Rear-facing car seats

A rear-facing car seat supports a child's head, neck and spine in a frontal crash, which is why NHTSA advises keeping a child rear-facing until they reach the seat's own height or weight limit. Infant carriers, convertibles, rotating convertibles and all-in-one seats all offer a rear-facing mode.

155 US models from 15 brands offer a rear-facing mode, up to 50 lb. Limits were checked against each manufacturer’s site and manuals on September 17, 2026.

How long should a child stay rear-facing?

Until the child reaches a limit the manufacturer publishes for that seat's rear-facing mode: the top weight, the top standing height, or the head-clearance rule. A birthday, walking, or bent legs are not limits. Turning a seat forward-facing earlier than needed gives up the protection the mode exists for.

See the stages from newborn to seat belt

Highest rear-facing limits in the catalogue

The eight models that accept the largest child in rear-facing mode, by the manufacturer’s own published limit. Every limit applies together with the others in the manual, including head clearance.

Highest published rear-facing limits, checked September 17, 2026
ModelTypeChild weightHeight
Baby Jogger city turn Rotating Convertible Car SeatConvertible4–50 lbNot published
Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Convertible Car SeatConvertible5–50 lb18–49 in
Britax Poplar Convertible Car SeatConvertible5–50 lb18–49 in
Britax Poplar S Convertible Car SeatConvertible5–50 lb18–49 in
Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car SeatAll-in-one5–50 lb18–49 in
Britax One4Life Slim All-in-One Car SeatAll-in-one5–50 lb18–49 in
Clek FoonfConvertible14–50 lb25–43 in
Clek FlloConvertible14–50 lb25–43 in

Rear-facing car seats compared

Every model with a rear-facing mode, by the manufacturer’s own limits. Scan the numbers that matter in your car: width for three across, seat weight for carrying, and what each mode really allows.

