01Gold Standard
RAVA Convertible Car Seat
$550
GREENGUARD-Goldno-flame-retardantsextended-rear-facing
GREENGUARD Gold certified for low chemical emissions. No added flame retardants in fabric—meets fire safety via wool. Extended rear-facing to 50 lbs.
Quality Score11/12
Purity
Evidence
Transparency
Value
Strong Evidence
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Ingredients & Purity
Merino wool fire barrier (no chemical flame retardants). GREENGUARD Gold certified foam and fabrics. Zip-off machine-washable cover.
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Scientific Evidence
GREENGUARD Gold screens for 10,000+ VOCs. Extended rear-facing is 5x safer per AAP—50 lb limit maximizes this protection.
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Brand Transparency
Material sourcing disclosed. Third-party emissions testing.
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Value Assessment
$550. Premium but 10-year lifespan and cleanest materials.
Why Not Alternatives?
Graco, Chicco, and most seats use chemical flame retardants. Clek is equally clean but Nuna's 50 lb rear-facing limit is highest. Britax has PFAS concerns from Ecology Center testing.