Safety 1st Ellaris 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

Overview

Switching between rear-facing and forward-facing orientation, the Safety CC396HNH is a convertible car seat rated to 65 pounds and secured with Latch. At 12 pounds it is notably light for a seat that covers both orientations.

Supporting both rear-facing and forward-facing use in one shell is what defines a convertible car seat, letting a family keep the same seat as a child moves from rear-facing infant or toddler seating into forward-facing use. The 65 pound ceiling and Latch installation are in line with typical convertible seat specs, though no separate age range is listed here.

• Rear and forward-facing orientation
• 65 pound weight capacity
• Latch installation system
• 12 pound item weight

Who it's for

Parents who want one seat that transitions from rear-facing to forward-facing as their child grows, rather than buying separate infant and toddler seats. Best for those installing with Latch anchors.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Because the seat supports both orientations, the actual switch point from rear-facing to forward-facing comes down to the child's height, weight and the vehicle manual rather than a fixed age, and the 65 pound ceiling caps how long forward-facing use continues in this shell. Latch installation anchors it to the vehicle's built-in connectors for a consistent fit across orientation changes.

Specifications

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