CR Recommended
Convertible seats accommodate children rear facing (most up to 40 lbs.) and then can be turned forward facing to accommodate children into their toddler years and beyond (seats range from 40 to 80 lb. forward facing harness limits). As such they offer a good value as they can be used for a number of years with multiple modes of use.
Consider features that help you install the seat properly and fit your child securely. A few are called out in the model pages by clicking on a model name.
Recommended models include those that provide the best balance of crash protection, ease-of-use, and fit-to-vehicle; as well as some others that deserve consideration for some special applications. Though many attributes are weighed in the determination of a model's overall performance, those below may prove particularly important.
