Graco SlimFit3 LX

Thread: "5 months pregnant, just found out 3 car seats will not fit in my CUV. Can’t afford a bigger car. Freaking out "

We got the slim fit graco seats for one of our cars and they fit great.

Thread: "3 Across Car Seats"

The Triride is quite wide and doesn’t play well with 3 across. Normally it’s not super efficient to buy a convertible seat for a kid who already forward faces, but the Graco Slimfit3 LX/Graco True3Fit LX (same seat at different retailers; no other version with Slimfit in the name will work) is going to be the best option for replacing the Triride. It has a forward facing seatbelt lockoff that will allow you to achieve a secure seatbelt install in the center seat. Try that first, it may work with the 2 Snugrides but the bases will need to be seatbelt installed (not latch) with the 2 outer car seats pulled as close to the doors as possible. If you can’t get a secure install that way, try Graco’s Snuglock bases for the infant seats for an easier install (they’re compatible with all current Graco infant car seats). If that doesn’t work, the Chicco Keyfit35 works in this configuration with a slimfit3 LX in the center- I’ve personally done that configuration successfully in the same generation of compass. I know it sucks to spend money on more car seats when that’s needed, but it’s cheaper than a new car 🫠

Thread: "Convertible car seat opinions for a small sedan [ON]"

My understanding is that the swivel seats are some of the largest ones on the market. I don't think there's any way you'll fit one in a Corolla. I have a Mazda 3 with a Graco Slimfit in it, that fits well, we have the Graco forever in our other vehicle, it's larger front to back than the Slimfit.

Thread: "5 months pregnant, just found out 3 car seats will not fit in my CUV. Can’t afford a bigger car. Freaking out "

The Graco Slimfit definitely fits in my Outback! I could also do 2x keyfits with the Keyfit 35 base and the Slimfit in the middle.

Thread: "5 months pregnant, just found out 3 car seats will not fit in my CUV. Can’t afford a bigger car. Freaking out "

we’ve got 3 under 2 (in april) so they all need to rear face. we ended up having to buy new seats but it’s cheaper than a new car. britax poplar for our (almost) 2 year old, and britax willows for the twins. all 17” across and fit in my equinox. DO NOT GET DIONO! they’re clunky front to back, and they change their installs SO OFTEN it’s so tricky to do it right. get the graco slimfit lx3, it’s the same width but not a pain in the rear brand to deal with and install.

Thread: "3 Across Car Seats"

Graco slimfit3LX is the holy grail of affordable and easy to install three across for sure. Graco's infant seats aren't as slim as some others, like the Chico Keyfit I know is one slimmer one. An inch or two can make or break three across

Thread: "5 months pregnant, just found out 3 car seats will not fit in my CUV. Can’t afford a bigger car. Freaking out "

Slimfit3 LX is their actual narrowest seat. Not to be confused with the Slimfit LX 3in1. Both models are on the same Amazon listing if that’s where you’re shopping. You select a different color and the model actually changes. Be aware!

Thread: "Toddler car seat recommendations"

We love our Graco slim fit. It fits well in our Mazda 3 and my mother’s Prius. We also have the Graco extend2fit and while it seems very comfy for our LO, the sides are pretty high and I have to almost bump her head on the roof of my Mazda CX-5 to get her into the seat. I’ll also add both seats grow with the kids into booster seats for up to 100 pounds, which is a nice plus!

Thread: "Please just tell me what car seat to buy"

Oh bummer. We have the Slim Fit in each vehicle for our youngest and it’s great.

Thread: "Car Seat for Multiple Cars"

Just get 2 seats. The Graco Slim Fit models are inexpensive, sturdy, and fit smaller cars if that’s a concern

Thread: "Rear Facing dilemma"

You don’t need latch anchors to install, and it’s actually just as safe and even better with some car seat models. The Graco SlimFit3LX is what I’ve seen as one of the best seats for this model. It appears to be compatible with a RAV4 middle seat.

Thread: "Which car seats can you fit 3 across in the Atlas?"

I think OP is asking for car seat models which will fit three across on the bench seat. OP look at the width dimensions of the Graco Slim fit and models from Diono.

