Best Toddler Car Seats
Updated February 2026
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Best Toddler Car Seats
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Baby Car Seat, Rear and Forward Facing, Adjustable Extension Panel for Extra Legroom, Gotham
Type: Forward and rear facing
Age Range: For infants and toddlers
Recline: 6 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 65 lbs
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Graco Tranzitions 3-in-1 Harness Booster Car Seat, Forward Facing Car Seat, Highback, to Backless Booster, Proof
Type: Booster seat
Age Range: For children between 26.5 - 100 lbs
Recline: None
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Graco SnugRide Lite LX Infant Car Seat, Lightweight Rear-Facing Seat for Babies 4–30 lb, 4-Position Adjustable Base, LATCH Inst...
Type: Rear facing
Age Range: For infants up to 32" in height
Recline: 4 positions
Harness: 5-point system with 3 levels
Weight Limit: 35 lbs
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Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Slim Convertible Car Seat, Rear Facing, 5-40 lbs, Forward Facing (30–65 lbs), High Back Boost...
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For children between 19" - 52" in height
Recline: 3 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Slim Convertible Car Seat, Rear Facing, 5-40 lbs, Forward Facing (30–65 lbs), High Back Boost...
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For children between 19" - 52" in height
Recline: 3 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Graco TriRide 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat - Highback Booster, Forward & Rear Facing Modes, Suitable from Newborn to Preschooler...
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For children up to 57" in height
Recline: 6 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Graco TriRide 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat - Highback Booster, Forward & Rear Facing Modes, Suitable from Newborn to Preschooler...
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For children up to 57" in height
Recline: 6 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Safety 1st Grand 2-in-1 Booster Car Seat, Converts from High Back to Belt-Positioning Booster, High Back Seat for Kids 40-65, a...
Type: Forward and rear facing
Age Range: For children between 40 - 100 lbs
Recline: None
Harness: 5-point system with 3 levels
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Slim Convertible Car Seat, Rear Facing, 5-40 lbs, Forward Facing (30–65 lbs), High Back Boost...
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For infants and toddlers
Recline: 3 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Slim Convertible Car Seat, Rear Facing, 5-40 lbs, Forward Facing (30–65 lbs), High Back Boost...
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For infants and toddlers
Recline: 3 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Safety 1st Grand 2‑in‑1 Booster Car Seat, Converts from High Back to Belt‑Positioning Booster, Seat for Kids 40–65 Pounds and B...
Type: Booster seat
Age Range: For children between 43.4" - 52" in height
Recline: 3 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Maxi-Cosi Pria All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, Infant to Toddler Car Seat, Easy-Install Harness, Machine-Washable Cover, 5-100...
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For children between 5 - 100 lbs
Recline: 3 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Maxi-Cosi Pria All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, Infant to Toddler Car Seat, Easy-Install Harness, Machine-Washable Cover, 5-100...
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For children between 5 - 100 lbs
Recline: 3 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
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Baby Trend Trooper™ Slim 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat, Dash Black
Type: 3-in-1 forward and rear facing & booster seat
Age Range: For children between 4 - 65 lbs
Recline: 5 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 65 lbs
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Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Baby Car Seat, Rear and Forward Facing, Adjustable Extension Panel for Extra Legroom, Gotham
Type: Forward and rear facing
Age Range: For infants and toddlers
Recline: 6 positions
Harness: 5-point system adjustable with headrest
Weight Limit: 65 lbs
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