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Best Overall Infant Car Seat


Chicco KeyFit 35


Chicco KeyFit 35

Editors' Choice Award

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Passenger Weight: 4-35 lbs | Carrier Weight: 10.87 lbs

Better crash tests

Easiest LATCH

Good price

Heavier

Canopy & handle collide

The Chicco Keyfit 35 is a nicer quality infant car seat with a ridiculously easy LATCH installation with the SuperCinch center pull strap. This option has a polished look with a rubbery grip handle and a headrest with a non-rethread harness adjustment. The Keyfit 35 earned better crash-test analysis than most infant competitors, and it works well with various award-winning strollers.

The Keyfit 35 is somewhat heavier to carry, which could be a deal-breaker if you plan to carry your baby inside. Overall, we believe this top-ranking infant seat is ideal for most families regardless of their infant seat goals, and it is compatible with various strollers from multiple manufacturers.

Read review: Chicco Keyfit 35

Best High-quality Infant Car Seat


Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35


Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35

Editors' Choice Award

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Passenger Weight: 4-35 lbs | Carrier Weight: 9.6 lbs

Easy to install w/out the base

Above-average crash test results

High quality & comfortable

Higher price

Harder to LATCH install

The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 is a higher-quality product with impressive crash test results, indicating a potential additional margin of protection when correctly installed and used according to directions. We believe this stylish and comfy carrier is super easy to install without the base, making it a possible contender for those using public transportation, and it is almost as easy to install with the vehicle belt and the base. This Peg Perego features an anti-rebound bar, has thicker padding, and soft fabric for a comfortable ride; plus, it is easy to use.

Unfortunately, the Primo Viaggio 4-35 is more expensive than most of the competition we've tested, and it isn't compatible with most strollers outside the Peg Perego brand. However, if your budget allows and limited stroller options aren't a concern, then this Peg may be the one for you.

Read review: Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35

Baby Wearing
If you don't plan to connect an infant car seat carrier to a stroller, or you won't be carrying it very far or often, then you may want to consider baby wearing as a cheaper alternative. Wearing your baby close (in a carrier designed for this purpose) is a wonderful way to increase bonding and normally keeps babies calm and soothed. This experience can reduce crying or emotional outbursts. Many modern carriers keep your hands-free, so you can get things done with your baby on board and nary a bulky stroller in sight!


Best Infant Car Seat Crash Test Analysis


Cybex Aton 2


Cybex Aton 2

Editors' Choice Award

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Passenger Weight: 4-35 lbs | Carrier Weight: 9.3 lbs

Best crash test analysis

Easy LATCH installation

Comfortable

The Cybex Aton 2 is a high-quality infant seat with some of the best crash test analyses in the lineup. This seat includes an eye-pleasing design and features for passenger comfort. It has unique safety features like a "side-impact crumple zone" and load leg. The Aton 2 has a LATCH system that is super easy to install, which potentially translates to an increase in safety.

Some of its Aton 2's daily-use features are harder to use than the easier seats. It also sports a higher price tag, making it a potential non-starter for those on a tight budget. Overall, The Aton 2 is a great seat if your budget allows it. If higher safety crash test results and easy installation are first in your mind, the Aton 2 (with the load leg) could be a top contender.

Read review: Cybex Aton 2

Best Overall Convertible Car Seat


Britax Emblem


Britax Emblem

Editors' Choice Award

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High crash test score

Easy to install in both methods

Easy to use

Hard to access belt pathway for the vehicle belt

The Britax Emblem has impressive test results for almost every metric, with a performance that shows an all-around exceptional seat that is virtually unmatched. While some competitors earned higher scores in some metrics or overall, the Emblem is the only option with above-average scores in every test. Because it earned one of the top crash test results and it is easy to install with a budget-friendly price tag, we think it is an option every parent should add to their shortlist. This Britax features an easy-to-use non-rethread harness adjustment; we prefer it over rethread styles. It is comfortable and well-made and is relatively light compared to other high-scoring seats.

The Emblem is arguably not as easy to install as the Britax ClickTight options, and it has less padding than more expensive Britax options. However, it is an excellent choice for every family with its reasonable price, no matter how big or small their budget.

