InfaSecure Grandeur Onyx

Great quality, fast postage, Easy to install and adjust. My son was so excited he played in it before we put it in the car and didn’t want to get out! Show details ·  1

Versatile, easy to adjust, easy to install and the featurs you need – Overwhelmingly, I expect most parents to say proven safety compliance is the most important requirement for a baby or child car seat. The seat must perform effectively in the event of a crash. Fortunately, all car seats sold at Australian retail outlets must meet strict safety standards set by regulations, ensuring their compliance. So then,… Read more ·  1

given that safety is a given, your car seat choice might be based on price, features and look.

Another unique factor about buying a child car seat is that the vast majority, if not all, are first-time and one-time buyers only. The seat is likely to be reused for subsequent children. Given that, much of the information about car seats comes from word of mouth from family and friends and the usual pre-buying research.

There are over 200 models of car seats available in Australia across the range of age groups 0-6 months, 0-12 months, 1-4 years, 4 years plus. You will find many combinations of age spans across the model when doing your own research.

Australian laws say babies must travel in a rearward-facing car seat for at least 6 months. Children must remain in car seats until they are around 10 years old. However, if your child still fits the car seat, they are safer staying in it for as long as possible, regardless of age. Car seats are fitted in the car using anchorage points, seat belts, or both, following the car seat manufacturer’s instructions.

The InfaSecure Grandeur Onyx is a convertible car seat you can use from newborn to 8 years old, making it a good long-term investment for its sub $400 price tag. This model fits into the middle of the price range and features but has the advantage of being rear and forward facing and from newborn.

At first look, the seat looks very big, but when fitted to the car, the initial impression of being bulky transforms into a neat fit.

In our test, the installation was in a Hyundai Tucson that already had another brand of seat on the other so, despite the slimness of the InfaSecure Grandeur Onyx, there was not enough space for another person, which is to be expected with a car this size.

The seat was installed by the reviewer, who had previously installed child car seats in several cars. His response to this car seat was that it was the easiest one he had installed.

It’s quite big, but being installed forward facing, it hasn't taken up more space than her normal car seat. However, its compact width and larger height allow it to be used for longer, up to 8 years old.

The twist and lift function is good. You don’t have to completely rethread the harness whenever you need to change the strap height, which is a good feature. It’s easy to do so you can do it with the seat installed.

It is a comfortable seat for the two-year-old who is using it, as she has fallen asleep in it. The ultimate test, perhaps.

The seat has a cover you can remove and clean - an important consideration.

Other than safety, the ease of getting a child in and out of the seat is a key feature of everyday use.

This seat was easy for a two-year-old to get in and out of, and it's easy for bigger kids to climb in and out. The seatbelt straps have nice padding, and the adjustable buckle is very helpful for getting the fit right. There are little elastic straps on the sides to pin the seatbelt buckles back, which means she can easily put her arms in the straps with the seatbelts in their pinned-back position.

One negative observation by this user was that the padding around the child, as safe as it is, is very large and bulky, which greatly obstructs her view. The child tended to lean forward most of the drive to be able to see.

Features InfaSecure Grandeur Onyx Convertible Car Seat (0-8)

Extended Rearward Facing to large 30-month-old Extended Forward Facing with an internal harness to large 8-year-old Ultra compact width - great for 3 across Secur-air™- Triple Layer Crash Protection Air Cocoon Technology™ (A.C.T.)integrated Twist & Lift™ one-handed headrest & harness adjustment Features Active Fabric™- cool, breathable, comfortable & hard wearing fabric Press-Stud cover – remove without uninstalling for easy cleaning Press-Stud shoulder pads – remove without unthreading for easy cleaning Adjustable crotch buckle Comfort Infant Insert, Shoulder Pads & Crotch Buckle Pad included 9 recline positions Easy install belt path Adjustable Tether Strap – Lengthen to suit a wide number of Vehicle anchor points Built-in anti-rebound design Vehicle Seat Protector included

Link to specs

Types of child restraints There are eight types of child restraints under the mandatory standard. Type A Rearward-facing or transversely installed restraint with a harness. There are eight variations of this type. Type B Forward-facing chair with harness. Type C Forward-facing harness used with a booster seat without a chair. There are two variations in this type. Type D Rearward-facing chair with harness. Type E A booster seat is used in conjunction with a lap-sash seatbelt suitable for children less than 128 cm high. Type F A booster seat is used in conjunction with a lap-sash seatbelt suitable for children less than 138 cm high. Type G Forward-facing chair with harness. Type H Converter that’s used either: with a booster seat, or with a seatbelt without a booster. Combination type Child restraints can also be a combination of the above types, such as: type AB type BE.

Quality stylish finish – InfaSecure Grandeur Onyx The look: These seat is really stunning . I like the feeling of the material it’s nice and it’s nice and stylish easy to clean . I have been in baby stores and never really looked at the infasecure now that I’m aware of the brand I really like the style . First of all loved the seat protector very important with… Read more ·  1

leather seats . And a nice little saving .

I found it heavy to move around although once I get the chair in rearward facing felt nice and firm. It felt a little upright but once I worked it out the lever at the bottom it was good in the recline positions . The chair was nice and slim fit without taking away the comfort . The build quality felt a bit different from the run of mill baby seats. It felt sturdy and secure . The fabric and cushioning are of a good standard too. I really like the also head-side walls to protect from side impacts.

The instructions were straight forward good diagrams . I’m not the best with installation but found this easier than i thought . As a first time mum car seat installation can be overwhelming although I found this fine .

The support around head I liked as I didn’t need to adjust the straps to much . My little girl is a wiggler and she seemed content in the seat . The inserts were great. And it had a nice little cover over the seatbelt . I had been using a capsule before I was sent this to test and I have to say it was surprising and convenient not to have to click her in and out. It was always a long discussion about which way to go car seat wise capsule of car seat and I can say I like both options . And I will continue to test the seat.

Getting her in and out was easy she was snug but comfortable . We only did a couple of few hour drives with no problems without having to make any adjustments .

I like that it’s versatile that you just twist and lift and it moves easily when she grows which will be great. It’s nice that she can grow up in the chair and I felt confident she was secure and comfortable when she was travelling in it .

Very well priced