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  "title": "Convertible car seats for forward-facing use after rear-facing",
  "question": "Which convertible car seats can be used forward-facing once a child outgrows rear-facing?",
  "answer": "Britax Poplar S ClickTight: The Poplar S is a convertible car seat with ClickTight installation and a slim SpaceSaver design. The headrest and harness have 14 quick-adjust positions. Britax Poplar ClickTight: The Poplar and Poplar S are harnessed convertibles only and do not become boosters, so buyers should judge them on their rear-facing and forward-facing years. NHTSA's ease-of-use ratings list the Britax Poplar convertible (rated seat made 2024-06-29) at 4 of 5 stars overall rear-facing and 3 of 5 stars overall forward-facing; these ratings measure ease of use, not crash protection.",
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