Thread: "Easy to install carseat? "

Any Graco with Snuglock is super easy to install. SlimfitLX and Triogrow are easy to install, not super expensive and very safe.

Thread: "Graco 4ever car seat [on]"

We have the Mazda CX30 (even smaller suv than the 5) and now have an issue with the front passenger seat, only I can sit in it (5’5”) and not my 6’5” husband 😂. We have the Graco slim fit3 LX 3 in 1.

Thread: "graco extend2fit or britax boulevard clicktight?"

I have both of these car seat, one in my car and one in my moms car. They both have pros and cons but what car you drive will impact how they fit in a car. I’m pretty sure all car seats can be installed on planes in Canada. Between the Graco and the britax the Graco is much lighter for transport. The britax is faster to install but honestly once you practice the Graco doesn’t take that much longer either. My mums car is a Hyundai Santa Fe. There is no way an adult could fit comfortably in the middle with either of these seats. Then are compact front to back but not width wise - usually seat are one or the other If three across is important the Graco slim fit is the narrowest on the market right now that’s also smaller back to front. But you’ll need a pretty big vehicle to safely have three across

Thread: "Please just tell me what car seat to buy"

We have the Graco 4ever Slimfit version since we have cars and the infant bucket seat for sibling. No room for a comfortable adult, but enough if we had to sit in the middle for an emergency.

Thread: "Please just tell me what car seat to buy"

Graco Slimfit 3 in 1 Car Seat We have 2. It’s a rear facing seat, then we will rotate to have it front facing when baby is 40 lbs, then it’s a booster when the time comes. It’s also a decent price for the product. $200. Sometimes you can find it on sale like we did. We paid $170 for each of ours.

Thread: "Which car seats can you fit 3 across in the Atlas?"

Britax Poplar is a good option that's super easy to install and uninstall. Otherwise Graco slimfit 3 lx, clek models as well. But the Britax click tight method sold me.

Thread: "Help choosing between Graco Slimfit 3 lx and Britax Poplar"

The Poplar is significantly more compact front to back than SlimFit3. Check out the reviews from CSFTL, they have pics of the seat as upright as allowed. https://csftl.org/recommended-seats/#convertible

Thread: "Which car seats can you fit 3 across in the Atlas?"

I have Graco Slim Fit 3-in-1 convertible car seat in the middle, behind the driver is babytrend infant car seat and behind the passenger is a Graco booster seat.

Thread: "Are Maxi Cosi and Nuna Car Seats Worth the Money? [MB]"

They actually have a blog I didn't know about! Basically the most recommended convertible seats for the vast majority of vehicles are Graco (Graco extend 2 fit, 4ever, SlimFit). [https://csftl.org/recommended-seats-canada/](https://csftl.org/recommended-seats-canada/) I had a boujie infant seat (Clek) and now have a Graco like I mentioned, and I will say that the harness/clips/some other random things are significantly less nice than with the fancier seat. BUT it's a good fit, and my son is safe which is the most important. I think I will probably buy a nicer seat (thinking of Britax) for my second when the time comes.

Thread: "Which car seats can you fit 3 across in the Atlas?"

I’ve successfully put two Graco 4-evers in with a Graco Slimfit, it was tight though. I’d recommend 3x Graco Slimfits and you’d be good to go.

Thread: "graco extend2fit or britax boulevard clicktight?"

CPST- Both are excellent seats. The install of the Britax is dead simple and can be done in 30 seconds. The extend2fit is very easy with UAS but once you hit the UAS limit the seatbelt can make it challenging to install. Neither are compact side to side and unless you have a giant truck 3 across is likely not going to work with either of these seats. 3 across is very technical (whether it's 2 car seats and an adult or 3 car seats) as everybody and every seat needs their own rebound room. A big con for the Britax is that it is not allowed to have headrest interference when forward facing. I would definitely check if your headrests are removable because if they are then both seats will have no issues. Regardless, try both seats in your vehicle before purchasing. As a couple of others have mentioned, the Graco slimfit is a new option that's compact front to back and side to side. There's still no 3-across guarantee but it does leave a little more room than the other two. All seats sold in Canada have the round white CMVS sticker on it. That is what the airline will check before allowing you on the plane. As long as you buy your car seat in Canada you are allowed to bring it on the plane. That being said, always check the dimensions of the plane seat before bringing your seat as the airlines tend to be making their seats smaller and smaller these days!

