| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4–35 lb | Up to 32 in |
- Seat weight
- Not published
- Width
- 17.25 in
- Usable life
- 7 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
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 beltHighest 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.
| Model | Type | Child weight | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Jogger city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat | Convertible | 4–50 lb | Not published |
| Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Convertible Car Seat | Convertible | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Britax Poplar Convertible Car Seat | Convertible | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Britax Poplar S Convertible Car Seat | Convertible | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat | All-in-one | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Britax One4Life Slim All-in-One Car Seat | All-in-one | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Clek Foonf | Convertible | 14–50 lb | 25–43 in |
| Clek Fllo | Convertible | 14–50 lb | 25–43 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.
| Car seat | Fits child (lb) | Rear-facingRear | Forward-facingForward | BoosterBooster | WidthWidth | Seat weightWeight | Usable lifeLife | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britax One4Life ClickTightAll-in-one | 5–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 19.5 in | 30 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Britax One4Life SlimAll-in-one | 5–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | 28 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Cybex Callisto T 360Rotating all-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 19.5 in | 35 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3QX SafePlusAll-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3QXT SafePlusAll-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3QXT FirstClass SafePlus (Radian 3QXT+)All-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3R SafePlusAll-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3RXT SafePlusAll-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3RXT SafePlus MaxAll-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3RAll-in-one | 5–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3RXAll-in-one · discontinued | 5–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Diono Radian 3RXTAll-in-one · discontinued | 5–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Evenflo Revolve360 ExtendRotating all-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 19.8 in | 29.6 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotating Car Seat with SensorSafeRotating all-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 19.8 in | 32.4 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit 4-in-1All-in-one | 4–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 21.5 in | 25.99 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Peg Perego Primo ViaggioAll-in-one | 5–120 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | Not published | 25.65 lb | 12 yr (longest usable life in this table) | Certified |
| Cybex Callisto G 360Rotating all-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 19.5 in | 35 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Cybex Callisto G 360 SelectRotating all-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 19.5 in | 35 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Evenflo Revolve360Rotating all-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 19.8 in | 29.6 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo All4Stages Slim 4-in-1All-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 16.9 in | 23.6 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo All4Stages Slim Plus Canopy 4-in-1All-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 16.9 in | 25.2 lb | Not published | Not stated |
| Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1All-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 21.5 in | 23 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco 4Ever DLX Slim 4-in-1All-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 18.9 in | 27.5 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 SlimAll-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 18 in | 24.1 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat featuring TrueShield TechnologyAll-in-one | 4–120 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 120 lb | 21.5 in | 24 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Nuna EXEC nextAll-in-one | 5–110 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 110 lb | Not published | 26.8 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1All-in-one | 5–110 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 110 lb | 21.5 in | 22.5 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Evenflo Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1All-in-one | 4–100 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 18.5 in | 17 lb | Not published | Not stated |
| Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1All-in-one | 4–100 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19 in | 20.61 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat featuring Anti-Rebound BarAll-in-one | 4–100 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19 in | 21.9 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-SlimAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 16.7 in | 21 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Chicco OneFit LX ClearTexAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19 in | 25.5 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Chicco OneFit Max ClearTexAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19.5 in | 27 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Cosco Easy Elite SlimAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1Rotating all-in-one | 4–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19.13 in | 30 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Graco SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 16.7 in | 19.2 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco SlimFit 3-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19.9 in | 19.47 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco SlimFit LX 3-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19.9 in | 21.5 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco TriRide 3-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19 in | 18.45 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco TrioGrow SnugLock 3-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19 in | 18.92 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Maxi-Cosi Andi 360Rotating all-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | 40.52 lb | 10 yr | No |
| Maxi-Cosi SelaAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | 27.25 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | 23.2 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Pria Max+All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | 16.5 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Pria MaxAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | 16.8 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi PriaAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | 16.5 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi PetraAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | 14.75 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Turn and Go 360Rotating all-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | No |
| Safety 1st Turn and Go 360 DLXRotating all-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | No |
| Safety 1st Turn and Go 360 STRotating all-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | No |
| Safety 1st Disney Baby Turn and Go 360Rotating all-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not stated |
| Safety 1st Grow and GoAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Disney Baby Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat (CC411)All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Disney Baby Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat (CC253)All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Grow and Go SprintAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not stated |
| Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LXAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st QuickFitAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st TriFitAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st TriMateAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not stated |
