SlimFit 3-in-1 Car Seat (Model 2215460)

This is the [travel system](https://a.co/d/bll0ILD) I got. I can fit the infant seat in any spot in the back of the car. This the [convertible car seat](https://a.co/d/dwEgkDa) we got for my toddler and it again fits in any spot in my Nissan and any spot in my husband’s Chevy Cruze (which is TINY)

Absolutely NOT about the car seats. Price doesn’t mean safety, but some models are god awful and some cheap brands make exclusively awful seats (evenflo, safety1st) as well as some surprisingly expensive/high end ones (Clek). They all meet the same basic regulations, [but third party crash testing shows huge differences](https://www.babygearlab.com/topics/vehicle-safety/best-convertible-car-seat). Note they focus on publishing the high performers. The happy surprise is that Graco, which is on the bargain end, makes some of the safest seats. Go with one of: - SlimFit 3in1 - 4Ever DLX - Graco Extend2Fit 3 in 1 (Careful with similar model names) These go on sale for as low as ~$150 regularly. My go to is the [SlimFit](https://a.co/d/0gf4KtHM) and it goes for $165 on Amazon every couple months. Looks like it was at that price a few days ago.

Here’s my two cents on traveling light and easy with a kid. Always buy your child their own plane seat. I do this every time and skip the lap infant option. It is absolutely worth it and saves your sanity. I check in our full-size, comfortable stroller and make sure it’s protected in a high-quality travel bag. I do not gate check anything. Instead, I use a car seat setup that works as a mobile stroller through the airport. I bought a car seat specifically for air travel, the Graco SlimFit 3-in-1, and attach it to a Britax car seat travel cart. This becomes your faux stroller while navigating the airport. The car seat is FAA-certified and gets installed directly into the airplane seat once onboard. The Britax cart folds up and fits in the overhead bin. Just note that car seats must be installed in a window seat so they don’t obstruct others. The biggest benefits are huge. Your child has their own seat, can relax or sleep comfortably, and is much safer. You also get to relax. Gate-checking a car seat risks damage and it gets dirty fast, so avoiding that is a win. Once you land, you already have your car seat with you and can easily install it in the rental car. It’s simple, efficient, and honestly a game changer for traveling with kids. I literally just did this today with my 3 year old and 10 month old.

Graco slim fit is the move! Fits perfectly been using it since he was a little!

Graco is a highly rated, trusted brand with safety standards and we have loved all of their car seats we used! Still using the convertible slim fit one with my bigger booster kids.