best convertible car seat 2011

• Rear-facing: 5 - 45 pounds; Forward-facing: 20 - 80 pounds (53") in a 5-point harness
• Steel alloy frame, aluminum reinforced sides and adjustable side-impact safety headrest
• SuperLATCH installation up to 80 pounds - no seat belt required with SafeStop energy absorbing harness system
• Fits 3-across in a mid-size vehicle and offers more shoulder space
• Folds flat for travel and storage; includes convenient carry strap and sits low on vehicle seat for easy child boarding

Sunshine Kids Radian XTSL Convertible Car Seat, Eclipse

Sunshine Kids Radian XTSLThe NEW Radian SL series car seats offer the first NCAP tested, high capacity LATCH system up to 80 pounds without the use of a seat belt! Sunshine Kids Radian XTSL car seats are convertible for rear-facing children 5 - 45 lbs and forward-facing children 20 - 80 lbs in a 5-point harness. With height-adjustable and aluminum-reinforced head support, steel alloy frame and protective EPS foam, the Sunshine Kids Radian XTSL provides complete side impact protection.

• The Britax Roundabout 55 convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing up to 55 pounds
• Safecell technology features safecells designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels child toward the front seat
• Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
• Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion and contains the head, neck and body

Britax Roundabout 55 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx

The BRITAX ROUNDABOUT? 55 convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 1 year and 20 lbs up to 55 pounds. The ROUNDABOUT 55 achieves revolutionary head safety through the use of BRITAX SafeCellTM Technology, Integrated Steel Bars, and Versa-Tether? that work together to minimize head excursion and reduce the risk of head injury during a frontal impact. The ROUNDABOUT 55 also incorporates BRITAX Side Impact Protection, offers a five-point harness, and multiple buckle and recline adjustments. A body pillow is provided for comfort. Features Benefits: 360 Degree Protection Features SafeCell? Technology features SafeCells designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash Patented, Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether? features a staged-release tether webbing to slow the forward movement, reducing the crash forces reaching the child, and a two-point attachment to minimize forward rotation while anchoring the top of the child seat Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head, neck and body Tangle-Free, Five-Point Harness distributes crash forces across the strongest parts of the body and provides a secure fit Superior Fit and Comfort Features 55-pound Weight Capacity for safety and comfort as your child grows Rear and Forward Facing Recline for child comfort and positioning High Density Comfort Foam provides an extra layer of padding to gently cushion your child Two Buckle Positions for your growing childInfant Positioning Insert may be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around your child (sold separa

• 5-35 pounds rear facing, 22-40 pounds front facing, 40-100 pounds belt positioning booster
• Convertible car seat
• Removable cup holder
• 5-point harness with up front adjustment
• Removable washable car seat pad

Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat in Triton

Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Convertible car seat offers 3 modes of use for an infant, young baby or toddler.. The Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat can be used in the rear-facing position for an infant or the forward facing position with a 5-point harness for an older baby and it converts to a belt-positioning booster for a toddler. The ProTech EPP energy absorbing foam makes the seat extra safe. The Quickfit harness system easily adjusts from the front wi

• The easiest infant car seat to install
• No.1 rated infant car seat in America
• 5-point harness adjusts with one hand
• Full body inserts for newborns 4-11 pounds to protect smaller babies
• Seat interior lined with EPS energy absorbing foam for increased impact protection

Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat, Adventure

The seat interior is lined with "EPS" energy absorbing foam for improved impact protection. The large seat provides ample room for infants up to 30 lbs. Newborn infant insert provides improved fit and comfort for smaller babies from 4-11 lbs. Thickly cushioned seatpad made with the finest Italian woven fabrics. 5-point harness with one-hand center pull adjustment. Ergonomically designed carry handle with comfortable grip. Adjustable, multi-position canopy provides maximum protection from weather. Secure stroller attachment locks automatically into ChiccoCortina, Trevi and S3 strollers. Easy one-hand removal from both stroller and base. Conforms to FMVSS 213. KeyFit base has a "single-pull" LATCH adjustment for simple car seat installation. Precision bubble levels on both sides of base instantly verify carseat level. Spring assist leveling foot on base for quick and easy adjustments. Integral auto belt lock-offs are simple and easy- No more locking clips! Smooth underside of base protects vehicle seats. Recommended use for 4 to 30 lbs.

Features:

• Interior lined with energy absorbing foam
• Large seat fits up to 30 lbs.
• Newborn infant insert for 4-11 lbs
• 5-point harness with one-hand adjustment
• Comfortable carry handle
• Stoller attachment
• One-hand removal from stroller and base
• Conforms to FMVSS 213

• Fits your "big kid" 3-10 years old, from 30-100 pounds and 38" to 57" tall
• Easily converts to backless booster for years of use
• Height adjustable head support grows with your child
• Padded, height adjustable armrests are extra comfortable
• Open loop belt guides easily position your vehicle's seatbelt

Graco Highback Turbo Booster Seat, Megan - Girl

Product Description Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat in Megan is the seat children pick as often as parents. Kids love cool perks like the hide-away cup holders and the big kid design features, especially the height-adjustable head support and padded, height-adjustable armrests. Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat in Megan helps safely transport your big kid from 30-100 lbs. Parents love that it helps keep their children safe. It has EPS, energy absorbing foam, and open loop belt guides to help ensure proper seat belt positioning. And when needed, it easily converts to backless booster, giving you years of use. Graco is a Newell Rubbermaid company, continuing to build on over a half-century of success in the childcare and baby care industry. Graco is committed to designing and manufacturing top-quality products that are inspired by the needs of both parents and babies. Graco is known worldwide for its innovative baby swings, car seats, highchairs, travel systems and more. Graco designs and manufactures a full selection of top-rated car seats, everything from infant car seats and booster car seats to convertible car seats to forward facing car seats. All Graco baby car seats and Graco toddler car seats are designed with safety, ease of use and comfort in mind. Graco car seats range from newborn through to children over 100 pounds and 40 inches.

