Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've done extensive research on car seats and in my opinion the Graco Extend2Fit is the best forever "grow with you" seat on the market. My son is almost 2 and it is very comfortable for him, he was noticeably happier in the car once we moved him to this seat. One of my favorite features is the ability to quickly recline the seat when he falls asleep. I also appreciate how long this car seat can keep him rear facing. He still has plenty of leg room at nearly 2 years old with room to grow, I plan to keep him rear facing for another year. It was very quick to install, my husband installed safely and securely in 5 minutes time. It fits well behind the front driver/passenger seats in both our SUV and sedan. I also plan to use the seat for my newborn son as soon as he outgrows his infant carrier. Thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to review this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the fourth Graco car seat we’ve used, and it is by far our favorite! We received it as part of the Stellar product testing panel and are so happy with it so far. The extension for our son’s legs makes him so much more comfortable in a sedan, and it is a breeze to install. I love the click in storage for the latch fasteners and the no rethread harness makes it effortless to use the same seat for our baby and our toddler - the height adjusts in seconds. It looks just as sleek and modern as a boutique car seat but comes with the strong legacy of the Graco brand. I’m thrilled with this seat and will be getting it for a couple new mama baby showers I have coming up!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are thankful to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for the opportunity to test the redesigned Graco Extend2fit 3-in-1 car seat! Our tall 2-year-old is incredibly comfortable, often referring to his new car seat as a “cozy chair.” I appreciate the panel to extend the time our son will spend rear facing in the car, although our car doesn’t allow for much space between his seat and the driver seat with the panel fully extended (we drive a small 5-seat SUV). My favorite non-safety feature has to be the ease of reclining the seat and adjusting the headrest/no-rethread harness, and the satisfaction of the “click” sound while adjusting into place! My only wish would be for this seat to rotate to ease entry/exit into the seat, otherwise it is perfect for our needs and our son loves it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat has become our main car seat for everyday use, and overall, it’s been a great fit for our family. One of the main reasons we love this seat is its ability to support rear-facing up to 50 lbs. Our 2.5-year-old son is 31 lbs, and there’s still plenty of room for him to grow in the rear-facing position. The 4-position extension panel adds extra legroom and our son seems comfortable in the 2nd position right now. Installation was also a breeze and once in place, adjusting the headrest, recline, and foot extension were simple. Lastly, I really like that the no-rethread harness made it super easy to adjust the fit without having to take the seat apart. Our son also seems to like this seat and now always asks to ride in it instead of his other car seat. One minor drawback is that the button to loosen the straps is a bit hidden. It took some getting used to, but now that we have, it’s manageable and the cover over it does help keep crumbs and dirt out. Overall, I think the Extend2Fit 3-in-1 is a practical option for families looking to keep their child rear-facing longer, with user-friendly adjustments and a few thoughtful design choices. It’s not perfect, but it does its job well and is a great value for the safety and features it offers. Thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat. My daughter is currently 2.5 years old and still rear facing at approximately 26 lbs. We currently use a rotating car seat, but we’re excited to try the Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat. My first impression out of the box is that this car seat is actually gorgeous! In the end, safety is what matters, but if you can get a car seat that looks good too, that’s a bonus! The fabric is incredibly soft, so it is very comfortable on our children’s bodies. We tested this car seat in my husband’s Toyota Tacoma because that’s a true test - how comfortably does it fit in a truck? The answer is it fits GREAT! Even when reclining the seat to Level 1, the seat fit well behind the passenger seat. I like that the level indicator is at eye level. Installation was very easy (we did not turn the seat around and test forward facing yet). I will say that getting the base to be completely snug and not moving more than 1” requires a bit more effort compared to some other seats we have used. However, the ease of anchoring with the tethers was a breeze! It’s also setup to store the tether anchors very nicely. The addition of the 4 position extension panel is absolutely great! To give children more leg room while keeping them rear facing for a longer period of time is wonderful, and I love Graco for making this. 5” makes a big difference! Adjusting the headrest height was also extremely simple, and the no-rethread safe adjust harness system adjusts the harness as you adjust the headrest height. Very convenient (especially when you have a toddler with you!) Overall I think this is an absolutely wonderful seat that can be used for so much of your children’s life. You can tell how well it is built, and how much thought went into all of the details by Graco. I do think the softness of the fabric is my favorite feature of the seat…tied with the 5” of additional legroom for rear facing of course!