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Graco 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat

An all-in-one car seat with 5 modes: rear-facing harness 4 to 40 lb; forward-facing harness 26.5 to 65 lb, up to 49 in; high-back booster 40 to 100 lb, 43 to 57 in; backless booster 40 to 120 lb, 43 to 57 in; seat belt trainer 50 to 120 lb, 43 to 60 in.

At a glance

  • Fits children from 4 to 120 lb
  • Up to 60 in tall
  • 5 modes: rear-facing harness, forward-facing harness, high-back booster, backless booster, seat belt trainer
  • Seat weighs 24.1 lb
  • 18 in wide
  • 10-year usable life
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Graco lists this seat on its US site. Buy from Graco or an authorized retailer, and confirm the exact model number before you buy.

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Who the 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat fits

This seat covers 5 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Graco gives it a 10-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.

Rear-facing harness4 to 40 lb
The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.
Forward-facing harness26.5 to 65 lb · Up to 49 in
The child faces forward in the seat’s own harness. Use the top tether every time, and stay in the harness until the child outgrows it.
High-back booster40 to 100 lb · 43 to 57 in · from 4 years
The seat’s own back and belt guide route the vehicle belt across the shoulder, and the sides give the child something to lean on when they sleep.
Backless booster40 to 120 lb · 43 to 57 in · from 4 years
Only the base is left, so the vehicle seat has to support the child’s back and head, and the belt guide sits at the hip.
Seat belt trainer50 to 120 lb · 43 to 60 in · from 5 years
The seat raises the child so the vehicle’s own lap and shoulder belt sits on the hips and across the shoulder. The child has to sit properly for the whole ride.
A toddler standing next to an empty convertible car seat

What are the 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat weight, height and age limits?

Graco 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat limits by mode
ModeChild weightChild heightMinimum ageConditions
Rear-facing harness4 to 40 lbNot publishedNot publishedHead must be at least 1 in below the headrest adjustment handle
Forward-facing harness26.5 to 65 lbUp to 49 inNot published—
High-back booster40 to 100 lb43 to 57 in4 yearsAt least 4 years old
Backless booster40 to 120 lb43 to 57 in4 yearsAt least 4 years old
Seat belt trainer50 to 120 lb43 to 60 in5 yearsAt least 5 years old

A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.

4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat specifications

Seat weight
24.1 lb
Width
18 in
Depth
19.8 in
Height
26.2 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft use
Not published
Headrest positions
10
Recline positions
6

How the 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat installs

Belt lock-off
SnugLock installation. A lock-off clamps the vehicle belt so you do not have to switch the belt's retractor into its locked mode.
Recline
6 recline positions. The recline angle is what keeps a young baby’s airway open, so set it before tightening the install.

Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.

An empty car seat installed on a back seat, seen through an open car door

Will it fit your car?

At 18 in at its widest, measure your back seat before counting on three across. It weighs 24.1 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.

  • Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
  • Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
  • Aircraft certification is printed on the seat’s own label; check before you fly.

What features does the 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat have?

  • SnugLock installation
  • Removable seat belt trainer
  • 10-position headrest
  • 6 recline positions
  • Slim design

Colors listed in the US

Harrison.

Is the 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat recalled?

No campaign in the current NHTSA child-restraint data names this model family, and I have not run a separate review for it. Check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use.

NHTSA recall search · Recent car seat recalls

Before you buy

  1. Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
  2. Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect.
  3. Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
  4. Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Graco so you hear about the next one.

Sources

Other Graco convertible car seats

ModelTop child weightSeat weightWidthUsable life
4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat (this seat)120 lb24.1 lb18 in10 years
Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat65 lb19 lb19.5 in10 years
Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat65 lb16 lb18.9 in7 years
Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat100 lb20.61 lb19 in10 years
Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat featuring Anti-Rebound Bar100 lb21.9 lb19 in10 years
4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat120 lb23 lb21.5 in10 years
4Ever DLX Slim 4-in-1 Car Seat120 lb27.5 lb18.9 in10 years
4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology120 lb24 lb21.5 in10 years
4Ever Extend2Fit 4-in-1 Car Seat120 lb25.99 lb21.5 in10 years
Grows4Me 4-in-1 Car Seat110 lb22.5 lb21.5 in10 years
SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1 Car Seat100 lb19.2 lb16.7 in10 years
SlimFit 3-in-1 Car Seat100 lb19.47 lb19.9 in10 years
SlimFit LX 3-in-1 Car Seat100 lb21.5 lb19.9 in10 years
TriRide 3-in-1 Car Seat100 lb18.45 lb19 in10 years
TrioGrow SnugLock 3-in-1 Car Seat100 lb18.92 lb19 in10 years

Other all-in-one seats whose published weight and height limits overlap the 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat.

All-in-one

Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology

Manufacturer limits for Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness4–40 lbNot published
Forward-facing harness22–65 lbUp to 49 in
High-back boosterfrom 4 years40–100 lb43–57 in
Backless boosterfrom 4 years40–120 lb43–57 in
Seat weight
24 lb
Width
21.5 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft
Not stated
Full details : Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology Manual (PDF, opens in a new tab)