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We have this as the second car seat in my mom's car, my long son has lots of leg room and fits comfortably. The cup holders are amazing! (Sep 30, 2014)
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- Tanya S.
Midlothian, Texas
Not sure if there has been any changes to the design of this model since 2012, this seat is extremely difficult to clean. It has a lot of hide always for baby to store unwanted food. Dec 28, 2018
- Kymberly M.
North Augusta, South Carolina
We have this one for our son and its comfortable love the cup holder and cubbyholes. It is a little bulky and heavy if you have to switch it car to car but over all it was a great choice! Dec 18, 2018
Nice car seat for the price. Very easy to install and use. My only complaint is that it is very difficult to adjust the crotch seat belt buckle to the other settings to adjust as child grows. Dec 18, 2018
Nice car seat for the price. Very easy to install and use. My only complaint is that it is very difficult to adjust the crotch seat belt buckle to the other settings to adjust as child grows. Dec 18, 2018
- Amyre S.
Dearborn, Michigan
Great seat. My 7 year old has had it since he was 2! Easy to transform to the next level. Dec 09, 2018
- Katie G.
Crown Point, Indiana
I love this car seat so much I have three of them! It’s comfortable and my 78lb 5 year just retires from the harness and I don’t have to buy a booster since this turns into one! Nov 13, 2018
- Jennifer S.
Loganville, Georgia
Love how it transitions with age. Has held up great now for almost 6 years. Oct 21, 2018
- Megan P.
United States of America
I have had several of these car seats. Bought the first one in 2012 after I needed a forward facing car seat for my child. The car seats itself is pretty heavy. It is pretty easy to install. Oct 17, 2018
- Crystal L.
Somerville, Ohio
Got this when it first came out. My daughter still uses it as a backless booster. It’s served all her needs from toddlerhood up to age 8. Love it! Oct 13, 2018
- Laken B.
Jonesboro , Arkansas
Have this for our 2 1/2 year old wish it reclined a little more Sep 04, 2018
I love that this is the last car seat I’ll have to buy! Totally and safely grows with my child! Aug 31, 2018
- Abril V.
San diego, California
The graco Nautilus 3-1 is a very good car seat, easy to adjust the straps and pretty lightweight Although I like it, I found it difficult to install with latch, is was hard to undo the latch strap Aug 12, 2018
Easy to use car seat. Aug 11, 2018
- Micheline M.
Lake Worth, Florida
I truly regret buying this. When my daughter falls asleep. It doesn't recline. She is uncomfortable and someone has to hold her head everytime the car breaks. Aug 11, 2018
- Bethie M.
Ocoee, Florida
Great car seat for my toddler. Very sturdy and love the color. The only issue is when he falls asleep there’s no head/neck support. I would definitely recommend this product. Aug 02, 2018
- Jay F.
Genoa, Illinois, Illinois
We have multiple of these and love them. Very good price and can be used for a long time! Jul 25, 2018
- Secretly Expecting
HAMILTON, Ohio
I have this seat now but looking for a new one as my son exceeded the weight limit and I was hoping he wouldn't. Kind of narrow and had a hard time keeping the cover Velcro on. So it keeps coming off Jul 14, 2018
We have this seat in my husband's car. It is a nice basic seat. My son likes the cupholders. Our model doesn't have a no re-thread harness so it isn't easy to switch between children. Jul 11, 2018
- Kathleen Y.
Portage, Indiana
Love that it reclines. Jul 10, 2018
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- Natalie M.
South Gate, California
I bought one at target and I loved the price. The seat was plush. It held my daughter pretty good compared to my other car seats. My only complaint is the head rest adjuster was hard to adjust. Jan 06, 2019
- Hillary L.
United States of America
I love this carseat for my 3 year old. Very comfortable and easy to install. Cup holders are great. Easy to tigten. Not too bulky. May 09, 2018
- Emily S.
Piedmont, South Carolina
Have been using for my son for going on 3 years. Even bought a second for my parents car. Leaves plenty of room in the backseat and I still feel like my child is safe. Apr 25, 2018
- Whitney B.
Largo, Florida
bulky but more room for my son to readjust himself since not all the paddling some have. cup holder liners come out thank goodness. Definitely get a seat protector if your seats are leather. good buy Apr 01, 2018
- Rachel L.
