Combi Shuttle Infant Car Seat in Ember
Product Description
No more struggling to secure baby! The lightweight, portable Combi Shuttle Infant Car Seat with Anti-Rebound Bar features an effortless harness height adjustment system that eliminates the need for rethreading the 5-point harness and allows for 7 incremental adjustments for a perfect harness fit. The adjustable headrest area is fully lined with energy absorbing EPS Foam, and the breathable seat cover is removable and washable. The Anti-Rebound feature is integrated directly into the seat itself, so it can be used with the included base or as a stand-alone seat. The included base is a small, sculpted height adjustable unit for the vehicle, with LATCH attachments and storage. Rear-facing capacity of 5-22 lbs and up to 29 inches. Also includes easy one-pull harness adjustment, level indicator for vehicle, 2 piece chest clip, buckle protector pad, harness comfort pads, and adjustable, ergonomically designed handle. It is also compatible with all 2008 Combi strollers!
Feature
- Seven-position headrest with integrated harness for perfect fit
- Energy absorbing EPS Foam headliner
- Built in Anti-Rebound Bar
- compatible with all 2008 Combi strollers
- Comfortable, breathable, washable, padded seat cover in Ember
CustomerReviews
not so much
Not too fond of this car seat. It’s ridiculously hard to unclasp from the base, so much so that I ended up buying a whole different car seat.
Love it!
I did an obnoxious amount of research for the car seat/stroller purchase prior to the birth of our first child. Obviously safety was primary, but once I established that among all the contenders I settled on this car seat with the combi helio stroller (DL or something like that) for a few main reasons:
1. Compact. This was one of the only systems that would fit in my car and still allow me to have groceries in my small trunk. Since I love my compact car and am resisting moving up to a “mom car” this was huge for me. Also, I didn’t want a system so bulky that I would forego it for the umbrella stroller ASAP. I haven’t yet with this one (my daughter is 8 months) and I don’t think I will. The stroller is compact enough to be versatile but still sturdy. A nice little hybrid if you will. The seat itself is much smaller and lighter than what my friends carry around. It’s no feather…but then again, this is what is supposed to be protecting my child, so I don’t want it to be too light!
2. Design. Okay, I admit it. I am sacrificing a lot to be a mother. I at least wanted a hip, fun stroller and car seat for my efforts! This is perfect. We got the black on black model, and it’s fun enough to be a kid’s stroller without my having to push something around with cartoon characters plastered all over it. win-win
So, how did it work? Great! I love the anti-rebound bar, all the adjustments are parent-friendly, and I like that I can install it with or without the base if necessary. My daughter has never seemed uncomfortable in it, and after reading all the reviews I was terrified that I wouldn’t be able to get it in and out of the base, but I never found that to be an issue. Yes, the unlocking mechanism was kind of tight at the beginning, but it loosened up appropriately after the first few uses (I had my wd-40 on hand but never needed it). Even recovering from a c-section I had no problem unlatching it. The canopy is a bit of a joke, but let’s be real, no canopy is going to cover every possible angle, so most of us end up with those stick-on glare protecters on our windows anyway, who do we think we’re kidding? 
All in all, I am very pleased with this seat and the stroller, and two of my friends who have had babies since ours was born have gotten the same system after playing with ours. As a side note,it does NOT fit onto grocery carts and that is probably by design. It is very dangerous to have an infant seat on the front of the grocery cart even if it seems to fit…it makes it top-heavy and more likely to tip over…no thank you! This is small enough that I can put it in the cart itself and squeeze a good amoung of groceries around it (the dog food has to go underneath). It’s never been a problem.
It may not be for everyone, but it was perfect for us!
stylish, light weight, compact & easy to maneuver
This travel system is the best I have found Combi Cosmo Travel System With Base – Moonlight !!! I LOVE the color & how light it is … not big, bulky & obnoxious like a LOT of the other brands I have seen out there. It feels very “European” … stylish, minimal & functional. Thank you, Combi!
Compact, Affordable, Stylish … Though Could Use Some Tune-Ups
We get so many compliments on this car seat (and the compatible stroller). People ask if it’s the pricey bugaboo. It’s compact and easy to carry (though I should definitely have been doing some bicep exercises pre-baby). Our baby has always seemed comfortable in it. Get this seat if you also plan to get the stroller. The biggest PRO of this system (after style) is portability. It’s been so easy to take on flights, fold up for the trunk, store in our coat closet, etc.
The CONS:
1) Canopy … I wish the shade was bigger or could be moved to stay in place when the sun is at different angles. This is somewhat solved when used in combination with the stroller as it has a canopy that overlaps. The gear mechanism on our canopy also broke. Though the company did quickly replace it for free (plus $8 shipping).
2) Release Mechanism … it took me forever to figure out how to muscle this seat off the base. It takes some hand strength. My husband had better luck. Now, however, I can usually get it without too much straining.
3) Base … If your car doesn’t have the LATCH system (ours doesn’t), the base tends to come loose after a few releases. It comes with a locking mechanism, but you still have to tighten it pretty regularly.
A note on the matching stroller. It’s great save two things … the wheels are a plastic and wear quickly if this is your main stroller. The company gave us a free second set (at a cost of $8 shipping) as it was under warranty. Also, the sun shade is rather short once your baby no longer needs to be in the car seat inside the stroller. So, we bought a Kiddopotamus UV protective shade to use in addition on sunny days.
FAST SHIPPING
It was very easy to order this item and it was shipped expeditiously. I was very grateful for the ease of the transaction as this item was a gift.