Evenflo Shyft DualRide
3-35 lbs. | 15.7-32″
Pros:
- Euro belt path
- Fits small babies well
- Belt tensioner for easy installation
Cons:
- It’s HEAVY
- No extra bases available for purchase
- You’ll need another stroller once your child outgrows this one at 12-15 months
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A lockoff is a built-in feature that locks your seat belt for you. When a lockoff is present, you will not need to engage the locking mechanism of the seat belt.
A belt tensioner tightens the seat belt for you with little effort; it uses leverage to make the job easier. It presses the belt into a channel(s) to shorten it mechanically and create the tension.
A load leg rests on the floor of the vehicle and manages crash energy to reduce head injury in rear-facing carseats. It’s available on 2 convertible models. Not all vehicles allow load legs.
An anti-rebound bar (ARB) is an energy management feature that helps stabilize a rear-facing carseat and stops it from pivoting around its belt path. ARBs can be found on rear-facing only infant seats and on convertible/all-in-one seats.
European (Euro) belt routing is a feature of some rear-facing only infant seats when installed without the base. The shoulder portion of the seat belt is wrapped around the back of the carrier, which decreases downward movement and force on a child’s shoulders and neck.
Specifications
Weight limits: 3-35 lbs.
Height limits: 15.7-32” and head must be 1” below top of head rest
Widest point: 17 ½”
Carrier weight: 19.5 lbs.
Installation/Vehicle Info
Lockoff: No
Belt-tensioner for easy install: Yes
Load leg: No
Anti-rebound bar: Yes
Euro belt path when installed baseless: Yes
Manufacturer’s preferred method of installation: Seat belt
CarSeatSite notes on installation: When installing in outboard (outside) seats, Evenflo requires 1 ½” between the front seat and any part of the carseat. For baseless installs, the rear wheels must be removed and placed into the storage holes on the bottom of the infant carrier. It’s not a difficult task, but you should practice it before having to do it while a ride share is waiting.
Handle position when in vehicle: Any locked position. OK to leave upright.
Flame retardant free covers available: None
FAA approved: Yes, without the base
Crash replacement guidelines: Replace after any crash
Fit to Child
Harness type: No-rethread
Inserts: Infant insert is required for children 3-6 lbs. and optional for children over 6 lbs.
Preemie fit: Very good
Lifespan/expiration: 6 years
Comments
- Three versions of Shyft DualRide: base model includes seat and base; mid-price model includes carry-all storage bag; Gold version includes carry-all storage bag, extended canopy, full wrap vegan leather handle, chrome details, and limited lifetime warranty
- Heavy seat, which can be difficult to load into tall SUVs and trucks and once child gets heavier
- Smooth stroller and two handles from which to choose may make it confusing to convert to stroller/back to carseat mode