Is this Happenstance the newest version of the Onside Air Convertible car seat? Looking for one recently manufactured, not already 2 yrs old. Thx.
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I just looked on the Safety 1st website and this looks like it is a current model. The actual seller would be the one to contact about when it was manufactured, however. If you are worried you can always buy directly from Safety 1st. It is currently listed there for a few dollars more (probably plus shipping costs, as well). Or you could find a store to buy from.
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Well, and to be clear this will void any warranty (suspecting that it has expired anyway), I had the same, opened it up and as mentioned in other places, replaced the springs with rubber bands, it now works better than ever. And, it feels much more natural, much more actual plane like. Here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXNaKxtUNMg
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States have different laws now about what age with front and rear facing carseats. AAP now says 2 years and that is what I'm going by. I was going to buy this car seat but since it doesn't rear face I went with Britax instead.
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I was told by a thrift shop owner NOT TO BUY a used car seat under any condition. you don't know if it was in an accident!! made a lot of sense. only buy a NEW car seat because the rules and protective knowledge is improving every day. the thrift shop own was very strong not to buy any car seat used or recycled. so it makes sense, buy new. your baby is more important than money. Grace co didn't work for our car. we were unhappy to use a rolled up towel, as suggested in directions, to steady the seat! really.
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This stroller is now going on 10 yrs old. It pretty much fit most car seats back in the day. As far as the new ones, im not sure anymore. I would think they are all still the same sort of make. The item i see is discontinued so you may want to call Graco at this point.
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This is now considered the "old" version and will be known as the Uppababy Legacy. The new Vista should be out soon. Both can accommodated two seats, but the new model (2015) can have the rumble seat face both in and out. I had the 2013 vista and we just sold it. We had the rumble seat for my niece when I would babysit her and it worked out nicely. I wish they had the new 2015 model when I had the stroller so I could have had the rider in the rumble seat face out and not just in.
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It actually is the car seat as I also have the same problem.... :( We have another car seat in our other vehicle which does not have this issue.
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It seems strange to me too, every time I look at this chair it is a different price. I found plans to build one with a more solid frame, that you can use a regular car seat from a junk yard, for $80 in parts if you have a welder. I may try that before buying this chair with its high markup in price.
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There was a recall on it, but they send a new latch/belt and now it works great. I never had a problem with the "sticking" that some people had, but requested a replacement latch from graco just to be safe. Overall, we love this car seat, the cup holders are a must have.
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We purchased ours back in July of 2012. While it does seem like it is losing air doesn't seem to be enough to sacrifice the safety/height of the seat. Occasionally I will fill it up every once in a while. Overall we have been very happy with it's convenience, portability and small size allowing more people to fit in the back seat.
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Has anyone bought and can verify a better seat or seat cover that specifically fits the AD4 model? I've read all the ones sold here on Amazon only work with the older Airdynes.
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Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change position, the child woke up, pull and seat him/her up again, sadly doesn't work like that with this one. Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change... » Read More Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change position, the child woke up, pull and seat him/her up again, sadly doesn't work like that with this one. « Show Less
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I know this is late to the discussion, but it will help someone in the future. We traveled with that car seat and had no problems. It was difficult to get through security because they had to hand search it, and carrying a car seat onto the plane was bothersome, but the added safety is well worth it. Had no problems getting the car seat to fit once on the plane. Strapped my son in and he slept the either flight.
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I am not aware of any new models coming out since the 2012. If there has been there isn't a difference. Iknow. The 2012 model was an improvement from the previous model as it has a higher rise from the seat to the sun cover. This stroller is awesome! would never have bought any other stroller.
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It seems strange to me too, every time I look at this chair it is a different price.I found plans to build one with a more solid frame, that you can use a regular car seat from a junk yard, for $80 in parts if you have a welder. I may try that before buying this chair with its high markup in price.
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I've been using this seat for about 5 years now and have never had these issues. Mine sits much like the pic.....with 6 pound yorkie to boot! I've never had the sides fold in....it stays in this open position all the time, even when we take it off the seat & throw it into the backseat when not in use. I can actually attached mine to the seat & position it straighter than in stock photo. Hope you are able to resolve your issues....it really is a great booster seat!
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If the seller is selling new, I'm thinking it's the one without the dots. The one with the very high back and low front. That's the newer version. When I bought mine two years ago, I received the one that has the dots with my car seat, but then when I needed an extra base I couldn't get the exact same one. I, too, bought the one that looked like my unit based on the picture, but received the one with the high-side/low-front. After talking to the manufacturer they only sell the high-side/low-front now. But, I agree. They both work fine.