Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 Car Seat

The Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 car seat is a fantastic car seat for one-year olds all the way to toddlers and beyond.  The great safety features and sleek design have allowed this car seat to remain as a top seller for many years.  Kids love it because it’s comfortable, and parents love it even more because it is easy to use.

The features don’t stop with just safety.  The Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 car seat also can be converted into a high back or backless booster for a comfortable fit for children up to 100 lbs.  Not to mention it has a 3-position recline option for easy and proper installation combined with comfort for the child.

Versatile and Comfortable Design

The Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 car seat has a five-point harness that is designed to accommodate children over the age of one and from 20 to 65 pounds.  The Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 car seat allows for a wider range of weight limits than most forward-facing car seats and also boasts a superior steel-reinformed construction.

Superior Safety

You can be completely assured that your child will be safe while riding in the Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 Car Seat.  Thanks to a very extensive crash testing and a steel structure, the Nautilus meets or exceeds US Safety Standards.

Product Reviews

·      I found this Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 car seat while searching for something reasonably priced that would harness past 40 pounds. I bought a different seat first, but while it claimed to harness to 50# and 47", my 37 pound 2 year old was already too tall for it. I returned it and purchased the Nautilus. We are using the harness straps in the second hole down, so he still has a good deal of room to grow in this seat. The straps are extremely easy to adjust and installation was no problem.

·      I bought a graco nautilus 3 in 1 car seat for my two-year-old and, two years later bought this one for my youngest daughter. Love, love, love these seats. Straps are easier to tighten than on any other seat we have had. The seats have great padding and since they convert to boosters, hopefully the last seat we will have to buy.

·      Recently purchased this Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 car seat for my toddler, she likes it so that makes me happy. This car seat was a lot larger than I had hoped but it looks like it has a lot of side protection and it says it's side impact tested so that's great. Also, it slightly reclines but it's not enough to prevent that drowsy heavy head from going forward. I guess I'm used to her being able to sleep comfortably in her "Graco My Ride 65 car seat" (which is a fantastic car seat).

·      This is the perfect seat for taller/older children who have outgrown their convertible carseat, because it has the highest harness slots of any seat on the market (except for the Britax Regent which I believe is being discontinued). I bought this Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 car seat for my 6.5 yo daughter, who had been riding in a booster for years. I recently became educated on carseat safety and felt I needed to put her back in a harnessed seat since she is small for her age. I was worried she might object to the harness, but she loves it! Believe it or not, she can buckle and unbuckle herself (I always double check) easier than she could do the seatbelt in her booster.

Product Specifications of Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 Car Seat

·      Model number: 8J00MTX

·      Minimum weight recommendation: 20 Pounds

·      Maximum weight recommendation: 100 Pounds

·      Minimum height recommendation: 27 inches

·      Maximum height recommendation: 57 inches

·      Care instructions: Machine washable pad

·      Seat weight without base: 19.5 Pounds

·      Seat base/foot width: 20 inches

·      Orientation: forward-facing

·      Forward-facing minimum child weight: 20 Pounds

·      Forward-facing maximum child weight: 100 Pounds

·      Harness type: 5 pt

Product Features of Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 Car Seat

·      3-in-1 multi-mode Car Seat for longer use 20 pounds to 100 pounds

·      Extended 5-point harness for children 20-65 pounds

·      Converts to backless booster for child 40 pounds to 100 pounds

·      Steel reinforced frame for durability

More Reviews

·      So far our 2 year old loves her car seat! It looks like it will last for a long time to come. It fits well in the car, too. I have a 6 month old in a Britax Roundabout and the two car seats can fit right next to each other in my Volvo. It is great. Now guests don't have to crawl over the car seats to sit in the middle. :) Easy to set up and secure.

·      My daughter loves this graco nautilus 3 in 1 car seat! When I first assembled it and put her in it to determine the strap height, she didn't want to get out! She loves the cubby holes in the arm rests, and I love that the cup holder is at the end of the armrest, instead of taking even more space on the side. The adjustability of this seat is awesome. My daughter is 2, and of average height, and she is only barely at the second strap height.

·      I bought this car seat after alot of research. I have a 3 year old little boy who has pretty low muscle tone. I was looking at getting him a 300.00 car seat just to keep him in a 5 pt harness for longer because he doesnt have the tone to be in a lap belted booster yet.

·      The cup holders also do not go smoothly in and out when installed in the vehicle, as the seat blocks the cup holder from retracting. This does not happen when the seat is not snugged down, but when installed..... This is not too much of an issue as we just leave them out.

In summary, I would highly recommend the Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 Car Seat. Its seamless and slick design combined with versatility and safety features make it a no brainer.