{"id":4752,"date":"2023-11-19T08:57:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T08:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carseaton.com\/?p=4752"},"modified":"2023-12-04T14:55:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T14:55:38","slug":"graco-slimfit-3-in-1-car-seat-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carseaton.com\/graco-slimfit-3-in-1-car-seat-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Graco SlimFit 3 in 1 Car Seat Review-Narrow to Fit Most Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
The Graco SlimFit 3 in 1 car seat is, without a doubt, an incredibly popular infant and toddler car seat. Coming into the market at $219.99, it’s by no means inexpensive but the Graco brand is trusted and the SlimFilt is an ideal option for parents who are looking to get the most out of their car seat investment. With a narrow width of 19.9 inches, it’s slim for a better fit in small vehicles and for growing families with two or three children, whilst promising long-lasting from infancy to toddlerhood to also big kids up until they are 100 pounds or 57 inches tall. There is an upgraded version – SlimFit3 LX with a narrower width at 16.75 inches to fit 3 across, as well as a few advanced safety features… but bear in mind these come with additional costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
*Price may change due to e-commerce platform and brand sales promotion.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe good and the bad\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWho we recommend it for\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs it worth the price tag?\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDimensions, weight, color, etc\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tCrash tests, FMVSS213, SIP\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight\/height limits, airplane, etc\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tInstall with LATCH or seat belt\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOther car seats to consider\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t If you’re after a 3 in 1 car seat that lasts good years from your kid’s birth to their preteen and requires the basic safety features, the Graco SlimFit should be the car seat for you and your kid.<\/p> It’s not the cheapest on the market but its slim fit design, high capacity, and durable quality make this a stress-free travel gear option for both parents and kids.<\/p> It’s not the narrowest compared to those 3 across car seats<\/a> and you don’t want to take it for air travel (it’s not that lightweight), but it does a decent job of transitioning from a rear-facing infant car seat to a forward-facing toddler car seat, and finally to a booster seat. It’s budget-friendly for most families.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The finish of the Graco SlimFit is a sight for sore eyes, but that’s expected with a 3 in 1 car seat<\/a> that is on the upper end of the mid-range in terms of price point.<\/p> It does what it needs to do, capable of transitioning from a rear-facing harness to a forward-facing harness, and finally to a belt-positioning highback booster seat, but there are a few shortcomings that make me question its value for money. It lacks advanced safety features and additional comfort features. Its performance can be matched and, in some cases, outperformed by cheaper models like the Diono Radian 3R.<\/p> However, it does open the door to being slimmer and lighter than the majority of convertible car seats on the market. So the manufacturer later launched another upgraded version – Graco SlimFit3 LX<\/a>. If you need to install multiple car seats in the same row, let\u2019s say three car seats sitting side by side, then you should pick up the upgraded version without any doubt.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t The overall width is 10% slimmer<\/strong> in comparison to similar 3 in 1 seats on the market, which for most vehicles would not have any additional issues but it’s still worth being aware of if you have small cars or need to install multiple car seats in a row – putting the SlimFit next to another car seat could be a struggle.<\/p> The dimension of Graco SlimFit is 21.5″ x 19.9″ x 25.5″ (DWH).<\/p> It’s obvious that the 10% narrower width is based on the average width of all-in-one car seats between 20-22 inches. The final result is that Graco SlimFit measures 19.9 inches in width. That’s near to those Graco SlimFit Review - Affordable 3 in 1 Car Seat<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2. Who Is It Best For?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Will the Graco SlimFit 3 in 1 Car Seat Be a Good Fit For Your Child and Family?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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