Classic Convertible Car Seat

I had been eyeing this car seat since before my youngest was born. I was impressed with the safety features, the safety ratings and the not-so-unbiased social media reviews and ads. However, I held out and continued searching mostly because I have a SUV with a teeny tiny cramped back seat that's honestly smaller than most sedans (Jaguar I-Pace). 20 years ago when we had our oldest daughter I purchased the top of the line Britax car seat and I still have painful memories of that monstrosity, the weight, and how it took up my entire back seat making the passenger seat virtually unusable. Figuring I could return it, I pulled the trigger on the Ark and boy am i glad I did! First and foremost, this carseat is robust... as it should be to keep your most prized possession safe. I also don't feel it is anywhere near as large as others have said. The overall footprint was no longer than the infant seat it was replacing, so if size is a concern, don't be.
The install was ridiculously easy considering the install uses rigid latch, seatbelt AND a rebound leg. Now about that leg... I couldn't get it to turn green, as apparently my seats are extra sloped. However, the manual addresses this and states to install the rebound leg anyway.
Now onto aesthetics: the thing is sleek. If you drive an electric vehicle like I do and you DON'T have an Ark, why did you even go electric? Really though, its a sci-fi bodysnatcher egg-pod looking thing with really sumptous but lightweight fabric. The hand feel is yummy. The magnets are genius to hold the straps back (why isn't this standard) although I wish they had taking a page out of nuna's book for the chest clip magnet. As it is, it is a magnetic Peg that slides into a circle much like a picture hanger does. Slightly cumbersome but still light years beyond the standard chest clip that would be a hindrance in the case of an emergency. The crotch strap is one of the greatest features of this seat in terms of functionality. No more having to wrestle the buckle out from under your baby because it is thin pliable and magically pulls itself forward when not in use.
Aside from safety, the most important factor for me is will my 7-month-old be content in the seat? I cannot attest whether it's the fabric or the shape or the fact that he is higher up and can now see out the windows but he certainly is more content. He prefers a more upright position and this seat has yet another genius feature: a button that allows the seat to recline into a better sleep position and can be done while traveling.
All in all, I am incredibly pleased with my purchase and I would recommend to anyone who is on the fence and looking for honest unbiased reviews, to give the ark a try.

Beautiful and super safe annd comfortable car seat!

I have been researching the safest seats on the market for years. I came across Babyark and bookmarked it due to all the safest features. I just had my first baby4 days ago and couldn't be happier knowing she’s in the seat correctly and that the seat is installed properly!

Love the car seat! It fits great in our smaller car and has advanced safety features. Also seems really comfortable for our baby!

Love all the convience features, magnetic straps & the app.