Read review: Britax Emblem

Best Convertible Car Seat for Crash Tests


Graco Extend2Fit


Graco Extend2Fit

Editors' Choice Award

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Best crash test results

Longest rear-facing

Impressive price

Average quality

Challenging belt installation

The Graco Extend2Fit earned the best score in our analysis of crash test results. The Graco had one of the best-combined head and chest sensor results, indicating an additional margin of protection over the competition. This convertible seat has great results for LATCH installation. Because installation errors have been implicated in injuries and death, correctly installing a safety seat is essential. The big plus is that the Extend2Fit can stay rear-facing up to 50 lbs, creating an even safer baby environment.

The Extend2Fit has below-average quality, and it isn't as comfortable as seats with similar prices. Despite this, this option is the right one for anyone looking for the very best crash tests or who values the potential safety aspects of remaining rear-facing for longer.

Read review: Graco Extend2Fit

Best Convertible Car Seat on a Tight Budget


Evenflo Tribute LX


Evenflo Tribute LX

Best Value Award

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Least expensive

Above-average crash test results

Easier to use

Barebones

Subpar comfort/quality

The Evenflo Tribute LX didn't score exceptionally well in our test of convertible competitors, but what it manages to do is impress with its crash-test results. This result puts the Evenflo in the unique position of being the cheapest seat in the test and having some of the top crash results we analyzed. This seat offers a higher margin of potential safety to families on even the tightest of budgets. The Evenflo is easy to use and the lightest option in our comparison, making it a good choice for parents on the go for travel or using public transportation.

Unfortunately, the Tribute's low weight and low price come at the cost of comfort and quality, making the Evenflo uncomfortable on long road trips or for babies that need more cushioning or support. However, despite its shortcomings, the Evenflo would make an excellent second seat, or budget-friendly primary seat that you can feel confident is as safe as they come.

Read review: Evenflo Tribute LX

Easiest Convertible Car Seat to Install


Britax Boulevard ClickTight ARB


Britax Boulevard ClickTight ARB

Top Pick Award

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Easiest to install

Easy to use

Comfortable

High-quality

Heavy

Average crash test performance

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight is the perfect seat for anyone concerned about installing a seat correctly (arguably all of us), which is why we like this choice. This convertible seat earned perfect 10 of 10 scores for installation using both the LATCH system and the vehicle belt, making it a standout choice and a product we believe is almost foolproof. This seat is easy to use and offers impressive comfort and quality construction. We think most parents will love the look, feel, and features of this quality contender.

The ClickTight has a slightly above-average performance for crash test results, but this means it exceeded the Federal requirements. Given that poor installation often translates to more injuries, we think this seat's top installation performance makes up for the just above average crash-test results to create a seat that is tough to beat.

Read review: Britax Boulevard ClickTight

Great All-around Booster Seat


UPPAbaby Alta


UPPAbaby Alta

Editors' Choice Award

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Weight range: 40-100 lbs | Booster weight: 16.1 lbs

Better crash test

Comfort

Narrow

The UPPAbaby Alta is a quality, high-backed booster with crash test results and comfortable features. We like the rigid LATCH connection that prevents a free-floating seat, and passengers like the belt retainers and adjustable height headrest. The Alta offers supportive padding, a slight recline, and a handy side cup holder. The cover is also machine washable, something every parent will appreciate.

This booster is somewhat heavy and perhaps not the best choice for travel or carpooling. Alternatively, it is relatively narrow, making it a potential seat if you need to fit multiple safety seats in a vehicle row. With better crash test analyses and a comfortable seating area, this booster will please children and parents.

Read review: UPPAbaby Alta

Best Budget Booster Seat


Evenflo Spectrum


Evenflo Spectrum

Best Value Award

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Cheap

Easy to Use

Comfy Cozy

The Evenflo Spectrum is a high-back booster with an impressive crash test result for the head sensor and is so wallet-friendly that it is a potential contender for almost every family. This booster is the comfiest option we tested, winning the thumbs up from our tiny testers thanks to the wide seating area, sleep-worthy headrest, and soft feeling fabric. This seat has one of the highest backs, and our kid testers could buckle themselves in without help every time. As your child grows, the back comes off once they reach the height limit to extend the seat's life. You can also go backless to decrease seat weight and make it easier to transport for carpooling or traveling.

This seat is wider than most we considered, so it may not be a good choice for families who need to install three safety seats in the same row. However, given the benefits for safety and the insanely small price, we think this Evenflo is a great booster solution for any family.

