ABC Expo 2013: What’s new from Evenflo, Clek & Nuna

Evenflo:

All Evenflo seats with the difficult AmSafe buckles that everyone disliked are in the process of transitioning to different buckles. If consumers are having problems with the AmSafe buckles on seats they already own with harnesses that can be replaced (Maestro, Secure Kid, SureRide, Embrace) they should contact Parent Link for a replacement buckle. The Symphony is going back to an IMMI buckle (which it had originally). The other Evenflo seats will transition to a different buckle style.

New Symphony DLX & LX models with redesigned headrest. Will be shipping to U.S. retailers in December. Should be available in stores by mid-January. The new DLX model will be also be going to Canada. The Canadian version follows the same timing as the U.S. version. The Symphony DLX price point in the U.S. will remain at $229.99.

Current Symphony (left); Redesigned Symphony DLX (right)

Redesigned Triumph has built-in cup holders and sliding headrest. Also shipping in December. Will be available at Target in mid-January. Price point remains the same at $149.99. This model is also going to Canada. It will be sold at Sears Canada and should be on the shelves there by mid-January.

SureRide is in the process of having the recline stand tweaked so it is less pointy. No details yet on when that updated model is going to be available.

Clek:

Foonf crotch strap now includes two different lengths (will come with 2014 seats, will be available to order within a few weeks for existing seats). Simplified anti-rebound bar (ARB). Updates to 2014 manuals. All colors available on black or white shells. Video manuals available on website with step-by-step instructions. Will eventually have a QR code on the seat. No chlorinated or brominated flame retardants used.

Foonf Tokidoki prints $549 – expected in stores by end of December

Tokidoki Oobr $349 & Olli $129

If Tokidoki isn’t your thing – there’s the Limited Edition leather Foonf & Oobr:

Nuna:

Nuna Pipa infant seat with rigid latch attachments and load leg is currently available for sale at select specialty retailers. $299. Current fashions include Night & Scarlet. New 2014 fashions will add Sand, Navy & Blackberry (purple). Sand & Navy will be available 1st qtr 2014. Blackberry will come later in the year – probably 2nd qtr.