2023's Best Convertible Car Seats

Posted by info@babysquare.ca BigCommerce on 2024 Feb 14th

2023's Top 5 Convertible Car Seats


Introduction

Is it time to move your child from their infant bucket seat to the next-stage seat? Research for your convertible car seat is now in full swing!

In this article, we'll examine the top 5 convertible car seats on the Canadian market as of 2023. Let's start!

- NUNA RAVA

 

Let's start with the Nuna RAVA, which debuted in Canada a few years ago and completely dominated the market. This gorgeous convertible car seat was in high demand from parents everywhere, and with good reason! Before moving on to the remainder of our top convertible car seat picks, read this article for a thorough assessment of the RAVA. The twin cup holders, "buckle tongue holders" to keep your harness out of the way while putting baby in the car, no re-thread harness, and bubble-free installation are a few of the convenience features that set this seat apart from the competition.

We adore Nuna's dedication to safeguarding your child, and in this post, we go over all the features that make the RAVA so secure. For more details, check out our Nuna Rava Convertible Carseat Review.

THE NUNA RAVA SPECIFICS:

Use From: 5-65 lbs
Rear-Face to: 40 lbs
Forward-Face to: 65 lbs
Highest Harness Height: 17”
No Re-Thread Harness: Yes
Crotch strap positions: 2
Load Leg or Anti-Rebound Bar: Anti-rebound bar
Recline Positions & Indicator: 1 rear-facing position, 5 forward-facing positions
Seat Width: 19”
Preferred install method: Seatbelt

 

Advantages:
  • No re-thread harness
  • One of the most compact front-back seats on the market due to just one recline position in rear-facing mode
  • Thickly padded seat for added comfort
  • Complete steel frame

Buckle tongue holders keep harness out of the way when loading your child in and out of the car seat

All fabrics are naturally flame retardant without the use of added chemicals

Disadvantages:
  • Only one recline position in rear-facing mode can make it sit a bit too upright for smaller infants. We recommend this compact car seat once baby has head control.



- UPPABABY KNOX

 

MESA owners are overjoyed that the UPPAbaby KNOX Convertible Car Seat has now been made available in Canada. The KNOX has recently gained popularity in Canada despite being accessible in the US for some time. It operates somewhat differently from some of the other car seats on the market; for instance, you might notice the vivid yellow multi-directional tether that fastens to the back of your car seat even while it is in the rear-facing position! This tether is made using Koroyd technology and functions similarly to a load leg or anti-rebound bar without being more expensive. For more details, check out our learning center to view more articles.

THE uppababy knox SPECIFICS:

Use From: 14-65 lbs
Rear-Face to: 40 lbs
Forward-Face to: 65 lbs
Highest Harness Height: 17.5”
No Re-Thread Harness: Yes
Crotch strap positions: 1
Load Leg or Anti-Rebound Bar: Neither – the multi-directional tether is used in place of either of these options
Recline Positions & Indicator: 2 rear-facing positions & 2 forward-facing positions using a rolling ball level indicator located on both sides of the seat at the top
Seat Width: 18.75”
Preferred install method: Seatbelt

 

Advantages:
  • No re-thread harness
  • You may be confident that Koroyd will deflect crash forces away from your child in the event of a collision because it is a tested technology that is already used in action sports helmets.
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  • Jordan fabric is naturally flame retardant without the added use of chemical
  • Included cup holder can be attached to either side of the car seat

Base fabric easily zips off for machine washing

Disadvantages:
  • Do not hang toys from the multi-directional tether when it is in the rear-facing position since it can encourage kids to pull or play with it.



- BRITAX BOULEVARD CLICKTIGHT

 

One of the easiest car seats to install now on the market is the Britax Boulevard ClickTight Convertible Car Seat. Amazing ClickTight technology from Britax makes life easier for carers and provides you peace of mind that your car seat will always be positioned correctly. See this article for additional information on the ClickTight technology. The simplicity of it, from the installation to the no-rethread harness to the ability to use it from birth, is one of the primary reasons we adore this seat. For more details, please check out our Britax One4life vs. Britax Boulevard Clicktight.