Lakewood , Washington
Lasts through many years. Very comfortable. My kids love the cup holders and little cubbyhole in the arm rest. It is heavy but very sturdy. I wish the latch connectors still worked with it. backless. Dec 09, 2017
- Trista C.
McCalla, Alabama
We've had zero problems with this seat. It does NOT sit rear-facing, so it won't work as an infant seat. My son just turned three, and this seat still looks brand new. Dec 07, 2017
- chaide w.
mount carmel, Pennsylvania
great for older kids and grows with them. love this seat Oct 18, 2017
- Emily S.
Brooklyn, New York
This is a great mid-range car seat. We have a Rav 4 and have no issues with fit. It feels substantial and I have no doubts on safety. Oct 11, 2017
- Sarah H.
Rochester, Minnesota
This car seat feels secure. It is easy to install, and I love that we are getting multiple car seats for the price! Aug 04, 2017
- Secretly Expecting
Leona , Kansas
Not a baby seat as my child says. Easily adjustable. Installs decent, some seats with forward buckle hard to get tight. Fabric cleans up nice but needs a washing machine. Harness close together neck. May 23, 2017
- Megan M.
ROCHESTER, New York
I like this seat, it's comfortable for my son and easy to clean. I don't like the anchor style that attaches to the seat. They are difficult to install. May 11, 2017
- Kelly G.
Madison, Mississippi
We bought this as a second car seat and I have found this one much easier to move and use compared to our britax clicktight. Apr 13, 2017
- Crystal F.
Genoa, Illinois
Bought one of these for every car. Once my kids were old enough to forward face this was their chair. Last seat you will need to buy. Love they grow with it! Jan 21, 2017
- Raelynne W.
butler, Pennsylvania
just got this havent tried yet Jan 10, 2017
- Jenn O.
Akron, Ohio
We are newer to this car seat. My daughter loves it! I like that it has strap covers as well. Dec 26, 2016
- Franny C.
Charlestown, Indiana
Bulky Nov 25, 2016
- Melissa S.
United States of America
I have the Nautilus that goes to 80 lbs with the harness!! Awesome!!!!!! The only thing that's hard to get used to for me and my son are the harness pads that are not removable. Nov 24, 2016
- Jennifer G.
asheville, North Carolina
We love our nautilus. We needed extra seats but didn't want I pay the same price that we paid for our Britax. This seat fit the bill. It has served our almost 7 year old very well! Nov 16, 2016
- Rette G.
Mt. Olympus, Utah
Bought it according to size/weight listing for our 4 year old... WAY too small for sizes it says it will fit. Ended up returning it. Nov 13, 2016
- Cheri P.
Harlan, Iowa
easy to clean, perfect size Oct 04, 2016
- Jennifer E.
Seattle, Washington
My daughter loves this seat. It is comfortable, easy to install, has awesome hidey pockets, and a good cup holder. It is also lower profile than our MyRide 65 which is great for my husbands legs. Sep 24, 2016
- Jennifer S.
Westminster, Colorado
It's a much better booster than 5 point harness. My son loves it and all the cubbies it has. Perfect as an extra car seat. Jun 30, 2016
- Meghan R.
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Just got this car seat for my car and I love it! It's kind of heavy but fits perfect in my highlander. My daughter loves how comfy it is and its decently easy to retread. Feb 28, 2016
- Becca D.
Piedmont, Oklahoma
Bottom buckles is too far back. Have to make my son uncomfortable in his private area just to get the buckle tight enough. Easy to install but not Worth it due to buckle issue. Feb 01, 2016
- Kendall A.
Courtenay, Canada
Don't love it but don't hate it. Can be difficult to install, boring cover options and my son didn't find it comfortable. Does convert to a proper fitting booster though which is nice Jan 29, 2016
- Audrey W.
Boise City, Oklahoma
Overall this has been a great car seat. I don't like the head slump when my daughter is sleeping, but she doesn't seem bothered a bit by it. Dec 04, 2015
- Adrienne W.
Hurlburt Field, Florida
We own this carsest as our extra, it is great! Love the cup holders and the little cubby holes:) Oct 04, 2014
- Dawn W.
