When choosing between the Graco 4ever Extend2fit or Graco Extend2fit, the 4ever Extend2fit is a safer choice. But that doesn’t mean it is already the best choice.
Learn why.
Last Updated: April 8, 2018
(Graco 4ever Extend2fit
Vs
Graco Extend2fit
Ideal Use
| Graco 4ever Extend2fit | Graco Extend2fit | |
| Rear-Facing Weight: | 4 to 50 pounds | |
| Rear-Facing Height: | head must be at least 1″ below the handle | Up to 45 inches |
| Forward-Facing Weight: | 22 to 65 pounds | |
| Forward-Facing Height Limit: | 27 to 49 inches | Up to 49 inches |
| High Back Booster Weight: | 40 to 100 pounds | N/A |
| Backless Booster Weight | 40 to 120 pounds | N/A |
| High Back Booster Height Limit: | 43 to 57 inches | N/A |
| Backless Booster Height Limit: | 43 to 57 inches | N/A |
The Graco 4ever Extend2fit is an All-In-One car seat. You can use it for your child until they no longer need a car seat.
The Graco Extend2fit is only a 2-Way seat. After the forward-facing mode, you’ll need to get a new seat which is a booster seat.
Will It Fit In My Car?
| Graco 4ever Extend2fit | Graco Extend2fit | |
| Width | 19 inches | 19.2 inches |
| Height | 23 inches | 22.1 inches |
| Depth/Length | 21 inches | 25.2 inches |
There’s an almost 4 inches difference with their lengths – the Graco Extend2fit is longer.
Both seats have an extendable footrest which adds 5 inches to their total lengths.
In this case, the Graco 4ever Extend2fit can save more space in your vehicle.
Installation
| Graco 4ever Extend2fit | Graco Extend2fit | |
| Do I need to use a pool noodle/rolled towel? | No | |
| Easy To Install Rear-Facing With LATCH? | Yes | |
| Easy To Install Rear-Facing With Seatbelt? | Relatively | Yes |
| Easy To Install Forward-Facing With LATCH? | Yes | Relatively |
| Easy To Install Forward-Facing With Seatbelt? | Relatively | |
| Easy To Uninstall? | Yes | |
Installing the Graco 4ever Extend2fit with LATCH is easy to deal with. The installation problem for 4ever Extend2fit becomes challenging once the seat belt is used.
On the other hand, installing the Graco Extend2fit rear-facing, whether by LATCH or seatbelt can be easily done compared to when installing it forward-facing via LATCH or seatbelt.
Safety
| Graco 4ever Extend2fit | Graco Extend2fit | |
| Country Of Origin: | China | |
| Steel Frame: | Yes | |
| Five-Point Harness? | Yes | |
| Side Impact Tested: | Yes | |
| Approved For Airplane Use: | Yes | |
| Easy To Buckle And Unbuckle? | Yes | No |
When it comes to safety, it seems that the Graco 4ever Extend2fit is a better choice. That is because of the following issues that the Graco Extend2fit seems to have.
- The Graco Extend2fit seat harness cannot be easily tightened. Also, it doesn’t seem to be tight enough to pass a pinch test. A pinch test is usually the gauge to help you decide when the car seat harness is already properly tightened.
- The chest clip of the seat harness can be hard to release. In emergency situations when you have to immediately disengage it, it can take some real effort.
Both seats seem to be too upright too, despite having generous recline angles.
Check Out The Graco 4ever Extend2fit Colors
Check Out The Graco Extend2fit Colors
The Seat
| Graco 4ever Extend2fit | Graco Extend2fit | |
| Is The Material Breathable? | Yes (except Clove) | No |
| Seat Weight: | 25.8 pounds | 18.5 pounds |
| Machine Washable Cover? | Yes | Yes |
| Roomy? | Yes | Yes |
| No-Rethread Harness? | Yes | Yes |
| Comes With An Infant Body Support? | Yes | Body Pads |
| Easy To Remove Cover? | Yes | No |
| Expiration | 10 Years | |
| Comes With A Cup Holder? | Yes | |
| Shoulder Harness Has Pads? | Yes | |
| Leg Straps Has Pads? | No | |
When choosing a comfortable seat fabric, the Graco 4ever Extend2fit is a better choice, just stay away from the Clove color.
The Graco Extend2fit is lighter.
When trying to remove or put back the seat cover, the Graco 4ever Extend2fit is a safer choice.
Compare The Price Difference
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Conclusion
There’s an approximately USD 150 price difference between the Graco 4ever Extend2fit and the Graco Extend2fit. The 4ever Extend2fit is more expensive.
Let’s see what the added USD 150 is for.
- It can be used as a booster seat so you don’t have to acquire a new seat ever.
- It is more compact even when the extendable footrest is fully utilized.
- It is easier to install via LATCH in the forward-facing mode.
- It is easier to tighten and buckle up the seat harness.
- Except for the Clove color, the seat fabrics are made of breathable and comfortable materials.
- When you need to wash the seat cover, it is easier to remove and put it back.
Now let’s see what you get from saving your USD 150 with the Graco Extend2fit.
- It is easier to install rear-facing with a seat belt.
- It is lighter to lug around when you need to air travel with it.
Given the above-mentioned points, it seems to be more advantageous to go with the Graco 4ever Extend2fit.
However, having reviewed the Graco 4ever Extend2fit against the older model Graco 4ever, going with the latter is a wiser choice. Read my comparison here.
Do You Need More Help Deciding Between
The Graco 4ever Extend2fit Or Graco Extend2fit?
See My Graco 4ever Extend2fit Review
Read My Graco Extend2fit Review
What Do You Think?
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Cheers!
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