This seat has gotten great safety reviews, and that is the most important thing. It is expensive, but half the price of the Britax. The big problem is that I had no idea that the cover didn't easily come off for washing. Kids get things all over their seats. The cover should be washed often. We have to unscrew all of the screws and take the seat apart in order to get the cover off. Also, the straps don't even come off so they can't be thrown in the wash. Mine will have peanut butter stains forever because I could only sponge off so much. I wouldn't have allowed the food in the car...read full review »