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Evenflo Transitions

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Evenflo SafeMax 3-In-1 although it may differ in price and features.

Harness mode: 22-65 lbs, 28-50 in.
Highback Booster mode: 40-120 lbs, 44-57 in.
Backless Booster mode: 40-120 lbs, 44-57 in.

CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

Current Range of Tested Toddler-Booster Seats

What goes into the Overall Score?

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Ease of use

4 / 5

Fit-to-vehicle LATCH

4 / 5

Fit-to-vehicle belt

4 / 5

Crash protection/Belt fit booster

N / A

Booster fit

3 / 5

Harnessed crash protection

BEST

Pros

Very good balance of crash protection, ease-of-use and vehicle fit
Harness stores within seat for booster use
Clear labels and instructions

Cons

Lap belt fit not ideal in booster mode
Heavy seat

CR's Take

The Evenflo Transitions demonstrates a very good balance of crash protection, ease-of-use and vehicle fit at a value price. In booster mode, lap belt fit is not ideal.

Detailed Test Results

Consumer Reports’ car seat crash test, developed in 2014, provides comparative performance information on which car seats could provide an additional margin of safety. All child seats sold in the United States are required to meet government safety standards, and Consumer Reports’ tests are not designed to test compliance with those standards. Rather, we evaluate the seats’ performance under conditions designed by our experts to simulate certain crash scenarios, and rate them on a scale ranging from “basic” to “best.” The test conditions have been carefully designed to simulate the interior environment and forces encountered during a crash in contemporary vehicles. For more information on our crash test protocol, please click here.

About

The Evenflo Transitions is part of the Car Seats test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Toddler-Booster Seats models like the Transitions are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Ease of use: Our judgment of how easy each seat is to use including the clarity of the labels and instructions, adjustments of clips and buckles, the transition of the seat between harness and booster modes and installation features such as LATCH connections and top tethers.

Fit-to-vehicle LATCH: A rating of how easy it is to securely and correctly install each seat, in the harnessed mode, using the LATCH system in a variety of vehicles and how well they fit each vehicle once installed.

Fit-to-vehicle belt: A rating of how easy it is to securely and correctly install each seat, in the harnessed mode, using the vehicle seat belts in a variety of vehicles and how well they fit each vehicle once installed.

Features & Specs

Specs

Weight range harness (lbs.)

22-65

Height range harness (in.)

28-50

Weight range booster (lbs.)

40-120

Height range booster (in.)

44-57

Seat weight (lbs.)

Base width (in.)

Overall width (in.)

Shell height harnessed (in.)

Shell height booster (in.)

Overall height harnessed (in.)

Overall height booster (in.)

LATCH connectors

Hook

Harness adjustment

Rethread

Multiple recline positions

Yes

Spanish language instructions

Available

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Evenflo Transitions

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Description

CR Expert Take

Overall Score

What goes into the Overall Score?

EXPERT LAB TESTS

CR's Take

Detailed Test Results

About

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Specs

Price & Shop

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