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Experts prefer Safety 1st Grow and Go over Graco Milestone

On 9 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 84 Convertible Car Seat expert endorsements .

Currently, Safety 1st Grow and Go received 4 endorsements from what to expect (15 Feb 2024), Verywell Family (20 Mar 2024) babylist (30 Mar 2024) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Graco Milestone did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Convertible Car Seat
Best Products
Good Housekeeping
what to expect
Verywell Family
BabyGearLab
Parenting Pod
babylist
Parents
Strolleria
Wirecutter
6
+2 Check price
Safety 1st Grow and Go
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4
3
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3
3
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N/A N/A $290
Graco Milestone
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 15 Feb 2024 what to expect ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go as #4
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
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    #4 out of 7 Safety 1st Grow and Go
    Best Affordable Convertible Car Seat
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  • On 20 Mar 2024 Verywell Family ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go as #3
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
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    #3 out of 12 Safety 1st Grow and Go
    Best Budget
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  • On 30 Mar 2024 babylist ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go as #3
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
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    #3 out of 12 Safety 1st Grow and Go
    Best Affordable Convertible Car Seat
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  • On 20 Mar 2024 Parents ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go as #3
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
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    #3 out of 12 Safety 1st Grow and Go
    Best Budget
    ... ... ...
Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Safety 1st Grow and Go is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Graco Milestone is not.
Rank Change Price Convertible Car Seat
Best Products
Good Housekeeping
what to expect
Verywell Family
BabyGearLab
Parenting Pod
babylist
Parents
Strolleria
Wirecutter
1
- Check price
Nuna RAVA
4
5
5
9
5
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4
9
1
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2
- $239
Graco 4Ever DLX
6
-
1
-
1
2
2
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3
+1 Check price
Britax One4Life
-
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2
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-
1
1
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-
4
+1 Check price
Cosco Scenera Next
-
2
3
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4
7
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3
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [3]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 3
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 3

Expert reviews [17]

93
Total expert reviews: 17
  • with a score: 4
  • without a score: 13
Highest score by elitecarseats.com
98
Average score based on 17 reviews
93
Lowest score by the Bump
90

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Simply Safe Adjust Harness System adjusts the height of your harness and headrest, in one motion, to ensure that your child is always properly secured
  • 4-position recline helps keep your growing child comfy, in rear- and forward-facing modes
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From Seller:
  • BUILT TO GROW: The Safety 1st Grow and Go Convertible Car Seat is for extended use through 3 stages: Rear-facing 5-40 pounds, Forward-facing 22-65 pounds, and Belt-positioning booster seat 40-100 pounds.
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Graco Milestone.
How to Install the Safety 1st Grow and Go Car Seat - Rear Facing
Review by The Mixed Life
Popular! 79K views!
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Install Safety 1st Grow and Go forward facing with seat belt and top tether
Review by Tiffany Davis
Popular! 87K views!
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Safety 1st Grow and Go installed rear-facing with seat belt
Popular! 17K views!
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0047406134564, 0047406171569, 3660730036587, 5425620583507, 9875484468469
UPC Numbers: 047406134564, 047406171569
Model Numbers: 1944556, 1946246, 2111187
EAN Numbers: 0786634895655, 0795569825255, 0795569835940, 0884392227197, 0884392227432, 0884392227821, 0884392227883, 0884392228910, 0884392228927, 0884392228989, 0884392229320, 0884392602512, 0884392604943, 0884392604950, 0884392604967, 0884392610623, 0884392611637, 0884392623241, 0884392940683, 0884392940690
Model Numbers: 22637CRNN, 22688CDDL, 22688CDWL, 22688CDWU, 22688CEES, 22688CEFM, 22688CEXN, 22688CEXO, CC138DWL, CC138DWU, CC138DWV, CC138EFY, CC138EHW, CC138EXM, CC169DDL, CC253FER, CC253FES, SP-D1YVZ-OIQ2HILNAD, SP-D1YVZ-TZ42KGF7AI
UPC Numbers: 786634895655, 795569825255, 795569835940, 884392227197, 884392227432, 884392227821, 884392227883, 884392228910, 884392228927, 884392228989, 884392229320, 884392602512, 884392604943, 884392604950, 884392604967, 884392610623, 884392611637, 884392623241, 884392940683, 884392940690
General Info
Description
This car seat can be used in three modes - rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster - and can accommodate kids from 5 to 100 pounds. It features a 4-position recline and an easy harness adjustment system. Users note that this model easily fits into smaller cars and can be installed quickly.
The convertible Safety 1st Grow and Go is suitable for kids from 5 to 100 pounds. It features the Side Impact Protection system and the Quick Fit adjustable harness. This car seat is compact and doesn’t take much space in the car.
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
Integrated belt lock-off for easy vehicle seat belt use.
If your vehicle does not have LATCH,you must install the car seat base in a seating location incyour vehicle that has an acceptable vehicle seat belt.
Child Restrictions
Age Range
Newborn and Up
Newborn and Up
Weight Range Minimum weight to maximum weight
5-40 lbs
‎20. lbs
Height Range Minimum height to maximum height
1 inch
27 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)
1 inches
3.3 ft
Booster seat Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?
No
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.
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?
Switching LATCH Connectors
Push-button 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?
Yes
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
5
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
5
3
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
5
1
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
4
2
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

20 lbs
 

15 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, for any reason, your shipment is not satisfactory, please follow our return policy. Returns can only be made within 30 days of receiving your product(s). Special Orders may not be returnable. Please contact customer service for more information.
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Graco Milestone is a 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 Graco Turn2Me or Uppababy Knox .

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

Graco Milestone is $37.98 more expensive than an average convertible car seat ($251.99).

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