Rear-facing car seats compared: limits, width, seat weight and usable life
Car seatFits child (lb)Rear-facingRearForward-facingForwardBoosterBoosterWidthWidthSeat weightWeightUsable lifeLifeAircraftPrice
Britax One4Life ClickTightAll-in-one5–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lb19.5 in30 lb10 yrCertified$439.99 for the Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat on Amazon
Britax One4Life SlimAll-in-one5–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot published28 lb10 yrCertified$429.99 for the Britax One4Life Slim All-in-One Car Seat on Amazon
Cybex Callisto T 360Rotating all-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lb19.5 in35 lb10 yrCertified$799.95 for the Cybex Callisto T 360 on cybex-online.com
Diono Radian 3QX SafePlusAll-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono Radian 3QXT SafePlusAll-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono Radian 3QXT FirstClass SafePlus (Radian 3QXT+)All-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono Radian 3R SafePlusAll-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono Radian 3RXT SafePlusAll-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono Radian 3RXT SafePlus MaxAll-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono Radian 3RAll-in-one5–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono Radian 3RXAll-in-one · discontinued5–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono Radian 3RXTAll-in-one · discontinued5–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Evenflo Revolve360 ExtendRotating all-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lb19.8 in29.6 lbNot publishedCertified$439.00 for the Evenflo Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotating Car Seat on Amazon
Evenflo Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotating Car Seat with SensorSafeRotating all-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lb19.8 in32.4 lb10 yrCertified$399.99 for the Evenflo Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotating Car Seat with SensorSafe on evenflo.com
Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit 4-in-1All-in-one4–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lb21.5 in25.99 lb10 yrNot stated$303.99 for the Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit 4-in-1 Car Seat on gracobaby.com
Peg Perego Primo ViaggioAll-in-one5–120 lb50 lb65 lb120 lbNot published25.65 lb12 yr (longest usable life in this table)Certified$439.99 for the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio All in One on Amazon
Cybex Callisto G 360Rotating all-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb19.5 in35 lb10 yrCertified$699.95 for the Cybex Callisto G 360 on Amazon
Cybex Callisto G 360 SelectRotating all-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb19.5 in35 lb10 yrCertified$604.45 for the Cybex Callisto G 360 Select on Amazon
Evenflo Revolve360Rotating all-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb19.8 in29.6 lbNot publishedCertified$349.99 for the Evenflo Revolve360 Rotating All-In-One Car Seat on evenflo.com
Evenflo All4Stages Slim 4-in-1All-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb16.9 in23.6 lbNot publishedCertified$229.99 for the Evenflo All4Stages Slim 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Evenflo All4Stages Slim Plus Canopy 4-in-1All-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb16.9 in25.2 lbNot publishedNot stated$259.99 for the Evenflo All4Stages Slim Plus Canopy 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1All-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb21.5 in23 lb10 yrNot stated$319.99 for the Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat on Amazon
Graco 4Ever DLX Slim 4-in-1All-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb18.9 in27.5 lb10 yrNot stated$369.99 for the Graco 4Ever DLX Slim 4-in-1 Car Seat on Amazon
Graco 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 SlimAll-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb18 in24.1 lb10 yrNot statedNo current price
Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat featuring TrueShield TechnologyAll-in-one4–120 lb40 lb65 lb120 lb21.5 in24 lb10 yrNot statedNo current price
Nuna EXEC nextAll-in-one5–110 lb50 lb65 lb110 lbNot published26.8 lb10 yrCertified$720.00 for the Nuna EXEC next all-in-one car seat on nunababy.com
Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1All-in-one5–110 lb40 lb65 lb110 lb21.5 in22.5 lb10 yrNot stated$229.99 for the Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1 Car Seat on Amazon
Evenflo Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1All-in-one4–100 lb50 lb65 lb100 lb18.5 in17 lbNot publishedNot stated$279.99 for the Evenflo Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on evenflo.com
Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1All-in-one4–100 lb50 lb65 lb100 lb19 in20.61 lb10 yrNot stated$269.99 for the Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat on Amazon
Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat featuring Anti-Rebound BarAll-in-one4–100 lb50 lb65 lb100 lb19 in21.9 lb10 yrCertified$339.99 for the Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat featuring Anti-Rebound Bar on gracobaby.com
Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-SlimAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb16.7 in21 lbNot publishedCertifiedNo current price
Chicco OneFit LX ClearTexAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb19 in25.5 lb10 yrCertified$319.99 for the Chicco OneFit LX ClearTex All-in-One Car Seat on Amazon
Chicco OneFit Max ClearTexAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb19.5 in27 lb10 yrCertified$303.99 for the Chicco OneFit Max ClearTex All-in-One Car Seat on Amazon
Cosco Easy Elite SlimAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$99.00 for the Cosco Easy Elite Slim All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on coscokids.com
Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1Rotating all-in-one4–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb19.13 in30 lb10 yrCertified$399.99 for the Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1 Rotating Car Seat on Amazon
Graco SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb16.7 in19.2 lb10 yrNot stated$299.99 for the Graco SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1 Car Seat on Amazon
Graco SlimFit 3-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb19.9 in19.47 lb10 yrNot stated$229.99 for the Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 Car Seat on Amazon
Graco SlimFit LX 3-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb19.9 in21.5 lb10 yrNot stated$229.99 for the Graco SlimFit LX 3-in-1 Car Seat on gracobaby.com
Graco TriRide 3-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb19 in18.45 lb10 yrNot stated$199.99 for the Graco TriRide 3-in-1 Car Seat on Amazon
Graco TrioGrow SnugLock 3-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb19 in18.92 lb10 yrNot stated$199.99 for the Graco TrioGrow SnugLock 3-in-1 Car Seat on gracobaby.com
