Discover Graco's ADAC-winning Car Seats

These car seats have been rigourously tested by ADAC, a German automobile club and independent consumer protection agency that sets the standard for safety in car seats. Twice a year, ADAC chooses a few select products and tests them based on 3 criteria: safety, ergonomics and ease of use. Keep reading to learn more about our winners!

4-STAR RATING

SnugEssentials™ i-Size Infant Car Seat + IsoFamily™ i-Size ISOFIX Car Seat Base

A truly secure combination for infants. Our SnugEssentials i-Size infant car seat received a 'Good' (1.8) rating when used with our easy-to-install IsoFamily i-Size ISOFIX base. Even without the base, the car seat scored a 'Good' (2.5). No matter which option you choose, you'll have peace of mind knowing your little one is safe and secure from day 1 until approx. 1 year (40-75cm).

4-STAR RATING

EverSure™ i-Size Highback Booster Car Seat

Designed to protect your growing big kid from approx. 3.5-12 years (100-150cm), the EverSure i-Size highback booster earned a 'Good' (2.1) rating. Thanks to our innovative TrueShield™ Safety Surround™ Side Impact Protection, your child will receive the best head and body protection. The added memory foam padding and 10-position headrest create an extremely comfy ride no matter how long the journey.

3-STAR RATING

Turn2Me™ 360° Rotating ISOFIX Car Seat

Graco's first rotating car seat made a splash, earning a 'Satisfactory' (2.8) overall rating from ADAC and a 4-star safety rating with a 'Good' (2.3) score. Not only will Turn2Me protect your little one from birth to approx. 4 years (max. 18kg), but you'll love the one-hand, one-motion 360° spin that makes in and outs easier than ever. No more awkward bending necessary!

4-STAR SAFETY RATING

SlimFit™ R129 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

SlimFit R129 is the first belted all-stage car seat to achieve a 4-star safety score with a 2.4. Overall, it received a 'Satisfactory' (3.1) score. This convertible car seat is the only car seat you'll ever need as it's designed for children from birth until approx. 12 years of age (40-145cm). 

What are ADAC tests?

ADAC is a German automobile organisation that runs car seat tests with more rigorous criteria than what European safety laws require. They put an emphasis on frontal and side impact crashes and use Q-dummies with sensors to determine the effects on a variety of ages and sizes. Their goal is to provide consumers with indepdent, objective and comparative information about car seats to make the decision-making process a little bit simpler.

Which car seats are tested by ADAC?

Twice a year, ADAC carefully selects a handful of car seats to test.  These seats are usually already popular in the market or have a unique feature.  ADAC does not reveal which car seats have been selected until they announce their results, so parents can be sure the scores are unbiased and objective.

What do the ratings mean?

ADAC tests on 3 criteria—safety, ergonomics and ease of use—and gives the car seat an overall score. It's important to keep in mind that the lower the number the better! A score from 0.6 to 1.5 is determined 'Very good' and receives 5 stars. 1.6 to 2.5 is 'Good' for a 4-star rating. A 'Satisfactory' 3-star rating is between 2.6 to 3.5. Anything from 3.6 to 4.5 is 'Sufficient' and a rating above 4.6 is 'Inadequate'.