Top Rated Infant Car Seats

Not all infant car seats are made in the same way. The top seats come with features that increase the performance of crash tests. For example load legs are shock-absorbing elements which are attached to the base or seat and reduce movement during the event of a collision.

A popular choice among CPST instructors is the Chicco KeyFit, which has a large rear-facing weight limit and height limit as well as a bubble level indicator, and an reclining foot with a spring that makes it easy to install.

Graco Mesa Max

The Graco Mesa Max ranks as one of the easiest infant car seats to use. It has great fabrics and a simple design and a handy feature to connect the child's harness to the headrest, making it easier to tighten. It comes with a large canopy that can be put away to keep your child shaded while traveling. It's a little heavier than the average stroller, which could be problematic if you intend to carry it around or use it with the UPPAbaby, which is a prestigious award-winning.

Mesa Max's impressive crash test results demonstrate its commitment to safety at the highest level. It scored a top score in the frontal impact test and an excellent score in the side impact test, which means your baby is safe from both sides in the event of a collision.

The anti-rebound panel is a important safety feature. It reduces rebound forces in a crash and protects the child's head. This feature is unique among infant car seats, and makes the Mesa Max standout among its rivals.

Graco Mesa Max can easily and securely be mounted in your vehicle with LATCH combined with the base. The load leg as well as recline angle adjustment and tightness indicator all help ensure a quick, accurate installation. The base weighs 12.6 It is a little higher than the typical car seat for infants however not enough to cause an issue.

The UPPAbaby Mesa V2 uses the same double-knit fabric that was used in its predecessor. It is free of chemicals that are fire retardant. It also has an infinitely adjustable headrest as well as an extremely durable infant insert that helps improve fit and body positioning for infants weighing between 4-11 pounds. The fabrics are GREENGUARD gold certified, which ensures low chemical emissions and low VOCs.

The Mesa Max from UPPAbaby is more expensive than the other options, but it has top-quality features and the latest safety technologies for an optimal travel experience. The base included and a selection of stylish colors add value to the. Its thoughtful features and robust design provide parents with peace of mind on every trip.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight is a fantastic option for those looking for a car seat that will grow with their child. The rear-facing weight limit is 40 pounds which is higher than many good infant car seats car seats. It can also be used forward-facing until your child reaches 65 pounds.

The ClickTight Installation System is its major selling point. It is the safest, most simple and secure system on the market. It allows you to tighten the seat belt by pushing the red release button and pulling on the harness strap, without having to loosen it, then re-thread. This decreases the risk of a mistake when tightening the belt that is the main cause of failures in car seats.

The EZ-Buckle Pad is another safety feature that keeps the buckle away while you place your child in the car seat. This feature, along with beltpath cutouts on the sides of your child's seat, makes it simple to get them in and out of the car.

All three of the ClickTight convertible seats (Boulevard, Marathon CT, and Advocate CT) have the same features. These include the ClickTight Installation System with an impact-absorbing base that has 7 recline positions, a rip-stitch energy-absorbing tether, HUGS harness pads, a steel-reinforced frame, and EPP energy-absorbing foam.

It's a hefty seat, and it could be worth looking at a lighter alternative in case you plan to use it for frequent car swaps or travel. The seat is large and therefore may not be suitable for smaller vehicles.

If you want a more budget-friendly option, but with the same quality, check out the Graco 4Ever DLX. This seat has lower crash tests scores than the Boulevard but is still an excellent choice for your child.

The Graco also has LATCH connectors that can be pushed on, which make it easier to take the seat off. The Boulevard's LATCH connectors have an additional release mechanism, which requires you to press a grey button and then pull on the webbing to loosen it. This can be difficult if your webbing is tense. This seat comes with a convenient storage compartment for belt straps.

Clek Liing

Clek Liing is the infant car seat to choose if you want it all: style, safety and convenience. This rear-facing only car seat has an excellent crash test score, a great variety of features, and is easy to install in most vehicles.

The Liing is made with features that go beyond US and Canadian safety standards. It is designed for easy, secure installation in any seating position. It also has advanced safety features like an energy-absorbing metal foot and a two piece shell lined with EPP for enhanced side impact protection. The base features 7 recline positions and a trusty bubble indicator to let you know exactly when the seat is at the right angle for your newborn.

The Liing is loved by parents for its modern and sleek design and its unique safety features such as the rigid lower anchors that are simpler to attach than standard hook-and-loop connectors. The Liing has a one-handed quick release, making it easy to remove the base and use it with compatible strollers. And at less than 17 inches wide it's small enough to fit 3-across in the majority of vehicles. It also can easily fit into convertible car seats as a booster.

This infant seat is rated first for its unique rigid-LATCH installation method. The lower anchors of the Liing snap into the seat belt slots in the vehicle and the top tether strap snaps on to the vehicle headrest. This ensures a tight, secure fit which will eliminate the possibility that the child could be thrown around in a crash.

The seat is light, with the base weighting 9 pounds and the carrier itself weighing a manageable 10.5 lbs. Other rear-facing seats are heavier, but the difference is not evident if you intend to transport the car seat and base around. ).

Parents love the Liing's built-in canopy and 100+spf of protection from the sun with mesh peekaboo. Parents love the merino cover that keeps babies warm, and they also like the seat's handle's ability to pivot over the canopy which makes it more comfortable for them to reach for when they need.

Graco Trio Grow SnugLock LX

The Graco Nania Trio Group Car Seat Linea Grey SnugLock LX is a three-in-one car seat that converts from rear-facing infant, to forward-facing harness, and then to highback booster. It has the SnugLock system that allows for a simple and smooth installation using lower anchors or vehicle seat belts. It can be installed using the top tether in booster mode. (We recommend always using the lower anchors for additional security.)

This seat is perfect for children of all ages. It comes with an infant insert designed for younger babies that helps support their necks and backs. As they grow older, this insert can be removed and the seat is used as a normal car seat for toddlers. This is the few car seats that allow the top tether to be used in booster mode. We highly recommend it.

Its base is pretty compact front to back, so it shouldn't be a problem to locate a place for it in the majority of vehicles. The headrest must be raised in order for the lower anchor webbing to pass through. Fortunately, there's a headrest adjustment knob to easily do this, and you'll be able to view the position of your headrest in the display window.

The SnugLock system is among the most unique features of this seat. It's an anchor that is located inside the belt path. Installing this car seat with lower anchors is simple and as simple as putting it on the car's seat belt.

The manual also provides an excellent diagram of how to properly route the lower anchor connectors while routing them through the new belt path, which may be confusing at first. Keep them from the chest clip and the crotch loop to prevent interference with the buckle system.

The Graco Trio Grow belongs to the Protect Plus Engineered Family, which means it has been subjected some of the most rigorous tests in the industry. This includes tests for side, rear and rollover crashes as well as frontal collisions.