Safety 1st Clic It! Universal Car Seat Carrier

Bottom Line

The Safety 1st Clic It! Universal Car Seat Carrier is a stroller frame that converts your infant car seat into a rolling travel system. Parents describe the Clic It! as lightweight and convenient, with nice extra features like a parent console, a large storage basket and a sun canopy. However, many users say that the stroller is difficult to maneuver and has unreliable wheels, making it a better choice for short trips and shopping.

Safety

High ratings from independent testers. According to expert product testers, the Safety 1st Clic It! Universal Car Seat Carrier is a top-notch performer in safety testing that includes stability and usage challenges. With this and certain other car seats, the frame offers a reassuring click that tells you when the seat is locked in position. The frame also has a belt-style strap that you can use to secure the car seat to the frame. However, some parents say that the strap doesn't offer as much stability as they would like.

Additional safety features include a reflective logo for visibility and independently locking rear brakes. The front swivel wheels do not lock.

Ease of Use

Very lightweight, but maneuvering can be tricky. Most parents describe the Safety 1st Clic It! Universal Car Seat Carrier as a convenient way to carry an infant car seat to and from the car and on errands without waking the baby. Parents say the Clic It! is lightweight enough to lift with one hand, that it folds and closes easily and that it fits well in small spaces  -- especially compared to full-sized travel systems.

Despite its lightweight convenience, many users say that the Clic It! is bumpy at best and impossible to maneuver -- even on smooth surfaces -- at worst. The front wheels are designed to swivel, but some users say that they get stuck in awkward positions and that turning can be next to impossible, as the wheels seem to have a mind of their own. Parents also say it that can be difficult to push the Clic It! in a straight line. While most parents say that the Clic It! can get you around on short errands, the feedback is clear that it's not a good option for longer walks or heavy usage.

There are isolated complaints that the rear-wheel brakes are difficult to operate wearing sandals, and that the mechanism that locks the frame can be hard to release.  

Lifestyle Features

A hideaway canopy for sun protection. The Safety 1st Clic It! Universal Car Seat Carrier offers a handful of extras that parents rave about, including a parent console with two cupholders and a small covered compartment that keeps keys or a cell phone accessible but hidden. The basket is described as huge, but parents say it's almost impossible to access with the car seat attached.  One of the Clic It!'s most distinctive features is its fold-out sun visor that effectively protects the infant from UV rays and disappears completely when not needed. Built for easy storage, the Clic It! stands when folded. The frame and basket can be wiped clean with soap and water.

The Safety 1st Clic It! Universal Car Seat Carrier accepts a variety of different car seats. A complete list can be found on the Safety 1st website.

Customer Service

Slow but sure service. The Safety 1st Clic It! Universal Car Seat Carrier carries a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. There are isolated reports that customer service can be difficult to reach when issues come up, but that they are responsive once contacted. The Clic It! is hard to find on the Safety 1st website; while it is a unique product, it is listed in the travel systems category (stroller/infant car-seat combos). You'll have to sift through four pages of travel systems until you find the Clic It!, or put the product name into the search engine.