• Rear-facing: 5 - 45 pounds; Forward-facing: 20 - 80 pounds (53") in a 5-point harness
• Steel alloy frame and aluminum reinforced sides folds flat for travel and storage, includes convenient carry strap
• SuperLATCH installation up to 80 pounds - no seat belt required with SafeStop energy absorbing harness system
• Energy absorbing EPS foam panels for side impact protection sits low on vehicle seat for easy child boarding
• Fits 3-across in a car; Infant pillow support and memory foam for superior comfort

Sunshine Kids Radian80 SL Convertible Car Seat, Sport

Sunshine Kids Radian80SLSunshine Kids Radian80SL is a convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5 -45 lbs and forward-facing children up to 80 lbs in a 5-point harness. Its steel alloy frame and new SuperLATCHTM system are NCAP crash tested to 80 lbs, making it the strongest car seat in the world and the easiest to install using vehicle LATCH anchors up to 80 lbs ­ no seat belt required. Sunshine Kids Radian80SL features reinforced sides and protective EPS foam panels for side impact pr

• The Britax Marathon 70 convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing up to 70 pounds
• Safecell technology features safecells designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels child toward the front seat
• Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
• Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion and contains the head, neck and body
• Quick-adjust harness repositions the harness shoulder height without disassembling the harness straps

Britax Marathon 70 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx

The BRITAX MARATHON 70 Convertible Car Seat achieves optimum head safety through the combination of BRITAX SafeCell Technology, integrated steel bars, and a Versa-Tether, which work together to minimize head excursion and reduce the risk of head injury during a frontal impact. It also features easy installation, Side Impact Protection, and innovative details for your child's comfort and safety. The seat fits children in the rear-facing position weighing from 5 to 40 pounds, and children in the forward-facing position starting at one year old and 20 pounds, up to 70 pounds.

MARATHON 70 (Onyx) Convertible Car Seat At a Glance: Age/Weight Requirements: In rear- facing position, fits children weighing 5 - 40 pounds; in forward-facing position, fits children 1+ years old weighing 20 - 70 pounds Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Available in (from left to right): Onyx, Crimson, Waverly, Cowmooflage, Blueprint, and Allison.

Safety features include SafeCell Technology and True Side Impact Protection. View larger.

Comfort features include dual recline positions and high-density comfort foam. (Shown here in Allison.) View larger.

BRITAX 360 Degree Protection
The BRITAX MARATHON 70 features technologies that work to minimize injury to your child during a crash from any direction, including both frontal and side impact crashes - the most frequent types of crashes. These technologies work together with other features on the car seat to minimize injury to your child during a crash by:

keeping your child in the vehicle, diverting crash forces away from your child, helping to slow down your child's body, minimizing movement of your child, and protecting your child's brain and spinal cord.

SafeCell Technology for Advanced Head Safety
Designed with SafeCell Technology, the MARATHON 70 features SafeCells, which are engineered structures located in the base of the seat designed to compress in the event of a crash. This compression significantly lowers the center of gravity and counteracts the forward rotation of the car seat, delivering unprecedented performance in a crash.

The MARATHON 70 also features integrated steel bars, which strengthen the connection to the vehicle seat and reduce the forward flexing of the car seat. In addition, the energy-absorbing Versa-Tether anchors the top of the car seat and minimizes forward rotation of the car seat to reduce the crash forces that can reach your child if an accident occurs. These three features work together as a system to provide revolutionary head safety protection for your child.

Side Impact Protection for Added Security
To keep your child safe in the event of a side-impact collision, the MARATHON 70 includes Side Impact Protection. Side Impact Protection is a system composed of a rigid seat shell with deep side walls and energy-absorbing EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) foam lining the seat shell. These combined features work together to protect your child's head and chest from incoming crash forces by distributing the forces over a larger surface area, helping shield your child from vehicle intrusion and contain your child's head and body in the seat.

Premium Fit and Comfort Features
Whether children are watching the world go by or snuggling in for a nap, they'll enjoy that the MARATHON 70 reclines in both the forward and rear positions. And thanks to additional features, which include high-density comfort foam and a plush cover set with a matching belly pad, they'll always ride in style and comfort. A 70-pound weight capacity, two buckle positions, and a tangle-free five-point harness with ten harness-height settings provide a snug, custom fit for your growing child. Plus, an optional Infant Positioning Insert (sold separately) allows you to properly and snugly fit smaller infants into the car seat.

Ease-of-Use for Safety and Convenience
Packed with perks for parents, the MARATHON 70 makes it easy to secure your child in the proper position without guesswork. Premium lower LATCH connectors make for a quick, simple, and tight installation, while the push-button allows you to easily uninstall the connectors. Easy-to-access built-in lock-offs allow you to install the car seat with ease using your vehicle's lap and shoulder belt. The quick-adjust harness system and buckle allow you to reposition the harness height without disassembling the harness straps.

Additionally, an anti-slip contoured base grips and protects the vehicle seat, ensuring a tight installation in all types of vehicles. Convenient holders keep harness straps out of the way when you're placing your child in the seat, and the plush cover set with matching pads removes easily for cleaning without requiring you to disassemble or uninstall the car seat.

The BRITAX MARATHON 70 Convertible Car Seat is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
One BRITAX MARATHON 70 Convertible Car Seat and manual.