Maxi-Cosi Andi 360Rotating all-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot published40.52 lb10 yrNo$449.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Andi 360 Rotating All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi SelaAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot published27.25 lb10 yrCertified$449.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Sela All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot published23.2 lb10 yrCertified$379.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi Pria Max+All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot published16.5 lb10 yrCertified$329.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max+ All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi Pria MaxAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot published16.8 lb10 yrCertified$329.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi PriaAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot published16.5 lb10 yrCertified$269.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Pria All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi PetraAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot published14.75 lb10 yrCertified$229.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Petra All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Turn and Go 360Rotating all-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrNo$329.99 for the Safety 1st Turn and Go 360 Rotating All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Turn and Go 360 DLXRotating all-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrNo$249.99 for the Safety 1st Turn and Go 360 DLX Rotating All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st Turn and Go 360 STRotating all-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrNo$249.99 for the Safety 1st Turn and Go 360 ST Rotating All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st Disney Baby Turn and Go 360Rotating all-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot stated$399.99 for the Safety 1st Disney Baby Turn and Go 360 Rotating All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Grow and GoAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$139.98 for the Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Disney Baby Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat (CC411)All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$219.99 for the Safety 1st Disney Baby Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat (CC411) on Amazon
Safety 1st Disney Baby Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat (CC253)All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$239.98 for the Safety 1st Disney Baby Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat (CC253) on Amazon
Safety 1st Grow and Go SprintAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot stated$99.00 for the Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LXAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$209.99 for the Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st QuickFitAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$99.98 for the Safety 1st QuickFit All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st TriFitAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$129.00 for the Safety 1st TriFit All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st TriMateAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot stated$149.99 for the Safety 1st TriMate All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st CrosstownAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lb19.5 inNot published10 yrCertified$129.99 for the Safety 1st Crosstown All-in-One Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Disney Baby Easy Elite SlimAll-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$139.99 for the Safety 1st Disney Baby Easy Elite Slim All-In-One Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot stated$229.99 for the Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Disney Baby EverSlim 4-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$259.99 for the Safety 1st Disney Baby EverSlim 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st SlimRide 4-in-1All-in-one5–100 lb40 lb65 lb100 lbNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$199.99 for the Safety 1st SlimRide 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Baby Jogger city turnRotating convertible4–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published19 inNot published10 yrCertified$579.99 for the Baby Jogger city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Britax Galaxy360 SlimRotating convertible5–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published17 inNot published10 yrNo$429.99 for the Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Britax PoplarConvertible5–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published17 in27.2 lb10 yrCertified$329.99 for the Britax Poplar Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Britax Poplar SConvertible5–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published17 in28 lb10 yrCertified$399.99 for the Britax Poplar S Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Clek FoonfConvertible14–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published16.9 in38 lb9 yrCertifiedNo current price
Clek FlloConvertible14–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published16.9 in25 lb9 yrCertifiedNo current price
Evenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1Rotating convertible4–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published16.9 in28.2 lbNot publishedCertified$399.99 for the Evenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1 Rotating Car Seat on Amazon
Evenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1 Rotating Car Seat with SensorSafeRotating convertible4–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published16.9 in28.2 lb10 yrCertifiedNo current price
Graco Extend2FitConvertible4–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published19.5 in19 lb10 yrNot stated$239.99 for the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Nuna RAVA nextConvertible5–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot publishedNot published26.5 lb10 yrCertified$580.00 for the Nuna RAVA next convertible car seat on nunababy.com
Nuna RAVAConvertible5–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published19 in27.9 lb10 yrCertifiedNo current price
UPPAbaby RoveConvertible14–65 lb50 lb65 lbNot published18.8 in25.2 lb10 yrCertified$499.99 for the UPPAbaby Rove convertible car seat on uppababy.com
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible KineticConvertible5–65 lb45 lb65 lbNot publishedNot published24.4 lb10 yrCertified$349.99 for the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible Kinetic on Amazon
