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Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat
An all-in-one car seat with 3 modes: rear-facing harness 5 to 40 lb, 19 to 40 in; forward-facing harness 30 to 65 lb, 34.4 to 49 in; belt-positioning booster (high-back) 40 to 100 lb, 43.4 to 52 in.
Specifications checked against Safety 1st’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research
Who is the Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat for?
The Grow and Go Sprint (CC450) is an all-in-one seat. The manual lists rear-facing from 5 to 40 lb and 19 to 40 in., forward-facing with the harness from 30 to 65 lb and 34.4 to 49 in., and booster use from 40 to 100 lb and 43.4 to 52 in. It expires 10 years after manufacture.
Reasons to consider it
Three modes in one seat, from 5 lb rear-facing to 100 lb as a booster
QuickFit harness adjusts the headrest and harness in one motion, with no rethreading
Lower anchors usable forward-facing up to 55 lb
Machine-washable, dryer-safe seat pad and dishwasher-safe cup and storage holders
Things to weigh up
Rear-facing must use recline Position 3 or 2; Position 1 is not allowed
The storage holder can only be used on the left side of the seat
Certified for aircraft only with the internal harness, not as a booster
No width or seat weight is published
My take on the Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat
It suits someone who wants the Grow and Go features (QuickFit harness, harness holders, 3-position recline) plus a storage holder for a device or snacks. Its manual uses two rear-facing level lines matched to the child's size and allows lower anchors forward-facing up to 55 lb. The standard Grow and Go (CC409) lists the same three ranges, and its page does not list the device storage area.
A research summary of Safety 1st’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
Who the Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat fits
This seat covers 3 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Check the date label on the shell before using a hand-me-down; every seat has an expiry.
Rear-facing harness5 to 40 lb · 19 to 40 in
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 harness30 to 65 lb · 34.4 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.
Belt-positioning booster (high-back)40 to 100 lb · 43.4 to 52 in
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.
What are the Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat weight, height and age limits?
Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat limits by mode
Mode
Child weight
Child height
Minimum age
Conditions
Rear-facing harness
5 to 40 lb
19 to 40 in
Not published
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Forward-facing harness
30 to 65 lb
34.4 to 49 in
Not published
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Belt-positioning booster (high-back)
40 to 100 lb
43.4 to 52 in
Not published
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A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat specifications
Seat weight
Not published
Width
Not published
Usable life
See the date label on the seat
Aircraft use
Not published
Recline positions
3
How the Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat installs
Recline
3 recline positions. The recline angle is what keeps a young baby’s airway open, so set it before tightening the install.
Harness
QuickFit no-rethread headrest/harness. Check the harness height at each growth spurt: at or below the shoulders rear-facing, at or above them forward-facing.
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?
Safety 1st does not publish a width for this seat, so measure your back seat and compare it with the seat in a store before buying.
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 Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat have?
QuickFit no-rethread headrest/harness
Harness holders
3 recline positions
Colors listed in the US
Purple Cadet III, Black Beauty III, Nightshift III.
What to know before you live with it
Rear-facing level lines and recline
The Sprint has two rear-facing level lines. For a child 5 to 30 lb and 19 to 34.3 in., the bottom line must be parallel with the ground. For a child 30 to 40 lb and 34.4 to 40 in. who can sit up unassisted, the top line applies. Use recline Position 3 or 2 to get there; never Position 1 rear-facing. Forward-facing and booster modes use Position 1, fully upright. Install with the lower anchor belt or the vehicle belt, never both, and keep the tether stored when rear-facing. Behind a front seat, the car seat must touch that seat back or be as close as possible.
Forward-facing starts only once the child has outgrown rear-facing and runs to 65 lb or 49 in., or until the fit checks fail. The manual gives the vehicle belt with the tether for a child up to 65 lb, or the lower anchor belt with the tether, which must not be used for a child over 55 lb. The tether must always be attached when an anchor is available. The harness straps go at the shoulders or slightly above, and the seat should not move more than 1 in. side to side at the belt path.
The head and body pillows are optional, rear-facing only, and must be used together. The body pillow comes in two pieces, back and bottom. The lower shoulder harness slots for smaller children require both pillows and the headrest in its lowest position. The storage holder is top-rack dishwasher safe and fits only on the left side. For booster use, the buckle and buckle cover are removed and stored, and the chest clip, straps and buckle tongues go behind the headrest and seat pad. The booster uses the vehicle lap and shoulder belt only, and the child's head must be at least 5 in. below the vehicle roof.
The pad comes off without removing the harness. Machine wash it separately in cold water on a gentle cycle with the harness cover fastening strips closed and no bleach, then tumble dry separately for 10 to 12 minutes on low heat and remove it immediately. Spot clean the harness straps and check them often for wear. The seat must not be used more than 10 years after the date of manufacture. It is certified for aircraft with the internal harness, on forward-facing aircraft seats only, and not as a booster.
Is the Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat recalled?
25C006000: does not cover this model. Campaign 25C-006 covers only the Grow and Go Sprint model CC321 (CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY, CC321GYYD, CC321HAO, CC321HAR) built February 28 to December 31, 2023. This Grow and Go Sprint is model CC450, which is not in that population. Dorel's report states that other Grow and Go and Grow and Go Sprint seats with different model numbers use different headrest foam designs, assembly processes and/or soft goods and are not included in the recall population. Campaign source (read ).
Each campaign naming this family was read against this model’s numbers and build dates, and none covers it. Still check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use, especially on a used seat.
Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat: common questions
What are the Grow and Go Sprint weight and height limits?
The manual lists 5 to 40 lb and 19 to 40 in. rear-facing, 30 to 65 lb and 34.4 to 49 in. forward-facing with the harness, and 40 to 100 lb and 43.4 to 52 in. as a booster.
When do I stop using LATCH on the Grow and Go Sprint?
Forward-facing, the manual says not to install with the lower anchor belt for a child weighing more than 55 lb. Use the vehicle belt with the tether from there to 65 lb.
The manual says it is certified for aircraft use with the internal harness, on forward-facing aircraft seats. It is not certified as a booster, because aircraft seats have no shoulder belts.
How is the Sprint different from the regular Grow and Go?
The Grow and Go (CC409) page lists the same ranges: 5 to 40 lb and 19 to 40 in. rear-facing, 30 to 65 lb and 34.4 to 49 in. forward-facing, and 40 to 100 lb and 43.4 to 52 in. as a booster. It describes dual cup holders and harness holders but no device storage area.
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
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; Safety 1st lists 3 colors of this seat.
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 Safety 1st so you hear about the next one.