Infasecure Emerge Review
Includes Emerge Element, Emerge Treo, Emerge Astra, Emerge Vogue, Emerge Caprice & Emerge Go
Specifications
RRP
Element: $449
Treo: $459
Astra: $459
Vogue: $459
Caprice: $499 at Baby Bunting only
Go: $499
Type
Type G harnessed car seat
Weight
9.0kg
Age
Forward facing: 6 mo – 8 yrs (approx)
Dimensions
H 75-85 x W 49 x D 50 cm
Height markers
Lower marker (start use): 29cm
Upper marker (stop use): 51cm
Anchoring
Seat Belt
Adjustability
Gradual recline positioning
Adjustable headrest
Height-adjustable harness
Harness
6-point harness
Other features
Twist & Lift one-handed headrest and harness adjustment
Air Cocoon Technology side torso protection
Secur-air head side impact protection (Go only)
Infant Insert
Machine-washable, press-stud covers and inserts
Vehicle seat protector included
Trim:
Standard fabric (Caprice)
Active Fabric (Element, Treo, Astra, Go)
Leatherette and Microfibre trim (Vogue)
Seat colours:
Element: Rose, Jade, Grey
Treo: Aqua, Ebony, Green, Grey, Purple
Astra: Grey, Aqua, Purple
Go: Black Fleck
Caprice: Black Mini Swirl
Vogue: Cobalt, Ivory, Onyx
Warranty
12 months for material and fabrics e.g. foam, covers, inserts
2 years for straps and webbing e.g. harness straps, top tether strap
5 years for hardware and fittings e.g. harness buckle
10 years on the manufacturing of the seat moulding i.e. the blow moulded seat shell
CREP safety rating*
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
*Tested as Emerge Caprice
Pros and cons
Pros
+ Very narrow seat, good for installing three in the rear
+ Secur-air head protection and Air Cocoon Technology side impact protection (Air Cocoon Technology only in Astra)
+ Can be found for a good price if discounted
Cons
– Fundamental design flaws (see below)
– It’s big and heavy
Bottom line:
The Infasecure Emerge was the first Type-G harnessed car seat in the Australian market and while it was innovative then unfortunately it has not evolved much since then. It does have Infasecure’s side protection (Air Cocoon Technology) and Secur-air in the Go and a wide range of colours and fabrics.
But there are still some fundamental flaws with the Emerge. Gradual ‘unlimited’ recline positioning belies the fact that it does not recline enough, potentially causing head flop in sleeping children. The harness adjusts in large increments, making it possibly either too high or too low at any given time. And finally, some people report that the harness is difficult to tighten.
While there are many different colours, depending on your taste there may not be one right for you, but then beauty is in the eye of the beholder. styling can be a bit hit and miss in our opinion. Unless you have a specific colour in mind, go for the ‘Go’ (pun intended) as it is the only model with Secur-Air protection, but do check out other Type G seats such as the Britax Maxi Guard as well.
Who this is for:
Parents looking for an 6mo-8yr harnessed car seat specifically from Infasecure.
