Extended rear-facing car seats
Rear-facing weight limits of ~40-50 lb so a child can stay rear-facing (the safest position) well past age 2.
Short answer: Going by each maker's manual, the highest rear-facing limit here is 50 lb (13 of the 22 seats). The forward-facing harness goes up to 65 lb, high-back booster mode up to 120 lb on the 14 seats that have it, and backless booster mode up to 120 lb on the 2 seats that have it. Useful life is 8 to 12 years where the manual gives one.
Weight limits and useful life, seat by seat
The weight ranges each maker prints in the seat's manual. Tap a seat to see it side by side with a similar model, with height limits and a link to its manual.
| Car seat | Rear-facing | Forward-facing harness | High-back booster | Backless booster | Useful life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graco Extend2Fit | 4–50 lb | 22–65 lb | — | — | 10 yrs |
| Chicco NextFit Max | 4–50 lb | 22–65 lb | — | — | 8 yrs |
| Nuna RAVA | 5–50 lb | 25–65 lb | — | — | 10 yrs |
| Clek Foonf | 14–50 lb | 26.5–65 lb | — | — | 9 yrs |
| Clek Fllo | 14–50 lb | 26.5–65 lb | — | — | 9 yrs |
| Diono Radian 3QXT | 4–50 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–120 lb | — | 10 yrs from purchase |
| Diono Radian 3RXT | 5–50 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–120 lb | — | 10 yrs from purchase |
| Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 | 4–40 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–100 lb | 40–120 lb | 10 yrs |
| Britax One4Life ClickTight | 5–50 lb | 30–65 lb | 40–120 lb | — | 10 yrs |
| Graco TriRide 3-in-1 | 5–40 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–100 lb | — | 10 yrs |
| Chicco Fit4 4-in-1 | 4–40 lb | 25–65 lb | 40–100 lb | — | 10 yrs |
| Evenflo EveryStage DLX | 4–50 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–120 lb | — | — |
| Evenflo Revolve360 Slim | 4–50 lb | 22–65 lb | — | — | — |
| Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1 | 5–40 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–100 lb | 40–110 lb | 10 yrs |
| Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One | 5–40 lb | 30–65 lb | 40–100 lb | — | 10 yrs |
| Evenflo Revolve360 Extend | 4–50 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–120 lb | — | — |
| Maxi-Cosi Magellan LiftFit | 5–40 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–100 lb | — | 12 yrs |
| Chicco NextFit Zip | 5–40 lb | 22–65 lb | — | — | 8 yrs |
| Graco Sequel 65 | 4–40 lb | 22–65 lb | — | — | 10 yrs |
| Cybex Eternis S | 4–50 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–120 lb | — | — |
| Nuna EXEC | 5–50 lb | 25–65 lb | 40–120 lb | — | 10 yrs |
| Evenflo Symphony DLX | 5–40 lb | 22–65 lb | 40–110 lb | — | — |
Common questions
Which extended rear-facing car seats have the highest rear-facing weight limit?
The Graco Extend2Fit, the Chicco NextFit Max, the Nuna RAVA, the Clek Foonf, the Clek Fllo, the Diono Radian 3QXT, the Diono Radian 3RXT, the Britax One4Life ClickTight, the Evenflo EveryStage DLX, the Evenflo Revolve360 Slim, the Evenflo Revolve360 Extend, the Cybex Eternis S and the Nuna EXEC list a rear-facing limit of 50 lb, the highest here. The lowest is 40 lb (the Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1, the Graco TriRide 3-in-1, the Chicco Fit4 4-in-1 and 6 more). These are the makers' printed limits; your child's height also has to fit.
How heavy can a child be in the forward-facing harness?
All 22 seats here with a forward-facing harness list 65 lb as the harness limit.
Up to what weight can these be used as a booster?
In high-back booster mode the maximum is between 100 and 120 lb; the Diono Radian 3QXT, the Diono Radian 3RXT, the Britax One4Life ClickTight, the Evenflo EveryStage DLX, the Evenflo Revolve360 Extend, the Cybex Eternis S and the Nuna EXEC go to 120 lb. As a backless booster the maximum is between 110 and 120 lb. A booster also needs the seat belt to fit your child, so check the height range in the manual too.
How long do extended rear-facing car seats last before they expire?
The manuals list a useful life of 8 to 12 years. Most count from the date of manufacture; the Diono Radian 3QXT and the Diono Radian 3RXT count from the date of purchase. For 5 of the 22, the manual we cite gives no figure, so check the label on the seat. More by brand on car seat expiration.
Which of these extended rear-facing car seats are narrow enough for 3-across?
4 of the 22 are made narrow for fitting three across: the Clek Foonf, the Clek Fllo, the Diono Radian 3QXT and the Diono Radian 3RXT. Whether three fit depends on your back seat, so test-fit in your car.
Which of these extended rear-facing car seats can be used on a plane?
19 of the 22 are FAA-approved for use on aircraft: the Graco Extend2Fit, the Chicco NextFit Max, the Nuna RAVA, the Clek Fllo, the Diono Radian 3QXT, the Diono Radian 3RXT, the Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1, the Britax One4Life ClickTight, the Graco TriRide 3-in-1, the Chicco Fit4 4-in-1, the Evenflo EveryStage DLX, the Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1, the Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One, the Maxi-Cosi Magellan LiftFit, the Chicco NextFit Zip, the Graco Sequel 65, the Cybex Eternis S, the Nuna EXEC and the Evenflo Symphony DLX. Boosters are never approved for planes, because a plane seat has no shoulder belt.
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