Making the decision between the Graco Slimfit car seat and the Graco 4ever DLX will never be difficult.
Still confused about which one to choose for your baby? Our comparison will give you the benefits of both and help you decide what best meets your needs and budget!
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| | Graco Slimfit | Graco 4ever DLX |
| Rear-Facing Weight: | 5 to 40 lbs | 4 to 40 lbs |
| Rear-Facing Height: | the head must be at least 1" below the handle | |
| Forward-Facing Weight: | 22 to 65 lbs | 22 to 65 lbs |
| Forward-Facing Height Limit: | 27 to 49 inches | Up to 49 inches |
| Backless Booster Weight: | N/A | 40 to 120 lbs |
| High Back Booster Weight | 30 to 100 lbs | 40 to 100 lbs |
| Backless Booster Height Limit: | N/A | 43 to 57 inches |
| High Back Booster Height | 38 to 57 inches | 43 to 57 inches |
It's as if the Graco 4ever DLX seat is two seats in one. You can use it up to 120 pounds, and once your child reaches that weight limit, you'll be able to convert this into a backless booster-style, which Slimfit cannot become!
| | Graco Slimfit | Graco 4ever DLX |
| Width | 19.88 inches | 21.5 inches |
| Height | 25.5 inches | 24 inches |
| Depth/Length | 16.25 inches | 20 inches |
The “slimmer look” in the “Slimfit” is only made obvious when the cupholder in the Graco Slimfit seat is rotated inwards. It's an option that the Graco 4ever DLX doesn’t have.
| | Slimfit | 4ever DLX |
| Do I need to use a pool noodle/rolled towel? | No | |
| Easy To Install Rear-Facing? | Yes | |
| Easy To Install Forward-Facing? | Yes | |
| Easy To Uninstall? | Yes | |
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| | Graco Slimfit | Graco 4ever DLX |
| Steel Frame: | Yes | |
| Five-Point Harness? | Yes | |
| Side Impact Tested: | Yes | |
| Approved For Airplane Use: | Yes | |
| Easy To Buckle And Unbuckle? | Yes | |
| | Graco Slimfit | Graco 4ever DLX |
| Is The Material Breathable? | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Weight: | 19.5 lbs | 23 lbs |
| Machine Washable Cover? | Yes | |
| Roomy? | Yes | |
| No-Rethread Harness? | Yes | |
| Comes With An Infant Body Support? | Yes | Removable head and body pillow |
| Easy To Remove Cover? | Yes | |
| Expiration | 10 Years | |
| Comes With A Cup Holder? | Yes | |
| Shoulder Harness Has Pads? | Yes | |
| Leg Straps Has Pads? | No | |
Though both have steel-reinforced frames, the Graco Slimfit weighs much less than the 4ever DLX. It’s great for those who want a lighter frame, especially for air travel.
There is an approximately USD 70 price difference between the Graco Slimfit and the Graco 4ever DLX, which is more expensive.
The added cost of the 4ever DLX seems to be only because
- It can be a backless booster seat, and
- The seat's weight limit is 120 pounds instead of 100 lbs.
Now, let’s see what you get with Slimfit aside from saving USD 70.
- The rotating cup holder can make the car seat a little “slimmer” - although the change in width is not very obvious.
- It’s a little lighter - something to note when you must lug it around to air travel.
Both seats are good and safe choices. The added weight limit easily justifies the Graco 4ever DLX's additional cost.
The savings you get from the Slimfit are also not bad, especially if you are not after its “SLIM” feature.
Do You Need More Help To Decide Between
The Graco Slimfit Car Seat Or Graco 4ever DLX?
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What Do You Think?
Cheers!
Pitin
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Hey!! Great comparison!! I’m in need of something like this to decide… My twins are coming next December and I’m struggling to identify a car seat that allows for someone to be seated in between and some of the normal ones are huge!! And I’m looking for something that last and extends… I think Gracco SlimFit will be…
Hi Hector,
Glad to have helped you decide. 🙂 Congratulations on your twins! 🙂
Kind Regards,
Pitin