Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 toddler car seat

Graco, one of the most trusted names in car seats, presents the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Toddler Car Seat. With good looks and a sturdy steel frame, the Nautilus from Graco protects children in three different modes. First as a front-facing 5-point harness seat from 20 - 65 lbs, second as a belt positioning high-back booster from 30 - 100 lbs, and third as a backless booster from 40 - 100 lbs. With such a high 5-point harness weight capacity, following car seat safety best practices becomes much easier.

BENEFITS FOR MOM & DAD

Parents love the sleek look of the Graco Nautilus, which blends well with most car interiors. Easily keep the car seat clean thanks to the removable and machine washable cover. With a high harness weight capacity and the ability to convert to a booster, the Graco Nautilus may be the last car seat you will need to purchase once baby can safely ride forward-facing.

Installation: The Graco Nautilus installs with ease. Attach the back onto the seat, slide the headrest on, and pop the arm rests to the seat, and you're ready. Install the Nautilus using LATCH or your vehicle's seat belts. The Nautilus works three ways:

1. As a 5-point harness seat (20 - 65 lbs and 27" - 62")
2. As a belt-positioning booster (30 - 100 lbs and 38" - 57")
3. As a backless booster (40 - 100 lbs and 40" - 57")

Note: Your vehicle's manual may state a set weight limit for its LATCH anchors (40 or 48 lbs). For use with children above this weight while still in the 5-point harness, the seat must be installed using vehicle seat belts. As a backless booster, use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belts to secure both child and seat. You may install the seat with LATCH or seat belts for both the harnessed seating configuration and the high back booster mode; however, you cannot use LATCH to install the Nautilus as a backless booster.

Convenience: Clean the Nautilus' cover by machine washing in cold water on the delicate cycle and drip drying. With a narrow profile, the Nautilus fits well in many cars. Neutral fabrics and a modern look don't overwhelm your style.

BENEFITS FOR JACK OR JILL

Generous padding keeps kids happy. Cupholders offer children their own personal spot for juice. The wrap-around head support keeps sleepy heads from drooping and the super cushy padding makes for happy car rides.

Comfort: Armrests let junior lounge. Generous cushioning throughout supports little bodies and invites contended road trips. Cupholders add to the feeling of a big-kid seat. When your little angel nods their head, side wings prop them up.

Safety:

• 5-point harness up to 65 lbs forward-facing
• Includes energy absorbing EPS foam
• Meets or exceeds New Car Assessment Protocol (NCAP) - peak Crash Force approximately 2X current Car Seat Standard
• Meets or exceeds FMVSS 213

Note: Safety experts recommend that car seats not be used for longer than a period of 5 - 6 years. Graco has addressed this by recommending use for up to 6 years WITH the seat back attached as either a harnessed seat or booster and for use up to 9 years as a backless booster without the seat back.

COMPARISON

The Britax Frontier features a higher weight capacity (80 lbs) than the Graco Nautilus. The Frontier has only two modes: as a 5-pint harness seat and as a high-back belt positioning booster. While the Nautilus does have a lower harness weight capacity than the Frontier, the budget friendly price-point and easy installation is certainly worth keeping in mind.