Baby Trend Flex-Loc: Is a Cheap Infant Car Seat Worth it?

September 4, 2018
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Baby Trend Flex-Loc’s main selling point is its affordability combined with a good design. It comes with a harness that’s easy to adjust, a boot that will keep your baby warm during cold months, and other promising features. However, adjusting the angle of the seat can be quite challenging. So will the shortcomings of this infant car seat outweigh its good points? Find out in this detailed review.

Dimensions and Limitations:

Weight Limitation:
5 to 30 lbs.
Height Limitation:
Up to 30 in.
Width:
16.5 in.
Height:
25 in.
Length:
26 in.

Notable Features:

  • LATCH connectors are flexible.
  • Adjustable no-thread harness.
  • The base reclines.
  • Compatible with some strollers.

    • Fit to Vehicle

    The Baby Trend Flex-Loc comes with a slim design and one of the narrowest available today. It is smaller than most infant safety seats even with its base attached to it. Depending on the type of car you have, you can place three of these at the backseat. The base is also slim and will not take up too much space. Even if it is narrow, your baby will feel comfortable on it.

    Ease of Installation

    Flex Loc’s installation is fairly simple. You can adjust the seat at four various angles by just clicking its base either up or down. Compared to a more costly baby seat, the Flex-Loc base only comes with a level indicator instead of two. However, this is not a big issue. If you want to check and see if you got the right recline angle, just look at the indicator at the side of the seat. Like most seats with a lower price range, you need to use a pool noodle or a folded towel when installing it without its base to get the perfect recline angle.

    When installing it with a seatbelt, you will need the locking clip that comes with the car seat. You can find it put safely below its cover on one its side. Most parents are not aware of this so make sure to check it before paying for the seat. The clip ensures that the seatbelt is always locked tight when the Baby Trend Flex-Loc is placed in your car without its base.

    Installing its base is easy as well. You can find the adjuster of the seat angle at the foot of its base. You can either lower or raise it to get the safety seat’s proper recline angle. The base is in the proper recline angle if the indicator has no red color showing in it.

    Safety Features

    The Baby Trend Flex-Loc comes with the energy-absorbing EPS foam which will protect your baby upon impact. It also passes all the federal requirements during its crash tests. It only means that this infant car seat will provide your infant with the utmost protection in case of a vehicular accident. Moreover, it comes with an additional padding to increase its side impact support.

    Do not forget to double check you’ve installed everything correctly, and your baby is securely strapped to make sure your he is always safe during the drive.

    Harness

    It has a 5-point harness to ensure your kid is safely contained in your vehicle. The harness is no-thread, so there’s no need to re-adjust its straps everytime your child outgrows it. It has a knob located at the back which you can turn to move its straps up or down. If you want to tighten the straps of the harness, simply pull it in the front. Loosening the harness is very simple, all you have to do is push its button and pull the harness, and you’re all set.

    Pros:

  • You can install even without its base.
  • Installing with a seatbelt is easy.
  • Its cover is easy to remove as well as removing the seat from its base.
  • Its 5-point harness height is easy to adjust.

    • Cons:

  • Adjusting the seat’s angle is pretty difficult.
  • Some may find it challenging to install the LATCH system.
  • The seat’s cover is non-machine washable.

    • Conclusion

    Overall, the Baby Trend Flex-Loc is a decent simple infant car seat. It has a sleek and compact design and will provide your baby with the support and protection he needs. Although there are a few drawbacks that you need to take into consideration, at its price point, it’s still a pretty good buy.

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    Will You Opt for Budget Car Seats or Used Ones Instead?

    October 9, 2017
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    Are you having your second child or is this your first time to expect a newborn to be delivered soon? Probably the first baby equipment that you want to consider checking out is budget car seats for your baby.

    Used Convertible Car Seat

    AWell, there will definitely be a challenge when it comes to options because you will find a lot of these baby seats on sale however sometimes your friends may recommend for you to get used ones instead. In the end, the decision will always be yours.

    Shopping for Your Baby Car Seat

    Probably you have already set up a budget for purchasing what you need for this little angel as an addition to the family and you want to make sure that you get hold of the best for a more affordable price. Well, you don’t really have to rely on used ones if you can definitely get access to budget car seats online for your baby.