Read review: Evenflo Spectrum

Top Quality Booster Seat


Clek Oobr


Clek Oobr

Editors' Choice Award

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Great crash test results

High quality

easy LATCH

The Clek Oobr is a steel frame high-backed booster that can go backless for older children or kids on the go. This booster earned the highest combined crash test results in our booster test, and it is easy to install with a rigid LATCH system. This booster is similar to your vehicle seat with an adjustable headrest, armrests, and quality fabric that is easy to clean.

This seat is stupidly heavy and awkward to lift and carry, so you aren't going to want to travel with it or carry it very far. However, if you need to, the back is removable for occasional travel needs. Also, we think the impressive crash test results and quality construction more than compensate for the heft of the Oobr. We also like that you can quickly secure the booster in the vehicle, so it doesn't move in the car when your kids aren't using it. If you have safety on the brain and won't move the seat from car to car very often, then the Oobr is an excellent seat for you.

Read review: Clek Oobr

We have tested over four dozen infant car seats for this review...

We have tested over four dozen infant car seats for this review since its first version, including crash tests for each one. This picture includes the original lineup, several of which have been replaced as some seats have been discontinued and others replaced with new and exciting potential options.

Credit: Abriah Wofford


Why You Should Trust Us

With over 100 car seats under our testing belt, it is easy to say you're in good hands with an expert crew when it comes to safety seats and crash testing. As usual, this team is led by our founder, Dr. Juliet Spurrier uses her experience as a board-certified pediatrician to select products with safety and installation in mind, as these are the key factors in creating a safe car environment for little passengers. Bob Wofford, father of 7, Senior Review Analyst and Certified Passenger Safety Technician, leads the in-house testing team with extensive side-by-side testing for ease of installation and more. Given our test process of every seat being installed in at least three different vehicles and Bob's seven years of seat testing prowess, you can rest assured that Bob has more experience installing and using car seats than anyone on the planet. Wendy Schmitz, mom of two boys and Senior Review Editor, takes part in score analysis as well as hands-on testing and installation with over six years of experience testing seats of every kind. Abriah Wofford, Senior Review Analyst, rounds out the team and provides another set of hands and alternate experiences to give more insight on installation and ease of use. Abriah has been testing car seats since 2016.

We contracted with the same national testing facility used by the...

We contracted with the same national testing facility used by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) for crash tests, and also obtained NHTSA's crash test data for analysis. Above you see the Phil and Teds Alpha seat on the test sled with a 12 month old crash test dummy strapped in.

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Our testing protocol for car seats is intense and highly detailed; we've conducted more than 2,470 individual tests to evaluate the more than 70 safety seats we've tested over the last 8 years. Our tests show that car seats vary significantly in their performance. To help you determine which option is the best for you, we purchase two seats of every brand and model ourselves for testing. We do NOT accept free products from manufacturers, so we can assure our readers that our opinions are entirely independent and unbiased.

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We send one car seat to the same professional crash test facility the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA) uses for its testing and keep the other seat in-house for over 45 detailed scientific testing on each seat. We use the same guidelines and tests for crash testing to compare and combine our results with those from NHTSA before analysis and scoring. In-house, we use and assess all features and functionality, from the stiffness of the buckle and how challenging it is to change shoulder strap height to the difficulty of installation for every method possible. Our extensive, months-long testing process means you can feel confident in our test results and analysis to help you find the best car seat for your family and budget.

We buy two of each product and send one to MGA for crash testing...

We buy two of each product and send one to MGA for crash testing. MGA is the same crash testing facility used by the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA).

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Car seat testing is divided across five test metrics (with some variation based on car seat type):

  • Crash Test Analysis (20% of overall score weighting)
  • Ease of Use Installation (multiple methods in multiple vehicles) (35% weighting)
  • Ease of Use (15% weighting)
  • Comfort/Quality tests (15% weighting)
  • Weight & Size (15% weighting)

The buckle and chest strap on the Chicco NexFit Zip are stiffer than...

The buckle and chest strap on the Chicco NexFit Zip are stiffer than much of the competition.

Credit: Abriah Wofford

Each metric's weighted contribution to the overall score is based on how important we believe it is to the purchasing decision. Weighting varies somewhat for each car seat category, as some features or functionality could be more important from one product type as opposed to another. Our exhaustive testing and rating process provides the information you need to make the best car seat purchase for your family.

A small collection of just some of the convertible car seats we've...

A small collection of just some of the convertible car seats we've tested over the years.

