My family has always bought Graco brand. I've noticed lately they are making there car seats "cheaper". I was with my cousin when she was looking at car seats the other day and we looked a Graco. The handle is different, all plastic and no rubbery grip (which you don't need but its nice to have) the fabric on the inside kinda has a plasticy feeling and looks uncomfortable and lastly it doesn't have a pull strap in front the tighten the belt (you would have to tighten the straps from the back which means turning the car seat over). They are now looking into Baby Trend brand.