Mother's Choice Journey Review
Specifications
RRP
$249
Type
Type G harnessed car seat
Weight
6.8kg
Age
Forward facing: 6 mo – 8 yrs (approx)
Dimensions
H 75-84 x W 48 x D 42 cm
Height markers
Lower marker (start use): n/a
Upper marker (stop use): n/a
Anchoring
Seat Belt
Adjustability
6 position adjustable headrest and harness
2 position crotch buckle adjust
Harness
6-point harness
Other features
Large side wings for maximum side impact protection
Reversible infant insert for extra support
Machine washable covers
Warranty
6 yrs (shell) / 2 yrs (fabric)
CREP safety rating
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
Pros and cons
Pros
+ Affordable Type-G harnessed car seat
+ Side impact protection
+ Infant insert
Cons
– No recline, quite upright
– Harness adjustment requires rethreading
– Lacking safety features of other brands
Bottom line:
The Mother’s Choice Journey is an affordable harnessed car seat for those on a budget. If you were to strip down a seat to its bare minimum feature set, this is what you would get. This is not all a bad thing, as it does cut on weight and bulk compared to other seats. But it is quite upright without the option to recline and therefore your child’s head may flop if asleep.
At about half the price of equivalent 6mo – 8yr harnessed car seats, it will naturally be missing a lot of features of other seats but may be a good option for those who really want a Type G and don’t want to spend too much money.
Who this is for:
Parents (or grandparents) looking for a forward facing harnessed car seat on a budget.
