Graco Extend To Fit Rear Facing
The graco extend2fit continues to be the best deal on the market when it comes to extended rear facing.
Graco extend to fit rear facing. And forward facing from 22 65 lbs. Children who meet the proper age and weight requirements should si. The seat can be used rear facing from 4 50 lbs. Extend2fit car seats feature a 4 position adjustable extension panel that provides up to 12 7 cm 5 inches additional rear facing legroom and allow your child to ride rear.
For most of the children we tried in this seat the inner slot was a very nice fit rear facing. There are two crotch buckle strap positions. A few months ago i wrote about how graco was planning on becoming the fourth manufacturer to bring a 50 pound capable convertible car seat to the us market with the extend2fit. Additionally slimfit is still useful when your children is a bit bigger because in forward facing with seat belt positioner this seat can fit children from 30 to 100 pounds.
Either can be used rear and forward facing and graco requires using the closest slot without the slot being underneath the child. That s why we designed the graco extend2fit and graco extend2fit platinum convertible car seats to allow your child to safely ride rear facing longer. Make sure latch strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear facing belt path latch strap marked with a blue label. The american academy of pediatrics recommends children ride rear facing until at least 2 years of age.
4 50 lb 1 8 22 5 kg infants who weigh less than 22 lb 10 kg must be rear facing. Place car seat rear facing in the vehicle back seat. Page 30 3 a rear facing rear facing. Graco slimfit and extend2fit can contain toddler from 4 until 50 pounds in rear facing position and 22 to 65 pounds in forward facing position with their 5 points harness.
How to install your graco extend 2 fit rear facing with a seatbelt. Graco extend2fit convertible car seat installation for rear facing placement. In this video i am using the seat belt to securely install the car seat. Demonstrated by a certified child passenger safety technician cpst this video does not.
There have been no significant changes to the seat since the original review. Forward facing the outer position worked well for them.