It is literally a replica of a real car seat. Even comes with a base and the straps work by snapping into place versus velcro like most have.
The handle locks into place so it does not let the car seat tumble due to weight. Most people have said it's hard for the handle to move, however if you push the handles outwards they pop out of place so that you can move them back and it locks back into place do the same by pushing the handles outwards and move it back into the carrying position. It's easy if doing it correctly.
My daughter is 8 but is a little Smaller for her age and she handles carrying this around with ease. Much easier than the generic ones that flop around.
If you're looking for a car seat that you're not going to have to buy multiple of because they break, inevitably still spending the same price within a month or two.... Looking for one that actually holds a reborn, looking for one that actually looks and functions real, just looking for something well worth the money than this is it.