Credit: Abriah Wofford


Types of Car Seats

If you are a new parent, the world of car seats could be brand new and somewhat daunting. We remember all too well wondering what to choose, when to switch to a new seat, and why it was so darn complicated to install them. Luckily, we have the information you need to make an informed decision on which safety seat is the right one for your little one.

The Chicco Keyfit 35 is an impressive infant car seat.

The Chicco Keyfit 35 is an impressive infant car seat.

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Infant Car Seats

Parents are required to have a safety car seat when they leave the hospital with their new infant. Infant seats are designed explicitly with little bodies and systems in mind. From proper positioning to avoid positional asphyxiation to narrower shoulder harness straps, a lot of serious engineering goes into a safe infant car seat. Infant safety seats combine a carrier and a base to create a system that allows you to install the base in your car one time and carry your infant in the carrier too and from the car base or connected to a compatible stroller. Unlike "all-in-one" seats or convertible seats that claim suitability for infants, infant car seats are only for infants and babies typically up to about 9 months or 30-35 lbs, so we believe they are uniquely qualified to potentially better protect your little than a seat designed for children from 4-80 lbs. Most parents find infant carriers to be valuable tools and are grateful for the ability to leave a sleeping child resting while running errands using a stroller or the carrier handle.

Related: Best Infant Car Seats with Crash Tests of 2021

The Chicco NextFit Zip has adequate padding for a comfy ride, but it...

The Chicco NextFit Zip has adequate padding for a comfy ride, but it isn't as nice as the higher-ranking competition.

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Convertible Car Seats

This seat type is appropriate for older babies (around nine months) and can last until your little one is about 3-7 years old, depending on the model and your child's size. The seat starts facing the vehicle seat or backward (the safest position for little ones). Depending on the manufacturer's recommendations, you turn the seat to face forward when your child reaches a certain weight or height range. The moniker of "convertible" is related to the seat facing backward and then "converting" to a forward-facing seat.

Related: Best Convertible Car Seat with Crash Tests of 2021

The UPPAbaby Alta booster is one of the highest quality options in...

The UPPAbaby Alta booster is one of the highest quality options in the review with nicer materials that come together with few, if any, defects.

Credit: Abriah Wofford


Booster Car Seats

Once your baby outgrows their convertible seat, they're ready for the big kid booster seat. This transition will depend on the manufacturer's guidelines and your child's size. Pay special attention to both weight and height restrictions as most children outgrow one before the other. Your child will likely need a booster around 5-7 years old, depending on the seat, but child size is more of a factor than age. Just as you wanted to stay rear-facing as long as possible, we think it is wise to stay in a convertible seat as long as the seat user manual allows before swapping it for a booster. We believe the 5-point harness and side shell of the convertible seats potentially offers more protection.

Related: Best Booster Seats with Crash Tests

Ten of the eleven top rated seats tested in our convertible car seat...

Ten of the eleven top rated seats tested in our convertible car seat review (the Britax Boulevard ClickTight was absent on picture day).

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Can One Product Do it All?

While convertible seats can work for babies from 5 - 50 lbs and beyond, we don't believe it is a good idea to choose a one-and-done seat when it comes to safety.

Why?

Infant seats are designed for smaller newborn bodies. These seats are configured for a baby's anatomy and provide posture positioning for optimal breathing and protection in a crash. The harness design is narrower and more appropriate for an infant than that on a convertible seat, designed for older babies, but is modified for infants. Many convertible car seats have an infant insert to make the car seat more suitable for smaller passengers. We believe it is smart to purchase car seats specifically for each age/size instead of opting for one product that can accommodate a baby but isn't explicitly designed for infants. If you want to save money on baby gear (don't we all?), we do not think car seat purchasing is the time to do it, given the potential safety implications.

The UPPAbaby Vista can be used with 2 infant car seats for easy...

The UPPAbaby Vista can be used with 2 infant car seats for easy transportation of up up to 2 infants. This photo shows the Vista with two UPPAbaby Mesa infant car seats.

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The other advantage of infant seats is they are handy. Infant seats have a carrier with a handle for easy carrying from one location to another.

Unlike a convertible car seat, an infant car seat is detachable from...

Unlike a convertible car seat, an infant car seat is detachable from the base. As a result, you can transition a sleeping baby in or out of the vehicle without waking them up, keeping them safely harnessed in the carrier as you do.

