One of the best gifts I received at my baby shower was the Eddie Bauer Deluxe Convertible carseat.  It goes from an infant seat all the way to a booster.  My son is now 6 years old and we are still using it because the weight limit is 100lbs!  It's very sturdy and durable, not one flemsy thing about it. So it can take a beating from a rambunctious boy who likes to plop down in his seat.  It comes apart, easily, so that you can wash the cotton cover.  Although it's a little bit of a tedious job to put back together, it's fully worth it. Also the carseat reclines when facing forward for those...