Convertible Seats

• Convertible Car Seats can be used either forward or rear-facing by making simple adjustments. They can be used longer than infant seats, but are bulkier, less portable, and may not fit small infants as well. All models include a tether for forward-facing installation only, unless otherwise noted.
• When choosing a convertible seat for an infant, we encourage you to purchase one with a high rear-facing weight limit. Infants are safest when riding rear-facing to 18 months or beyond.
• Two harness types to choose from:
  5-Point Harness-five anchor points: two at the shoulders, two at the hips, and one at the crotch. No shield.
• Tray-Shield or Overhead Shield-padded, tray-like shield that swings down around the child on hinged arms. Some models are adjustable.
  

  (NOTE: If selecting a convertible seat for a newborn baby, choose one with a 5-Point harness, not a shield. Shields do not fit newborn babies properly.)
  

Britax Marathon (5-Point) $249

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 65 lbs.; features are similar to the Britax Roundabout, but larger to accommodate heavier and/or taller children.

Britax Roundabout (5-Point) $199-$219

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; built-in “lock-offs” eliminate need for locking clip; all harness levels can be used forward-facing; energy-absorbing foam insert; snap-together harness clip; tether can also be used rear-facing.

Britax Wizard (5-Point) $269

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 65 lbs.; built-in “lock-offs” eliminate need for locking clip; all harness levels can be used forward-facing; energy-absorbing foam insert; harness height adjuster knob provides an unlimited number of harness positions without rethreading; snap-together harness clip; tether can also be used rear-facing; larger than most convertible seats to accommodate heavier and/or taller children.

Century/Graco Accel (Adjustable Tray Shield) $80

Rear-facing to 30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; snap-together harness clip; crotch position adjusts for growth; recline indicator.

Combi Avatar (5-Point) $200

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; built-in “lock-offs” eliminate need for locking clip; energy-absorbing foam insert; snap-together harness clip; 3 position recline without reinstalling.

Combi Victoria/Strollee Caspian (5-Point) $99-$150

(Due fall 2004) Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs; snap-together harness clip; builtin “lock-offs” eliminate need for locking clip; 3 position recline without reinstalling.

Dorel-Cosco Alpha Omega (5-Point, Adj. Tray Shield) $130-170

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; 40-80 lbs. remove harness/shield and use as belt-positioning booster (Elite version to 100 lbs.); adjusts to 4 reinforced harness positions without re-threading; snap-together harness clip; base can be removed for use in smaller cars; Elite version has adjustable armrests and comes with 5-point harness only.

Dorel-Cosco Olympian/Regal Ride (5-Point/Adjustable Tray Shield) $60-$90

Rear-facing to 35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; snap-together harness clip.

Dorel-Cosco Touriva (5-Pt., Non-Adj. Tray Shield) $40-$60

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; one-piece harness clip.

Dorel-Safety 1st Comfort Ride (Adj. Tray Shield) $40-60

Rear-facing to 35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; one-piece harness clip.

Dorel-Safety 1st Enspira (5-Point) $100

Rear-facing to 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; 40-80 lbs. remove harness and use as belt-positioning booster; 4 harness slots; 4 position headrest; snap-togehter harness clip.

Dorel-Safety 1st Intera (5-Point) $140

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs., forward-facing to 40 lbs.; 40-100 lbs. remove harness for use as belt-positioning booster; 4 harness positions; snap-together harness clip; 3 crotch positions; base removable for use in smaller cars; removal of base creates a backless booster while removing harness from remaining shell creates a separate high back booster.

Evenflo Titan/Vanguard (5-Point, Adj. Tray Shield) $60-$80

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; snap-together harness clip; 4 harness slots;

Evenflo Triumph (5-Point) $120-$130

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; snap-together harness clip; Tension Right® knobs tighten harness from sides of seat; harness adjusts to 3 heights without rethreading; crotch position adjusts for growth.

Evenflo Tribute (Adjustable Tray Shield) $55-$70

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; one-piece harness clip; 3 harness slots; 2 crotch buckle positions.

Evenflo Victory (5-Point) $ 90-$100

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; features are same as Titan, but with a non-removable base for multiple angle position options.

Graco Comfort Sport (5-Point, Adj. Tray Shield) $70-$100

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; snap-together harness clip; 3 harness heights; 2 crotch buckle positions.

Lennox Tattle Tale Convertible (5-Point) $169-$259

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; snap-together harness clip; enhanced side-impact protection; seat continuously monitors installation and "talks" to tell when properly or improperly installed; usage video included.

Triple Play Sit ‘n Stroll (Formally made by Safeline) (5-Point) $199

Rear-facing to 30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; built-in wheels drop down to convert to stroller; belt path routes seatbelt in front of child for both forward and rear-facing installation; snap-together harness clip.