Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat in Marcus

Convenient and versatile, the Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat is an ideal transition car seat for a child who has outgrown an infant car seat but is not yet ready for a full-sized, front-facing toddler car seat. Use the convertible car seat in a rear-facing position by infants between 5 and 30 pounds, and use as a forward-facing car seat for toddlers between 20 to 40 pounds and up to 40 inches tall. This car seat is LATCH equipped for easy installation, and a patented, easy-to-read level indicator helps with proper rear-facing installation. The ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat is also certified for aircraft use.

Secure Seating On the Go
The car seat is built with a secure five-point harness, convenient front-adjusting harness straps, and an energy-absorbing foam liner. The plush and comfortable seat pad removes easily and is machine washable. Deep side wings and a detachable head pillow make for an extra comfortable ride; the pillow also provides head and neck support for infants. A fun side cup holder and small snack tray makes on-the-go snacking neater and easier.

What's in the Box
Convertible car seat and detachable pillow.

When your baby grows too big for his infant seat, but is too small to face forward, this "in between" car seat is just right. The American Academy of Pediatricians recommends your child ride rear-facing as long as comfortably possible - at least until 20 lbs. AND one year of age. The ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat can be used rear-facing up to 30 lbs then turns forward-facing for use as a toddler seat up to 40 lbs. The 5-point harness helps keep your child secure, while a head support and plush, roomy seat keep him comfy. There's even a cup/snack holder to keep drinks and snacks handy.

Features:

• 5-point harness with front adjustment helps keep Baby secure
• 3 seat heights and 2 crotch strap positions keep your child sitting comfortably
• EPS energy absorbing foam
• Removable infant head support cushions head and neck
• Cup/snack holder keeps drinks and snacks handy
• Easy-to-read level indicator helps ensure correct installation in the rear-facing position
• LATCH equipped for easy installation
• Approved for airplane use
• Machine-washable seat cushion
• Metal and plastic parts may be cleaned with mild soap and water
• Buckle may be cleaned with a damp cloth
• Recommended Use: Rear-facing for infants 5-30 lbs. Forward-facing for toddlers 20-40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 17"W x 21.5"D x 27.3"H
• Weight: 11.5 lbs.

I got these carseats for my 4 month old son who had already outgrew his Chicco carrier. The first time I put him in it, his head did flop forward when he fell asleep, but once I learned to raise the harness up, he has been doing great in it. It is rear facing for now. However, I think he will probably need a bigger seat after about a year or year and a half. There is no way it can go to 40 lbs.

We got this for my 6mo old daughter when she outgrew the snugride. It was very soft and seems comfy. It was also very easy to work the straps and very easy to install. We have not used it forward faceing yet.

I just bought Graco ComfortSport as an extra car seat for my 18 month old toddler. He is very comfortable in it and fits well. It is easy to operate and OK to install. The latch system works great. Good for the money.

I love this carseat! Easy to get child in and out, the strap adjustment is very easy and it is considerably darker than shown in the picture. It is black and charcoal gray.

I have purchased the Graco Comfort Sport based on the reviews on Amazon and the generally good crash test ratings. We also own a Britax Roundabout (our primary car seat) installed in a Volvo. The plan was to have the Graco as a second car seat in my BMW. Our child is a little over 20lb. and has outgrown the infant seat, thus we decided to buy convertible car seats. For maximum safety, it is recommended to keep your child rear facing as long as possible (and the weight limit on the Graco for this is 30lb., on the Britax it's 35lb.). Upon installation of the Graco, I was really shocked at how poorely a fit this car seat is in the rear facing position. Since the center rear seat is by far the safest, and preferred, I tried installing the Graco with the seat belt option (since most cars have no latch connectors for the center seat). Upon reading the manual and trying the installation, I was shocked to discover that the Graco has no seat belt cutoff (unlike many other car seats). As such, the car seat installation primarily depends on the locking feature of the automatic seat belt (which you will never get as tight as needed). After proper installation in rear facing position, I pulled the seat belt as tight as I could (I am 6 ft, 180lb.), and yet I could pull the seat side to side several inches, downright scary. Keep in mind that most car seats in a rear facing installation will not be very tight, since there is no side hugging the back of the seat (unlike in a forward seating position). The manual also mentioned several times that you MUST NOT use the tether strap in the rear-facing position. After some research on the web, I found out that only Britax and the Radian car seats are approved to use a tether strap in the rear-facing position. For all other car seats, it says it must not be used under any circumstances. When installing the Britax, only after the tether was connected tightly, I felt that the seat was really solidly installed.
I then bit the bullet and wanted to install the Graco in a forward facing position. Together with the tether strap, that allows for a somewhat solid installation, but I am still bummed by the non-existant seat belt lockoffs. Also, the seat is pretty wide and (compared to the Britax Roundabout) and makes sitting next to it (when installed in the center seat) extremely cumbersome, even installed in a pretty spacious 5 series BMW.
In general, I would not recommend this car seat due to the installation difficulty and possibility of not being able to achieve a solid fit. Also, keep in mind that you should keep your kid in the CENTER rear seat, and rear-facing as long as possible. The center seat is best since it will protect your child in a collision from the side. The rear-facing position is ideal since most collisions are happening frontal, and while you might merely get some whiplash, a forward-facing child might occur spinal injury causing death. As a result, I would not recommend any car seat but the Britax or Sunshine Radian seats.