Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their seat. Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology features a 4-position extension panel that provides 5” of extra legroom allowing your child to ride safely rear-facing longer. The seat can be used as a rear-facing car seat (4-50 lb), then a forward-facing 5-point harness seat (22-65 lb) and lastly a highback belt-positioning booster (40-100 lb). TrueShield Technology provides advanced side impact protection to protect your baby from head to hips in the event of a side impact. The seat features the Simply Safe Adjust Harness System which allows you to adjust the headrest and harness together as your child grows, InRight LATCH for a one-second LATCH attachment and Fuss Free harness storage which holds the buckle out of the way, so it’s easy to get baby in and out.