Chicco Fit360 ClearTexRotating convertible4–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot published18.25 in33.8 lb8 yrCertified$439.99 for the Chicco Fit360 ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Chicco Fit360 SE ClearTexRotating convertible12–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot published18.25 in33.8 lb8 yrCertified$399.99 for the Chicco Fit360 SE ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTexRotating convertible4–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot published18.25 in31.25 lb8 yrCertified$473.17 for the Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Cosco EntradaConvertible5–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$89.98 for the Cosco Entrada Convertible Car Seat on coscokids.com
Graco EasyTurn 360 2-in-1Rotating convertible4–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot published17 in26 lb10 yrNot stated$349.99 for the Graco EasyTurn 360 2-in-1 Rotating Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Graco Contender SlimConvertible5–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot published18.9 in16 lb7 yrCertified$189.99 for the Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Nuna REVV maxxRotating convertible5–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot publishedNot published30.6 lb10 yrNo$800.00 for the Nuna REVV maxx rotating convertible car seat on nunababy.com
Safety 1st EllarisConvertible5–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$99.99 for the Safety 1st Ellaris Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Disney Baby EllarisConvertible5–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$129.98 for the Safety 1st Disney Baby Ellaris Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1Convertible5–65 lb40 lb65 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$129.99 for the Safety 1st Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Cosco Scenera ExtendConvertible5–50 lb40 lb50 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertified$59.00 for the Cosco Scenera Extend Convertible Car Seat on coscokids.com
Maxi-Cosi Romi 2-in-1Convertible5–50 lb40 lb50 lbNot publishedNot published9.2 lb10 yrCertified$149.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Romi 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st Smooth RideConvertible5–50 lb40 lb50 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$94.99 for the Safety 1st Smooth Ride Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st Disney Baby Scenera ExtendConvertible5–50 lb40 lb50 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published10 yrCertified$89.99 for the Safety 1st Disney Baby Scenera Extend Convertible Car Seat on safety1st.com
Evenflo Tribute LXConvertible5–40 lb40 lb40 lbNot published17 in9.29 lbNot publishedCertified$99.99 for the Evenflo Tribute LX Convertible Car Seat on evenflo.com
Nuna REVVRotating convertible5–40 lb30 lb40 lbNot published18.5 in29.7 lb10 yrNoNo current price
Baby Jogger city GO 2Infant4–35 lb35 lbNot publishedNot published17.25 inNot published7 yrCertified$399.99 for the Baby Jogger city GO 2 Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio (4-35 K)Infant4–35 lb35 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published8.2 lb7 yrCertified$349.99 for the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio (4-35 K) on pegperego.com
Britax Cypress Infant Car Seat with Alpine BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published16.9 in9.7 lb6 yrCertified$249.99 for the Britax Cypress Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base on Amazon
Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat with Alpine BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published16.9 inNot published6 yrCertified$279.99 for the Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base on Amazon
Britax Willow SC Infant Car Seat with Alpine BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published16.9 in9.3 lb6 yrCertified$329.99 for the Britax Willow SC Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base on Amazon
Britax Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published9.9 lb6 yrCertifiedNo current price
Britax Willow Infant Car Seat with Aspen BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published8.99 lb6 yrCertifiedNo current price
Chicco KeyFit 30 ClearTexInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published16.75 in9.5 lb6 yrCertified$225.99 for the Chicco KeyFit 30 ClearTex Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTexInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17 in10 lb6 yrCertified$249.99 for the Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat on chiccousa.com
Chicco KeyFit Max ZipInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17 in10 lb6 yrCertified$299.99 for the Chicco KeyFit Max Zip Infant Car Seat on chiccousa.com
Clek LiingInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published16.9 in9 lb9 yrCertified$499.99 for the Clek Liing on clekinc.com
Clek LiingoInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published16.9 in9 lb9 yrCertifiedNo current price
Cosco Light 'n Comfy Infant Car SeatInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertified$199.99 for the Cosco Light 'n Comfy Infant Car Seat on coscokids.com
Cybex Aton G2Infant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in9 lb6 yrCertified$399.95 for the Cybex Aton G2 on Amazon
Cybex Aton G2 SwivelRotating infant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in9 lb6 yrCertified$549.95 for the Cybex Aton G2 Swivel on Amazon
Cybex Cloud G Pro with Load Leg BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.6 in12 lb6 yrCertified$549.95 for the Cybex Cloud G Pro with Load Leg Base on Amazon
Cybex Cloud T with Load Leg BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.6 in12 lb6 yrCertified$649.95 for the Cybex Cloud T with Load Leg Base on cybex-online.com
Diono LiteClik30 R SafePlus Infant Car Seat and BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono LiteClik30 XT SafePlus Infant Car Seat and BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertifiedNo current price
Diono LiteClik30 RXT SafePlus Infant Car Seat and BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertifiedNo current price
Doona Doona X Car Seat & StrollerInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.3 in19.6 lbNot publishedCertified$850.00 for the Doona Doona X Car Seat & Stroller on doona.com
Doona Doona + Car Seat & StrollerInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.4 in17.2 lbNot publishedCertified$550.00 for the Doona Doona + Car Seat & Stroller on Amazon
Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorySootheInfant3–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.83 in8.6 lbNot publishedCertified$299.99 for the Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorySoothe on Amazon
Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorSafeInfant3–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.83 in8.6 lbNot publishedCertified$249.99 for the Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorSafe on Amazon
Evenflo LiteMax NXTInfant3–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published8.6 lbNot publishedNot statedNo current price
Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXTRotating infant3–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.83 in8.6 lb10 yrNot stated$289.99 for the Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT Rotating Infant Car Seat on evenflo.com
Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT Rotating Infant Car Seat with SensorySootheRotating infant3–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.83 in8.6 lb10 yrCertified$379.99 for the Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT Rotating Infant Car Seat with SensorySoothe on evenflo.com
Evenflo LiteMax 30Infant3–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published19 in8.17 lbNot publishedCertified$149.99 for the Evenflo LiteMax 30 Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Evenflo LiteMax SportInfant3–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published19 in8.17 lbNot publishedCertified$179.99 for the Evenflo LiteMax Sport Infant Car Seat on evenflo.com
Evenflo Shyft DualRide Infant Car Seat and Stroller ComboInfant3–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published29 lbNot publishedCertified$549.99 for the Evenflo Shyft DualRide Infant Car Seat and Stroller Combo on evenflo.com
Graco SnugRide Lite LXInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published15.5 in7.5 lb7 yrNot stated$139.97 for the Graco SnugRide Lite LX Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLXInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in9.8 lb7 yrNot stated$239.99 for the Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX Infant Car Seat featuring Safety Surround TechnologyInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 inNot published7 yrNot statedNo current price
Graco SnugRide SnugFitInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in8.4 lb7 yrNot stated$179.99 for the Graco SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat on gracobaby.com
Graco SnugRide SnugFit LXInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in9 lb7 yrNot stated$219.99 for the Graco SnugRide SnugFit LX Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Graco SnugRide SnugLock LX Infant Car Seat featuring TrueShield TechnologyInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published15.51 in8 lb7 yrNot stated$279.99 for the Graco SnugRide SnugLock LX Infant Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology on Amazon
Graco SnugRide DLX Infant Car Seat featuring Load Leg TechnologyInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published25 in8.4 lb7 yrNot stated$269.99 for the Graco SnugRide DLX Infant Car Seat featuring Load Leg Technology on gracobaby.com
Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat featuring Insta-Install Rigid LATCHInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published10.9 lb7 yrCertified$299.99 for the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat featuring Insta-Install Rigid LATCH on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi AmbraInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published7 lb8 yrCertified$399.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Ambra Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi Peri 180Rotating infant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 lb8 yrCertified$412.20 for the Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 Rotating Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi Mico ProInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published9.7 lb8 yrCertified$219.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+Infant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published9.7 lb8 yrCertified$255.99 for the Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+ Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Maxi-Cosi Mico LuxeInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertifiedNo current price
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+Infant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertifiedNo current price
Nuna PIPA aireInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in6 lb (lightest in this table)Not publishedCertifiedNo current price
Nuna PIPA aire rxInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in6.2 lbNot publishedCertified$650.00 for the Nuna PIPA aire rx infant car seat on nunababy.com
Nuna PIPA rxInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in7.6 lbNot publishedCertifiedNo current price
Nuna PIPA urbnInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17.5 in7 lbNot publishedCertifiedNo current price
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio LoungeInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published10.4 lb7 yrCertified$399.99 for the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Lounge on Amazon
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio NidoInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published8.2 lb7 yrCertified$449.99 for the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Nido on pegperego.com
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban MobilityInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17 in9.1 lb7 yrCertified$279.99 for the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility on Amazon
Safety 1st onBoard FLXInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertified$124.99 for the Safety 1st onBoard FLX Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st onBoard Insta-LATCH DLXInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot published7.5 lb8 yrCertified$199.99 for the Safety 1st onBoard Insta-LATCH DLX Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Safety 1st onBoard Insta-LATCHInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedCertified$124.00 for the Safety 1st onBoard Insta-LATCH Infant Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st onBoard Slide DLX Infant Car Seat featuring SafetySlide BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertified$289.99 for the Safety 1st onBoard Slide DLX Infant Car Seat featuring SafetySlide Base on Amazon
Safety 1st onBoard Slide Infant Car Seat featuring SafetySlide BaseInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertified$269.99 for the Safety 1st onBoard Slide Infant Car Seat featuring SafetySlide Base on safety1st.com
Safety 1st Light 'n Comfy Infant Car SeatInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published8 yrCertified$349.99 for the Safety 1st Light 'n Comfy Infant Car Seat on safety1st.com
Safety 1st onBoard LTXInfant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot statedNo current price
UPPAbaby Mesa V3Infant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17 in9.9 lb10 yrCertified$349.99 for the UPPAbaby Mesa V3 infant car seat on uppababy.com
UPPAbaby Aria V2Infant4–30 lb30 lbNot publishedNot published17 in6 lb (lightest in this table)7 yrCertified$449.99 for the UPPAbaby Aria V2 infant car seat on uppababy.com
Chicco KeyFitInfant4–22 lb22 lbNot publishedNot published16.75 in9 lb6 yrCertified$169.99 for the Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat on Amazon
Evenflo NurtureMaxInfant4–22 lb22 lbNot publishedNot published14.76 in (narrowest in this table)9 lbNot publishedCertified$74.99 for the Evenflo NurtureMax Infant Car Seat on evenflo.com