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This design means you can move a sleeping infant from a car to a stroller or car with ease and without disruption. This function may seem like a small thing before your baby is born, but trust us, you will be doing this more than once, and you'll be grateful for the carrier.

We contracted with the same crash test facility used by NHTSA to...

We contracted with the same crash test facility used by NHTSA to test the seats in this review. Here is the Clek Foonf getting ready for its crash test, complete with crash test dummy.

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Is Ease of Installation or Crash Test Results More Important?

While many parents are concerned with crash test safety (as you should be), few parents know that improperly installing a seat or not using it as indicated is a significant cause of infant injury in car accidents. In our car seat safety testing research, safety engineers at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) emphasized that improper use is a more significant safety concern than the differences in crash test performance results.

In fact, an NHTSA study showed that 84% of infant seats exhibited a critical misuse related to either installation of the seat or incorrect restraint of the infant, or both. Another study by Portland's top Children's Hospital followed 267 families as they left the hospital with their infants after birth. The study showed that "93% made at least one critical error — a mistake that put their infant at increased risk for injury in a crash — when positioning their infant in a car safety seat or when installing the safety seat in their vehicle."

The "linear side-impact protection" on the Cybex is a nice to see...

Installing the Advocate is very easy using LATCH and it earned a...

Ninety-three percent is a big number. That is why we feel that ease of use and installation are critical components of seat safety, potentially more so than the crash test results. So while crash test analysis is important, it should not overshadow how challenging a seat is to use or install. Many of the award-winning seats are easy to install, with at least one installation method. Some even have perfect scores and were practically foolproof, or at least as infallible as possible.

The Clek Oobr has the best crash test score based on the...

The Clek Oobr has the best crash test score based on the best-combined sensor data from our crash test dummy.

Credit: Abriah Wofford


All of the Products Provide a Safe, Basic Level of Protection
All seats for sale in the United States and our reviews should have passed federal safety standards for crash testing. As a result, the products we tested can be considered safe and provide a basic protection level required by US Federal law. With this in mind, our focus for crash test scoring is to identify safety seats with crash test results that go beyond the federal requirements and exceed the crash test performance of the competition. As a result, these seats can be considered as providing an extra margin of protection based on their crash test performance.


Parents who frequently ride in taxi cabs or use services like Uber...

Parents who frequently ride in taxi cabs or use services like Uber, will want to look for a car seat that offers easy installation without the base, just using the seat belt.

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Does Lifestyle Matter?

Your lifestyle might be a consideration in your selection process for a new car seat. Suburban parents typically have a personal car and a semi-permanent location to install their seats with limited alterations. Other parents might live in a larger city where they frequently use Uber and taxis, requiring a relatively mobile option with frequent installations in multiple vehicles. Therefore, a lightweight, easy-to-install car seat is more critical to urbanites than it is to others. If you aren't carrying your seat frequently, you have more options because weight is less of a determining factor. If you need to carry the seat frequently, then some of the heavier products are likely non-starters.

The Evenflo Spectrum is easy to use and buckle even when using it...

The Evenflo Spectrum is easy to use and buckle even when using it without the back.

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The weight of your booster seat could play a role in your decision-making if you carpool or travel. In some locations, your child may need a booster seat to participate in camp-van pooling or sharing rides with friends from school activities. A heavy steel frame seat like the Clek Oobr is a beast and isn't something you want to move often. Even without the back, it is a poor choice for carrying or stuffing in a backpack. The Evenflo Spectrum is significantly lighter and can go backless for even easier carpooling.

The Evenflo is the lightest seat in the group and one of the most...

The Evenflo is the lightest seat in the group and one of the most narrow at just over 9 pounds and 17 inches

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Convertible seat weight is less of a consideration for most people because it typically spends most of its life installed in a single location. However, if you need to catch a taxi with your seat and your baby, you'd probably prefer the lightest seat possible.

For infant seats, the weight of the carrier can play a role for similar reasons. Carriers can be cumbersome, and when combined with the baby's weight, can be ridiculously heavy. If you plan to attach your carrier to a stroller, the weight is less critical, but if you plan to hold your carrier or travel frequently, its weight might be more of a concern.

The Peg Perego Primo uses the European belt path method for...

