Safety 1st Smooth Ride 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
- Rear facing 5-40 lbs, 19 to 40 in
- Forward facing 30-50 lbs, 34.4 to 44 in
- 8.8 lb seat weight
- Aircraft certified
- 3 across in most vehicles
- 5 harness heights, 3 buckle locations
Updated 21 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, slim convertible seat that rear faces for infants and forward faces for toddlers, and is certified for planes. It stops at a harnessed toddler seat, so a booster comes later.
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ASIN: B0FNS3JWPGCategory: Convertible Car Seats
Overview
Smooth Ride is a two mode convertible car seat that rear faces for babies and turns forward for toddlers. It installs with LATCH or the vehicle belt, and its slim, light shell suits travel and three across rows.
The Smooth Ride stays light and narrow, which makes it easy to carry onto a plane or squeeze into a full back seat. It does not convert to a booster, and the listed maximum weight conflicts with the bullets.
Who it's for
Flights, grandparents' cars and crowded back rows suit a seat this light and slim. Families wanting a single seat through the booster years should choose an all in one.
Pros and cons
- Light enough to carry
- Slim for three across
- Front harness adjustment
- Washable seat pad
- No booster mode
- Max weight listed inconsistently
- Lower forward facing limit
Performance notes
A light shell makes carrying and swapping cars easy, while LATCH gives a quick, firm install. Harness height and buckle position need resetting as the child grows, since the harness is not no-rethread.
Specifications
| Brand | Safety 1st |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Orientation | Rear facing, forward facing |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 47 pounds (bullets say 50) |
| Rear facing weight | 5 to 40 lbs, 19 to 40 inches |
| Forward facing weight | 30 to 50 lbs, 34.4 to 44 inches |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 20.13 in D x 18.88 in W x 20.13 in H |
| Harness heights | 5 |
| Item weight | 8.8 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Infant |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Crater Lake |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | LATCH, seatbelt |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Harness Type | 5-point |
| Buckle locations | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How do you clean the Safety 1st Smooth Ride?
The seat pad is machine washable and dryer safe, and the removable cup holder is dishwasher safe.
Can the Safety 1st Smooth Ride be used on a plane?
Yes. It is certified for use on an aircraft.
Does the Safety 1st Smooth Ride become a booster?
No. It is a 2-in-1 seat, rear facing and forward facing only.
What is the forward facing limit of the Safety 1st Smooth Ride?
30 to 50 lbs and 34.4 to 44 inches.