July 2021
Convertible Car Seats: Aggregated Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Convertible Car Seat rankings posted by key online experts, as of July 2021.
Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Convertible Car Seats.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Convertible Car Seats, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for July 2021 ranking
Verywell Family
Strolleria
Healthline
Parenting Pod
the Bump
babylist
what to expect
BabyGearLab
Parents
Good Housekeeping
At a glance - July 2021 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat |
Verywell Family
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Strolleria
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Healthline
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Parenting Pod
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the Bump
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babylist
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what to expect
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BabyGearLab
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Parents
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Good Housekeeping
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Nuna RAVA
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2
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1
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-
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4
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7
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7
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-
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9
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2
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- | Check price |
Cosco Scenera Next
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8
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1
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4
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6
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-
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2
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3
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+1 | $279 |
Graco 4Ever DLX
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-
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-
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2
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2
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2
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2
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7
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-
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4
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+1 | $191 |
Graco Extend2Fit
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-
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-
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-
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5
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3
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5
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9
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2
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-
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-
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5
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+1 | Check price |
Clek Foonf
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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7
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5
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5
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-
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7
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6
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+1 | $275 |
Diono Radian 3RXT
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9
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-
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4
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6
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
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-
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7
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-4 | $325 |
Britax Boulevard ClickTight
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2
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6
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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8
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New * | $380 |
Britax One4Life
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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1
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-
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9
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-1 | $70 |
Evenflo Tribute LX
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4
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-
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9
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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10
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-1 | $130 |
Safety 1st Grow and Go
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5
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-
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7
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11
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- | $499 |
Maxi-Cosi Pria 85
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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4
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-
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5
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12
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- | $357 |
Britax Boulevard Clicktight ARB
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-
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-
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4
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1
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13
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- | $240 |
Britax Marathon ClickTight
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3
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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14
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- | $350 |
Uppababy Knox
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5
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-
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3
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15
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New * | $270 |
Chicco NextFit Zip
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3
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9
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16
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-1 | Check price |
Nuna EXEC
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10
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3
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17
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-1 | $180 |
Chicco NextFit Sport
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7
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3
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18
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- | $180 |
Graco SlimFit All-in-One
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7
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-
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-
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-
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4
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19
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-9 | $500 |
Cybex Sirona S SensorSafe
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4
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8
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20
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-1 | $298 |
Cybex Sirona M
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5
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9
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21
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-1 | $380 |
Clek Fllo
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9
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7
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22
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New * | $380 |
Evenflo Gold Revolve360
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6
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10
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23
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New * | $264 |
Graco SlimFit3
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8
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11
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We ranked Nuna RAVA #1 in July 2021 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Nuna RAVA as #1.
Verywell Family
Best Splurge
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Pros
Modern, sleek design
Easy seat belt installation
Added legroom for comfort
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Cons
Expensive
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BabyGearLab
Best for Quality
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Pros
Top-quality
Better crash analysis
Easy to install
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Cons
Heavy & wide
Expensive
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Good Housekeeping
Best Looking Convertible Car seat
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Pros
Weight range: 5-50 pounds rear-facing, 25-65 pounds forward-facing
Height range: Up to 49 inches
Carrier weight: 27.2 pounds
Carrier width: 19 inches
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Cons
Expensive at $450
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We ranked Cosco Scenera Next #2 in July 2021 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cosco Scenera Next as #1.
Verywell Family
Best for Travel
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Pros
Easy to travel with
Inexpensive
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Cons
Not very comfortable
Lacking features
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Parenting Pod
Best for Budget
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Pros
The seat’s fabric is both washer- and dryer-safe
the seats comes with detachable cup holders
has a one-year warranty
price tag is low
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Cons
With a forward-facing weight limit of just 40 pounds
no booster option
this car seat probably won’t fit your child past preschool
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Good Housekeeping
Best Value Convertible Car Seat
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Pros
Weight range: 5-40 pounds rear-facing, 22-40 pounds forward-facing
Height range: 19-40 inches rear-facing, 29-43 inches forward-facing
Carrier weight: 7 pounds
Carrier width: 17.5 inches
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Cons
Only approved for children up to 40 pounds
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We ranked Graco 4Ever DLX #3 in July 2021 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Parenting Pod
Best for Low-Weight Babies
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Pros
easier-to-remove fabric cover
one-step LATCH installation
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Cons
This car seat’s rear-facing weight limit is 40 pounds
it only has a year-long warranty
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We ranked Graco Extend2Fit #4 in July 2021 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Parenting Pod
Best Extended Rear-Facing
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Pros
Easy LATCH installation
High rear-facing weight limit
Fits babies weighing 4 lbs and up
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Cons
Seatbelt installation can be difficult
Does not convert to a booster seat
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BabyGearLab
Best Crash Test Result
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Pros
Best crash test results
Rear-facing for longer
Reasonable price
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Cons
Average quality
Harder to install with the vehicle belt
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We ranked Clek Foonf #5 in July 2021 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
BabyGearLab
Best for Narrow Seat Width
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Pros
Easy installation
Comfortable
Additional safety features
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Cons
Harder to use
Heavy
Expensive
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Good Housekeeping
Best Constructed Convertible Car Seat
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Pros
Weight range: 5-50 pounds rear-facing with infant insert, 22-65 pounds forward-facing
Height range: 19-43 inches rear-facing with infant insert, 30-49 inches forward-facing
Carrier weight: 38 pounds
Carrier width: 16.9 inches
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Cons
Expensive at $500
Requires separate infant insert to use from birth
Rethread harness requires manual harness adjustments
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We ranked Diono Radian 3RXT #6 in July 2021 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Verywell Family
Best for Tall Kids
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Pros
Slim and narrow
12 position headrest
Comfortable
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Cons
Hard to install
Heavy
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Parenting Pod
Best For Travel
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Pros
The Radian can rear-face up to 45 lbs
its cover is machine washable
It has a one-year warranty
this seat is suited for infants as well
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Cons
seat is hard to install
heavy
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We ranked Britax Boulevard ClickTight #7 in July 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Britax Boulevard ClickTight as #1.
