Evenflo Symphony Review – Affordable all in one car seat in 2024?

Should you buy a seat for every stage or choose the all in one option?

The opinions are mixed. Some prefer to buy a new car seat for every stage, and others prefer lifers. There’s no right or wrong answer, only preference.

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Getting an all in one car seat has a lot of benefits. First of all the car seat which grows with your child will be cheaper than getting 3-4 other car seats. Secondly, each of those seats has a different installation procedure.

Even if you get the easiest one to install at first, it will be difficult. With practice, you will get the hang of it.

Now I prefer to get the most mileage out these seats. As you know, they all come with an expiration date. So there’s no reason for me to buy an infant car seat with a ten-year expiration date if I don’t have any kids. On the other hand ten-year expiration with an all in one car seat sound a great bang for the buck.

Initially, when the first all in once car seats appeared, they weren’t that comfortable for the little ones. This has changed a lot in recent years. Now they have become as perfect as they can be.

Before we get any further, let me give you a quick preview. It’s called the ultimate all in one seat. It can protect a 5-pound newborn up to 110 pounds. This car seat has three functions: rear, front, and booster seat mode.

They made sure that the car seat is wiggle free. With the ratchet technology, you can get the tightest fit possible. To ensure safety, there’s a 5 point harness and side-impact protection.

Let’s get this Evenflo Symphony review started. If you stick with me until the end, I will tell you the pros/cons. Some of them are unexpected, to say the least.

Who is the Evenflo Symphony Elite All-In-One Convertible Car Seat?

This car seat if for parents who invest in the long run. By doing so, they are saving money.

This car seat is perfect from infancy to pre-teen age. It’s affordable, and you can get a lot of mileage out of it.

What can the Evenflo Symphony car seat do for you?

This car seat is affordable. Plus, if you factor in that this is a lifer, you will be saving money big time. Usually, Evenflo car seats are super cheap. It’s not the case with this all in one. Yet it’s worth every penny.

It has a lot of cushions, which provides great comfort on long trips. The material is soft and plush, and it doesn’t overheat, not even in the summer. So your little one will love this seat.

The fabric is removable and easy to clean. It’s washing machine friendly, so no matter the stain, it will be like new after the wash.

This car seat can be used in three different stages. You will start with infancy in the rear-facing mode. Then as your little one grows, they will graduate to front-facing. And finally, they will reach the booster seat mode.

It doesn’t scream low budget, and it looks good.

Evenflo Symphony shortcomings

Every car seat has flaws. Let’s see if the Evenflo Symphony has some deal-breakers. I will be upfront with you. There are only a few things wrong with this seat. And one is so bad that I let it have it.

Being an all in one car seat means that you shouldn’t expect a light seat. It’s heavy and bulky. Once you get it installed, you won’t have the motivation to get it out and put it into another car. I know there’s the latch system, which makes it easy. But no, I rather ordered a second one then to fiddle with it again.

The second issue is with the cup holders. Now it’s a minor one, but it managed to drive me crazy. Simply said, they messed up the design real bad. They are insanely shallow. Only some small sissy cups fit in there.

If you put a bigger one in preparation for this to happen, every time you make a turn, remind your kids that they have to hold their cups. If you happen to miss, it will be falling over. This has happened so many times. I would rather remove that cup holder and add a clip-on.

The last issue is with the rear-facing mode. There isn’t sufficient recline. This means that if your little one falls asleep, her head will flop. In most cases, it’s not a problem, but it’s uncomfortable to watch.

Well, these were the negatives of this Evenflo car seat. Can we continue?

How To Get The Most Out Of Evenflo Symphony Elite All-In-One Convertible Car Seat?

Depending on the age of your little one, you can choose rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seat mode. After this choice, you need to see where you will mount it. The safest place is in the middle of the car. For some, this is not doing so choose the second safest, which is behind the driver.

The next step is to get it installed. The latch system with the ratchet makes it easy to get it tight. Remember, it should move less than an inch. If you want to be on the safe side, you can always ask a licensed professional.

Once you get used to the latch system, you will never look back.

