Convertible
Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–50 lb | Not published |
| Forward-facing harness | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 49 in |
- Seat weight
- 19 lb
- Width
- 19.5 in
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Not stated
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Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat
A convertible car seat with 2 modes: rear-facing harness 5 to 40 lb; forward-facing harness 26.5 to 65 lb, up to 49 in.
At a glance
- Fits children from 5 to 65 lb
- Up to 49 in tall
- 2 modes: rear-facing harness, forward-facing harness
- Seat weighs 16 lb
- 18.9 in wide
- 7-year usable life
- Certified for aircraft use
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Who the Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat fits
This seat covers 2 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Graco gives it a 7-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.
- Rear-facing harness5 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.
What are the Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat weight, height and age limits?
| Mode | Child weight | Child height | Minimum age | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5 to 40 lb | Not published | Not published | Head must be at least 1 in below the headrest adjustment handle |
| Forward-facing harness | 26.5 to 65 lb | Up to 49 in | Not published | — |
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat specifications
- Seat weight
- 16 lb
- Width
- 18.9 in
- Depth
- 21.5 in
- Height
- 24.75 in
- Usable life
- 7 years
- Aircraft use
- Certified for aircraft (see manual for which modes)
- Headrest positions
- 8
- Recline positions
- 2
How the Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat installs
- Lower anchors
- LATCH equipped. Check your vehicle manual for which seating positions have anchors, and switch to the seat belt once the child passes the anchor weight limit in the manual.
- Recline
- 2 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.
Will it fit your car?
At 18.9 in at its widest, measure your back seat before counting on three across. It weighs 16 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.
- Certified for aircraft use, so it can travel as a seat rather than checked baggage.
What features does the Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat have?
- LATCH equipped
- 8-position headrest
- 2 recline positions
- Slim design
Colors listed in the US
West Point.
Is the Contender Slim Convertible 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.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect.
- Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
- 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
| Model | Top child weight | Seat weight | Width | Usable life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat (this seat) | 65 lb | 16 lb | 18.9 in | 7 years |
| Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat | 65 lb | 19 lb | 19.5 in | 10 years |
| Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat | 100 lb | 20.61 lb | 19 in | 10 years |
| Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat featuring Anti-Rebound Bar | 100 lb | 21.9 lb | 19 in | 10 years |
| 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat | 120 lb | 23 lb | 21.5 in | 10 years |
| 4Ever DLX Slim 4-in-1 Car Seat | 120 lb | 27.5 lb | 18.9 in | 10 years |
| 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 Slim Car Seat | 120 lb | 24.1 lb | 18 in | 10 years |
| 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology | 120 lb | 24 lb | 21.5 in | 10 years |
| 4Ever Extend2Fit 4-in-1 Car Seat | 120 lb | 25.99 lb | 21.5 in | 10 years |
| Grows4Me 4-in-1 Car Seat | 110 lb | 22.5 lb | 21.5 in | 10 years |
| SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1 Car Seat | 100 lb | 19.2 lb | 16.7 in | 10 years |
| SlimFit 3-in-1 Car Seat | 100 lb | 19.47 lb | 19.9 in | 10 years |
| SlimFit LX 3-in-1 Car Seat | 100 lb | 21.5 lb | 19.9 in | 10 years |
| TriRide 3-in-1 Car Seat | 100 lb | 18.45 lb | 19 in | 10 years |
| TrioGrow SnugLock 3-in-1 Car Seat | 100 lb | 18.92 lb | 19 in | 10 years |