The rear-facing weight capacity of the Graco Extend2fit is 10 pounds more than the Slimfit. It is highly advised that you keep your child seated rear-facing for as long as possible.
The Extend2fit complements the higher weight limit with its additional 5-inch legroom which can be used for taller children who are still below 50 pounds but needs more room height-wise.
The Graco Slimfit, on the other hand, competes by making the seat usable until your child no longer needs to be in a car seat. It can be used until booster mode while the Extend2fit stops being useful after the 49-inches/65 pounds limit are reached in the forward-facing mode.
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The Graco Extend2fit is a little “slimmer” by default. However, you can make the Slimfit lesser in width by rotating the cupholders inwards. It’ll be a few inches less if you do this.
There are few safety issues that the Graco Extend2fit seat seems to face.
First, some parents cannot get to tighten the seat harness enough to pass the pinch test. The seat harness buckles can also be stiff sometimes, making it hard to unbuckle.
The recline of the seat also seems to be a problem. Some parents are bothered finding their young children too slouched – making an immediate press of their heads to their chests.
The Slimfit seems to be more padded and comfortable for long rides. The covers of the different colors are made of breathable fabrics. It is also easier to remove the cover of the Slimfit seat should you need to wash it.
As for the Graco Extend2fit, it is lighter in weight – something that is an advantage if you need to bring it with you for air travel.
By default, the Graco Extend2fit can eat up more space especially in the rear-facing mode because of the extendable footrest. If you have a generous space inside your vehicle, the Graco Extend2fit is okay. However, that’s only a deciding point if the rear-facing space is an issue.
I love Graco extend2fit convertible. I believe it is not complicated to use the seat. With the highlighted safety issue, it is still very much recommended. Parents using this who are concerned about their children just need to master the functioning.
To me, the weight of the convertible car seat is irrelevant to any parent. The weight of the car seat will matter more for those seats that detach and allow you to move a sleeping baby into the house with a carrying element on the seat.This type of seat is rear facing for the duration of its usefulness in my experience.
For the seats compared here, my advice is to be guided by the weight of the child. For a heavier or taller child, you will appreciate the 10 extra pounds of capacity, however at a certain point after you can switch to the booster: the height of the child will be your guide. Boosters are very affordable these days. For new parents, a booster is a purchase that may be worth putting off a while as new models are always being designed and tested.
Which one would you recommend for a truck or do you think it would really matter?
Hi Nicki,
By default, the Graco Extend2fit can eat up more space especially in the rear-facing mode because of the extendable footrest. If you have a generous space inside your vehicle, the Graco Extend2fit is okay. However, that’s only a deciding point if the rear-facing space is an issue.
Kind Regards,
Pitin
I love Graco extend2fit convertible. I believe it is not complicated to use the seat. With the highlighted safety issue, it is still very much recommended. Parents using this who are concerned about their children just need to master the functioning.
Thanks for leaving your thoughts Olonisakin. You have a point there. 🙂 Some parents can make the seat work as expected.
Regards,
Pitin
To me, the weight of the convertible car seat is irrelevant to any parent. The weight of the car seat will matter more for those seats that detach and allow you to move a sleeping baby into the house with a carrying element on the seat.This type of seat is rear facing for the duration of its usefulness in my experience.
For the seats compared here, my advice is to be guided by the weight of the child. For a heavier or taller child, you will appreciate the 10 extra pounds of capacity, however at a certain point after you can switch to the booster: the height of the child will be your guide. Boosters are very affordable these days. For new parents, a booster is a purchase that may be worth putting off a while as new models are always being designed and tested.
Thank you so much for your valuable inputs Casey! 🙂 I find it very helpful and I am sure that my readers will appreciate them as much as I do. 🙂
Regards,
Pitin