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A $230 SecureKid...sorry I don't get it :scratcheshead:
The shell of the Secure Kid is based on the Maestro, not the Chase. And it's reinforced because of the higher (65 lbs) weight limit.
Truthfully, the difference in price between the Snugli version (MSRP $229) and the Evenflo Secure Kid 400 model (MSRP $149) is all in the soft goods. The memory foam, designer fashions and the fabric made with Outlast temperature-regulating material (which is a technology originally developed for NASA) make this product the equivalent of a designer tempurpedic pillow for your kid to ride around in every day.
At ABC I learned that they partnered with designer Jennifer DeLonge (wife of Tom Delonge of Blink-182 fame) to create fashions that specifically appeal to modern moms and dads who don't want traditional-looking baby products. Honestly, this is a smart move for every baby gear manufacturer right now since the "modern baby" movement shows no sign of slowing based on how much real estate it takes up at the ABC Show - Modern Baby has its own section of the expo floor plan and it's huge!
I know there are lots of parents who won't pay a premium for better soft goods or modern designer fashions but there are many parents who will. There is no right or wrong, it's just a matter of personal preference, style and budget, of course. At least in this case, you're actually getting something extra for the additional cost. It's not just the name EB or Ferrari or Simpson slapped on a product that is otherwise exactly the same. Just my :twocents:
Info on Outlast® technology: http://www.outlast.com/en/technology/
Happy with the Frontier, but it's like $330. That's pricey. So, the Snugli for $100 less looks awfully appealing. DS has that Graco combo booster in my mom's car, but I'm not overly fond of it. Mainly because of the quality of the soft goods in the Graco. Hence, the appeal of the Snugli. It just feels incredible. That plus the intriguing LATCH connectors makes me excited.
I'm one of those parents. I know this is an old thread, but after running a search, there's not much on the Snugli.
DD needs a new FF seat. The Blvd she's got is getting too inconvenient in terms of size. Looking for something with a much lower base and cupholders.
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