The First Years Via Infant Car Seat in Grey/Black is for use from 5 to 35 pounds. Patented handle features the Energy Rebound management system, which helps management the forward rotation in the event of a crash. No rethread easy to adjust harness, easy off pad, built in lock offs and latch are all standard features. Side angle indicators for easier installation. Can be used with the base up to 35 pounds and without the base up to 22 pounds. A portion of the sales from this product funds nonprofit work by Lamaze International.The Via Infant Car Seat is part of the First Years Family of car seats with a Five Star Ease of Use rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Developed with both baby and their caregivers in mind, the Via comes with a stay-in-the-car seat base, and includes built-in lock-offs and color-coded belt paths. Children will have a comfortable ride thanks to the seat's double-wall construction, while adults will appreciate its convenient features such as the easy-to-clean padding, no rethread one hand harness adjustment and comfort carry handle. The Via is compatible with The First Years' Wave, Indigo, and Wisp strollers.
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The Via is side-impact tested to International standards. It's ideal for infants from 5 to 35 pounds with the base, and features a deep shell with double-wall construction for extra support. The Via can also be installed without the base for use up to 22 pounds. For added security, its patented Rebound Energy Management handle helps manage the rebound energy inside the car in the event of a crash.
Easy-to-Use Features Provide Caregivers with Convenience
The Via's one-hand adjustable five-point harness means you never need to rethread. A stay-in-the-car seat base make installation easy, while an easy release at the base of the seat makes detaching a breeze. Its dual-side angle indicators and four position stay-in-the-car base allows you to insert the seat properly, so you can achieve the ideal position. The Via also features built-in lock-offs, LATCH system, and color-coded belt paths for fast seat installments.
Seat Design Details Add Comfort for Infants
With large interior dimensions and an easy-off, easy-to-clean pad, the Via features a comfortable, infant-minded design. Its innovative comfort carry handle with oversized elbow padding makes it simple for caretakers to tote. As an added bonus, its exclusive Information-frame handle provides a discreet and confidential spot for storing important contact or medical information.
The Via Infant Car Seat is compatible with the First Years' Wave, Indigo, and Wisp strollers. This seat is backed by a manufacturer's limited one-year warranty.
For a list of the Via's key features see below:
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Via Infant Car Seat and instruction manual.
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MIXED FEELINGS...
::UPDATED REVIEW 07/18/12::
I am still using this carseat since it can be used for larger and taller kids. My son is now 14mos and we use this as our 2nd carseat, still rear facing for our 2nd car. He is just finally growing out of it but only because he is a chunky baby. We got our use out of this car seat and it goes a long way... can't say it was a waste of money as we got our use out of it.
::ORIGINAL REVIEW::
Purchased this car seat before it was available through Amazon so returning this product is impossible. The car seat is nicely made with a lot of new features that I haven't seen with other common brand car seats before but these new features might bother some people and it might be a great thing. Bothers me a lot which is why i give it a 3.
1. if you don't have an extra base, which isn't available until November I think (I waited long enough for this car seat to release), latching the seat belt is 2 extra steps more than I'd like to deal with...
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Easy to use, 5 point harness..
I've owned a couple car seats. I bought the Britax Chaperone, have the B-Safe for our second car (which the Chaperone does not fit in) and now the First Years Via. The Via is pretty large, but comparable to the Chaperone/B-Safe. The base is easy to install using the latch system, and I really like the 5-point harness (no re-threading!). It scores high with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - 5 stars.
It is well cushioned and roomy which attributes to its bulk/heaviness. I have never been one to carry my daughter around in her car seat, so honestly - it does not bother me. If you foresee yourself carrying around the car seat often you should know that this seat is made for up to 35lbs, it is larger and heavier then say the Graco Snugride and that may sway your decision to purchase it. If you're like me and only seem to lift car seats in and out of the car you really shouldn't have an issue.
My daughter sleeps best in her car seat (she's one...
Has potential, but...
I bought this car seat (sight unseen) after finding that it had super high safety ratings on the national highway safety and transportation website. Had I seen the product in person, I would have realized that it would not work for me.
Here are my problems:
1. The seat is enormous and much heavier than competitors. I cannot imagine hoisting this seat with a baby in it into my high-riding auto. Even more so as baby gets closer to the weight limit.
2. The seat is not compatible with my stroller. I'm not sure how often I'll use the snap-in feature, but I want the option. With this car seat, you HAVE to buy the companion stroller to snap-in.
3. As previous reviewer mentioned, the canopy is pretty small. Since I didn't use it, I don't know if it just looks small because of the size of the seat. Or, if it will actually not work well to shield baby from the sun.
I would recommend seeing this seat in person before buying. There...
Product Features :
- The Lamaze Via is rated for use to 35 pounds with the base
- Can be used without the base up to 22 pounds
- Easy off pads
- Energy Rebound management handle with info frames
- No rethread easy adjust harness
Rating : 3.4
List Price : $159.99
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