| Safety 1st CrosstownAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | 19.5 in | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Disney Baby Easy Elite SlimAll-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not stated |
| Safety 1st Disney Baby EverSlim 4-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st SlimRide 4-in-1All-in-one | 5–100 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | 100 lb | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Baby Jogger city turnRotating convertible | 4–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 19 in | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Britax Galaxy360 SlimRotating convertible | 5–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 17 in | Not published | 10 yr | No |
| Britax PoplarConvertible | 5–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 17 in | 27.2 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Britax Poplar SConvertible | 5–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 17 in | 28 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Clek FoonfConvertible | 14–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 16.9 in | 38 lb | 9 yr | Certified |
| Clek FlloConvertible | 14–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 16.9 in | 25 lb | 9 yr | Certified |
| Evenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1Rotating convertible | 4–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 16.9 in | 28.2 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1 Rotating Car Seat with SensorSafeRotating convertible | 4–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 16.9 in | 28.2 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Graco Extend2FitConvertible | 4–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 19.5 in | 19 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Nuna RAVA nextConvertible | 5–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | Not published | 26.5 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Nuna RAVAConvertible | 5–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 19 in | 27.9 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| UPPAbaby RoveConvertible | 14–65 lb | 50 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 18.8 in | 25.2 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible KineticConvertible | 5–65 lb | 45 lb | 65 lb | Not published | Not published | 24.4 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Chicco Fit360 ClearTexRotating convertible | 4–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 18.25 in | 33.8 lb | 8 yr | Certified |
| Chicco Fit360 SE ClearTexRotating convertible | 12–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 18.25 in | 33.8 lb | 8 yr | Certified |
| Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTexRotating convertible | 4–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 18.25 in | 31.25 lb | 8 yr | Certified |
| Cosco EntradaConvertible | 5–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Graco EasyTurn 360 2-in-1Rotating convertible | 4–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 17 in | 26 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Graco Contender SlimConvertible | 5–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | 18.9 in | 16 lb | 7 yr | Certified |
| Nuna REVV maxxRotating convertible | 5–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | Not published | 30.6 lb | 10 yr | No |
| Safety 1st EllarisConvertible | 5–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Disney Baby EllarisConvertible | 5–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1Convertible | 5–65 lb | 40 lb | 65 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Cosco Scenera ExtendConvertible | 5–50 lb | 40 lb | 50 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Romi 2-in-1Convertible | 5–50 lb | 40 lb | 50 lb | Not published | Not published | 9.2 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Smooth RideConvertible | 5–50 lb | 40 lb | 50 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Disney Baby Scenera ExtendConvertible | 5–50 lb | 40 lb | 50 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10 yr | Certified |
| Evenflo Tribute LXConvertible | 5–40 lb | 40 lb | 40 lb | Not published | 17 in | 9.29 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Nuna REVVRotating convertible | 5–40 lb | 30 lb | 40 lb | Not published | 18.5 in | 29.7 lb | 10 yr | No |
| Baby Jogger city GO 2Infant | 4–35 lb | 35 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.25 in | Not published | 7 yr | Certified |
| Peg Perego Primo Viaggio (4-35 K)Infant | 4–35 lb | 35 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8.2 lb | 7 yr | Certified |
| Britax Cypress Infant Car Seat with Alpine BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 16.9 in | 9.7 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat with Alpine BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 16.9 in | Not published | 6 yr | Certified |
| Britax Willow SC Infant Car Seat with Alpine BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 16.9 in | 9.3 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Britax Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 9.9 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Britax Willow Infant Car Seat with Aspen BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8.99 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Chicco KeyFit 30 ClearTexInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 16.75 in | 9.5 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTexInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17 in | 10 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Chicco KeyFit Max ZipInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17 in | 10 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Clek LiingInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 16.9 in | 9 lb | 9 yr | Certified |
| Clek LiingoInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 16.9 in | 9 lb | 9 yr | Certified |
| Cosco Light 'n Comfy Infant Car SeatInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Cybex Aton G2Infant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 9 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Cybex Aton G2 SwivelRotating infant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 9 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Cybex Cloud G Pro with Load Leg BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.6 in | 12 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Cybex Cloud T with Load Leg BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.6 in | 12 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Diono LiteClik30 R SafePlus Infant Car Seat and BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Diono LiteClik30 XT SafePlus Infant Car Seat and BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Diono LiteClik30 RXT SafePlus Infant Car Seat and BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Doona Doona X Car Seat & StrollerInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.3 in | 19.6 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Doona Doona + Car Seat & StrollerInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.4 in | 17.2 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorySootheInfant | 3–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.83 in | 8.6 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorSafeInfant | 3–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.83 in | 8.6 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo LiteMax NXTInfant | 3–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8.6 lb | Not published | Not stated |
| Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXTRotating infant | 3–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.83 in | 8.6 lb | 10 yr | Not stated |
| Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT Rotating Infant Car Seat with SensorySootheRotating infant | 3–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.83 in | 8.6 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| Evenflo LiteMax 30Infant | 3–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 19 in | 8.17 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo LiteMax SportInfant | 3–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 19 in | 8.17 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Evenflo Shyft DualRide Infant Car Seat and Stroller ComboInfant | 3–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 29 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Graco SnugRide Lite LXInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 15.5 in | 7.5 lb | 7 yr | Not stated |
| Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLXInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 9.8 lb | 7 yr | Not stated |
| Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX Infant Car Seat featuring Safety Surround TechnologyInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | Not published | 7 yr | Not stated |
| Graco SnugRide SnugFitInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 8.4 lb | 7 yr | Not stated |
| Graco SnugRide SnugFit LXInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 9 lb | 7 yr | Not stated |
| Graco SnugRide SnugLock LX Infant Car Seat featuring TrueShield TechnologyInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 15.51 in | 8 lb | 7 yr | Not stated |
| Graco SnugRide DLX Infant Car Seat featuring Load Leg TechnologyInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 25 in | 8.4 lb | 7 yr | Not stated |
| Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat featuring Insta-Install Rigid LATCHInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10.9 lb | 7 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi AmbraInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 7 lb | 8 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Peri 180Rotating infant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 lb | 8 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico ProInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 9.7 lb | 8 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+Infant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 9.7 lb | 8 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico LuxeInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+Infant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Nuna PIPA aireInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 6 lb (lightest in this table) | Not published | Certified |
| Nuna PIPA aire rxInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 6.2 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Nuna PIPA rxInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 7.6 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Nuna PIPA urbnInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17.5 in | 7 lb | Not published | Certified |
| Peg Perego Primo Viaggio LoungeInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10.4 lb | 7 yr | Certified |
| Peg Perego Primo Viaggio NidoInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8.2 lb | 7 yr | Certified |
| Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban MobilityInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17 in | 9.1 lb | 7 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st onBoard FLXInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st onBoard Insta-LATCH DLXInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | 7.5 lb | 8 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st onBoard Insta-LATCHInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Certified |
| Safety 1st onBoard Slide DLX Infant Car Seat featuring SafetySlide BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st onBoard Slide Infant Car Seat featuring SafetySlide BaseInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st Light 'n Comfy Infant Car SeatInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 8 yr | Certified |
| Safety 1st onBoard LTXInfant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not stated |
| UPPAbaby Mesa V3Infant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17 in | 9.9 lb | 10 yr | Certified |
| UPPAbaby Aria V2Infant | 4–30 lb | 30 lb | Not published | Not published | 17 in | 6 lb (lightest in this table) | 7 yr | Certified |
| Chicco KeyFitInfant | 4–22 lb | 22 lb | Not published | Not published | 16.75 in | 9 lb | 6 yr | Certified |
| Evenflo NurtureMaxInfant | 4–22 lb | 22 lb | Not published | Not published | 14.76 in (narrowest in this table) | 9 lb | Not published | Certified |
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.
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.
Rotating convertible
Baby Jogger city turn Rotating 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
- Not published
- Width
- 19 in
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4–30 lb | 17–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 9.9 lb
- Width
- Not published
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4–30 lb | 17–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 9.7 lb
- Width
- 16.9 in
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
Rotating convertible
Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Convertible Car Seat
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 35–49 in |
- Seat weight
- Not published
- Width
- 17 in
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Not certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 35–49 in |
| Belt-positioning booster | 40–120 lb | 44–63 in |
- Seat weight
- 30 lb
- Width
- 19.5 in
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
All-in-one
Britax One4Life Slim All-in-One Car Seat
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 35–49 in |
| Belt-positioning booster | 40–120 lb | 44–63 in |
- Seat weight
- 28 lb
- Width
- Not published
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
Convertible
Britax Poplar Convertible Car Seat
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 35–49 in |
- Seat weight
- 27.2 lb
- Width
- 17 in
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
Convertible
Britax Poplar S Convertible Car Seat
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 35–49 in |
- Seat weight
- 28 lb
- Width
- 17 in
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4–30 lb | 17–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 8.99 lb
- Width
- Not published
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4–30 lb | 17–32 in |
- Seat weight
- Not published
- Width
- 16.9 in
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4–30 lb | 17–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 9.3 lb
- Width
- 16.9 in
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
Rotating convertible
Chicco Fit360 ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 49 in |
- Seat weight
- 33.8 lb
- Width
- 18.25 in
- Usable life
- 8 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
Rotating convertible
Chicco Fit360 SE ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 12–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 49 in |
- Seat weight
- 33.8 lb
- Width
- 18.25 in
- Usable life
- 8 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
Rotating convertible
Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 49 in |
- Seat weight
- 31.25 lb
- Width
- 18.25 in
- Usable life
- 8 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | 38–54 in |
| High-back boosterfrom 4 years | 40–100 lb | 44–57 in |
- Seat weight
- 21 lb
- Width
- 16.7 in
- Usable life
- See label
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–30 lb | Up to 30 in |
- Seat weight
- 9.5 lb
- Width
- 16.75 in
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–22 lb | Up to 30 in |
- Seat weight
- 9 lb
- Width
- 16.75 in
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–30 lb | Up to 32 in |
- Seat weight
- 10 lb
- Width
- 17 in
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–30 lb | Up to 32 in |
- Seat weight
- 10 lb
- Width
- 17 in
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 54 in |
| High-back boosterfrom 4 years | 40–100 lb | 44–57 in |
- Seat weight
- 25.5 lb
- Width
- 19 in
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 54 in |
| High-back boosterfrom 4 years | 40–100 lb | 44–57 in |
- Seat weight
- 27 lb
- Width
- 19.5 in
- Usable life
- 10 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
Convertible
Clek Fllo
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 14–50 lb | 25–43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | 30–49 in |
- Seat weight
- 25 lb
- Width
- 16.9 in
- Usable life
- 9 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
Convertible
Clek Foonf
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 14–50 lb | 25–43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | 30–49 in |
- Seat weight
- 38 lb
- Width
- 16.9 in
- Usable life
- 9 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
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.