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CR Quick Recommendations Convertible car seats

With a convertible seat, the child faces rearward as an infant (up to 30 or 35 pounds, depending on the model) and forward as a toddler (generally up to 40 pounds, though a few seats have a 65-pound limit). Models typically have a 5-point harness, which we recommend based on our tests.

Choose among convertible car seats in our Ratings with scores of very good or excellent for crash protection.

Consider features that help you install the seat properly and fit your child securely. A few are called out in the Ratings, which rank models by overall performance.