Although it was a little more expensive than other seats the additional cost is totally worthwhile. The seat is easy to access to get your little one in and out and is easy to use. I especially like the little pockets on each side for the seat belt which limits the fuss as you're getting little ones buckled up. The material is washable and has not pulled or worn with washing. The seat is quite large and in our BMW X1 the passenger seat space is restricted as a result so it's worth checking the fit if you have a small car. My son was rear facing in this seat until around 18 months quite comfortably. Overall the quality of material and safety make this seat a winner for us.