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Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat by Graco

by Baby Toys 101 Team on October 25, 2010

The Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat is a forward facing, convertible car seat that accommodates children from 20 pounds up to 100 pounds, making it the only forward facing car seat your child will ever need, and it is made by Graco.  This 3-in-1 car seat features an extended 5-point harness that can accommodate children in the range of 20 to 65 pounds,  easily converts to a high-back belt positioning booster seat for children in the weight range of 30 to 100 pounds, or converts to a backless booster seat for older children in the weight range of 40 to 100 pounds.  The Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat was built to provide safety through a crash tested, steel-reinforced structure that meets or exceeds all applicable U.S. Safety Standards.  The Nautilus car seat was also built with your child’s comfort in mind.  The seat features a cushioned seat, adjustable head rest, extra wide arm rests, cup holder, and side storage for snacks or toys.

Pros:

  • This car seat is well made with a sturdy frame and a nice, manageable weight.
  • The padding of the seat is made up of memory foam, which allows for both comfort and support for most babies.
  • This seat is not gigantic, but will comfortably accommodate a child of up to 100 pounds.
  • The head rest is very easy to use and to fit precisely to baby’s neck and head.
  • The five point harness is easy to use and will work for children, as they grow, for longer than most of the competitive products.  The harness can accommodate children weighing up to 65 pounds.
  • Many children take great pleasure is stashing toys in the side storage holes of the seat, or the cup holder.

Cons:

  • Some parents found the Nautilus seat to be excessively upright, even when the modest “tilt” feature was used, creating an unnatural seating position for baby, especially over long car rides.    Baby’s head frequently tilts forward while sleeping in the car seat.
  • The back pad, of the Nautilus Car Seat, has a large seam across the center (underneath the top cosmetic flap) which may be uncomfortable to some children over the course of a long car trip.
  • This car seat only faces forward, and though it can accommodate a child as small as 20 pounds, it would be safer to wait until your child is over 1 year, and weighs at least 30-35 pounds, prior to putting him in a forward facing car seat.
  • The seat can be bit of a hassle to take apart, clean, and reassemble.
  • Some people have found the Nautilus Car Seat to have a  shallow crotch strap, which may cause discomfort for some children.

Product Details:

Product Features

  • Product Dimensions: 29 x 20 x 36.1 inches ; 19.5 pounds
  • Free Shipping: When Purchased From Amazon Link > > >
  • Ships: Usually Within 24 Hours
  • Special Shipping Information: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
  • Gift Wrap: Not Available for this Product

Customer Review:

I purchased the Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat for my 2 year old son.  He loves this seat.  He likes to hide his toys in the compartments of the seat, and then act like they are missing to trick Mommy and Daddy.  That makes him laugh and laugh.  He also really likes that I allow him to have his tippy cup in the car seat.  I like that he will probably get at least two more years out of the seat with the added safety of the 5-point harness.  I also like that the seat will convert to a booster seat to accommodate him as he grows.  For our family, this product was a great buy.

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