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Graco ComfortSport Reviews

Recommended Use

Infant rear facing from 5 to 30 lbs
Toddler forward facing from 20 to 40 lbs

Dimensions

Weighs 12lbs
Size 26.5”H x 20”W x 18.5”D

Design and Build

The Graco ComfortSport Car Seat has always received a lot of favorable attention for the overall design and look that it has.

Often convertible car seats tend to look and feel overly bulky and too heavily padded, but ComfortSport maintains a much better balance between practical padding and overall looks.

The actual design of the main seat as well as the actual outer construction is very typically Graco tried and tested and again has been proven to work with this particular popular model.

There is really nothing ‘outstandingly unique’ in what this convertible car seat offers in way of unusual functions, but all of the features and functionality has been designed to blend in well and be functionally sound to produce an overall fully featured good looking car seat.

The actual build quality of the seat itself, the materials used as well as all of the smaller fittings are all very well built and fitted together and there really is no issue with parts becoming prematurely worn or breaking with normal or heavier usage.

Colors and Patterns

There is a great range of Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat colors to choose from, from specifically ‘boy’ colors to specifically ‘girl’ colors to a whole range of gender neutral colors and patterns.

The color and pattern choices do seem to change over time, but the picture above shows the sample of what is the latest offerings.

The actual coordination and mix of contrasting fabrics used has been well chosen and adds appeal to the overall look and feel of each car seat.

The harness strap colors actually vary between color choices to match better with each individual overall look.

In order of color and pattern choices in the picture above the specific pattern names are Cassia, Wilson, Laurel, Maribel, Rally, Caleo and Jordan.

Although the different colors and fabric patterns will appeal to different people for different reasons, by far the most popular choice at the moment is the Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat Caleo.

Safety

The ComfortSport car seat has been certified to meet or exceed the current US safety regulations and has undergone stringent crash testing to ensure the high levels of safety that it provides for your infant or toddler.

As is becoming the norm with this level of car seat, the ComfortSport contains an EPS crash absorbing foam structure to add further impact protection for your child in the event of a collision.

As you would expect, LATCH fittings are standard in addition to a really practical and easy to read level indicator to make the actually installation of the baby car seat as simple, quick and correctly fitted as possible.

A 5 point full harness system is fitted for the highest level of restraint system for your child, but the front adjustment ability also provides easy accessible adjustability and making it easy to get your baby in and out on an everyday basis.

Practicality

From a practical parenting perspective, the Graco ComfortSport car seat is probably as good as it gets.

There are so many car seats on the market today that look great and meet the stringent US safety standards, but sometimes you just wonder whether or not the designers really tested the seat out by actually using it in a real life situation at all.

The simplicity of the use of the functions and features that come with this cart seat really do go a long way to getting rid of many of the usual gripes that people have with their baby seats.

The latches, clips and fastening all work with ease and have been cleverly positioned to work for parents that may sometimes have only one hand free at a given time.

There is none of the usual fiddling and awkward adjustment needed every time you want to correctly and safely secure your child in the seat.

The controls and adjustability really ‘force’ you to do it correctly every time.

The fabric that has been used for all of this line up of car seat is removable and machine washable, with actual removal of the material simple and straight forward and not a huge chore at all.

All of the usual inner areas of the actual body of the seat that usually get subjected to the food remnants can be easily accessed and wiped clean.

The supportive head and body support pillows can be removed and washed separately.

From a comfort perspective, the ComfortSport has been fitted with the ‘GracoPedic’ foam, which for you and me means a very supportive but yet comfortable seat.

The seat itself even has a cup holder attachment for added baby convenience, which just adds an extra to the practical usage features of this well rounded car seat.

At only 12 lbs in weight, you don’t need a muscle man standing by every time you need to remove it from your vehicle and with the availability of additional bases, moving it from one vehicle really is quick and easy.

Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat Reviews and Comments

 “We were in a bad car accident and landed on our top. He was snug and safe throughout the whole ordeal and walked away with no injury at all.”

“We decided to skip the carseats you can carry, and just go with this... and we're glad we did.”

“With this car seat it is so comfy and roomy for him and he really likes riding in it.”

“It sits higher than other car seats so he can see out of the window better and there is a lot of padding to make it comfortable.”

“The cover comes off very easily to wash”

“Overall I think this carseat is wonderful and I highly recommend it.”

“The straps are a DREAM to loosen and tighten.”

“It is so simple to install”

“It is sturdy and when it's installed correctly, it isn't going anywhere.”

“I was nervous as I looked at the picture before I ordered it because I felt like the material looked a little cheap, however, when it got here I realized that it was of much better quality than it looked.”

“I love it! I now have two I also purchased a pink one for my little girl.”

This Graco Comfort Sport car seat review is really the demonstration video from Graco themselves, but is worthwhile adding here due to the crucial importance that these instructions contribute to ensuring that your child is safe in their Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat.

The video demonstrates how to safely and correctly fit this car seat into your vehicle in the forward facing position using the seat belts.  It covers how to and at what levels the shoulder straps should be adjusted to, how to place the car seat in the back seat, adjusting the car seat into the upright position, securing the seat with the seat belt, locking retractable seat belt types, tightening the seat belt, testing the movement of the fitted seat, placing your child in the seat, buckling your child in the car seat and adjusting the harness straps to fit your baby correctly.of an accident.

By following these simple and quick instructions, will allow you to fully utilize the inherent safety built into the Graco ComfortSport convertible car seat and provide your child with the best possible protection in the event of an accident.