Experts recommend Britax Poplar 2-in-1 more than Graco SlimFit3 LX
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Britax Poplar 2-in-1 over Graco SlimFit3 LX, but both Convertible Car Seats have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Britax Poplar 2-in-1 received 3 recommendations: from Verywell Family (25 Nov 2024), Strolleria (28 Feb 2024) and Parents (25 Nov 2024). By contrast, Graco SlimFit3 LX received only 2 recommendations from babylist (14 Dec 2024) and Good Housekeeping (26 May 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | Wirecutter  | babylist  | Verywell Family  | Parenting Pod  | Strolleria  | what to expect  | BabyGearLab  | Good Housekeeping  | Best Products  | Parents  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | - | $300 |  Britax Poplar 2-in-1 | - | - | 8 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 8 |
| 16 | - | Check price |  Graco SlimFit3 LX The Graco SlimFit3 LX convertible car seat is a safe, comfortable, durable, and easy-to-use option for families looking for a versatile and practical car seat. | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Nov 2024 Verywell Family ranked Britax Poplar 2-in-1 as #8
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 12 Britax Poplar 2-in-1 Best Basic... ... ... Source: www.verywellfamily.com - On 28 Feb 2024 Strolleria ranked Britax Poplar 2-in-1 as #2
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Britax Poplar 2-in-1 Best Rated Convertible Car Seat... ... ... Source: strolleria.com - On 25 Nov 2024 Parents ranked Britax Poplar 2-in-1 as #8
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 12 Britax Poplar 2-in-1 Best Basic... ... ... Source: www.parents.com - On 14 Dec 2024 babylist ranked Graco SlimFit3 LX as #7
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Graco SlimFit3 LX Best Slim Fit Convertible Car SeatSource: www.babylist.com - On 26 May 2023 Good Housekeeping ranked Graco SlimFit3 LX as #3
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Graco SlimFit3 LX Best Convertible Car Seat for Small Cars... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com
After counting and adding up the 81 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Britax Poplar 2-in-1 outranks Graco SlimFit3 LX. This is not to say that Graco SlimFit3 LX is a bad option. Like Britax Poplar 2-in-1, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Britax Poplar 2-in-1 outranks Graco SlimFit3 LX by 7 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Britax Poplar 2-in-1 is more critically acclaimed than Graco SlimFit3 LX.
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | Wirecutter | babylist | Verywell Family | Parenting Pod | Strolleria | what to expect | BabyGearLab | Good Housekeeping | Best Products | Parents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Nuna RAVA The Nuna RAVA convertible car seat is a highly recommended product for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, ease of use, and style, with multiple safety features, adjustability, convenience, and a sleek design. | - | 2 | 9 | - | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | - | $280 |  Graco 4Ever DLX The Graco 4Ever DLX Convertible Car Seat is a safe, durable, and adjustable car seat that can accommodate children from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond. | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 6 | 5 |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Graco Extend2Fit The Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat is a safe, comfortable, and adjustable option for parents looking for a car seat that can accommodate children from 4 to 65lbs. | - | 1 | 11 | 5 | - | 6 | 2 | - | - | 11 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Britax One4Life The Britax One4Life Convertible Car Seat is a highly recommended car seat for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, ease of use, and style, with a 5-star rating in all categories and a range of adjustable features. | - | 4 | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by trulymama.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 100 |
| Lowest score by trulymama.com | 100 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat: The Britax Poplar fits rear-facing up to 50 lbs while easily switching to forward-facing as your child grows
- Install with Confidence, Every Time: With ClickTight technology, there’s no guessing or stressing. Fully open seat belt paths are clearly labeled and easy to access; open, thread and buckle, click it closed
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From Seller:
- Fits 3 car seats across, saving space in your back seat without compromising on the safety you trust and the features you need
- 3-in-1 car seat grows with your child from rear-facing harness (5-40 lb) to forward-facing harness (22-65 lb) to highback booster (40-100 lb)
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