The seat seemed to be a good value - solidly built, good price. However, our immediate need (since it is 'convertible') is for rear facing. With the seat in rear facing, I found it impossible (well, more difficult than I'm willing to put up with) to adjust the shoulder strap by pulling the strap that is situated in the front center of the seat. In the rear facing position, the strap and it's release lever are jammed into the seat back of the seat holding the car seat. One other review suggested wedging noodle foam pieces, but I'm not sure that is safe - yes, it will hold the seat out so you can get your hand down there, but what happens in a wreck with that addtl. space that the manufacturer didn't plan on?Seems like a great seat for forward facing.