Nothing's more important than keeping your child safe. Nothing. The Graco Bravo Nautilus 3-in-1 car seat is designed for both versatility and safety, offering right-size comfort and protection as your child grows. Nautilus is a harness seat, a high-back booster and a backless booster. Because it adapts as your child grows, from age 1 to age 10, you can buy one Nautilus instead of a toddler seat, booster seat and backless booster. One seat instead of three, without compromising on safety. Nautilus is the last car seat you'll ever need to buy.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
(Total of 414 reviews)
5 stars
338
4 stars
66
3 stars
8
2 stars
2
1 star
0
409 of 414 (99%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
love this car seat!!!!,
10/07/2008
By
smileytami, lyndhurst, nj
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
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jake in his new seat!!
i couldn't wait to use this car seat for my son (now one). he seems to love it and the transition went smoothly. the set up was easy. my husband set it up in about 20 minutes. my son fits in it great (he's about 25 lbs). i love the cup holder, the harness straps and the deep seat and the high back and sides. also it will grow with him into a booster seat (up to 100 lbs). i am pregnant now, and plan to buy another one when the time comes. tami =)
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 2 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Last Carseat I will need!,
10/07/2008
By
AMEM2008
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
4
out of 5
I love the Graco Nautilus. I was so happy to find this new product, b/c I had ordered several very expensive carseat/boosters and sent them all back b/c my son didn't like them. I feel that Graco makes great products and was delighted to find out that they made a carseat that will turn into a high-back and backless booster. My son is 3 and about 38 pounds and it's nice to know that he will be in the harness for a while. I feel much safer with him in a 5-point harness than the seat belt. And he seems comfortable in it. He has fallen asleep and seems comfortable, although his head tends to flop forward. I even have the seat "reclined", which isn't much of a recline. I think it's more to get the carseat to sit right in your car. I was very happy with the price and quality of this car seat.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
5 - 6 months
Uses product:
Every day
Review 3 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Best Seat for the Money,
10/06/2008
By
an anonymous customer, Portland, ME
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
We purchased this seat for our 40 lb 3 year old after a fellow hospital co-worker recommended it. She works as a Certified Passenger Safety Technician, and raved about how "This is the first seat that has a 65 lb weight limit for the 5-point harness," which really puts this seat in a class of its own. You should keep your child in a 5-point restraint for as long as the harness weight limit allows since this is by far the safest. The head support is also one of the best around with great side impact protection. The fabric wipes clean easily, and the seat was practically assembled coming out of the box. My only minor complaint about this seat after a month or so of use is that the front tether which tightens the 5-point harness is difficult to pull tight since you have to pull straight up on it. It's just an awkward movement in comparison to the last seat we had which utilized tightening 'dials' on the side of the seat; these were much more user-friendly. Other than that, it seems great, and our 3 year-old seems very comfortable in it. He loves the large drink/snack holder and the little 'cubbies' under the arm rests to stash his toy cars and sunglasses. Overall, we would definitely give this seat 5 stars and would recommend this seat without hesitation.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 4 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
10/06/2008
By
offroad229, Madison, WI
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
We purchased this seat for our 2 1/2 year old son, who has reached the 40 lb limit on his other Graco seat. I wish they would have had this one available at the time we purchased our other one. Would have saved us the hassle of buying another seat. Our son loves his new seat. Likes the secret hiding spots in arm rests for his cars :) The only think I don't like is the way the car seat belt anchors the seat. It just doesn't seem real secure. My husband can't even get it tight enough so it doesn't move around. Our other Graco seat has clips where the car seat belt goes that made it very secure. I know there will be some movement when it is attached, but just can't seem to get it tight enough. Other than that, I think it is a great seat for the money and we will be able to use it until he is done with a car seat.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 5 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Great Car Seat,
10/06/2008
By
PickyMamaof3, Wisconsin
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
We purchased this car seat for our 21 month old. He loves it. It is so comfortable and a having a cupholder is an added bonus. Very easy to put together and install. It seems very sturdy and safe. Would recommend this to others.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 6 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
