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By Valerie Baldowski<\/a><\/strong>
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\nUnlike some car seats, the Baby Trend Flex-Loc comes with the base included so there is no need to purchase it separately. It\u2019s designed to carry infants weighing between five and 30 pounds, no more than 30 inches tall. It has a five-point safety harness, a one-hand harness adjustment and push button release. The four-position push-button height-adjustable base with level indicator takes all of the guesswork and frustration out of getting the car seat settled in the back seat just right. The back of the seat adjusts to the baby\u2019s height, eliminating the need to rethread the harness.<\/p>\n

A \u201cboot\u201d to shield the baby\u2019s feet gives extra warmth in cold weather, and like some other brands, the instruction manual is included on the Baby Trend website. No recalls are listed, but in case any ever are issued customers can fill out the registration form online listing their contact information to keep them in the loop. Baby Trend lists the weight of some of its car seats differently, according to color schemes. Some are listed as being 9.45 pounds, some at 9.65 pounds and some at 7.7 pounds. Depending on the retailer and website, the Flex-Loc sells for $75.99 to $127.34.
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Quick Specs<\/h2>\n
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  • Weight: between 7.7 and 9.65 pounds\n
  • 16.5 by 26 by 25 inches\n\t<\/ul>\n
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    The price makes it affordable for many.<\/p>\n

    The boot that fits over the baby\u2019s lower extremities is a thoughtful touch, something you don\u2019t see on other car seats.<\/p>\n

    The triangular shaped handle makes for easier carrying.<\/p>\n

    Weaknesses<\/span><\/p>\n

    The different weights listed are confusing for parents trying to decide how heavy or lightweight they want their car seats to be. The difference between the lightest and the heaviest weight is almost two pounds, a big difference when you\u2019re lugging a car seat with a baby in or out of the car.<\/p>\n

    Some users report the seat tips over when the car turns a corner sharply, despite it being buckled in.<\/p>\n

    Others say the seat\u2019s carry handle does not rotate up and down easily.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Prices<\/h2>\n
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