Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat

Name: Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat
Brand: Safety 1st

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Chemical flame retardants in foam. No PFAS testing transparency. Safety 1st is a mainstream brand that has not committed to removing chemical flame retardants.

PFR Caution

All-in-one convertible car seat rated 5-100 lbs. Safety 1st is one of the most widely available car seat brands in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Car seats are among the most chemically complex products in a child's life. Foam padding, plastic shells, and fabric covers can contain flame retardants (TDCIPP, TCEP), phthalates, and PFAS. Children spend hours restrained in these seats, often in hot cars where off-gassing accelerates significantly.

Synthetic Plastic Content

65%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Safety 1st's Grow and Go uses chemical flame retardants and provides no PFAS testing data. For an all-in-one seat that children may use for 8+ years, the cumulative chemical exposure is a significant concern.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Polypropylene shell, polyester fabric, chemical flame retardants

phthalates

Source

Chemical flame retardants in foam padding

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption

Who Is Most At RiskInfants and toddlers

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.