Graco TrioGrow
Rear-facing: 5-40 lbs. | 49″ or less
Forward-facing: 26.5-65 lbs. | 49″ or less
Pros:
- SnugLock belt-tensioning lockoff system
- On-board harness storage for booster mode
Cons:
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Relatively short shoulder belt guide in highback booster mode
- Level line angle indicator
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Specifications
Rear-Facing
Weight limits: 4-40 lbs.
Height limits: 49″ or less and head must be 1” below top of headrest adjuster handle
Weight limits: 26.5-65 lbs.
Height limits: 49″ or less
Age limits:
Highback Belt-Positioning Booster
Weight limits: 40-100 lbs.
Height limits: 43-57”
Age limits: 4+ years old
A lockoff is a built-in feature that locks your seat belt for you. When a lockoff is present, you will not need to engage the locking mechanism of the seat belt.
A belt tensioner tightens the seat belt for you with little effort; it uses leverage to make the job easier. It presses the belt into a channel(s) to shorten it mechanically and create the tension.
A load leg rests on the floor of the vehicle and manages crash energy to reduce head injury in rear-facing carseats. It’s available on 2 convertible models. Not all vehicles allow load legs.
An anti-rebound bar (ARB) is an energy management feature that helps stabilize a rear-facing carseat and stops it from pivoting around its belt path. ARBs can be found on rear-facing only infant seats and on convertible/all-in-one seats.
Widest point: 19”
Highest harness height: 18”
Highest shoulder belt guide: 19”
Installation/Vehicle Info
Lockoff: Yes
Belt-tensioner for easy install: Yes
Load leg: No
Anti-rebound bar: No
LATCH allowed to secure seat when in use as belt-positioning booster: Yes
Manufacturer’s preferred method of installation: Either LATCH or seat belt
CarSeatSite notes on installation: One of the changes Graco made to this carseat in updating it to meet new federal safety standards was to remove the floating ball angle indicator which allowed some variation in recline and they replaced it with a level line. This means that when rear-facing, the carseat must be at one recline only. To move the LATCH strap from RF to FF and vice versa, peel back the cover from the center of the carseat. Pull the strap into the center of the seat and slide it either up or down the metal retainer bar into the desired belt path, making sure to route it behind the harness.
Vehicle seat protectors: Allowed
Flame retardant free covers available: No
FAA approved: Yes
Crash replacement guidelines: Replace after any crash
Fit to Child
Harness type: No-rethread
Inserts: Body support (optional 5-40 lbs.), head support (optional 5-40 lbs.; use with body support), harness covers (optional)
Newborn fit: Good
Belt-positioning booster fit: Excellent
Lifespan/expiration: 10 years
Comments
Consider the belt-positioning booster portion of this carseat to be short-term solution to booster needs. The shoulder belt guide is only 1” higher than the top harness slot, which means it won’t last most kids until they fit a seat belt alone safely. It may, however, get them to a more inexpensive backless booster seat.