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Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat in Matrix | 
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| Brand: Graco
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $169.99
Buy New: $142.98
You Save: $27.01 (16%)
New (3) from $142.98
Rating:  83 reviews
Sales Rank: 2
Batteries Included: No
Age: 1 - 10 years
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 100
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.5
Dimensions (in): 29 x 20 x 36.1
MPN: 8J00MTX
Model: 8J00MTX
UPC: 047406096749
EAN: 0047406096749
ASIN: B0011URFRE
Release Date: February 25, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 3-in-1 multi-mode Car Seat for longer use 20 pounds to 100 pounds | | • | Extended 5-point harness for children 20-65lbs. | | • | Converts to High-back belt positioning booster for child 30 pounds to 100 pounds | | • | Converts to backless booster for child 40 pounds to 100 pounds | | • | Steel reinforced frame for durability |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Help keep your child harnessed as long as you can and if you can do that without buying a procession of car seats, even better! The new Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat is the only forward-facing car seat your child will need. It helps keep him safe in a 5-point harness longer than most car seats ? all the way up to 65 lbs. Later, the seat converts to a highback booster then backless booster, for comfortable, custom protection up to 100 lbs. Extensive crash testing and a steel-reinforced structure give parents peace of mind, while the height adjusting head support and extra-comfy seat with wide armrests, cup holder and side storage help your precious passenger relax and enjoy the ride. Features: - 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"
Amazon.com Product Description
Once your child outgrows her rear-facing infant car seat, she's still required ride in a car seat or a booster for several more years to come. So rather than investing in a succession of seats and boosters, try the Graco Nautilus 3-in 1 Toddler Car Seat, the only forward-facing car seat your child will need. Its five-point harness accommodates children up to 65 pounds, and its convertible booster/backless booster can hold children up to 100 pounds in weight--longer than most other convertible car seats.  | The Graco Nautilus 3-in 1 Toddler Car Seat (Matrix) offers: - Forward-facing car seat can accommodate children up to 65 pounds.
- Conversion to back booster and backless booster for accommodating children up to 100 pounds.
- Meets or exceeds US safety standards.
- Integrated cup holder and side storage.
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The steel-reinforced structure ensures your child's safety. View larger. | 
By removing the back, the Nautilus will accompany a child up to 100 pounds. | Versatile, Convertible Design Lasts through Early Childhood
The Nautilus 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. About Graco
In 1942, Russell Gray and Robert Cone formed Graco Metal Products, in Philadelphia, PA. For 11 years, the firm fabricated machine and car parts for local manufacturers. In 1953, Gray left the firm, leaving Cone as sole owner. Cone decided to manufacture his own line of products, but had trouble coming up with ideas. Enter David Saint, an engineer, tinkerer, and stained glass artisan who worked for Graco. Saint, himself a father of nine, was intrigued when an associate told him how his wife would soothe their tired and cranky baby while swinging in a backyard glider swing. Acting on this inspiration, he went to the drawing board and 18 months of hard work later, the world's first wind-up infant swing, the Graco Swyngomatic, was born. Graco sold millions of Swyngomatics in the coming years, becoming one of the world's leading manufacturers of juvenile products in the process. Today, Graco is a Newell Rubbermaid company, with 1500 associates worldwide. While a half-century has brought many changes to Graco, their dedication and commitment to designing and manufacturing top-quality products remains, and continues on. What's in the Box
Graco Nautilus 3-in 1 Toddler Car Seat (Matrix).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 78 more reviews...
Worth every penny!! August 27, 2008
Holly B. Young (Italy)
This is the second forward facing car seat that I purchased, and I could not be happier with the choice. It is very comfortable for my son. The one that I replaced did not have enough room for his chubby thighs and due to that, I had pinched them trying to get it buckled. Where this car seat has an easy to use adjuster so that it doesn't happen. And, I went ahead and checked out how it would be when he does get older with the adjustments and it truly is one time purchase car seat. I am extremely happy with the results and would definitely recommend it to everyone. He loves the cup holder too. Uses it all the time.
A MUST HAVE!!! August 26, 2008
Michael R. Thompson (usa)
I have never taken the time to write a review before. I just got my Nautilus carseat less than 25 mins ago. In that 25 mins, I put it together w/o directions, varified it was together correctly, and both girls 3 1/2 and 1yr took turns sitting in it. I love it!!! It is so sturdy, looks nice and really seems to be comfortable. My 1yr old is a little small for age but fits in this one perfect. When I tested her in our other carseat, Alpha Omega Elite (cosco), she looked so tiny and cried the entire car ride. The recline doesn't go back a lot. I also kept trying to push down the button where the strap comes out b/w the legs to adjust the straps and thought this is so hard. Well you are suppose to push it up. I was just so excited and fell in love with this car seat I didn't read how to adjust that part!!!! So I love this, you have to have one. I want both of the girls to have it, how do I decide who gets to use it now??? Buy it! I also ordered yesterday and got it today! Awesome!
mother of two August 24, 2008
T. HALEY (MT. JULIET, TN)
Love the comfortable head rest with sides to lean on. The cup holder and under the armrest "cubbies" are great for snacks and toys!
 The recline is a joke August 20, 2008
m.s. (Vienna, Austria)
Ok, I've read the reviews and raves, but honestly I cannot share the excitement over this seat. Coming from Europe and being used to reclineable seats (both booster and toddler) I was highly disappointed by the much advertised "3 position recline", which is a joke at its best.
Our daughter is 4yo, rather tall and notorious for falling asleep in the car. Her slumping fwd while asleep is not only a safety but also comfort concern of mine, so we went for the Nautilus and were awed by the almost nonexistent recline.
Now we've got the Eddie Bauer Deluxe Booster Seat and it's not only cheaper but it also has a nice recline position in which she doesn't slump fwd everytime she falls asleep and we have to break.
 Great booster August 18, 2008
E. Scott (Holland, MI USA)
Love it, very secure, easy to install. Have 2 Brit** std car seats and this is much easier to install than they ever were plus it's rated just as high in safety.
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