Graco
Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat (West Point 2.0) — Slim, Aircraft-Approved; Rear-Facing 5–40 lb / Forward-Facing 26.5–65 lb
The Graco Contender Slim is a convertible car seat for infants and toddlers that functions rear-facing (5–40 lb) and forward-facing (26.5–65 lb, up to 49" height), and is certified for aircraft use. It features Graco ProtectPlus Engineered crash protection (frontal, side, rear and rollover), a no-rethread Simply Safe Adjust harness with an 8‑position headrest, LATCH, open belt paths, a 2‑position recline, removable dishwasher‑safe cup holder, machine‑washable seat pad, and EPS energy‑absorbing foam. Model #2223684 (West Point) measures approximately 18.9
- Style
- travel-friendly
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport > Baby & Toddler Car Seats
- GTIN
047406192595- MPN
GRACO-047406192595-NEWOVERSTOCK
Specifications
Graco Contender Slim convertible car seat (open box) with rear- and forward-facing harness ranges, slim space-saving design, aircraft certification, and Graco ProtectPlus engineered crash protection.
Rear-facing: 5-40 lb; Forward-facing: 26.5-65 lb; Slim design; Compact and lightweight for easy transfer; Certified for aircraft use; Graco ProtectPlus Engineered for frontal, side, rear & rollover crash protection.
- Material
- Plastic (hardgoods shell and cup holder), Metal (LATCH/structural components), EPS energy-absorbing foam, Fabric (machine‑washable seat pad and plush head/body inserts)
- Style
- travel-friendly
- Occasion
- travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- toddler
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 21.5 x 18.9 x 24.75 in
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport > Baby & Toddler Car Seats
Additional Attributes
- Brand new, open box item (box may have some damage)
- Convertible car seat grows with your child
- Rear-facing harness: 5-40 lb
- Forward-facing harness: 26.5-65 lb
- Slim car seat design saves space in back seat
- Compact and lightweight to easily transfer from car to car
- Travel car seat; certified for aircraft use
- Graco ProtectPlus Engineered
- Protects in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes
Image Analysis
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Studio product photograph of a Graco-branded convertible child car seat (forward/rear-facing style) in dark gray/black with integrated cup holder, 5-point harness and padded headrest. Instructional stickers and a yellow warning label are visible on the harness area and side of the base. The seat is shown on a white background.
OCR: "GRACO" on headrest; small yellow warning label on harness area (text unreadable at this resolution); multiple small instructional/label stickers on the side of the base (text not legible).convertible child car seat5-point harnessheadrestside impact protection paddingcup holder (detachable or molded)harness chest clipbuckle with red release buttonseat basefabric seat insert / cushioningadjustable harness strapsmanufacturer logo on headrestwarning/instruction label (yellow) on seatinstruction/label stickers on side of basemesh or textured inner fabric panelrecline/installation indicator stickers on basestudio product shot on white backgroundno people- 02high
Promotional image showing a convertible car seat in two modes: left shows the rear-facing harness configuration with an infant in the reclined base; right shows a forward-facing harness configuration with a smiling young child seated. Headline text reads '2 modes to grow' and each mode is labeled beneath the respective photo.
OCR: 2 modes to grow Rear-facing harness Forward-facing harnesspromotional graphicrear-facing car seat (infant mode) with infantforward-facing car seat (toddler/child mode) with child seated5-point harness strapscup holder attached to car seatinstruction/installation stickers on car seat baseheadrestcar seat basesmiling young child wearing a yellow sweaterblue jeanslight-colored sneakerslight blue solid backgroundlarge headline text at toptwo side-by-side mode photos (left and right)- 03high
Two children seated in adjacent child car seats installed in the back seat of a vehicle. The image is a promotional-style photo with an overlaid message 'Space-saving slim design' highlighting the slim profile of the car seats that allows them to fit side-by-side. Visible details include harness straps, a cup holder on one seat, safety/warning stickers on the seat bases, a small toy in the older child's hands, and a stuffed toy in a mesh pocket on the door.
OCR: Space-saving slim designtwo child car seatsolder child (toddler) seated in car seatbaby in car seatcar back seat / vehicle interiorpromotional text overlaycup holder attached to car seatharness strapsseat beltheadrestscar door/windowmesh storage pocket on door with stuffed toysmall toy/box held by older childsafety/warning labels and stickers on car seatsupholstery (beige/tan leather or fabric)seat belt bucklecar seat base and adjustment levers- 04high
A smiling adult woman carries a gray convertible child car seat while walking with a young girl who holds a stuffed toy and wears a backpack. The scene is outside a suburban house along a walkway with landscaping. The image includes promotional text overlays: a yellow circle reading 'Easily transfer from car to car' and white text near the bottom saying 'Compact & lightweight.'