    Here are reasons why cheap and more affordable ones are recommended:

  • These cheap seats won’t really break anybody’s budget. Although you can’t get those fancy features available from the expensive ones, they are still more durable than the used ones.
  • Quality wise a cheap car seat and stroller combo will absolutely make your life more convenient and keep your child safer inside the car. You don’t have to worry about any broken handles or fasteners that can compromise your child’s safety.
  • There are cheap models being sold online which are compliant with the safety standards for car seats. Old models may b obsolete for these standards and others could have been recalled from the market.

    • For Infants

    One of the major reasons why you would opt to get that newborn seat or even a cheap car seat for 2 year old child is that you want to keep them safe when traveling with you. So, why compromise their safety by obtaining used ones if you can get an affordable and a safer option, right?

    The Dangers of Opting for Used Seats

    1. Don’t compromise your child’s health by using these old seats as they can accumulate dirt and mold in a storage room for a long period of time.
    2. Technically speaking the features of an old seat may not be as compliant to the safety features that your child needs when on the road.
    3. Every particular type of equipment is subject to wear and tear and old seats are definitely not durable and reliable enough to withstand any impact for any type of collision on the road which may compromise the safety of your child.

    Having mentioned these dangers that may occur by utilizing used seats and installing the seat in your car, it’s still for you to decide what to utilize for your child. However, if you’re worried about obtaining cheaper options for this type of baby equipment, research can easily be done online.

    You can check various websites which cater to baby accessories and equipment as they usually give discounts and go on a clearance sale which they usually announce on their sites.

    From these sale options online you can get a range of cheaper options for seats that are compatible with your vehicle and is compliant with the road safety standards.

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    Tips for Parents: Finding Cheap Car Seats for Babies

    July 26, 2017
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    There’s nothing more worth your search than being able to find the right equipment for the needs of your babies. In case you love to travel and you want to bring your little ones with you, it’s absolutely a great advantage for you to start looking for cheap car seats so you can save more money.

    Affordable seats can easily be found at any place where baby accessories and equipment are available. You don’t really have to search for it the hard way.

    1. The first place that you may want to consider to obtain cheap convertible and infant car seats is retail outlets. These outlets which are more likely to be specifically catering to baby accessories and equipment can definitely offer products which are on sale and may include the seats that you are looking for to keep your babies safe from harm when travelling. Aside from visiting these outlets personally, you can also give them a call to check if they have cheap baby car seats available.
    2. Another option is to check out what your relatives and friends can recommend. Chances are there are a lot of babies in your family and you can definitely get some advice from their parents and guardians when it comes to obtaining these seats and ask where you can get them on sale. Your family members and friends will definitely be able to share the best options with you and you can absolutely count on them when it comes to finding baby car seats where you can save more money.
    3. Lastly, you can start checking online for resources that will lead you to online and offline stores (for example cheap convertible car seat reviews on BestCarSeatHUB.com) or most likely online sellers who can sell these baby seats for a more affordable price (for example on Ebay.com). Researching on the possible stores and sellers online can definitely provide you a huge list of products and where to get them from. From here, you can also compare prices and features which will benefit you in the long run when you are ready to pick what to purchase.

    infant car seat - evenflo maestro

    Although it’s definitely a plus for you to obtain access on affordable car seats to save you cash, however, it’s still essential for you to look for ones which meet the road safety standards of your country. Always check if these seats passed testing and meet the standards for safety to make sure that your child is safe from any harm when they are inside the car traveling with you.

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    So ya wanna be an “Integrator” hub?

    January 15, 2017
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    Got an email this morning from one of our talented designers who has a ton of Flash/Flex experience and is interested in joining our “UX Integration” team. He wanted to know what was the most important stuff to be learning.

    A bit of background, at IdentityMine we have 4 major roles contributor roles in the app development process. Information Architects, Designers, Integrators, and Developers.

    The UX integrator is the guy who sits between the Developer and Designer and can talk both languages ( design “geek” and developer “nerd” ). Unfortunately as of late this has been called the “Devigner” or “Deseloper”. Both don’t really work for me on my business card and since I lost the arm wrestle to get my title to be “User Experience Ninja”, the title User Experience Integration Developer or User Experience Integration Designer is what stuck.

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    Where does integration fit into user experience design?

