10 Best Transition Car Seats of December 2025

• 3-in-1 harness booster helps protect your child, from toddler to youth
• Grows with your child from forward-facing harness (22-65 pounds) to highback booster (40-100 pounds) to backless booster (40-100 pounds) to continue to meet industry standards, we have increased the weight minimum from 30 to 40 pounds
• No-rethread simply safe adjust harness system allows the headrest and harness to adjust together in one motion
• Lightweight, portable seat is ideal for busy, active parents
• One-hand, 8-position adjustable headrest grows with your child
• 2 easy-to-clean cup holders keep your child's drinks and snacks close at hand
• Open-loop belt guides help properly position your vehicle’s seat belt
• Seat pad, body support, and harness covers are comfortable and machine washable
• Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: A combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps to protect your little one in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes
• Meets or exceeds the child restraint criteria for a frontal crash test under the US FMVSS 213

Graco

• "Stage 1: Weight 22-50 lbs Height 29"" -48"" Stage 2: Weight 30-100 lbs Height 38""-50"" Stage 3: Weight 40-100 lbs Height 42""-57"""
• Seat pad, body insert, and harness covers are removable and hand-washable
• The weight range for the product recommended is 22 pounds to 100 pounds
• Convenient multi-size cup holders for drink and snack
• Multiple-position head support provides superior side impact protection
• Comfortable body insert ensures that small children fit snugly in the seat
• One-hand front harness adjuster
• 100-pound weight capacity means the seat will provide years of safety for your growing child
• Plush, padded arm rests provides extra comfort
• Please refer page 57 in the instruction manual defines the proper method to remove the chest clip
• Built-in 5-point safety harness for children 22-50 pounds, with 6-position head support provides superior side impact protection
• The Baby Trend booster car seat for children 30-100 pounds as high-back booster
• For children 40-100 pounds as backless booster

Baby Trend

• Built to Grow: The 3 in 1 car seat built to grow for extended use through 3 stages: rear facing 5 40 pounds, forward facing 22 to 65 pounds, and belt positioning booster 40 to 100 pounds
• SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION: The Grow and Go's side impact protection helps keep your child safe. 2 integrated cup holders. Grow with baby pillows for a comfortable ride
• Easy In, Easy Out: Harness holders keep the harness in an open position so it’s easy to get your child in and out of the seat. Rear facing height is 19 to 40 inches. Forward facing height is 29 to 52 inches
• Quickfit Harness: With the QuickFit Harness you can easily adjust both the harness and headrest in one simple step. Takes up less space in the back seat, for up to 7 inches of extra room in the front
• Wash and Dry: Machine washable and dryer safe seat pad features snaps that make it simple to take off of the seat; No fuss for truly easy cleaning

Safety 1st

• GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD: The KidsEmbrace Frozen high back booster car seat grows with your child, and easily transitions from a highback booster seat to a booster seat depending on their age and size
• AGE AND SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS: The high back booster car seat is designed for children a minimum of 3 years old, weighing 30-100lbs., and measuring 38" to 57" in height. The backless booster is meant for children a minimum of 4 years old, weighing 40 to 100 lbs., and measuring 40" to 57" in height
• SEAT BELT POSITIONING: Our Frozen high back booster seat has a shoulder belt positioning clip so you can easily adjust the seat belt according to your child's size, and a belt positioning clip guide for the backless booster seat
• CERTIFIED SAFE: Drive safe knowing your Batman high back booster car seat exceeds the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 213) and boast a BEST BET BOOSTER rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• CUP HOLDER: Equipped with a cup holder so your child can enjoy their beverage or snack at any time during the ride

KidsEmbrace

• 4 seats in 1: 4-in-1 seat gives you 10 years of use--it seamlessly transforms from rear-facing harness (5-40 lb), to forward-facing harness (22-65 lb), to highback booster (40-100 lb), to backless booster (40-110 lb).
• Simply Safe Adjust Harness System: Adjust the height of your harness and headrest to 10 positions in one motion to ensure that your child is always properly secured.
• 10-position Headrest: One-hand, 10-position adjustable headrest is easy to use and grows to properly fit your growing child.
• 6-position Recline: Helps keep your growing child comfy on your many journeys together.
• Latch Equipped: For an easy installation.
• Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: a combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps protect your child in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes; additional testing based on the New Car Assessment Program and for extreme car interior temperatures

GRACO

• 2 Modes - Converts to booster: Forward-facing harness with belt-positioning booster supports children 22-110 pounds. The height recommendation of a child in harnessed booster is 28-50 inches and in the seat belt booster mode, it is 44-57 inches
• 5-Point Harness with 50 pounds. Limit: Holds child's body safely and securely in the car seat
• Upfront Harness Adjust: Central, front access to the harness adjuster provides an easy way to adjust child's harness for an accurate, snug fit
• Shoulder Belt Guide: Automatically positions the vehicle belt in the proper position for your child
• Dual Cup Holders: 2 built-in cup holders keep drinks and snacks within reach - allows driver to stay focused on the road

Evenflo

• Converts from 5-point harness to belt-positioning booster
• Zip-off backrest/seat cushions for easy cleaning, extended durability and extra padding
• Duo guard side-impact protection for head and torso, and steel-reinforced frame.Hand wash fabrics using mild soap and water, or machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle using mild detergent
• 4-Position recline, 9-position headrest, and deep ergonomic seat with padding/contour
• Premium connectors and lock Sure belt-tightening system for easy installation

Chicco

• 3 Forward-Facing Modes: Easily transitions between 3 forward-facing modes - Forward-facing Harness Booster, High Back Booster and No Back Booster Extended Use Harness: 5-Point Harness with 65 lb. Limit
• Buckle Positions: 2 crotch buckle positions to adjust for more seating space as child grows
• Dual Cup Holders: Two built-in cup holders keep drinks and snacks within reach - allows driver to stay focused on the road Up-Front Harness Adjust
• Machine-Washable: Durable fabrics - remove for easy cleaning
• Live Video Installation Support: Schedule an appointment to have a certified car seat safety technician guide you through a proper vehicle installation Online Chat: Chat with our Parent Link customer service experts online in real time

Evenflo

• #1 AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY – Automotive seat cover and changing towel
• #1 WORKOUT ACCESSORY – Change securely without your towel falling off
• #1 RUN AND RIDE GEAR – Post workout grime stays on the towel, not the seat, and parking lot gear changes are now a breeze!
• #1 MAKE MOM AND DAD HAPPY – Good for keeping your seats clean from sweaty kids too!
• #1 SPORT ACCESSORY – Great as a triathlon, running, biking, multisport towel

M Orange Mud

• 3 car seats in 1 – Rear-facing for infants 4-50 pounds | Front-facing for toddlers 22-65 pounds and for big kids 30-100 pounds
• Made of Steel reinforced | Product dimensions – 20.75” D x 19” W x 24.5” H | Product weight – 19.25 lbs.
• 4-position extension panel adjusts to provide 5 inches of additional legroom, allowing your child to ride safely rear facing longer | 6-position recline helps keep your child comfy | 10-position headrest adjusts easily for your growing child
• Simply Safe Adjust Harness System adjusts the height of your harness and headrest in one motion to ensure that your child is always properly secured
• Graco ProtectPlus Engineered – A combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps protect your child in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes | Additional testing based on the New Car Assessment Program and for extreme car interior temperatures

Graco