Oregon, Wisconsin
Pros: It fits in our small car (Yaris). It's a 3in1 system. Cons: The buckle is finicky and difficult to tighten/loosen. It's a time consuming process to get it in and out of the car. Meh. Sep 30, 2014
- Jamie G.
Royersford, Pennsylvania
We have this as the second car seat in my mom's car, my long son has lots of leg room and fits comfortably. The cup holders are amazing! Sep 30, 2014
- Julie K.
Villa Rica, Georgia
i have two of these, i love how it goes all the way to a booster and has a cup holder. but is a pain to get in and out of the car and its sort of bulky and very heavy. cleans well though and will last Aug 18, 2014
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- Tanya S.
Midlothian, Texas
Not sure if there has been any changes to the design of this model since 2012, this seat is extremely difficult to clean. It has a lot of hide always for baby to store unwanted food. Dec 28, 2018
- Kymberly M.
North Augusta, South Carolina
We have this one for our son and its comfortable love the cup holder and cubbyholes. It is a little bulky and heavy if you have to switch it car to car but over all it was a great choice! Dec 18, 2018
Nice car seat for the price. Very easy to install and use. My only complaint is that it is very difficult to adjust the crotch seat belt buckle to the other settings to adjust as child grows. Dec 18, 2018
Nice car seat for the price. Very easy to install and use. My only complaint is that it is very difficult to adjust the crotch seat belt buckle to the other settings to adjust as child grows. Dec 18, 2018
- Amyre S.
Dearborn, Michigan
Great seat. My 7 year old has had it since he was 2! Easy to transform to the next level. Dec 09, 2018
- Katie G.
Crown Point, Indiana
I love this car seat so much I have three of them! It’s comfortable and my 78lb 5 year just retires from the harness and I don’t have to buy a booster since this turns into one! Nov 13, 2018
- Jennifer S.
Loganville, Georgia
Love how it transitions with age. Has held up great now for almost 6 years. Oct 21, 2018
- Megan P.
United States of America
I have had several of these car seats. Bought the first one in 2012 after I needed a forward facing car seat for my child. The car seats itself is pretty heavy. It is pretty easy to install. Oct 17, 2018
- Crystal L.
Somerville, Ohio
Got this when it first came out. My daughter still uses it as a backless booster. It’s served all her needs from toddlerhood up to age 8. Love it! Oct 13, 2018
- Laken B.
Jonesboro , Arkansas
Have this for our 2 1/2 year old wish it reclined a little more Sep 04, 2018
I love that this is the last car seat I’ll have to buy! Totally and safely grows with my child! Aug 31, 2018
- Abril V.
San diego, California
The graco Nautilus 3-1 is a very good car seat, easy to adjust the straps and pretty lightweight Although I like it, I found it difficult to install with latch, is was hard to undo the latch strap Aug 12, 2018
Easy to use car seat. Aug 11, 2018
- Micheline M.
Lake Worth, Florida
I truly regret buying this. When my daughter falls asleep. It doesn't recline. She is uncomfortable and someone has to hold her head everytime the car breaks. Aug 11, 2018
- Bethie M.
Ocoee, Florida
Great car seat for my toddler. Very sturdy and love the color. The only issue is when he falls asleep there’s no head/neck support. I would definitely recommend this product. Aug 02, 2018
- Jay F.
Genoa, Illinois, Illinois
We have multiple of these and love them. Very good price and can be used for a long time! Jul 25, 2018
- Secretly Expecting
HAMILTON, Ohio
I have this seat now but looking for a new one as my son exceeded the weight limit and I was hoping he wouldn't. Kind of narrow and had a hard time keeping the cover Velcro on. So it keeps coming off Jul 14, 2018
We have this seat in my husband's car. It is a nice basic seat. My son likes the cupholders. Our model doesn't have a no re-thread harness so it isn't easy to switch between children. Jul 11, 2018
- Kathleen Y.
Portage, Indiana
Love that it reclines. Jul 10, 2018
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Q: Im looking for a middle of the road priced car seat for a second car. Would people recommend this or not? Seems like a lot of people find the buckles tough to strap?
asked by Melissa P. - May 24, 2014
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