Youth & Toddler Car Seats
Youth and Toddler Cars Seats may be acceptable options when your child outgrows their infant car seat . Unlike convertible car seats, youth/toddler car seats cannot be used rear-facing, so before transitioning your little one into a youth/toddler seat, make sure your child is ready to be forward-facing. Please be aware of the differences in weight maximums for combination car seats, which are a type of youth/toddler seat. Combination car seats have a weight maximum for use with a harness and use as a booster. Most retailers will only list one maximum weight, which will be the maximum booster weight, not harness weight. We list both so you know exactly what you are getting! Our detailed youth and toddler car seat reviews are intended to help you find the right seat to fit your and your child's needs. Here are some basic distinctions when comparing youth/toddler car seats to other car seats... Read More
Youth & Toddler Car Seats
Close Window [X]Youth and Toddler Cars Seats may be acceptable options when your child outgrows their infant car seat . Unlike convertible car seats, youth/toddler car seats cannot be used rear-facing, so before transitioning your little one into a youth/toddler seat, make sure your child is ready to be forward-facing. Please be aware of the differences in weight maximums for combination car seats, which are a type of youth/toddler seat. Combination car seats have a weight maximum for use with a harness and use as a booster. Most retailers will only list one maximum weight, which will be the maximum booster weight, not harness weight. We list both so you know exactly what you are getting! Our detailed youth and toddler car seat reviews are intended to help you find the right seat to fit your and your child's needs. Here are some basic distinctions when comparing youth/toddler car seats to other car seats:
- Can only be used forward-facing
- Minimum weight and height requirement of 20 lbs and approximately 19"
- Maximum weight and height limits of 40 - 80 lbs* and 59"
- Once installed properly it should be uninstalled rarely to adjust shoulder harness heights or to remove the 5-point harness for use as a Belt Positioning Booster on select models
- Not compatible with strollers
- Depending on the seat, your child may be able to use this seat up to the age of 8
*The great thing about some youth/toddler car seats we carry is the extended 5-point harness weight capacities - some up to 85 lbs! Keeping your child in a 5-point harness as long as possible is always the safest option.