Conclusion for the Evenflo Symphony Review

As you have seen, the Evenflo Symphony is a good car seat to have. It offers to protect your little one from their earliest days to pre-teen age. It’s very affordable, and it gives safety and comfort at the same time. It also has a few flaws as well.

We have reached the end of the Evenflo Symphony review. I hope this review helped you make up your mind. If it’s the right fit, get it fast because stocks are running out fast.

If you have experience with this car seat, do share it with us below. Also, if you have a question feel free to ask.

Catch you next time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Is Evenflo a good car seat?

Yes the Evenflo is a good car seat. Besides having all the safety features it is quite affordable. It has won also multiple awards.

What is the difference between Evenflo Symphony elite and DLX?

There’s only one difference between the Evenflo Symphony Elite and DLX which is the installation. The DLX uses the Surelatch install which is the fastest and easiest one of them all.

How long do Evenflo car seats last?

The Evenflo car seats last for 8 years after the date of manufacture.

What is the weight limit and height limit for the evenflo symphony dlx car seat?

The lower weight limit for the Evenflo symphony dlx is 5 pounds and the upper weight limit is 110 pounds. The harness height limit is 57 inches. Make sure that the top of the child’s head is at least 1 inch below the harness top level. As your child grows put the infinite slide harness adjustment system to good use. It’s super comfortable thanks to the right recline position. The weight range for this infant seat is 5 to 110 pounds. The seat weight is 24 pounds. It’s highly advised to install it on the back seat. Don’t worry there’s enough legroom for the passenger seat. For kids, it provides great legroom as well. The weight range is quite generous.

How can you install the Evenflo symphony dlx car seat?

Before you jump at it make sure you check out the manual first. This car seat is easy to use. This belt-positioning booster can be installed in rear facing and forward facing. After you decided on that you can install it with the lower anchor latch connectors or the vehicle seat belt. The evenflo comes with the surelatch connectors which are the easiest to install ever. They use the latch technology so you don’t need any force what so ever. The surelatch connectors are ideal for grandparents or people with arthritis. In forward facing mode you can use the car seat in booster mode or belt-positioning booster. In these modes you can only use the seat belt for installation. When you’re using the seat belt you have to guided through the belt path and remove the slack. There’s a different belt path for forward facing and rear facing mode. The latch connectors are easy to find you connect to it with your lower anchors it’s a best bet option. If you want additional recline angle then you can use a pool noodle. It’s advised to use the pool noodle only for babies up to one year old.

What kind of safety features does the Evenflo symphony dlx have?

The most important feature is the side impact protection. As we all know side impacts are the most dangerous of them all crashes. This is why this car seat has multiple layers of side impact protection for the back seat.

What kind of features does this Evenflo car seat has?

Here are the main features: surelatch connectors, belt path, side impact protection, adjustable crotch buckle, multiple recline positions, booster mode for the later years. It can be used over 10 years old.

How long can I use the infant insert with the Evenflo convertible car seat?

With this convertible car seat you can use it until 11 pounds.

How comfortable is this Symphony made by Evenflo in booster mode?

Before you install make sure you read the manual and check the level indicator. There are buckle pockets to hide the harness position buckles. The tether strap and tether anchor offers great child restraint headrest position. Besides booster mode you can use the infinite slide harness straps. There’s an adjustable headrest with easy installation. The chest clip goes below the armpit level. The head support is the best I’ve seen. To add more comfort the seat pan is cushioned and the crotch buckle depth is adjustable. By choosing the best recline option the seat will be comfortable on long rides. The booster mode is for older kids and you will need to use the belt paths with the seat belt installation. The seatbelt installation is not as difficult like with other brands. The adjustable headrest works in tandem with the infinite slide harness. The seat cover is easily removable and washable. Newer cars have anchor connectors which make the install easy. The buckle pockets can are great to avoid fishing the buckles out under the baby’s bum. Other features to check out are: harness slot, harness straps, headrest positions, shoulder straps.

If we compare the Graco and Evenflo car seats which one should I buy?

Both car seats are pretty similar, the only difference is that Evenflo is a bit cheaper.

Last Updated on October 30, 2023 by Brian Beasley