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, I’m not a huge Graco fan for their lack of priority of extra safety testing/chemical free materials, but I do really like this seat. It’s very sleek, nice color in light grey, very soft. Really wished it was flame retardant free though!! I was really impressed by the extending leg room! That is one thing that I had been disappointed with my previous car seats. We are encouraged to have our children rear facing as long as possible but how is that possible when their legs are completely smooshed?! This extending leg room fixes this problem and eases my mind that my daughter can be as safe as possible for years to come! The InRight LATCH was a little tricky to get used to but became easier with time. The No-ReThead is a nice feature that I have become accustomed to with my other car seats, certainly so much easier than a manual rethread of the belt as baby grows! Thank you to Stellar Product Testing Panel for the opportunity to receive this product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This car seat is everything we hoped for—safe, comfortable, and super easy to install. The extended rear-facing limit is a huge plus, and our child has plenty of legroom thanks to the extension panel. It grows with your child, so it’s a great long-term investment. Highly recommend for peace of mind and comfort!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat through the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with both the form and function of this seat. First off, the sleek, modern design fits beautifully into our vehicle—not bulky or outdated like some other car seats we’ve used in the past. I drive a mid sized SUV with a bench seat and my wife drives an SUV with captain's seats and a third row and it fits in both cars beautifully. It blends seamlessly with the interior and doesn’t make the back seat feel cramped, which is a big win for us. One of the best things about this seat is the ability to keep my child rear-facing up to 50 lbs. As a parent, that extra peace of mind knowing my little one is safer for longer is invaluable. The 4-position extension panel that adds extra legroom is such a thoughtful feature. My child seems much more comfortable, and I don’t feel pressured to transition to forward-facing before it’s necessary. Installation was refreshingly straightforward. The seat clicked securely into place, and adjusting it to get the perfect fit for my child was simple. The no-rethread harness is a total game changer—being able to adjust the height as they grow without taking the seat apart makes life so much easier. If I had to pick one standout feature, it would be the versatility. Knowing that this seat will grow with my child from rear-facing infant to forward-facing toddler and eventually to a high-back booster makes it an excellent long-term investment. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat. It’s stylish, safe, and incredibly practical. Huge thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for giving us the chance to try it out!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat! This car seat hits almost all of my check boxes! First impression, the color is beautiful and the fabric is SOFT and cushioned! It’s sleek modern design is definitely a plus! As soon as I took it out of the box and protective plastic, my 15 month old immediately ran to it and sat down and actually cried when I took him out, which says a lot about a car seat haha. I love that the weight limit is 50 lbs and that it gives the option to rear face your child even longer than most other car seats. It makes me feel like the company took a lot of consideration into the actual safety aspect of a car seat and not just the look and design! Also having the 4th position extra leg room gives parents the confidence that their child isn’t “squished” when continuing to rear face for a longer time. The harness was so easy to adjust and I felt like it was very smooth when adjusting it to my child’s correct fit. The clips were easy to clip and I like the fact that the chest clip is undone by pressing in the top and bottom of the clip making it nearly impossible for a child to unbuckle themselves! I also like that the cup holders easily slide themselves in and out making it super easy to clean! This carseat looks luxurious, modern, sleek and comfortable. I only gave it 4 stars because it’s not rotating, which for a short person, is a nice convenience to have, but ofcourse not a necessity.