THE britax boulevard clicktight SPECIFICS:

Use From: 5-65 lbs
Rear-Face to: 40 lbs
Forward-Face to: 65 lbs
Highest Harness Height: 18.65”
No Re-Thread Harness: Yes
Crotch strap positions: 2
Load Leg or Anti-Rebound Bar: Anti-rebound bar
Recline Positions & Indicator: 7-position bubble level indicator
Seat Width: 18.5”
Preferred install method: Seatbelt

 

Advantages:
  • Ease of install for peace of mind
  • No re-thread harness
  • Multiple recline positions to fit in a variety of vehicles & for a variety of ages and stages
  • Included cup holder can be attached to either side of the car seat

High harness height in forward-facing mode for longevity of the seat

Disadvantages:
  • Anti-rebound bar can be finicky to install in rear-facing mode



- CLEK FOONF

 

Let's start with these top sellers from the Clek brand, which is Canadian. We appreciate that Clek Foonf convertible car seats are produced in Canada by a family-run business. Owners of Clek Chris and Jen had a background in automotive engineering, and when they had their own children, they applied their extensive experience to the car seat industry. We'll go over the specifics of the Fllo here, but if you're torn between the Foonf and the Fllo, make sure to read this post(Clek Foonf vs. Fllo Convertible Seats) for a comparison of the two.

THE clek Froon SPECIFICS:

Use From: 14-65 lbs
Rear-Face to: 50 lbs
Forward-Face to: 65 lbs
Highest Harness Height: 17”
No Re-Thread Harness: No
Crotch strap positions: 2
Load Leg or Anti-Rebound Bar: Anti-rebound bar
Recline Positions & Indicator: 1 – level line on the base of the seat
Seat Width: 16.9”
Preferred install method: Seatbelt

 

Advantages:
  • Sleek, narrow design
  • Built in lock-offs for a secure install every time
  • Rear-faces to 50 lbs
  • Designed to provide maximum leg room for extended rear-facing
  • Merino wool options are naturally flame retardant without the use of added chemicals

Made in Canada!

Disadvantages:
  • Not a no re-thread harness



- MAXI-COSI PRIA MAX 3-IN-ONE

 

The Pria Max 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat is now available for your consideration. Parents and babies are in consideration when Maxi-Cosi designed this comfortable ride with its high-end features. From birth until they weigh 100 pounds, comfort and safety will be everywhere around your baby! The majority of the convertible seats on this list weigh 35 pounds less than that! When your child outgrows their forward-facing seat, the Pria Max can do this by transforming to a booster seat. Talk about car seats that are all-in-one!

THE clek Froon SPECIFICS:

Use From: 4-100lbs
Rear-Face: 4-40 lbs
Forward-Face: 6-65 lbs
Booster: 40-100 lbs
No Re-Thread Harness: Yes
Crotch strap positions: 3
Load Leg or Anti-Rebound Bar: Padded Anti-Rebound Bar
Recline Positions & Indicator: 3-position recline, 5 headrest heights along with QuickFit shoulder harness
Seat Width: 18.5”
Preferred install method: Seatbelt

 

Advantages:
  • Easy to adjust the harness as your child grows
  • ClipQuik™ auto-magnetic chest clip gets you on your way quickly. Kids won’t be able to unclip
  • QuickFit auto-rethread shoulder harness automatically raises the harness and headrest height together
  • Side impact protection with GCell® HX Foam protects your child’s head where it’s needed most in a side impact crash
  • Padded Anti-Rebound Bar
  • Converts into a booster seat, allowing use until 10 years of age (or 100 lbs)
Disadvantages:
  • Uses a line indicator, not a bubble level
  • Doesn’t have a steel-reinforced frame



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In order to better understand the fundamentals of these excellent convertible car seats, we hope this article has been helpful. Visit our Learning Centre for even more fantastic options. There, you'll find an entire section of reviews on convertible car seat articles as well as reviews on a tonne of other baby goods you might be interested in.

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