Graco - Extend2Fit

If you're really set on a convertible I would just make sure they will fit for a newborn! I have [this one](https://www.gracobaby.com/shop/car-seats/toddler-car-seats/convertible-car-seats/extend2fit-convertible-car-seat/SAP_2216092.html) a Graco Extend 2 Fit and we've used it since he was brand new!

We've only used the convertible seat! We have a Graco Extend 2 Fit all in one. The only car seat he will ever need! No regrets. When he was small I held him, carried him, used a stroller, or wore him when we went out and about. Once he could sit up around 5 months it was a bit easier because then he could sit up in the shopping cart but other than that it was great

The E2F is a better fit than the Slimfit by far for NBs. When are you due? And where do you live? My SIL in MN skipped the infant seat, and by 5 weeks they'd bought one, because the cold seat in the car in the winter, was causing the baby to lose body temp. It was better to be able to bring the infant seat inside to keep warm, and put that in the car, than to how starting the car in winter works warm the carseat in less than an hour... I had tiny, winter babies, so I learned from their mistake and got the infant seat. If winter isn't a concern, and teeny babies aren't your thing, then going to a convertible is acceptable. The Slimfit doesn't fit NBs well tho, it doesn't recline enough to be

Another good Graco model is the Graco Extend-to-Fit 3-in-1 is a good transition. It's slim and easy to move. It fits into small vehicles well.

I personally prefer having the infant car seat and transitioning to a convertible seat later. It’s more convenient for winter and you can keep them covered. We have a base in each car that we regularly travel in. My 1 year old is about to outgrow the infant car seat. Which makes me sad as it’s so much easier to pop him in and out of the car to the stroller for school drop offs/pick ups He’ll be going into his sister’s graco extend to fit and she’s (5.5years old) going into a high back booster. You can go straight to a convertible seat. Boosters come way down the road so I wouldn’t worry about that right now. An infant carrier is more referring a wrap/sling/structured carrier that goes on your body to hold baby hands free. I highly recommend getting one that is comfortable for you. We have ring slings and an ergo 360. I have used them for both of my kids. My 1 year old is a Velcro baby and has to touch me at all times in the evening. I was wearing him on my back to do dishes last night.

We have both the Graco Extend2Fit and the Cosco Scenera and we take the Cosco when we need to Uber to the airport/bring it on the plane. It’s considerably lighter which is helpful for carrying it around in the airport. I could see the Graco maybe getting installed quickly in an Uber if you know what you’re doing and it’s already configured for your child. It’s different though when the Uber driver is tapping their foot and waiting for you to install the thing. Generally for your use case I’d recommend the Cosco.

Gracos are all more L shaped than Chicco, for example. I would just go to target and look at the displays. Think about what you need in a seat-- will you need one that's more compact front-to-back to accommodate a tall person in front? (Try the Extend 2 Fit.) Very narrow so you can fit 3 people in one row? (Slimfit 3LX.) Easy to install? (Trio Grow or 4Ever)

Agree with other folks, we have a car and this is our car seat, and I have no complaints, but it is heavy. I have installed it for Ubers/used it at the airport, because I don't want to own two car seats, and it certainly all worked (and generally I find install with the Latch system super easy, I haven't yet had to use the seatbelt install so I can't speak to that), but I don't think of it as meant for that. That said, I have a really tall toddler, so the higher height limits make it worth it for us! My friend without a car uses the Cosco and installs it in my car all the time when we're heading places together. It's so quick and light!

I currently have a 6 week old. I didn’t care if my stroller and car seat were compatible, so I got the Gracie Extend2Fit convertible, car seat, which is an infant through toddler and beyond seat. I wanted something that I wouldn’t have to replace multiple times as my kid got older. For my stroller, I got an uppababy Cruz V2 on Facebook marketplace. It’s great in urban environments, can handle bumps, curbs, brick, cobblestone, you name it.

I just bought a Graco extend for my 2yo which should rear face until 4 and seemed like one of the lightest car seats available. Had to do this as I don’t trust car hire companies to be able to provide rear facing seats past 15 months now. We also have the bugaboo butterfly pram which is light and easy to travel with. You won’t find a car seat and stroller combo for toddlers

We went with Grace Extens2fit because it rear faces up the 50lbs and is a price point where if it gets exceptionally dirty it wouldn't be painful to replace. I see it recommended regularly by techs on that safety Facebook group. We just got it for under $300 from Walmart 🤷‍♀️ I'm sure the clek is nice but the fit looked terrible in our Subaru Outback when I asked them for pics