Limits and specifications are each manufacturer’s own, checked September 17, 2026. A dash means the maker does not publish that number. A highlighted number is simply the highest or lowest value in this table, not a recommendation. Prices are Amazon’s, or the manufacturer’s own where Amazon has no listing, as of the date each was read, and are subject to change; the seller’s price at checkout applies. Photos come from the same Amazon listing or, where Amazon has none, the manufacturer’s site.

Every rear-facing model on the US market

155 models from 15 brands. Filter by your child’s size, or open a model for its full specifications and the manual page each limit comes from.

Fit my child

Shows models with at least one mode whose published limits include all of these numbers. A mode with no published minimum age is not excluded by age. Always check every limit in the manual.

155 of 155 models

Manufacturer limits for Baby Jogger city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness4–50 lbNot published
Forward-facing harness26.5–65 lbUp to 49 in
Seat weight
Not published
Width
19 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 4 colors

$579.99Dune · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:23 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Britax Cypress Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing infant4–30 lb17–32 in
Seat weight
9.7 lb
Width
16.9 in
Usable life
6 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • Anti-rebound
  • 2 colors

34% off$249.99List price $379.99Ponte Glacier · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:23 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Convertible Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness5–50 lb18–49 in
Forward-facing harness30–65 lb35–49 in
Seat weight
Not published
Width
17 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft
Not certified
  • Anti-rebound
  • 3 colors

