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Experts prefer Graco 4Ever DLX over Chicco NextFit

On 7 Mar 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 86 Convertible Car Seat expert endorsements .

Currently, Graco 4Ever DLX received 5 endorsements from babylist (5 Jan 2024), Parenting Pod (9 Feb 2024) BabyGearLab (5 Jan 2024) and 2 others. Meanwhile, Chicco NextFit did not receive any endorsements this month.

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Verywell Family
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Good Housekeeping
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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.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 5 Jan 2024 babylist ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #2
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    #2 out of 12 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best Convertible Car Seat According to Babylist Parents
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  • On 9 Feb 2024 Parenting Pod ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #2
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    #2 out of 9 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best for Low-Weight Babies
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  • On 5 Jan 2024 BabyGearLab ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #1
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    #1 out of 6 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best Overall Convertible and Crash Testing
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  • On 15 Feb 2024 what to expect ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #1
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    #1 out of 7 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best Convertible Car Seat Overall
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  • On 10 Jan 2023 Best Products ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #6
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    #6 out of 8 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best 5-in-1
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Graco 4Ever DLX is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Chicco NextFit is not.
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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.
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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.
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Britax Boulevard ClickTight
The Britax Boulevard ClickTight car seat is a highly recommended convertible car seat that prioritizes safety, ease of use, and comfort for children, with features such as SafeCell Impact Protection, an adjustable harness, and a steel-reinforced frame.
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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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [2]

100
Total expert reviews: 2
  • with a score: 2
  • without a score: 0
Highest score by autobytel.com
100
Average score based on 2 reviews
100
Lowest score by babyjourney.net
100

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [11]

78
Total expert reviews: 11
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 10

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • 4-in-1 car seat gives you 10 years of use: seamlessly transforms from rear-facing harness car seat (4-40 pounds), to forward-facing harness car seat (22-65 pounds), to highback belt-positioning booster (40-100 pounds), to backless belt-positioning booster (40-120 pounds)
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Chicco NextFit.
Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat Review - Babylist
Review by Babylist
Popular! 81K views!
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GRACO 4EVER DLX CAR SEAT Unboxing - Installation - Review
Review by Victoria Ciftci
Popular! 43K views!
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OUR NEW CARSEATS! ALL ABOUT THE GRACO 4EVER DLX 4-IN-1 | OLIVIA ZAPO
Review by Olivia Zapo
Popular! 11K views!
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General Info
Description
This car seat is very adjustable and has 9 recline positions. It features a removable infant insert, which is suitable for smaller kids from 5 pounds and provides some extra padding. The headrest offers 6 adjustable positions to accommodate different children’s heights.
This convertible car seat can accommodate kids from 4 to 120 pounds. The headrest can be used in 10 different positions, and the harness system is 5-point adjustable. The frame is steel-reinforced and meets all US safety standards.
Adjustable Features
Harness Type What type of harness is used to secure the child
5-point
5-point
Adjustable Recline Can the seat’s recline angle be adjusted?
Yes
Yes
Padding or insert included Extra padding is required to have a newborn or small baby fit properly in a convertible car seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustment Features How the straps and buckles adjust to ensure that the child is secured
Harness strap position widens automatically with headrest adjustment to accommodate growing children.
Make certain the belts are tight. If you can move the child restraint more than 25 mm (1 inch) side to side or front to back at the rear-facing belt, the vehicle belt is not tight enough. If you have not tightly secured the child restraint, try again, move it to another location, or install with the lower anchor connector assembly.
Child Restrictions
Age Range
2 - 8 Years
Newborn and Up
Weight Range Minimum weight to maximum weight
5lb - 40lb
20lb - 65lb
Height Range Minimum height to maximum height
50 inches
49 inches
Rear facing weight limit How long can the child sit rear facing in this seat? (weight)
40 lbs
40 lbs
Rear facing height limit How long can the child sit rear facing? (height)
4.1 ft
3.6 ft
Booster seat Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?
Yes
Yes
Installation
How the seat is installed If the seat is clicked into a base, the seat can can be taken out of the car easily with the child still in it.
Installed directly into the car (the seat is not movable)
Clicked into a base (the base is not movable)
LATCH Connectors What LATCH system connectors does the seat use to be secured in the vehicle?
Easy release latch connectors.
hook-style LATCH connectors
Car Size What size vehicles does this seat work with?
  • Small (e.g. Toyota Prius)
  • Medium (e.g. Kia Optima)
  • Large (e.g. Dodge Charger)
  • SUV / Minivans
  • Small (e.g. Toyota Prius)
  • Medium (e.g. Kia Optima)
  • Large (e.g. Dodge Charger)
  • SUV / Minivans
Premium Features
Detachable cover Does the car seat cover come off and on easily?
No
Yes
Machine washable cover Can the carseat cover be put in the washing machine?
Yes
Yes
Stroller system compatible Can this car seat be used with a compatible stroller system?
Yes
Yes
NHTSA Rating
NHTSA Evaluation of Securing the Child National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
5
3
NHTSA Evaluation of Ease of Use National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
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4
NHTSA Evaluation of Installation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
2
5
NHTSA Evaluation of Labels National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
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NHTSA Evaluation of Instructions National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
5
5
Physical Features
Weight of the seat

31 lbs
 

23 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Other info
Return Policy How long the trial period is and what the return policy is like
All merchandise must be in new condition in the original packaging and cannot be used or worn. All parts and materials must be returned including the instruction manual and registration card to receive a full refund. Once received in our warehouse, the item will be inspected for contents. We reserve the right to refuse return and deny credit. To start the process:
If such a defect is discovered during the limited warranty period, we will, at our sole option, repair or replace your product at no cost to you.
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Graco 4Ever DLX is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling convertible car seats and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Chicco NextFit Zip Max or Chicco OneFit ClearTex .

Graco 4Ever DLX was released in 2014. There are a lot of newer convertible car seats on the market. Show newer Convertible Car Seats

Graco 4Ever DLX is $30.09 more expensive than an average convertible car seat ($259.99).

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