Thread: "Compact car drivers, what car seats are we using?"

I have the Graco slim fit. My husband drives a Honda accord and I drive a Chevy bolt. It fits nicely in both. Another one I’ve heard that fits well in small cars is the diono. I don’t know from personal experience though - just what I’ve read.

Thread: "graco extend2fit or britax boulevard clicktight?"

You may want to look at the Graco Slimfit, especially since you want something that allows for the middle seat use.

Thread: "Is diono brand going out of business?"

The Diono boosters are well loved. And if someone is buying and Everett (a dedicated high back booster), there’s no need for a Slimfit3 LX since they won’t use the harnessing capabilities.

Thread: "Extend2fit or SlimFit 3in1?"

I do have both in fact so I feel uniquely qualified to answer. One in my car and the other in my husband’s. I would only get the Slimfit if you anticipate having 3 across before any get to booster seats. The extend2fit just seems more comfortable/roomy so it’s easier to get my large son into, the straps don’t get twisted as easily, it has cup holders, and it has a higher weight limit for rear facing. My husband and I both really prefer the extend2fit so that’s what I’d recommend.

Thread: "Convertible Carseat opinions: Graco Slimfit lx"

I currently have the graco slim fit and I have no complaints so far. I drive a Subaru Impreza, and adults can still sit on either side of the car seat comfortably. I love that the cup holders fold in too so that there is more room for people sitting on the side.

Thread: "Convertible Carseat opinions: Graco Slimfit lx"

I don’t have any experience to share but I’m also leaning towards getting the SlimFit LX. I have a Mazda CX-5 which is notoriously super hard to comfortably fit a carseat in and the LX has the smallest dimensions of any other one I’ve compared it to.

Thread: "Help choosing between Graco Slimfit 3 lx and Britax Poplar"

I only have hands on experience with the slimfit3lx. But I ADORE that I can pull out just the butt part of the fabric to wash after a potty accident

Thread: "Anyone have the Britax Poplar Car seat? Graco extend2fit? [on]"

Many big babies end up dropping on the growth curve, especially if their genetics are on the smaller side. For most people, the 40 vs 50 pound limit won’t make a difference until you want to rear face past age 4. The average kid is 40 pounds at some point when they’re 4. My husband is 6’4 and I’m 5’8 and we had 80th to 95th percentile babies… and my daughter only hit 38-39 pounds at 4.5. She turns 5 next week and she still fluctuates between 38-40 pounds. My youngest is almost 3 and has been around 30 pounds for a few months now. We have a SlimFit3LX which has a limit of 40 pounds and I have no doubt she’ll be able to rear face in it until at leaaaaast 4.

Thread: "I regret my car seat choice."

Eh from what I read: they all suck. I got the slimfit rotate that I need To install so I'll let You know if it sucks alto when I do

Thread: "Anyone use the Graco SlimFit 3-In-1 car seat?"

Use it. Love it. Comfortable. Straps easy to manage. FAA approved.

Thread: "Which car seat do you have and what do you like/dislike about it?"

I have the cybex sirona s, the Chicco fit360, and 2 Graco slim fits. My fave is the chicco. It’s so easy to swivel and looks way nicer than the cybex. The cybex has an app that warns you of the temp and I think reminds you to get your kid but the alerts were constant and honestly annoying. I turned it off. The cybex has a support leg that supposedly makes it safer but now you can really put larger things on the floor where the Carseat is. The slim fits are our travel car seats and they’re ok. They’re good for that they need to be - inexpensive and light so they’re easy to travel with.

Thread: "3 Across Car Seats"

We did a graco transitions in the middle for the toddler and two uppababy mesas on the sides when the twins were babies. We’ve since moved to three Graco slim fit 3LX.

Thread: "3 across car seats"

I’ve been doing 3 across for 11 weeks now. Going today to pick up my minivan. Didn’t want to do it but 3 across is just not sustainable. When I have to get my toddler out I have to take one baby seat out, set it on the ground, reach in to the toddler to unbuckle. That’s precious seconds I don’t have eyes on the baby on the ground. It’s just not safe when you’re anywhere but home. If you feel you have to do it (I get it, funds in this economy) my toddler has the slimfit LX and the twins are in the Graco snugride 35 DLX. It “fits” technically. In my Honda HR-V Trust me, if you can swing it, upgrade your vehicle! So you don’t end up juggling a new car purchase/car sale after they come!

