Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat
- Weight Capacity: 65 pounds
- Orientation: Rear Facing
- Age Range: Kid
- Installation: Check User Manual
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rear facing seat with an unusually high 65 pound limit, useful for parents committed to extended rear facing riding, though installation details need checking in the manual first.
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ASIN: B0FML1WG1ZModel: 2223684Category: Child Car Seats
Overview
Graco's 2223684 is a rear facing car seat built for children, rated to a 65 pound weight capacity with a polyester shell and cover. At 16 pounds it is on the lighter side for a seat in this weight range, and Graco directs installation questions to the manual rather than listing a specific base system here.
The 65 pound rear facing limit is notably high for a single seat, suggesting this is meant to keep kids rear facing well past the toddler years rather than a strict infant only design. Specs are thin beyond the basics, so buyers should confirm harness height range and expiration date directly with Graco before assuming it covers a newborn.
- 65 lb rear facing weight capacity
- 16 lb seat weight
- Polyester shell and cover
- Rear facing orientation only
Who it's for
Parents who want to extend rear facing riding past typical infant seat limits, into toddler age, using one seat rather than switching. Not for anyone who needs a lay-flat infant seat for a newborn, since no infant insert or click-in travel system pairing is listed here.
Pros and cons
- Rear facing capacity up to 65 pounds
- Lighter weight at 16 pounds than many convertible seats
- Installation details deferred to the manual, not listed here
- No stated infant insert or newborn minimum weight
Performance notes
Real world fit depends on installation, and Graco does not specify LATCH weight limits or base type in this listing, only pointing to the manual. The polyester cover suggests a machine washable design typical of Graco's seats, but exact wash instructions are not stated.
Specifications
| Brand | Graco |
|---|---|
| Model | 2223684 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity | 65 poundslower than 58% of 72 child car seats |
| Orientation | Rear Facing |
| Item Weight | 16 poundslower than 52% of 99 child car seats |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range | Kid |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Polyester |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation | Check User Manual |
Closest rivals on specs
Disney Baby Ellaris 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat- Item Weight 16 vs 12 pounds (+33%)
Evenflo Pivot NXT Travel System- Weight Capacity 65 vs 50 pounds (+30%)
- Item Weight 16 vs 21.9 pounds (-27%)
Graco Tranzitions 3-in-1 Harness Booster Car Seat- Weight Capacity 65 vs 100 pounds (-35%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the weight limit on the Graco 2223684 car seat?
It is rated for a 65 pound weight capacity while rear facing.
Does the Graco 2223684 face forward?
No, this seat is listed as rear facing orientation only.
How much does the Graco 2223684 weigh?
The seat itself weighs about 16 pounds.