.
U also better check if your car are using ALR/ELR belt system on the rear seats even though your car is an US brand.
Below are some other tips:
1) Always rear facing the child car seat as long as possible. This is because rear facing is 5x safer than forward facing. However do take note of the weight limitation and height of rear facing.
2) All child car seat have a expiry date including the belt harness.
3) It is highly advisable to replace the child car seat if your car get into any accidents. Therefore buying a All-in-1 child car seat is abit risky coz is more expensive to replace.
4) Car Seat belt have higher weight limitations than ISOFIX/latches.
5) Steel frame on child car seat are safer but more heavier.
6) Always read all the pages of the child car seat manual for proper installations. This is becoz many people secure the child car seat improperly.
Graco is indeed a good product. I recommend my friend to buy the Graco extend2fit. The only disadvantage for Graco is u are required to use the Locking clip if u are using ELR belts. Graco's safety is also very good. Just abit bulky and expensive in Malaysia.
I once saw Graco 4ever sold in baby fair in Mid valley for around Rm1800.
This post has been edited by lil_flank: Jun 29 2017, 10:16 AM