The Peg Perego Primo uses the European belt path method for installation without the base

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Are you an urban dweller looking for an infant carrier? Then you should consider the ease of installation without the base, as you are more likely to install the seat in an Uber without the base than you are to carry the base. This installation style is a safe practice, and the seats have a method for this practice. However, some seats are significantly easier to install without the base than others, so choosing the easiest, high-ranking option could make your life easier. Alternatively, the Doona Combo is easy enough to install without the base and includes an attached stroller that takes the weight off you and puts it on wheels.

What About Weight Range?

Infant seats claim to be appropriate for a baby from 4 lbs to typically up to 30-45 lbs; convertible seats have limits as well, usually between 5 to 55 lbs (or higher depending on the seat). Manufacturers advertise these ranges and make them seem very important. Should this weight range be a consideration when making your purchase? No, probably not.

Why no?

Despite the manufacturer's focus on weight, most babies will outgrow the height limits before reaching the weight limit for most infant seats. The same is typically true of the convertible seats.

According to the CDC's infant boy age vs. weight growth chart (pdf), a 95th percentile baby boy (which means a baby growing faster than 94 babies out of 100) will still weigh under 28 lbs and be close to 32 inches on their one year birthday. Based on height, most infants will transition out of their infant seat and into a convertible seat between 9-12 months. You can see from the data that even the fastest-growing boy will fail to exceed the maximum weight of the majority of seats in our tests, but he might grow too tall, which means a transition to the next safety seat style before his weight impacts a change. So while having a general idea of how long your baby can use a seat is helpful, it is only an estimate.

In the end, the restrictions have more to do with height than weight. For this reason, we wouldn't necessarily make the weight range a deciding factor in your buying decision unless it is below 30 lbs for an infant seat (very rare). Even if your little one is exceptionally tall, you will simply move to a convertible seat sooner than other babies of the same age, which isn't a big deal, is safe, and will occur eventually no matter what.

Rear-Facing Installation
Your baby should stay rear-facing as long as possible. This position will be determined by your baby's weight/height and the manufacturer's recommendations, as not all safety seats allow for extended rear-facing time. The laws in most areas require that babies sit rear-facing until two years old, but it is ideal for children to sit in a rear-facing seat as long as the manufacturer says it can. Even if your toddler's legs are longer, rear-facing is still the safest installation within the seat's limitations.

Related: How to Choose a Convertible Car Seat

There are many varieties of combinations when it comes to strollers...

There are many varieties of combinations when it comes to strollers and their car seat counterparts, and many strollers will work with a variety of seat options with the purchase of the appropriate adapters.

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What About Travel Systems?

A travel system is a package deal that includes an infant car seat and a compatible stroller it can attach to. These combinations are traditionally a predetermined set from the same manufacturer. Alternatively, you can skip the pre-packages in favor of creating your own combination where you purchase a seat and compatible stroller separately (which may require buying adapters). Pre-arranged sets (in our experience) often include less impressive choices than you get if you create your own combination, so we prefer to create our own. Manufacturer sets, however, may be less expensive.

Because safety is paramount, we believe you should choose your car seat before the stroller. We think it is wise to choose the right infant seat before selecting a must-have stroller compatible with that seat. With few exceptions, most infant safety seats are compatible with at least a couple of strollers.

Related: How to Select the Safest Car Seat for Your Infant

The car seat recommendation from the NHTSA website

The car seat recommendation from the NHTSA website

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How to Choose

Narrowing your car seat selections based on how you plan to use your safety seat and the ease of installation should result in a few top contenders. We think you should concentrate first on the right type for your baby's age (infant, convertible, or booster) to initially narrow the selection pool. We strongly encourage you to resist the temptation of buying a convertible seat (or "all-in-one" product) for your infant. From there, you can narrow your search by the ease of installation and crash test results or budget (depending on your situation and goals). Last, while we understand budget can be a concern, and some new parents have the tightest of budgets, we believe that car seats are not the time to try to save a few bucks. Our tests reveal affordable seats available that are easy to install with impressive crash test analysis results in every category.

Booster seats are the last style of safety seat your child will use...

Booster seats are the last style of safety seat your child will use before graduating to the vehicle seat belt alone.

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Conclusion

The award-winning car seats presented here are exceptional options with valuable features and impressive functionality suitable for almost any lifestyle. They also encompass a wide range of prices, offering something for nearly every budget for each safety seat category. We believe that the information in this review can help you find the perfect car seat for your needs, baby's age/size, and your wallet.

Best Vehicles for 2 Car Seats and 1 Booster Seat

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