great multi-use seat,
10/04/2008
By
jaecee, San Jose, CA
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
I have owned this product for almost a year. After hearing all the great reviews about it, I was excited to buy it for my son even before he turned 1. On his birthday we installed it in my husband's car (we needed a second seat...I own a Britax boulevard also). I absolutely love the look of this seat. Its sleek and looks so comfortable for my son. I like the harness and that its up to 65 lbs (just like the Britax) and it was a lot cheaper. My son generally does well with all the carseats we have (we own 4 different ones and he still uses them all). but the recline on this carseat doesn't really do much. My son is now 18mo and is better while sleeping. his head rests on the sides, but when he was a yr old his head would fall forward when sleeping. I still really like this carseat and know it will last us a very long time.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
11 - 12 months
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 7 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Wonderful!,
10/03/2008
By
GAmom08, Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
4
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
4
out of 5
This car seat is everything I could hope for. I couldn't shell out $300 for some of the other big name car seats. My daughter is just turning 3 and is already 40 inches and 39 lbs. I want her in a 5 point harness for a little longer. Also Even using this one as a booster, the seat belt buckle is not easily accessed for unwanted escapes from the car seat. Walmart's price has gone down just within the last month, but it was a worthwhile investment. My daughter doesn't flop over when she goes to sleep in the car, and the car seat is much sturdier than other typical boosters. It took a little bit of time to put it together, and the fabric likes to hold drink spill marks and french fry fingers, But knowing I can afordably keep my child safe, it's all worth it. Graco is really stepping up to limit the number of car seats one has to buy throughout their child's younger years.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
18 - 24
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 3 months
Uses product:
Every day
Review 8 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
a nice safer option,
10/01/2008
By
thebestformyfamily, Santa Rosa,CA
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
4
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
4
out of 5
My four year old really wanted to get out of his "baby seat" but I was not ready to lose the five point buckle on him. He is such a wiggle worm in the car. This seat with the cup holder and cubbies makes him feel like his older brother but also holds him in his seat until 65 lbs. After that he'll be able to use the seat as a booster. I also love the head support for the rare occasions he fallls asleep in the car. I would definetly purchase again!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 9 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Great Product,
09/30/2008
By
MommysHoney, Nassau, Bahamas
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
4
out of 5
This is a great product. My son is 2 years old and I'm going to be able to use this until he is 5. We have had it about 2 months now and he loves it. I highly recommend this product!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 3 months
Uses product:
Every day
Review 10 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Not good enough,
09/30/2008
By
canemom, Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
3
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
1
out of 5
Durability:
3
out of 5
Features:
1
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
1
out of 5
Maybe it is because I've gone from a Britax product to this (my disclaimer!) but I'm deeply dissatisfied with this booster seat.
I'm going to keep this short and sweet and list what I DON'T like about this product:
The fabric is at best = uncomfortable Set up is complicated The recline is grossly insufficient. My daughter CANNOT sleep in this seat. which makes it a no go for long car trips. She leans too far forward and cannot sleep without hanging her head forward and drooling all over herself while waking to reposition her head every few minutes. The straps are twisty and scratchy! The rubber type material on the armrest shows wear and tear marks before you've even barely used it. The latch attachments are rudimentary and cheap.
what I like about this seat? not much other than the side impact wings and the adjustable head rest.
I suppose I'll be pleased with this once we get to the booster seat only but its going to be a LONG time before we are using this setup.
I'm going to buy another seat soon. Don't waste your money on this seat. Its simply not a good value (which was why I chose it) when you spend good money and are dissatisfied with it overall.
Recommends this product?No
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Good seat,
09/29/2008
By
MominAptos
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
4
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
4
out of 5
The seat is really good considering the bulkiness. I got this to use between two cars, and it is working pretty well. My 18 month enjoys the chair also. I will probably buy another one just so I don't have to go between two cars, but for the price it is a winner!
