Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat

- Extended 5-point harness fits kids up to 65 lbs. to keep them safer longer
- Converts from 5-point harness to High-Back Booster for children 30-100 lbs. and Backless Booster for children 40-100 lbs.
- Steel reinforced structural frame: Steel reinforced frame provides strength and durability
- 3-position recline to get the correct installation and comfort
- Wider, padded armrests are extra comfy
- Head rest can be easily adjusted in one hand so it changes with child's growth
- Engineered and crash tested to meet or exceed US standard:

- U.S. Compliance Standard FMVSS 213
- New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) ? peak Crash Force approximately 2X
Car Seat Standard
- Extreme Car Interior Temperatures

- EPS, energy absorbing foam
- Cup holder and convenient side storage keep must-haves handy
- Open loop belt guides easily position your vehicle's seatbelt

-Recommended Use:

- 20 - 65 lbs. 5-point harness
- 30- 100 lbs. Highback Booster
- 40- 100 lbs. Backless Booster

- Dimensions: 20" x 22" x 29"

By removing the back as the picture shows, the Nautilus will accompany a child up to 100 pounds.

Versatile, Convertible Design Lasts through Early Childhood

The Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat features an extended five-point harness design that can accommodate children over the age of one, from 20 to 65 pounds in weight--a wider range than most other forward-facing car seats. As your child grows, the seat easily converts to a high-back booster and then, lastly, to a backless booster for a child up to 100 pounds in weight. A steel-reinforced frame and superior construction help to ensure safety and durability through years of use.

Built for Comfort and Superior Safety

You can rest assured that your child will have superior protection while riding in the Nautilus, thanks to extensive crash testing and a steel-reinforced structure. The car seat meets or exceeds US Safety Standards, including U.S. Compliance Standard FMVSS 213; the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), with peak Crash Force approximately twice the Car Seat Standard; and tests for Extreme Car Interior Temperatures. EPS energy-absorbing foam provides additional security and comfort.

As well as being secure and safe, your child will feel extra-comfy, too, with an easily adjustable head support, cushioned seat, and wide armrests; a cup holder and side storage keeps snacks and treasures close at hand.

1)price (though it really wasn't an object) but I am a big fan of bang for your buck,
2)sturdiness, i was never a fan of graco until i bought this seat. It's got a nice weight, sturdy frame.
3)comfort, memory foam! DD loves it, she sleeps very comfortably in it without slumping over like she used to.
4)size, not gigantic like the regent but large it enough to have a big kid sit in it
I was concerned about its looks but it's much better looking in person.
Finally, who can beat amazon's price!

The installation was simple.

The headrest is extremely easy to use and to "fit".

The five point harness is critical to our son's safety and it is very easy to use. Though, it is slightly different than Britax, so there is a few days of getting used to a "new" system. After that, there is no problem.

Overall, we are very happy with Graco.

Pros:
- has high back for 5pt harness
- relatively inexpensive
- son loves cup holder and storage under armrests

Cons:
- hassle to take apart to clean and reassemble
- son's head bobs forward when sleeping - virtually no recline
- fabric isn't very soft

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat, Matrix