Experts recommend Graco Extend2Fit more than Graco SlimFit All-in-One
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Graco Extend2Fit over Graco SlimFit All-in-One, but both Convertible Car Seats have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Graco Extend2Fit received 6 recommendations: from babylist (14 Dec 2024), Verywell Family (25 Nov 2024) Parenting Pod (25 May 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, Graco SlimFit All-in-One received only 2 recommendations from what to expect (24 Dec 2024) and BabyGearLab (27 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | Wirecutter  | babylist  | Verywell Family  | Parenting Pod  | Strolleria  | what to expect  | BabyGearLab  | Good Housekeeping  | Best Products  | Parents
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| 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 |
| 21 | -1 | $200 |  Graco SlimFit All-in-One The Graco SlimFit All-in-One car seat is a safe, durable, and versatile option for parents looking for a comfortable and adjustable car seat that can accommodate children from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond. | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 7 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Dec 2024 what to expect ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #6 and Graco SlimFit All-in-One as #7
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit Best Car Seat for Taller Kids#7 out of 7 Graco SlimFit All-in-One Best Convertible Car Seat for Small CarsSource: www.whattoexpect.com - On 27 Nov 2024 BabyGearLab ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #2 and Graco SlimFit All-in-One as #7
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit Best Value for Crash Test Analysis... ... ... #7 out of 7 Graco SlimFit All-in-One Best Narrow Convertible SeatSource: www.babygearlab.com - On 14 Dec 2024 babylist ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #1
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment #1 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit Best Convertible Car Seat Overall... ... ... Source: www.babylist.com - On 25 Nov 2024 Verywell Family ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #11
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit Sturdiest... ... ... Source: www.verywellfamily.com - On 25 May 2024 Parenting Pod ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #5
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Graco Extend2Fit Best Extended Rear-Facing... ... ... Source: parentingpod.com - On 25 Nov 2024 Parents ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #11
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit Sturdiest... ... ... Source: www.parents.com
After counting and adding up the 81 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Graco Extend2Fit outranks Graco SlimFit All-in-One. This is not to say that Graco SlimFit All-in-One is a bad option. Like Graco Extend2Fit, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Graco Extend2Fit outranks Graco SlimFit All-in-One by 18 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Graco Extend2Fit is more critically acclaimed than Graco SlimFit All-in-One.
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | Wirecutter | babylist | Verywell Family | Parenting Pod | Strolleria | what to expect | BabyGearLab | Good Housekeeping | Best Products | Parents |
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| 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
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| 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 [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by elitecarseats.com | 98 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 96 |
| Lowest score by carsafetyhub.com | 94 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by BabyGearLab | 84 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by madeformums.com | 82 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 4-in-1 seat grows with your child, so you can enjoy 10 years of use, from 4 - 120 lb Extend2Fit 4-position extension panel provides 5" additional leg room
- Up to 50 lb rear-facing allowing your child to safely ride rear-facing longer plush inserts keep your child comfortable washable seat cover is easy to remove without removing the harness
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From Seller:
- Convertible Design: Transforms from rear-facing harness (5-40 pounds), to forward-facing harness (22-65 pounds), to highback booster (40-100 pounds)
- Slim Fit: Rotating cup holders and 10% slimmer design saves valuable backseat space
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General Info
Description
This model is suitable for kids from 4 to 65 pounds. It features an extension panel, which can be adjusted to 3 different positions for some extra leg room. Customers note that this model has a handy reclining option and is very easy to install.
The SmilFit All-in-One is suitable for children from 5 to 100 pounds and converts from a rear and forward-facing car seat into a booster. This model offers a 4-position recline and meets all US safety requirements. Users say that the padding is soft and the seat cover is easy to wash.
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?
Padding or insert included
Extra padding is required to have a newborn or small baby fit properly in a convertible car seat
Adjustment Features
How the straps and buckles adjust to ensure that the child is secured
Integrated belt lock-off for easy vehicle seat belt use.
- LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are builtin
- to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat.
- Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the
- child seat to the vehicle. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower
- anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt to secure a forward-facing car seat to
- the vehicle.
Child Restrictions
Age Range
Newborn to 7 Years Old
Newborn and Up
Weight Range
Minimum weight to maximum weight
22lb - 65lb
100 lbs
Height Range
Minimum height to maximum height
49 inches
49 inches
Booster seat
Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?
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.
Clicked into a base (the base 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?
SuperCinch LATCH connector
Push-on. RF 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
NHTSA Rating
Physical Features
Weight of the seat
24 lbs
20 lbs
Dimensions
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Other info
Return Policy
How long the trial period is and what the return policy is like
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.
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.