Graco Nautilus 65 3-in-1 Toddler and Child Harness Booster Car Seat, Jada

It's virtually impossible for me to get the harness straps to adjust on one of the 2 car seats I purchased! The one that does adjust, works great! Easy attachment to car, comfortable and sturdy. The one I can't adjust, sits in the corner of the family room. I have 2 grandkids, we watch them sometimes while parents work and pick them up from preschool, so now we alternate the one seat. Good intentions gone wrong.

I assumed 3-in-1 meant 1. Rear Facing 2. Forward Facing 3. Booster. This is not the case as it will not mount rearward facing. I think it would make an OK forward facing car seat but my kid is too small to face forward.

This is the Last car seat you will ever need to buy. Just recently having my 5th child I have owned many car seats and booster seats over the years and the Graco Nautilus booster is is definitely a 5 star car seat. Graco really paid attention to detal with this one. Sharp, stylish looks, super comfortable, and lots of little extras to keep the little one happy and safe. I have a 4, 6 and 7 year old so I especially like(appreciate) how easy it is to adjust the headrest and harness to fit which ever child is in the seat, although it will primarily be my 4 year old using it. Fitting the seat to your child is simple with a one-hand headrest and no rethread needed harness adjustment. This seat cradles him perfectly and in the event of a car accident I am confident this seat will keep him well protected. With plenty of plush cushioning and 3-position recline he is sure to be comfortable too. This booster seat is easy to install using your cars seat belts or the LATCH system provided. The slick black and grey with white pinstripe detailing makes for a sporty stylish looking seat. My son calls it his race car seat and loves to sit it in. Of course he especially likes the cubby holes on either side on the inner portion of the armrest. He keeps his cars and toys or whatever else he thinks is cool in there, and away from his sisters. Comfortable enough for extended drives and even has a cup holder for a drink. This car seat is a forward facing only seat and is for children over 20 pounds. The American Academy of Pediatrics now advises parents to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age two, or until they exceed the height or weight limit for the car seat. However many parents currently choose to flip their child to forward-facing around his or her first birthday. For children between age 1 and 2, it is 5 times safer to ride facing the back of the car. What ever way you decide to do it, your child must be at least 20 pounds to use this seat. Another great thing about this seat is you can use the 5 point harness system for children up to 65 pounds or 49". The AAP and NHTSA also recommend that children should use the built in harness system for as long as possible, until they reach the maximum weight and height for their car seat. Lots of other car seats only keep them harnessed until about 40 pounds so I really appreciate the added safety in the Nautilus. When you are ready to use the car's shoulder and lap belt instead of the 5 point harness this seat transforms to a belted booster with a back and then a backless booster in a few easy steps. To use the booster with the back you just slip the car's shoulder belt through the shoulder belt guide and the lap belt behind the armrest in the booster's belt path which ensures they are in the correct position on your child. With the backless booster you keep the lap belt in the same position and the shoulder belt accross your childs shoulder. You can also use the belt positioning clip to keep the shoulder belt in place. Also this car seat Expires 10 years after the manufacture date while others frequently expire in only 6 -9 years. This is another important point since many children should still be using a booster until they are 8-12 years old. I am extremely impressed with this booster seat and I look forward to using this seat for many years to come.

The first thing I noticed about this car-seat is the weight. It's pretty heavy. Before taking it out of the box, I assumed the weight was from multiple backs, but no, the one back converts. The box itself is also very large. I'm thankful for shipping, otherwise-- I would not have been able to get it home. The box took up my whole backseat. You would have to assemble & install the seat in the parking lot if you don't have a van or truck and you have passengers. I think it's better to take advantage of Walmart's free shipping for this item. In the box: One mostly assembled car-seat, owner's manual, warranty card and an odd extra little strap loop thing I'm not sure about. Assembly is easy once you figure out what to do. The directions weren't the best, pictures were a bit small. You basically lift the back and insert into the bottom at an angle until it clicks. Then hook the seat bottom to the tiny hooks on the fabric sides. Then you adjust the headrest, belts etc. by pressing the marked buttons. The car seat itself is very well made. It has what feels like a steel frame by the weight. This car-seat is a more permanent option just because it doesn't seem practical to lug it from car to car. The seat itself is very comfortable. My 2 year old sat in it just to play. The headrest can accommodate kids of all sizes from short to very tall. The headrest also has side bumpers that provide both a safety feature and serve as a support during naps. I highly recommend this car seat; it's the nicest I've ever had!

This car seat is one of my favorites. It's only a forward facing car seat. It's easy to use and was recently changed. The changes are minor but they are nice. The new fabric color is great and appears easy to clean. I also like the cover that has been added near the buckle. This is very easy to put together and was ready to go within minutes of me opening the box. My daughter loves this seat. She says is very comfortable. I like it because of the protection it gives her. I also love that this seat has the ability to get her through until she no longer needs a car seat. The 5 pt. harness is great and it will be nice when it is just a belt positioning booster also. I have no complaints about this car seat and really do recommend it for kids who are forward facing.