We ranked Britax One4Life #8 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Britax One4Life as #1.
We ranked Evenflo Tribute LX #9 in July 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Verywell Family
Best Budget
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Pros
Good for travel
Inexpensive
Easy to install
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Cons
Not as comfortable as other options
Height allowance
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BabyGearLab
Best Bang for the Buck
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Pros
Super inexpensive
Better crash test results
Narrower width
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Cons
Lower quality
Harder to install
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We ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go #10 in July 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Verywell Family
Best 3-in-1
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Pros
Good value
Lightweight
Machine washable pads
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Cons
Installation can be tricky
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We ranked Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 #11 in July 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Convertible Car Seat for Big Kids
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Pros
Weight range: 14-40 pounds rear-facing, 22-85 pounds forward-facing
Height range: Up to 40 inches rear-facing, 29-52 inches forward-facing
Carrier weight: 23 pounds
Carrier width: 23 inches
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Cons
Not approved for babies under 14 pounds
Magnetic chest clip can be tricky
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We ranked Britax Boulevard Clicktight ARB #12 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Britax Boulevard Clicktight ARB as #1.
BabyGearLab
Best for Easy Installation
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Pros
Foolproof installation
Easiest to use
Comfortable
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Cons
Average crash test results
Higher Price
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Convertible Car Seat
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Pros
Weight range: 5-40 pounds rear-facing, 20-65 pounds forward-facing
Height range: Up to 49 inches
Carrier weight: 29.4 pounds
Carrier width: 18.5 inches
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Cons
Heavy and bulky
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We ranked Britax Marathon ClickTight #13 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Verywell Family
Most Comfortable
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Pros
Easy to install
No rethread required
Comfortable
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Cons
No booster seat option
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Parenting Pod
Best Without Booster
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Pros
comfortably padded and shaped
It also uses the least amount of flame retardant chemicals
offers easy cleanup, and is just 1.5 inches wider than the Clek seat
making it one of the easier convertible car seats to fit in a back row with three-car seats.
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Cons
This car seat can’t be used as a booster, and it rear-faces only to 40 pounds, not 50. Also, its fabric isn’t machine washable.
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We ranked Uppababy Knox #14 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Convertible Car Seat for Switching Cars
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Pros
Weight range: 14-45 pounds rear-facing, 25-65 pounds forward-facing
Height range: Up to 49 inches
Carrier weight: 32.5 pounds
Carrier width: 18.8 inches
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Cons
Installation is more complicated than other options
Not suitable for newborns
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We ranked Chicco NextFit Zip #15 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
We ranked Nuna EXEC #16 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
We ranked Chicco NextFit Sport #17 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Parenting Pod
Best Belt Tightener And Zip-Off Fabric
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Pros
seat pad is comfortable
it’s easily adjustable
offers nine reclining positions
zipper feature allowing you to easily remove the fabric for washing
has many safety features such as a Superior DuoGuard protection with a deep rigid shell and EPS energy-absorbing foam, plus a steel frame (or rather steel-reinforced frame).
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Cons
it’s not clear what the warranty is.
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We ranked Graco SlimFit All-in-One #18 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Verywell Family
Best for Small Cars
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Pros
Good for small cars
No rethreading required
Easy installation
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Cons
Straps are hard to tighten
Straps cannot be removed to clean
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Good Housekeeping
Best 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
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Pros
Weight range: 5-40 pounds rear-facing, 22-65 pounds forward-facing, 40-100 pounds booster
Height range: Up to 49 inches, 43-57 inches booster
Carrier weight: 19.5 pounds
Carrier width: 19.9 inches
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We ranked Cybex Sirona S SensorSafe #19 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Convertible Car Seat with Built-in Sensor
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Pros
Weight range: 4-50 pounds rear-facing, 22-65 pounds forward-facing
Height range: 17-49 inches rear-facing, 28-49 inches forward-facing
Carrier weight: 30.4 pounds
Carrier width: 19 inches
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Cons
Bulkier design
Expensive at $500
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We ranked Cybex Sirona M #20 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
We ranked Clek Fllo #21 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
Parenting Pod
Best Fit For Narrow Spaces
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Pros
anti-rebound bar is a unique feature which adds stability during a crash
lessening the impact of the rebound and reducing the seat’s rotation and movement during and immediately following the impact
It also has a steel-reinforced substructure, inner and outer energy absorbing foam layers
adjustable deep headrest.
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Cons
heavy
doesn’t have a no-fail installation system
needs a special insert
Its fabric is also not machine washable.
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We ranked Evenflo Gold Revolve360 #22 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
We ranked Graco SlimFit3 #23 in July 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Convertible Car Seats” rankings.
