Convertible car seats that meet the newer federal side-impact standard
Which convertible car seats are reported to meet the newer federal side-impact standard for child seats?
Cosco Kids CC341HLM: The Extend is reported to comply with the FMVSS 213a side-impact requirement, which the older Scenera Next it replaces did not meet. Baby Trend Trooper™ SLIM 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat with Side Impact Protection: Baby Trend says this latest version of the Trooper has been tested to the new FMVSS 213a side impact safety standards. Because of that structural failure the seat was rated Basic for crash protection, which the tester says compromises the seat's ability to keep the child restrained in a later crash. Baby Trend told the tester that the 2025 model year seat tested is no longer in production and that updated Trooper Slim seats carry engineering updates and comply with FMVSS 213, 213a and 213b, adding that no real-world structural issues have been reported.
| Product | Why | Side-impact standard | Crash test | Modes and limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cosco Kids CC341HLM sold by megababiesusa.com | The Extend is reported to comply with the FMVSS 213a side-impact requirement, which the older Scenera Next it replaces did not meet. | The Extend is reported to comply with the FMVSS 213a side-impact requirement, which the older Scenera Next it replaces did not meet. blog | - | Rear-facing weight range is 5–40 lb with a standing height range of 19–40 in. listing |
| 2. Baby Trend Trooper™ SLIM 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat with Side Impact Protection sold by babytrend.com | Baby Trend says this latest version of the Trooper has been tested to the new FMVSS 213a side impact safety standards. | Baby Trend says this latest version of the Trooper has been tested to the new FMVSS 213a side impact safety standards. listing | Because of that structural failure the seat was rated Basic for crash protection, which the tester says compromises the seat's ability to keep the child restrained in a later crash. review | It has three modes: rear-facing infant mode 4–18 lb, rear-facing toddler mode 18–40 lb, and forward-facing toddler mode 30–65 lb. guide |
Also cited in the text
- Baby Trend Trooper™ SLIM 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat with Side Impact Protection, maker response to crash test: Baby Trend told the tester that the 2025 model year seat tested is no longer in production and that updated Trooper Slim seats carry engineering updates and comply with FMVSS 213, 213a and 213b, adding that no real-world structural issues have been reported. review
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