Can't comment how the baby like sit as they haven't arrived yet but have had a play with this and its great. The colour is amazing, so much more interesting than grey. It was very easy to lie the seat flat and it didn't feel too heavy to carry in and out of a car - although the addition of baby will alter this - but I don't think it will be major issue. It looks and feels well made and safe. The hood does feel a little flimsy but again I'm not sure if these will really be an issue over the fact that this car seat allows us to lie the baby flat. Overall very pleased with the purchase and the fact that it meet our expectations having only been able to read about the seat online and not try them out physically in the shops.