| Graco Contender | |
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| BASICS | |
| Carseat Name | Contender |
| CarseatBlog Recommended Seat | |
| Available at | Buy at Target.com |
| Available in Canada | |
| RF Weight Limits | 5-40 lbs. |
| RF Height Limits | Head must be 1 in. below red handle on headrest |
| FF Weight Limits | 20-65 lbs. |
| Age Limits | |
| Type of Energy-Absorbing Foam | EPS foam |
| HARNESS INFO | |
| Carseat Name | Contender |
| No Re-thread Harness? | |
| Number of harness height positions | 8 |
| Bottom/Lowest Harness Slot | 7.5 in. with insert |
| 2nd Harness Slot or Highest Harness Slot | 18 in. |
| 3rd Harness Slot | |
| 4th Harness Slot | |
| 5th Harness Slot | |
| Closest Buckle Slot | 4 in. |
| 2nd Buckle Slot | 5.75 in. |
| 3rd Buckle Slot | |
| Special Buckle Routing for Small Babies | |
| SEAT INFO | |
| Carseat Name | Contender |
| Inside Shoulder Width | 14 in. |
| Inside Hip Width | 11.75 in. |
| Inside Seat Depth | 11 in. |
| Inside Seat Height | 26.75 in. |
| External Widest Point | 18.75 in. |
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| Seat Weight | 14.7 lbs. |
| INSTALL INFO | |
| Carseat Name | Contender |
| Recline Indicator Style | Ball |
| Recline Indicator Location | On side of seat |
| Number of RF Recline Positions | 1 |
| Number of FF Recline Positions | 0 |
| Has Anti-Rebound Bar or RF Tether? | |
| RF Lockoff | |
| FF Lockoff | |
| Type of LATCH Connectors | Hook |
| RF LATCH connectors/belt path are separate from RF seat belt/belt path | |
| FF LATCH connectors/belt path are separate from FF seat belt/belt path | |
| LATCH Weight Limit | 45 lbs. |
| Non-standard LATCH Policy (Can “borrow” LATCH anchors”) | Permitted if allowed by vehicle manufacturer and the bars are at least 11″ apart |
| Inflatable Seat Belt Policy | Not allowed |
| MISC. | |
| Carseat Name | Contender |
| Cover Removal/Installation | Easy |
| Cover Washing Instructions | Machine wash and air dry |
| Expiration | 7 years |
| Crash Guidelines | Replace after any crash |
| FAA Certified? | |
| Comments | |
| O Canada | RF 5-35lbs and up to 43″; FF 22-65lbs. Cup holder is detachable, seat is slimmer at front edge. Similar to “Dimensions 65.” |
| Manufacturing Country | China |
| CarseatBlog.com Review | Graco Contender/Admiral Review |
| Available At | Buy at Target.com |
| Price or MSRP | $118.99 |