Thinking about buying Graco? Buyzello covers 2 Graco products in car seats, each with an independent Buy, Consider or Skip verdict. Our highest-rated Graco pick is the Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat, which typically sells for $280–$330 in the US.
The Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat is best for one seat for the long haul. Its key feature is four modes from rear-facing to backless booster, and it usually costs $280–$330. Buy it if you want one seat that goes from rear-facing to booster and stays usable for years. Skip it if you need a newborn seat you can carry, or have a very small car. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 8.6 out of 10.
The Graco TurboBooster Highback Booster Seat is best for big kids who have outgrown a harness. Its key feature is low-cost belt-positioning booster, and it usually costs $50–$80. Buy it if your child has outgrown the forward-facing harness limits and needs help fitting the adult seat belt. Skip it if your child still fits a harnessed seat; keep them harnessed until they reach its limits. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 8.0 out of 10.
How does Graco compare with rivals? In car seats, the main alternatives include the Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat (newborns and infants, $230–$280), the Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat (easiest seat-belt install, $330–$400) and the Doona Car Seat & Stroller (city parents and travel, $500–$600). Our best car seats list ranks them side by side so you can see where Graco wins and where it does not.
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Fit your child, your car and your skills: the safest seat is the one you install correctly every time. Check the weight and height limits on the label, and keep kids rear-facing as long as their seat allows, as the AAP advises. Find the expiration date on the seat label; most seats last 6 to 10 years from the manufacture date.
Not necessarily. Every seat sold in the US must meet FMVSS 213. Pricier seats usually add easier installs, nicer fabrics or longer use, which can help you install them correctly. We say no. You cannot know whether a used seat has been in a crash, is missing parts or has been recalled. NHTSA recommends replacing seats after a moderate or severe crash.
