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Experts recommend Graco Extend2Fit more than Maxi-Cosi Magellan

As of 7 Mar 2024, experts prefer Graco Extend2Fit over Maxi-Cosi Magellan, but both Convertible Car Seats have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Graco Extend2Fit received 4 recommendations: from Parents (26 Jan 2024), Parenting Pod (9 Feb 2024) Verywell Family (26 Jan 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Maxi-Cosi Magellan received only 1 recommendation from Best Products (10 Jan 2023).

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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.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 26 Jan 2024 Parents ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #6
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    #6 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit
    Sturdiest
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  • On 9 Feb 2024 Parenting Pod ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #5
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    #5 out of 9 Graco Extend2Fit
    Best Extended Rear-Facing
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  • On 26 Jan 2024 Verywell Family ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #7
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    #7 out of 14 Graco Extend2Fit
    Best Comfort
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  • On 15 Feb 2024 what to expect ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #6
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    #6 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit
    Best Car Seat for Taller Kids
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  • On 10 Jan 2023 Best Products ranked Maxi-Cosi Magellan as #5
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    #5 out of 8 Maxi-Cosi Magellan
    Best All-in-One
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After counting and adding up the 86 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Graco Extend2Fit outranks Maxi-Cosi Magellan. This is not to say that Maxi-Cosi Magellan is a bad option. Like Graco Extend2Fit, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Graco Extend2Fit is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Maxi-Cosi Magellan 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 [19]

96
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
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0-20

Expert reviews [11]

86
Total expert reviews: 11
  • with a score: 2
  • without a score: 9
Highest score by Auto By Mars
93
Average score based on 11 reviews
86
Lowest score by experiencedmommy.com
80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
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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:
  • Designed to be the only car seat you'll ever need for your child, the Maxi-Cosi Magellan XP comfortably seats your child from birth to 10 years old and from 5 to 120 pounds.
  • With plush, full-featured European design, it protects with a seven-position recline, the only adjustable torso side-impact protection with three torso height positions, and 14 headrest heights that raise the harness automatically for best fit.
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0047406137077, 0047406137169, 0047406142330, 0047406143665, 0047406146130, 0047406147083, 0047406152575, 0047406171675, 0047406171682
UPC Numbers: 047406137077, 047406137169, 047406142330, 047406143665, 047406146130, 047406147083, 047406152575, 047406171675, 047406171682
Model Numbers: 1964704, 1965233, 1993220, 2001871, 2013694, 2017346, 2047736, 2047739, 2111210, 2111601, 8AQ49CMPCA, 8AQ49VLRCA
EAN Numbers: 0884392615321, 0884392615338, 0884392615833, 0884392615840, 0884392615857, 0884392940737, 0884392942038
UPC Numbers: 884392615321, 884392615338, 884392615833, 884392615840, 884392615857, 884392940737, 884392942038
Model Numbers: CC197EMJ, CC197ESE, CC197ESF, CC197ETQ, CC197ETR, CC197FGQ, CC260FGQ
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.
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Adjustable Features
Harness Type What type of harness is used to secure the child
5-point
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Adjustable Recline Can the seat’s recline angle be adjusted?
Yes
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Padding or insert included Extra padding is required to have a newborn or small baby fit properly in a convertible car seat
Yes
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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.
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Child Restrictions
Age Range
Newborn to 7 Years Old
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Weight Range Minimum weight to maximum weight
22lb - 65lb
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Height Range Minimum height to maximum height
49 inches
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Rear facing weight limit How long can the child sit rear facing in this seat? (weight)
50 lbs
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Rear facing height limit How long can the child sit rear facing? (height)
1 inches
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Booster seat Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?
Yes
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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)
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LATCH Connectors What LATCH system connectors does the seat use to be secured in the vehicle?
SuperCinch LATCH connector
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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
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Premium Features
Detachable cover Does the car seat cover come off and on easily?
Yes
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Machine washable cover Can the carseat cover be put in the washing machine?
Yes
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Stroller system compatible Can this car seat be used with a compatible stroller system?
Yes
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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
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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
3
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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
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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
3
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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
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Physical Features
Weight of the seat

24 lbs
 
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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.
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