OCR: Easily transfer from car to car Compact & lightweightadult woman (smiling)young girl (child) holding a stuffed animalconvertible car seat / child safety seat (being carried)backpack (on child's back)stuffed plush toy (teddy or similar)house exterior (siding)front walkway / pathmulch / landscaped planting bedshrubs / small bushesdoor and windowspromotional text graphics and design elements (yellow circle, white arc)clothing: long-sleeve top (woman), yellow sweater (child), jeans, shoes)car edge (partial view at left)product labels / safety stickers on car seatharness straps and buckles on car seatcup holder or molded seat pocket on car seat- 05high
Promotional image showing a smiling father holding his child (who is playing with a toy airplane) while seated in an airport waiting area. A Graco child car seat is prominently displayed in the foreground. Text overlay states the seat is 'Certified for aircraft use' and includes a small airline-policy disclaimer.
OCR: Certified for aircraft use to help keep your child safe while flying *Contact airline for specific policies GRACOyoung child (wearing hat, holding toy airplane)adult man (father, holding child)child car seat / convertible car seat (Graco brand)toy airplane (white/gray model plane)airport/terminal waiting areaairport gate counter / check-in desk in backgroundairport bench (blue seating)cup holder attached to car seat5-point harness and red buckle on car seatcar seat headrest and paddingbranded logo on car seat (GRACO)text overlay / headlinedecorative white curved graphic lineflooring (tile or polished surface)small printed disclaimer text at bottom- 06high
Promotional product image showing a dark gray Graco child car seat centered on a light blue background. The image includes a headline "Ride safe & secure", supporting text about "ProtectPlus Engineered" protection in frontal, side, rear and rollover crashes, swirling white graphic lines and circular icons indicating different crash protections, and a ProtectPlus badge in the lower-right.
OCR: Ride safe & secure ProtectPlus Engineered™ to help protect in frontal, side, rear, and rollover crashes PROTECTPLUS ENGINEEREDchild car seatGraco car seat (brand logo on headrest)5-point harnessheadrestside impact protection paddingcup holderharness buckle (red release button)seat padding and cushionsprotective shield iconcircular safety icons (frontal, side, rear, rollover crash symbols)swirling white graphic lines around seatProtectPlus Engineered logo/badge (bottom right)promotional text/headlinelight blue backgroundshadow beneath seat- 07high
Product-style photograph of a black/dark-gray convertible child car seat placed against a light-blue background with labeled callouts pointing to features (adjustable headrest, harness system, cup holder, LATCH, level indicator, machine-washable cover, aircraft approval, plush infant inserts). The GRACO brand logo is visible on the headrest.
OCR: 8-position adjustable headrest No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust Harness Removable, dishwasher-safe cup holder Plush infant head and body inserts Aircraft approved Easy-to-read level indicator Machine-washable seat cover LATCH-equipped GRACOconvertible child car seat8-position adjustable headrestNo-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust harness (harness system)aircraft approved label/callouteasy-to-read level indicator (bubble)machine-washable seat cover (removable cover)removable dishwasher-safe cup holderplush infant head and body inserts (padding/inserts)LATCH-equipped connectors (indicated)5-point harness strapscrotch/buckle release (red button)warning/registration label on seat basebrand logo on headrest (GRACO)side/base stickers with iconsplastic shell/framefoam/padded seat linercallout lines and blue circular pointerslight blue background
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- Brand
- Graco
Contender™ Slim Convertible Car Seat – West Point (Model 2223684)
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
422 total422 reviews · out of 5
Good travel seat
Good for travel, lightweight. Couldn’t get it to install either way as tight as I would have liked
Great seat for a smaller car
Great seat for a smaller car. Sturdy and comfortable.
Great travel car seat
We use this car seat as our travel car seat. It’s easy to install and uninstall.
Excellent compact car seat.
Excellent compact car seat. Easy to install, easy to get the kiddo in and out, and light and compact for transport. FAA approved for flights is a huge bonus.
Awesome
Easy purchase great price. Easy to instal and take out.
Perfect travel seat!
We bought this as a secondary car seat for grandparents and to use on airplanes when travel, so I wanted to be sure it would fit comfortably in the seats and be easy to install. This checked all the boxes and my baby loves being in it, so it’s perfect! We love all of our graco car seats!
Travel seat
Works well as a travel seat, lightweight and fits well even on smaller planes. Relatively easy to install between different cars.
Good for price and can fly with it
I specifically chose this one because it’s rated for air travel and we fly fairly frequently. It’s a good car seat for the price. My kiddos seem to like it.
