Our friends at Safety 1st/Cosco/Dorel have changed the game when it comes to the forward facing minimum age: all of their car seats now require children to be at least 2 years old to ride forward facing. They’ve ushered in this change with a slew of exciting new car seats that cover a range of features and price points. Here’s a guide to some of the key differences between them.
Cosco Convertible Car Seat Stat Chart | |||||||
| Seat Name | Continuum | Grow & Go | EasyFit | Guide | Apt50 | Comfy Convertible | Easy Elite |
| Rear facing weight range: | 5-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs |
| Rear facing height range: | 19-40″ | 19-40″ | 19-40″ | 19-40″ Canada-19-36″ | 19-40″ | 19-40″ | 19-40″ or head even with the top of the shell |
| Forward facing weight range: | 22-50 lbs | 22-65 lbs | 22-65 lbs | 22-65 lbs | 22-50 lbs | 22-50 lbs | 22-50 lbs |
| Forward facing height range: | 29-45″ | 29-49″ | 29-52″ | 29-52″ (older versions have a 34″ minimum) | 29-43″ | 29-43″ | up to 45″ |
| Shell height: | 26″ | 26″ | 24″ | 24″ | 24″ | 24″ | 26″ |
| Lowest harness position: | 6″ with insert | 6″ with insert | 5″ | 9″ | 5″ | 5″ | 10″ |
| Highest harness position: | 16.5″ | 16.5″ | 16.5″ | 17″ | 16″ | 16″ | 16.75″ |
| Expiration: | 10 years | 10 years | Varies: most are 8 years | Varies: 6, 8, and 10 year expiration dates. Check your seat for a specific date. | 8 years | December of the 8th year after manufacture | December of the 10th year after manufacture |
| Lower anchor weight limit: | 50 lbs | 40 lbs | 40 lbs | Date of manufacture before 2/2014 – 65 lbs or vehicle manufacturer’s limit; Date of manufacture 2/2014 or after – child weight 40 lbs or vehicle manufacturer’s limit | 50 lbs | 50 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Additional Features | 1 cup holder | High back booster mode weight range: 40-100 lbs Air/Sport have no antennae-style harness adjusters The Grow and Go Sport has 1 cupholder | Similar to the Guide High back booster mode weight range: 40-80lbs | Extra plush cover and inserts | Walmart Exclusive
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