    December 1, 2016
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    1. Visual Design – this is primarily graphical design… Choosing the right colors and proper use of layout, typography, and iconography
    2. Interaction Design – this is primarily the use of motion and interactivity applied at discreet moments in an experience.
    3. Information Architecture Design – this is the thoughtful implementation of a user experience holistically. It’s the culmination of multiple small interactions pulled together into an experience that is complimentary with each individual user experience.
    4. Usability – this is the study of what works and what doesn’t work. It’s where the psychology of the user shines through and effects decision making based on analytics of human behavior.
    5. Knowledge of Trends and Fads – some things you choose to do because its what is cool at the moment and the only way to be relevant.
    6. Creative / Aesthetic Design – I still think this is separate from visual design because creativity isn’t necessarily visual. It takes all these aspects together to create an innovative pleasing experience.

     

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    Disc Test & Review: Outline for Training and Development Plans

    October 8, 2016
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    Corporations need a training plan for employees training and skills development. Its a detailed guide of instruction that will be used during training seminars. Organizations that are very specific on the trainings are giving Disc Test to identify what are the aspects needed to be improved. Results of disc test is then compiled in a disc profile.

    It depends on the detailed planning and delivery. These steps will show how to plan a successful training and development.

  • Determine the purpose of your training – Trainings are made to educate and prepare employees in their undertaking inside the company. Outlining the skills, information and certifications are essential for a better result. Product knowledge, mastery of software applications and learning the policies and procedures should always come first.
  • Identify the audience of the training – Disc personality assessment test results will give you an overview of who needs the training the most. It can be geared to a certain group of people in a department or to individuals who needs improvement on accomplishing daily tasks. Corporations usually give trainings and skills development to newly hired employees for basic orientation on their day-to-day job.
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    Getting A Best Web Designer

    July 4, 2016
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    Design, Web
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    We all know that most of every business needs an online presence.  We know this for a fact as we too normally visit their online site first before we even go their store’s physical location.  This is why if you have a business, especially these days where most people are often connected online, it cannot be emphasized enough how much you need to have a website for your business.

    Girl_Web_design

    Opening a website is actually very easy.  As long as you have a credit card, you can enroll your domain and hosting from any popular domain and hosting services.  The problem now is if you do not know how to manage or tweak your website.  It is crucial that your website contains the necessary amount of information, has some weekly type of news update, is very pleasant to the eye, is user-friendly, and has the necessary plugins in case you also plan on selling your products online. If this is somewhat difficult for you or will take you some time to learn – something which you do not really have the time for.  If this is the case, then you need to get yourself a web designer; one that will initially make all the necessary design and I.T. features your website needs.

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    Getting A Website Designer For Your Website

    June 3, 2016
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    If you are running an online business and you are looking to take it up a notch, you may want to consider getting yourself a website designer to make your website stand out even more.  Of course, standing out does not mean crazy flashy, but more professional looking and easier to navigate.  Having this sort of appeal and user-friendliness will surely give your website a distinct and substantial edge over your competition.

    When you know that you do not have the skill to design your website yourself, hiring a professional web designer may be the right thing to do.  This is not only a smart investment on your part, but it may also be that added boost to make your website afloat.  If you have ever visited boring websites and did not stay long enough to explore it, then that is what visitors to your website will likely do if they find a boring website.  Having the right mix of pleasant, eye-catching, and user friendliness on a website is important.

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    Designers Love Windows 8

    December 21, 2012
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    Ok well maybe they don’t really know it yet but I’m sure there will be a day when designers start to sing the praises of Windows 8 for helping to make creating amazing computing experiences easy to create.

    It’s taken me awhile but I think I have started to fully drink the Kool-Aid. I’m still addicted to my XAML workflow (not yet singing the praises of HTML based Windows 8 apps, but I wont rule it out.)

    I’m enthused enough I’m going to start blogging again. Mostly because I have been discovering lots of great new APIs that are really fun to use but I need to journal my experience somewhere.

    So with my first Windows 8 post I will start off with a reference to a really useful doc that was posted recently… The Performance Tips for Windows Metro XAML apps document should be something we all get our heads around. Performance is much more important this time around as we are supporting much more hardware constrained form factors like windows tablet devices.

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    Designers Love Effects Simple Sample Using Pixel Shaders in 3.5 sp1

    March 3, 2009
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    Just wrapped up a project and am feeling really good right now… Exciting times for WPF and Windows in general! Really pumped about going to the PDC… Finally getting a chance to look over the sessions list.

    I finally got a chance to play with the Pixel Shaders Library on CodePlex and now I am really jazzed about what you can do with effects.

    I actually tried this in the project that I worked on this week and it was sweet… I applied the ColorTone effect to desaturate my images and put a specific color cast on the image…

    It looks like this… (sorry no time to get formatted code in this post… Screenshots are all you get today)

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