Q&A
9 answered9 Questions Answered
8 high confidence · 7 web-sourced
Do reviewers generally find the Contender Slim easy to install and convenient to transfer between cars and airplanes?
Yes. Reviewers commonly describe the Contender Slim as lightweight, easy to install, and convenient to transfer between cars and planes, and the listing also highlights its compact, travel‑friendly slim design and aircraft certification.
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What is the overall shell width (widest point) and the seating surface width (hip/seat area) in inches so I can check whether it will fit three across in my vehicle?
This seat's overall shell (product) width is 18.9 inches. Graco does not publish a separate “seating surface” (hip/seat‑pan) width for this model — reviewers and fit guides therefore recommend measuring the installed seat (seat pan) in your vehicle because the internal/seat‑pan width is typically a bit narrower than the shell and cupholders can add several inches. [1] [2]
Sources
Graco product specifications (Product Width 18.9 in) and The Car Seat Lady guidance on three-across/seat‑pan measurements
What is the actual weight of the car seat (lbs) without child — important for lifting into airplanes and moving between cars?
We list the Graco Contender Slim (model 2223684) at 16 lb — this is the product weight (empty) for lifting into airplanes or moving between cars. [1]
brand product page (Specifications: Product Weight)
What is the maximum rear-facing height limit (in inches) or the top-of-head position relative to the headrest for rear-facing use?
We recommend rear-facing use for 5–40 lb; the Contender Slim doesn’t list a rear-facing height in inches — instead the rule is that the child’s head must be at least 1 inch below the headrest adjustment handle for rear-facing use. [1]
Sources
Brand product page — Recommended Use (stated: "Rear-Facing Harness: 5-40 lb, head must be at least 1\" below headrest adjustment handle").
When used on an aircraft, what is the required installation method — airplane lap belt through a specific belt path or LATCH — and does the manufacturer recommend removing the cup holder for flight?
This Graco Contender Slim must be used on aircraft in a forward-facing seat and installed with the airplane’s lap belt routed through the forward-facing belt path (follow the manual’s lap-belt installation steps); do not use the top tether when installed on an aircraft. The cup holder is removable and Graco notes it can be removed to make room if needed, so take it off if it interferes with fitting the seat on the airplane. [1][2]
Sources
Graco Contender Slim user manual (aircraft/lap-belt installation) and Graco product page (cup holder removable)
Does this model include a top tether for forward-facing installations, and if so where/how is the tether attached (integrated strap, detachable, anchor location)?
Yes — this model includes a top tether for forward-facing installations. The tether is an integrated, stowable strap with a metal tether hook that clips to your vehicle’s top-tether anchor (unhook from the seat’s tether storage bars, extend using the grey release button, attach the hook to the vehicle anchor — usually on the back of the seat behind the headrest or a vehicle-specific anchor point — and tighten). [1] [2]
Sources
Graco Contender Slim instruction manual (tether storage/installation) and Graco product page
Are the harness straps, headrest cover, and infant/toddler body inserts removable separately for washing, and are they machine-dryer safe or air-dry only?
The harness straps should not be removed or machine-washed — surface clean the harness with mild soap and a damp cloth (do not immerse the harness or latch strap). The seat pad and the removable plush head/body inserts are removable and machine-washable (cold water, gentle/delicate cycle) and should be drip-dried (air-dry) rather than tumble-dried. [1][2]
Sources
Graco product page care & maintenance and product instructions (cleaning seat pad and harness).
What is the car seat’s manufacture date/lot location marking format and the recommended expiration period (years from manufacture)?
The Date of Manufacture (DOM) is printed on the product sticker with the model number (usually on the back or underside of the shell) and Graco uses several DOM formats (examples: MMDDYY — 011305; YYYYMMDD — 20160205; or DDMMYYYY — 130105). This Contender Slim convertible is a plastic‑reinforced harnessed seat and Graco’s recommended useful life for this model is 7 years from the date of manufacture (do not use after 7 years). [1][2]
Sources
Graco product page for Contender Slim (manufacturing date formats and model-specific expiry) and Graco car seat expiration FAQ page
Beyond EPS energy-absorbing foam and Graco ProtectPlus Engineered, does this model include any anti-rebound features (e.g., anti-rebound bar, load leg) or other structural elements that affect rear-impact performance?
No — the Contender Slim (Model #2223684) does not include an anti‑rebound bar or a load‑leg. Rear‑impact and rollover protection come from Graco ProtectPlus Engineered, the EPS energy‑absorbing foam, the rigid shell and metal LATCH/structural components plus the seat’s standard belt/LATCH installation features.
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