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Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat, West Point, Lightweight Travel Car Seat with Compact, Space-Saving Design, Rear-Facing 5–40 lbs, Forward-Facing 22–65 lbs, Easy to Transfer, FAA Approved

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Color: West Point


Features

  • Convertible car seat grows with your child from rear-facing harness (5-40 lb) to forward-facing harness (22-65 lb)
  • Slim car seat design saves space in your back seat
  • Compact and lightweight to easily transfer from car to car
  • Travel car seat is certified for aircraft use to help keep your child safe while flying
  • Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: a combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps to protect your child in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes
  • No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust Harness System allows the headrest and harness to adjust together in one motion
  • Choose the perfect headrest height from 8 positions to get the safest fit for your child as they grow
  • Removable, dishwasher-safe cup holder can be used on either side of the seat to make room for additional passengers
  • LATCH equipped for an easy installation
  • Side-impact tested for occupant retention with the built-in 5-point harness system

Description

The Graco® Contender™ Slim Convertible Car Seat features 2 modes of use to grow with your child from rear-facing harness (5-40 lb) to forward-facing harness (22-65 lb), with a slim car seat design that helps save space in your back seat. This is the perfect travel car seat as its lightweight design easily transfers from car to car, and it is certified for aircraft use to help keep your child safe while flying. It easily grows with your child with the Simply Safe Adjust™ harness system, which allows the headrest and harness to adjust together in one motion. The included LATCH and easy-to-read level indicator help make installation easier. This car seat conveniently features a removable, dishwasher-safe cup holder, a machine-washable seat pad, and 2 recline positions for ease of use. The car seat is Graco® ProtectPlus Engineered™ to help protect in frontal, side, rear, and rollover crashes.

Brand: Graco


Installation Type: Latch


Material: Polyester


Color: West Point


Orientation: Rear Facing


Product Dimensions: ‎20.1 x 21.5 x 24.75 inches


Item model number: ‎2156226


Minimum weight recommendation: ‎5 Pounds


Maximum weight recommendation: ‎65 Pounds


Material Type: ‎Polyester


Material Composition: ‎Polyester


Number Of Items: ‎1


Number of reclining positions: ‎8


Batteries required: ‎No


Orientation: ‎Rear Facing


Rear-facing minimum child weight: ‎5 Pounds


Forward-facing maximum child weight: ‎65 Pounds


Harness type: ‎5-Point


Item Weight: ‎15.9 pounds


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    • Graco Got It Right — Perfect Lightweight Travel Car Seat
Color: West Point
We used this Graco car seat for a recent trip and it was a total lifesaver. It’s incredibly lightweight and easy to carry through the airport, yet still feels sturdy and safe. Installation took just a couple minutes in both our rental and a rideshare. Our toddler seemed comfortable the whole time, and it didn’t take up much space. Perfect for travel or as a second seat for grandparents — highly recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2025 by Lauren
    • Budget Friendly Lightweight Car Seat, Great For Traveling!
Color: West Point
Why did you pick this product vs others?: Super light weight car seat! Traveled with 2 of these & it was soooo much easier. Fits perfect on the plane (seat) as well- which was a game changer flying with my toddler. Creates a noticeable difference in the backseat of our Tesla Model Y. Size: Slim great for backseat of Tesla Model Y (I have 2 in the back) Value for money: Great price! Not super luxe but perfect basic seat and very light weight which is nice for traveling. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025 by Chloe Axtell
    • easy to set up, comfortable, safe
Color: West Point
Its slim profile makes it ideal for smaller cars or families with multiple car seats, maximizing space without sacrificing safety. This car seat transitions easily from a rear-facing to a forward-facing seat, accommodating children from 5 to 40 pounds in rear-facing mode and 20 to 65 pounds in forward-facing mode. The Contender Slim includes features like a 5-point harness system and side-impact protection, providing peace of mind for parents concerned about safety. Adjusting the harness can be a bit cumbersome, especially as children grow and require frequent adjustments. Overall, the Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat is a solid choice for families looking for a reliable and space-efficient car seat. Its ease of use, safety features, and adaptability make it a strong contender in the convertible car seat market. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024 by True Reviews
    • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very safe and comfortable for my little one!
Color: West Point
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I am thrilled with our Graco car seat—it has truly been a lifesaver for outings with our baby. Installation was incredibly easy thanks to the InRight™ LATCH system and clear, step-by-step guides. It feels rock-solid and secure the first time you click it in. My baby is super comfortable in it: the removable infant insert offers great support, and the multi-position recline makes long rides much more relaxed. The 5-point harness adjusts smoothly and locks in securely—no fussing or loose straps. The cover is easy to remove and machine-washable, which is essential these days! Plus, the contoured shell and side-impact protection give me confidence every time we hit the road. I highly recommend this Graco car seat for any parent looking for a safe, reliable, and kid-friendly option—a solid investment in peace of mind and comfort. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2025 by Sylvia Chavez Sylvia Chavez
    • Sort of niche, but exactly what I needed
Color: West Point
As a former child passenger safety technician (one day I will recertify!), I am verrryyyy picky about my car seats. I am also a childcare provider so I frequently need to fit as many kids into the car as possible. After settling on a FF Radian for my 5 year old, and snagging a narrow backless booster at the store for a first grader, I just needed a good, narrow, RF seat. Wrestled with the radian in RF mode... was not super thrilled, especially since we didn't need the super high weight limit for the children that will be riding in it. My son's convertible was a Britax Boulevard, so I tried that in the three across situation and it was way too wide. After a search of the net for another convertible that is narrow and user friendly, I saw this seat recommended, checked out some reviews and ordered. I'm happy to say that it's absolutely perfect for what we need, fits in a three across with the other two seats I need to use regularly, is easy to use, and the adjustable headrest means I don't have to rethread the harness if I use it for different sized kiddos. My only critique of this seat is that it is naturally very reclined, which is good for younger babies but sometimes irritates RF toddlers. For me, this is a pretty minor issue that I mitigated by installing the seat carefully to achieve the desired angle, but I can see how it could be a turn off for some people. I also don't know that I would use the seat forward facing at all, primarily because it's unlikely to fit for long once the rear facing limits are reached, but for our purposes (needing a versatile, narrow RF convertible) this is perfect. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024 by Goofy Family
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Color: West Point
Great car seat! Purchased for my 9 month old. Super roomy and doesn’t take up a lot of space in the car. I was decently surprised how light weight it is!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2025 by Sarah
    • Perfect for air travel
Color: West Point
Oh wow. I chose the perfect travel car seat. So lightweight and easy to put in car. I feel that my son will be safe in it and most importantly he will not be suffer on his 24 hours trip in an airplane because of airline lap buckle on his back.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2025 by Zimmerman
    • Quality car seat to keep grandson safe.
Color: West Point
Quality car seat. I have a smaller back seat so this size fits my 3-year old grandson comfortably.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2025 by DoggyMom

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