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; some seats may also be tethered rear-facing, as noted. Never tether a rear-facing seat unless specifically allowed by the manufacturer.  All seats have a snap-together style harness clip, unless otherwise noted.

  Convertible seats typically have higher rear-facing height and weight limits than infant seats, allowing longer rear-facing use. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children are safest when riding rear-facing, so this use is recommended as long as the infant meets the height and weight guidelines. At minimum, children must ride rear-facing until at least one year and 20 lbs.

  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 Boulevard (5-Point) $300

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 65 lbs.; built-in “lock-offs” eliminate need for locking clip; harness height adjusts with a knob for a perfect fit at any height without rethreading; energy- absorbing foam liner w/ enhanced side-impact protection; tether can also be used rear-facing.

Britax Decathlon (5-Point) $285

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 65 lbs.; crotch strap adjusts for growth; built-in “lock-offs” eliminate need for locking clip; energy-absorbing foam liner; tether can also be used rear-facing.

Britax Marathon (5-Point) $249

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 65 lbs.; built-in “lock-offs” eliminate need for locking clip; energy-absorbing foam liner; tether can also be used rear-facing.

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; energy-absorbing foam liner; tether can also be used rear-facing.

Combi Avatar (5-Point) $130-$150

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; built-in “lock-offs” eliminate need for locking clip; energy-absorbing foam liner; 3 positions of recline can be adjusted while installed.

Dorel Alpha Sport/3 Phase (5-Point) $100

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; with harness removed seat can be used as a belt positioning booster to 80lbs.; same seat as Dorel-Cosco Alpha Omega but no base and harness must be rethreaded to change harness heights.

Dorel-Cosco Alpha Omega (5-Point, Adjustable 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; adjusts to 4 reinforced harness positions without re-threading; base can be removed for use in smaller cars. “Elite” version has adjustable armrests and harness height adjusters on front of seat rather than rear.

Dorel-Cosco Scenera (5-Point) $40-$50

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs; crotch strap adjusts for growth.

Dorel-Cosco Touriva/Regal Ride (5-Point/Tray Shield) $40-$90

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; some models have adjustable shield. (Sometimes sold as Eddie Bauer Convertible w/ Overhead Shield.)

Dorel-Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 (5-Point, Adjustable Tray Shield)  $170

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; with harness removed seat can be used as a belt positioning booster to 80lbs.; same seat as Dorel-Cosco Alpha Omega.

Dorel-Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1 (5-Point) $170-$180

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; with harness removed seat can be used as a belt positioning booster to 100lbs.; same seat as Dorel-Cosco Alpha Omega Elite.

Dorel-Eddie Bauer Deluxe Convertible (5-point) $110

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs; with harness removed seat can be used as a belt positioning booster to 80lbs.

Dorel-Safety 1^st Comfort Ride (Adjustable Tray Shield) $40-60

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs; features same as Dorel-Cosco Touriva w/tray shield.

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

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs; with harness removed seat can be used as a belt positioning booster to 80lbs.

Dorel-Safety 1^st Intera (5-Point) $130-140

Rear-facing 5-35 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs; with harness removed seat can be used as a belt positioning booster to 100lbs., either with back on or back removed; crotch strap adjusts for growth.

Evenflo Titan (5-Point) $60-$90

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; (DLX version has energy-absorbing foam liner and crotch strap adjusts for growth).

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

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

Evenflo Tribute V (5-Point) $70-$80

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; 3 harness slots; energy-absorbing foam liner; crotch strap adjusts for growth.

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

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs.; Tension Right® knobs tighten harness from sides of seat; harness adjusts to 3 heights without re-threading; crotch strap adjusts for growth.

Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe (5-Point) $170-$200

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 55 lbs; energy-absorbing foam liner.

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

Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. & forward-facing to 40 lbs; crotch strap adjusts for growth; energy-absorbing foam liner.

Sunshine Kids Radian 65 and Radian 80 (5-Point) $180-$290

Rear-facing 5-33 lbs. & forward-facing to 65 lbs. or 80 lbs. depending on model; 5 harness heights; crotch strap adjusts for growth; energy-absorbing foam liner, folds for storage; can be tethered rear and forward-facing; steel alloy frame; longer seat bottom depth than most.

Triple Play Products Sit ‘n Stroll (5-Point) $199

Rear-facing 5-30lbs. & 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.