$429.99Pebble · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:24 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness5–50 lb18–49 in
Forward-facing harness30–65 lb35–49 in
Belt-positioning booster40–120 lb44–63 in
Seat weight
30 lb
Width
19.5 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 5 colors

$439.99Teak · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:24 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Britax One4Life Slim All-in-One Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness5–50 lb18–49 in
Forward-facing harness30–65 lb35–49 in
Belt-positioning booster40–120 lb44–63 in
Seat weight
28 lb
Width
Not published
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 4 colors

$429.99Parchment 2.0 · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:24 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Britax Poplar Convertible Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness5–50 lb18–49 in
Forward-facing harness30–65 lb35–49 in
Seat weight
27.2 lb
Width
17 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 2 colors

6% off$329.99List price $349.99Glacier Graphite 2.0 · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:24 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Chicco Fit360 ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness4–40 lbUp to 43 in
Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months26.5–65 lbUp to 49 in
Seat weight
33.8 lb
Width
18.25 in
Usable life
8 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 4 colors

$439.99Oat · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 15:34 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Chicco Fit360 SE ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness12–40 lbUp to 43 in
Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months26.5–65 lbUp to 49 in
Seat weight
33.8 lb
Width
18.25 in
Usable life
8 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 2 colors

$399.99Stellar/Blue · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:24 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness4–40 lbUp to 43 in
Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months26.5–65 lbUp to 49 in
Seat weight
31.25 lb
Width
18.25 in
Usable life
8 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 2 colors

$473.17Teak · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:24 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-Slim All-in-One Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness5–40 lbUp to 43 in
Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months26.5–65 lb38–54 in
High-back boosterfrom 4 years40–100 lb44–57 in
Seat weight
21 lb
Width
16.7 in
Usable life
See label
Aircraft
Certified
  • 3 colors
Manufacturer limits for Chicco OneFit LX ClearTex All-in-One Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness5–40 lbUp to 43 in
Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months26.5–65 lbUp to 54 in
High-back boosterfrom 4 years40–100 lb44–57 in
Seat weight
25.5 lb
Width
19 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 3 colors

$319.99Lupine · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:24 UTC, subject to change

Manufacturer limits for Chicco OneFit Max ClearTex All-in-One Car Seat
ModeWeightHeight
Rear-facing harness5–40 lbUp to 43 in
Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months26.5–65 lbUp to 54 in
High-back boosterfrom 4 years40–100 lb44–57 in
Seat weight
27 lb
Width
19.5 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft
Certified
  • 2 colors

20% off$303.99List price $379.99Ash · Amazon price as of 2026-11-02 13:24 UTC, subject to change

Rear-facing car seat questions

What are the rear-facing weight limits on car seats?

They vary by model and mode. Infant carriers in this catalogue top out between 22 and 35 lb; rear-facing convertibles and all-in-ones commonly reach 40 to 50 lb. The table below lists the highest published rear-facing limits, and each model page cites the manual page the number comes from.

When can a car seat face forward?

Only once the child has outgrown the rear-facing limits of the seat they are in, and meets every requirement the manufacturer sets for forward-facing use of a seat that offers it. A permitted minimum age for forward-facing is a floor, not a recommendation to switch at that age.

Are bent legs a reason to turn a seat forward-facing?

No. Children sit comfortably with their legs crossed or propped against the vehicle seat back, and leg-room is not one of the limits any manual sets. Follow the published height, weight and head-clearance limits instead.

Is an infant carrier or a rear-facing convertible better?

Neither is safer by design. A carrier detaches and often pairs with a stroller, but is outgrown sooner. A convertible stays installed and lasts into forward-facing use. Compare the rear-facing limits, the vehicle fit and how you will use it every day.

General guidance: NHTSA car seats and booster seats (opens in a new tab). Follow both manuals for your exact configuration.