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We had been planning to purchase the extend2fit for a while as I read it could be very compact front-to-back, which is essential for us to rear face longer in my fiancé’s extended cab F-250. I’m thoroughly impressed with this car seat. I feel like the redesign has given it a more attractive, modern design. Most importantly, it meets the latest regulations and safety standards, which gives me peace of mind knowing my child is well protected. My 17 MO seems to like it too—he seems very comfy in his new seat! The seat fabric is plush and soft, and the seat feels very cushy. It’s not hard and plasticky like some other car seats we’ve tried. My favorite features are the built-in buckle holders, which are a small detail, but incredibly helpful for getting my toddler into his seat without having to dig behind him for the straps. The no-rethread harness is another huge plus. I appreciate not having to uninstall the seat to adjust the harness height as my baby grows. In our extended cab truck, we still have one more upright recline option and the extend2fit also has the leg extender, so I have no concerns about extended rear-facing in such a compact cab. The seat also fits perfectly between the front seats without bracing either seat or the center console. I found the LATCH installation to be the easiest in my Acura due to the way my vehicle seatbelts are designed, however the F-250 does not have lower LATCH anchors, and the seatbelt install was an absolute breeze. If we needed to transfer this seat between vehicles, I’d feel comfortable with Grandma installing this seat securely, every time. That said, overall, this is a well-designed, user-friendly seat that prioritizes both safety and convenience. It is VERY compact front to back and is an exceptional choice for rear-facing as long as possible. Thank you, Stellar Product Testing Panel, for sending me this car seat. I cannot recommend this car seat enough and would 1000% buy this seat for our next baby!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned many Graco products in my 14 years of motherhood, and I have always been impressed with the quality and price point that they provide their products at. I have been using the Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat for the past few weeks now, and these are my thoughts. 1. The design of the seat is very modern and spacious. The sides are lower and don’t make my child look or feel so closed into it. The fabric was not as soft as others I’ve tried in the past, but it was plenty comfortable and easy to spot clean. 2. The roomy seat, extension panel, and extended rear facing up to 50lbs will always be a huge selling point to me. I feel it’s so important to the cause of keeping children as safe as possible in cars. 3. Installation was actually quite easy. The seat isn’t too heavy either so it made the process even easier. We used the LATCH method for installation and getting a tight fit only took me a few minutes. I think if using the seatbelt for rear-facing installation, it may take some finagling. Overall, I’m very pleased by this seat. It will be staying in our main vehicle for the foreseeable future. As always, thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I absolutely love how easy install was. My husband was able to quickly put the car seat in by himself without any instruction or reading of the manual! Just like buckling and unbuckling a seatbelt, no tricky maneuvering needed. The only real downside to the seat is that it is difficult to adjust the incline of the seat once it is installed, it is pretty much necessary to set the incline first before putting the seat in. I also wish the shoulder pads were slightly more substantial. However, I love the newborn inserts and it is incredibly easy to adjust the head piece and shoulder straps with the no re-thread harness. My favorite feature of the seat is that it allows for extended rear facing and provides extra leg room as your child grows taller. I will say, the light gray model that we have looks okay on our tan seats (pictured) but it looks even better in my husband’s car which has a dark grey interior. I feel it’s a pretty versatile color. All in all, definitely recommend this car seat!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my favorite car seat! It has so many safety features, so I can trust that it will keep my daughter safe in the event that we get into an accident. Not only is it loaded with safety features, it is also cute and comfortable! I have a Volkswagen Atlas, and with it rear facing I still have plants of room to comfortably position my driver seat. I also love that it has the extender that allows for my daughter to remain rear facing longer. She has grown the past couple of months, and her legs were starting to be squished up against the seat. She is only 22 months, and she’s only 22 pounds, so I will not allow her to be forward facing. The extender helps her be more comfortable, and for her legs to be in a safer position! My husband installed the car seat, but said it was pretty simple. I LOVE that it has a built in level because I can confidently say that her seat is installed safely! I received this product through Stellar Product Testing Panel, but already purchased another one that we installed in my husband’s car. It is not the slimiest car seat on the market, but for the safety and comfortable head area, it’s worth it if you have a little extra space! Another feature I love is the no rethread harness. On the infant car seat we have, we were constantly having to change where the harness came out to make sure her shoulders were at a safe height with where the straps came out. This car seat has the adjustable head rest that does the work for you as your kiddo grows! It is slightly more costly than some of the other car seats, but the safety features make it well worth the purchase! We have one other car seat that has about the same amount of safety features, but came with a hefty price tag. I would highly recommend this car seat to any of my mom friends who want a cute, reliable, and safe car seat!