Best Graco Convertible Car Seats

Updated October 2019
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Pros
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Best of the Best
Graco
4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
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All-in-One
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Fully adjustable design accommodates newborns, toddlers, and older kids. Hands-down the most versatile Graco convertible car seat around.

Pros

Four-in-one design adapts from a rear and forward facing infant seat to a high back toddler booster and eventually even a backless booster seat. Easy to adjust harness and headrest. Well padded for comfort; machine washable cover. Six recline positions. Dual cup holders. InRight LATCH system makes installation a breeze.

Cons

Large and heavy. Instruction manual could be clearer.

Graco
SlimFit All-in-One Convertible Car Seat
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Space Saving
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Slightly narrower dimensions and position-adjustable cup holders make this option ideal for larger families with limited backseat space.

Pros

Not overly wide and fitted with adjustable cup holders that rotate inwards to save up to 10% more space. Roomy interior with plush padding and a supportive headrest. Easy to wash cover. Offers a total of four rear and forward-facing recline positions. Adapts to a belt-positioning booster seat. Sturdy steel frame. Lighter and easier to move than others.

Cons

Harness release button can be difficult to reach.

Best Bang for the Buck
Graco
Contender 65 Convertible Car Seat
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Budget Friendly
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With the exception of a booster seat, this option delivers just about all of the most sought after features found in pricier models.

Pros

Comfortable, with generous padding and a supportive, fully adjustable headrest. Five-point, no rethread harness can be adjusted with one hand. Generous weight limit supports extended rear-facing use. Padding and cover are easily removable for cleaning and washing. Single cup holder is ideal for drinks, snacks, or pacifiers.

Cons

No variable recline options, but this doesn't seem to impact comfort.

Graco
Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat
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Extra Legroom
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An extendable footrest panel makes this a perfect fit for parents wanting to use their car seat in the rear-facing position for as long as possible.

Pros

Impressive maximum weight limit combined with a unique four position extension panel enable extended rear-facing use without sacrificing comfort. Convenient six position recline. Generous padding. InRight LATCH system produces an audible click when securely installed. Harness and headrest adjust simultaneously. Dual cup holders.

Cons

Harness release button is awkwardly positioned.

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Graco Size4Me 65 Convertible featuring Rapid Remove Car Seat
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Simple but Sweet
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This option has a relatively simple design that's similar to our Best Bang for the Buck pick, but adjustable recline positions might sweeten the deal for some.

Pros

All the comfort, padding, and support we've come to expect from Graco convertible car seats. Harness and headrest both adjust in one action. Offers three easy to adjust recline positions. InRight LATCH system boosts installation confidence. Removable, washable cover. Nifty cup holder for bottles, snacks, or trinkets.

Cons

Cup holder might be too narrow for sippy cups with handles

How we decided

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19 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
224 Consumers Consulted
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Convertible car seats are designed to be used for a long time — from infant-to-toddler age and beyond — and Graco convertible car seats are made to last. Most of Graco’s convertible seats are designed to be used rear facing for babies up to 40 pounds and then forward facing up to around 65 pounds. Some Graco models even then convert from a forward-facing car seat to a booster seat for older kids up to 100 pounds or more. A number of Graco models feature a slim design specifically for smaller cars. Most also feature multiple headrest and recline positions to get the most comfortable fit for your child.

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Graco

4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

Graco

4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

Fully adjustable design accommodates newborns, toddlers, and older kids. Hands-down the most versatile Graco convertible car seat around.

$224
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Graco

SlimFit All-in-One Convertible Car Seat

Graco

SlimFit All-in-One Convertible Car Seat

Slightly narrower dimensions and position-adjustable cup holders make this option ideal for larger families with limited backseat space.
$0
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Graco

Contender 65 Convertible Car Seat

Graco

Contender 65 Convertible Car Seat

With the exception of a booster seat, this option delivers just about all of the most sought after features found in pricier models.
$104
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Graco

Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat

Graco

Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat

An extendable footrest panel makes this a perfect fit for parents wanting to use their car seat in the rear-facing position for as long as possible.
$140
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Graco

Graco Size4Me 65 Convertible featuring Rapid Remove Car Seat

Graco

Graco Size4Me 65 Convertible featuring Rapid Remove Car Seat

This option has a relatively simple design that's similar to our Best Bang for the Buck pick, but adjustable recline positions might sweeten the deal for some.
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