Thread: "Please help me pick a car seat!"

Most Canadian vehicles are not compatible with 3 across in the back seat. Just because the e doors close does not mean the seats are installed correctly. There is usually at least one seatbelt overlap in the back which means it one the best with the overlap cannot safely be used.

Thread: "Opinions on the Graco Slimfit 3LX in a sedan"

You can also post in the Seats for Kids Facebook page. It’s a great resource.

Thread: "I regret my car seat choice."

I bought the same seat based on this review https://csftl.org/graco-slimfit3-lx-review/ They did test it with different kids/ages with no issues regarding the width. Your other concerns seem pretty minor to me (I prefer LATCH)

Thread: "I regret my car seat choice."

What's your issue with it? I've got that installed in 3 different cars and love it. Only real issue is it tops out at 40lbs rear facing but we play musical car seats where once my eldest goes forward that one will stay rear facing for my youngest.

Thread: "Can someone please tell me the difference between an expensive car seat/stroller and cheap?"

They’re all safe, they have to be to be sold on the US market. But for example, I had a Cosco Scenera, pretty much the cheapest convertible seat on the market. It’s basically just a shell. No extended rear facing, you have to rethread the car seat yourself when your child grows, it doesn’t have different recline options, but it’s extremely light weight and great for traveling. Now my graco slim fit, I can raise the straps while my kid is in the seat by pulling a lever. There are different recline levels, extended rear facing, I can take the cover off in parts and not have to worry about the straps so it’s easier to clean. It’s also an easy install. So what you’re paying for are features, and you just need to decide what you’re willing to pay for

Thread: "Please help me pick a car seat!"

Thank you, that's really helpful. I've been looking at the Graco Slimfit too but I keep getting stuck on whether it's worth it to get a more expensive one like the Clek Fllo or a Britax. My mom bought a Britax Allegiance for her car and I really liked it. I would have taken it home but didn't have enough hands to bring it on the plane lol

Thread: "Which convertible carseat should I get?"

# Graco Slimfit 3 in 1 Convertible Car Seat is very good

Thread: "Anyone use the Graco SlimFit 3-In-1 car seat?"

Have it in our corolla. We all like it.

Thread: "Anyone use the Graco SlimFit 3-In-1 car seat?"

I have two of these for my twin toddlers. Comfortable. Easy to clean. We've had them since they were 10m (now 17m) and I have zero cons.

Thread: "Which car seat do you have and what do you like/dislike about it?"

Between us and grandparents we have 2 geaco slimfits, 1 graco 4ever, and 1 graco turn2me. The 4ever seems the most likely a recliner so I think she probably likes it best, but followed closely by turn2me. I wanted a revolving and tried turn2me, the graco 360, and city jogger in store before that big chain shut down. City jogger had the nicest fabric and best button but it was most expensive and the base felt slightly less stable than turn2me. Graco felt really cheap and the buttons are not ergonomic at all and in a terrible location. Just would neever get that one. Graco turn2me is what I bought and I love it. It is on the larger side, but all the revolving ones are. And wouldn't say it's too much larger than standard car seats in rear facing.

Thread: "Please just tell me what car seat to buy"

I got the same one on crazy sale at target for like $100 (maybe discontinued colorway?) and it’s been great. All the padding can be removed and washed and it’s pretty simple to put back together. Very easy to adjust and install.

Thread: "Infant car seats - what did you like?"

We’ve done everything Graco, and they’re wonderful, cost effective, and just as safe as everything out there, seeing as they all go through the same testing. I believe we got the Snugride for our new little baby and then the Slimfit when we moved to convertible.

Thread: "I regret my car seat choice."

IIRC most converterible seats are meant to go with seatbelt because the LATCH can only handle up to 65lbs including both kid and car seat.

Thread: "I regret my car seat choice."

If you think the Graco is too slim the poplar is definitely too slim. We have a skinny baby and I’m still worried it will be tight soon