Recommends this product?Yes
Review 12 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
I love it!!!!!,
09/29/2008
By
gma4, Mooresville,North Carolina
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
I bought this for my 18 m old grandaughter. Main reason was the cupholder! It's right within reach!! I also love the protective cloth that goes under the harness buckle. GREAT IDEA! Her clothes don't get in the way of the buckle with that there! I also love that it's the last one I'll ever have to buy, as it transforms into a booster with or without a back. We're expecting our 4th grandchild in Dec 08, & I'll buy one for him also!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 13 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
great hybrid seat,
09/26/2008
By
momw2ms
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
4
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
My husband, my son, and myself all love this car seat. Able to pull lower LATCH anchors very tight for snug fit, unlike an Evenflo seat we had to return. Reclines enough for my son's head to not droop as much when he falls asleep as in other hybrid seats we tried. My son loves the little cubbyholes for his toys and the closeness of the built-in cupholder (Evenflo seat had cheap clip-on cupholder). Only complaint is wish seat was lighter for travelling, but still worth it. An excellent hybrid seat!
Recommends this product?Yes
Review 14 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Mostly good,
09/26/2008
By
RocketTree
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Durability:
3
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
4
out of 5
I just unpacked the box to set up the car seat today and found that the material was sewn incorrectly near the top of the backrest so the velcro doesn't meet up to secure the padding. I called Graco and they are going to send me a replacement cover on Monday. Hopefully, the response will be as fast as they claim. I think the seat will be fine otherwise. It was easy to set up and adjust , but I haven't yet installed it in the car.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Review 15 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Super,
09/23/2008
By
TheHarmonyCollection, Maine
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
I love this carseat, My twins had hit the 40 lb limit on the 5 pt harness on other seats and the fact that this one will hold them till 65 lbs is great. the seat itself is well made and I have no issues with it, the features are great. I highly recommend this seat!!!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 3 months
Uses product:
Every day
Review 16 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Great Car Seat!,
09/21/2008
By
rissasboys, Manning, IA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
I bought this seat after weeks of research and am very glad that I did. We needed a second car seat for my husbands pickup, after checking out 'cheap' secondary seats we decided it wasn't worth it...then I found this seat and decided to try it out. Our son absolutely loves it....he can see over the sides without leaning forward - he can actually reach the cupholder which is stationary (about time!) and his legs dont point up to the sky...now when we put him in his graco 'safe seat' he throws a fit - I can see the difference in the positioning and I'm sure it is not as comfortable as the Nautilus. The only downside.....doesn't really "recline" so when we ended up taking a longer road trip we had to prop his head up with his blanket.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
18 - 24
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 3 months
Uses product:
Every few days
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
Great car seat for long term use,
09/19/2008
By
newmomofbearkub, Mandan, ND
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Durability:
4
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
This is the coolest car seat ever! It was very easy to assemble and install. My Son fits in the perfect. I feel safe with him in it and would recommend it to anyone.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
18 - 24
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 18 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
BEST CARSEAT EVER BOUGHT!,
09/19/2008
By
OrionMyLove, Randolph VT
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
I'm in LOVE with this carseat! It's extremely safe and easy to use. Even includes a cupholder! I LOVE IT!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
18 - 24
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 19 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
wonderful product!,
09/18/2008
By
cherishmychildren, Iowa
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
5
out of 5
love this car seat. finally 1 car seat that does it all (after the child is 1 year old that is.) cubby holes are a very good idea. cup holder in great position. we have three children under the age of three and right now the 4 1/2 and 3 year old love them. highly recommend this and we had britax before!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 20 for Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1 MultiUse Car Seat, Bravo
GREAT CAR SEAT,
09/17/2008
By
MEM023, Fall River Mills, CA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Ease of set-up:
3
out of 5
I just got this car seat today and my son LOVES IT!!!! It took me about 1/2 an hour to get it adjusted to the correct fit for my son, but other than that it was PERFECT!!!! Easy to install in my car with the LATCH system. It is the only car seat I will need, other than an additional one for my other car, as it fits kids up to 100 pounds!!!!! Great value!!!!! Look no further, you have found the right seat!!!!!!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
1 week or less
Uses product:
Every day
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