Babylove Vantage II Review
Specifications
RRP
$119 at Kmart only
Type
Type A2/B convertible car seat
Weight
4.5kg
Age
Rearward facing: 0 – 12mo (approx)
Forward facing: 12mo – 4yrs (approx)
Dimensions
H 77 x W 45 x D 44.5 cm
(57cm depth in rearward facing mode)
Height markers
Lower marker (rearward facing below): 32cm
Upper marker (stop use): 41.5cm
Anchoring
Seat belt
Adjustability
2 position seat recline
4 harness slot positions
Harness
6-point harness
Other features
Deep EPS Lined Side Wings providing additional protection in a side impact crash
Harness Holders
Machine washable cover
Car Seat Protector Mat
Arm rests, padded insert and shoulder pads for added comfort
Warranty
5 years on Babylove car seat moulding, harness and fittings
2 years on softgoods supplied with your Babylove car seat at the time of purchase (including accessories)
CREP safety rating
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
Pros and cons
Pros
+ Side wings impact protection
+ Really low price
Cons
– Low height markers
– Rearward for only 12 months
Bottom line:
The Babylove Vantage II is another of Britax’s value brands, looking to offer a basic convertible car seat at a very low price point.
For $119 you get a convertible car seat rearward facing until 12 months, and nominally usable in forward facing until approx. 4 years. Except that the upper height marker, which means stop using the seat is one of the lowest we’ve seen at 41.5cm. You won’t be getting that much use out of it unless your child is well on the smaller side. A side benefit is that it is really light but even so it doesn’t have such a small footprint at 57cm deep in rearward facing mode.
Yes, it works as a seat but spending a few extra dollars will mean you can get a car seat that gives you much greater longevity and features.
Who this is for:
Parents looking for a really cheap convertible car seat and are ok with the low height markers.
