Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One
The Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One rear-faces up to 40 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and has an expiration of 10 years, per Safety 1st.
- $209.99List price
- 40 lbRear-facing to
- 65 lbHarness to
- 100 lbBooster to
Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One: key facts
- The Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One rear-faces from 5 to 40 lb and 19 to 40 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 65 lb and 34.4 to 49 in tall; works as a booster from 40 to 100 lb and 43.4 to 52 in tall, per Safety 1st.
- Outgrown by height: "Rear-facing: the top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest."
- It installs with LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether or booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt.
- Safety 1st says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
- Safety 1st lists it as certified for aircraft ("This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness. / Booster Seat: This restraint is not certified for aircraft use, when used as a booster seat, because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts.").
From Safety 1st's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One stacks up
Against the 57 all-in-one car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
The same as most all-in-one car seats (10 years).
The same as most all-in-one car seats (40 lb).
Below the typical range for all-in-one car seats ($229.99 to $399.99).
What sets the Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One apart
Measured against the 57 all-in-one car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1Next to it, the Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One is $20 less.
Flying with the Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One
Safety 1st's label: “This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness. / Booster Seat: This restraint is not certified for aircraft use, when used as a booster seat, because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts.”
What airlines say about car seats:
- American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
- Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
- JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
- Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
- Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
- Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
- Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
Where to buy the Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One | |
|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one |
| List price | $209.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43.4–52 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: the top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Head and body pillows, optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together (manual, OCR). No separate weight limit stated. |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No |
| Rotates | No |
| Recline positions | 3 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years |
Compare the Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One with
How each closest rival differs from the Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One, from the makers' specs.
- Safety 1stSlimRide 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$199.99
- $10 less
- GracoTriRide 3-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$199.99
- $10 less
- GracoGrows4Me 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$229.99
- $20 more
- GracoSlimFit 3-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$229.99
- $20 more
Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One: questions answered
From Safety 1st's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One rear-face longer than other all-in-one seats?
15 of the 70 all-in-one seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 40 lb. The highest is the Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One at 50 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)
Can you bring the Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One on a plane?
Yes, Safety 1st lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label.
Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One or SlimRide 4-in-1: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the SlimRide 4-in-1 lists for $10 less. See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used Grow and Go Extend 'n Ride LX All-in-One?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Safety 1st lists a lifespan of 10 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More all-in-one car seats
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- Maxi-CosiPetra All-in-Onerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$229.99
- Safety 1stEverSlim 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$229.99
- Safety 1stSimple-Click Canopy All-in-Onerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$179.99
- Baby TrendCover Me 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$169.99
- Joiesaffron SI 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$249.99
Where these specs come from
- safety1st.com/products/grow-and-go-extend-n-ride-lx-all-in-one…
- images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Sa_qBND9--/agqthgpyfzyz3xnt7rjo
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.