Best Infant Car Seats

Best Infant Car Seats: When travelling in a car, make sure sour child is safe by using a high quality and high-tech infant car seat. We have reviews several infant car seats from popular manufacturers. the best ones are lightweight and work on almost all cars.

Chicco KeyFit 30

Thanks to its excellent crash protection and ease-of-use, the KeyFit 30 is one of the most popular infant car seats with plenty of positive reviews from buyers.

• Pros: Added side impact protection making a difference.
• Cons: No-rethread harness, canopy is bit small.

Chicco makes different variants, here are the popular ones: KeyFit, KeyFit 30, KeyFit 30 Zip and KeyFit 30 Magic. (mostly differing in the weight capacity). The Chicco KeyFit 30 adds a quick-remove machine-washable seat pad, a zip-off canopy, zip on visor and zip-around boot. The Chicco KeyFit 30 Magic is similar to the Zip but without the zipppers. The Magic has upgraded fabrics over the Zip.

Chicco has now replaced the KeyFit with the Fit2 which comes with a base that has two stages: a reclined version for infants and a toddler position that sits more upright, so the seat can be used up to age two (35 lbs.). Also new: an anti-rebound bar and a seven-position no rethread harness.

FYI: the same base works with either the 22 lb. or the 30 lb. carriers.

Of all these versions, the base model [easyazon_link identifier=”B071L1NG6N” locale=”US” tag=”strollers0e2-20″ cart=”n”]Chicco KeyFit 30[/easyazon_link] is the best. Whichever version you choose, all Chicco KeyFits boast a nice list of features: a seat lined with EPS foam for improved side impact protection, thick seat padding, multi-position canopy and comfort grip handle.

Chicco used the services of a former Graco engineer (who worked on the SnugRide) to design the KeyFit and you can see that it reflects in the details , the base has a “single-pull” LATCH adjustment, a spring-loaded, leveling foot so that it works on uneven back seats and even a smooth underside to prevent damage to your back seat upholstery. The fashion has Italian flair and there is a newborn insert to better fit smaller newborns and preemies.

The [easyazon_link identifier=”B0731MPTXL” locale=”US” tag=”strollers0e2-20″ cart=”n”]B-Safe 35 Elite[/easyazon_link] is another great option. Its a recent, improved version of the popular B-Safe, which was appreciated for its usability and nice fit. The 35 Elite adds a no-rethread harness, additional side impact protection and an improved base that makes installation even easier with LATCH.

Downsides?

Some parents have said that their babies outgrew their B-SAFE’s too quickly, the deep and narrow seat was a bit too tight for bigger babies (may be because of the enhanced side impact protection), and it looks a bit narrow (probably because it is deeper than comparable seats).

But in terms of specs: 35 Elite is 16″ deep (Chicco KeyFit is 14.5″ deep) and 9″ wide (versus Chicco’s 9.75″).

Despite these complaints, most parents have praised the seat as its easy to install and offers excellent build quality.

Regarding stroller compatibility. If you own a Britax stroller, the B-SAFE would be a no-brainer. However, in general, fewer strollers are compatible with Britax’s infant seat, compared with Graco and Chicco.

UPPAbaby MESA Base [Infant Car Seat Base]

An extra MESA infant car seat base allows you flexibility and ease of travel. Ideal for multiple family vehicles – no more swapping car seat bases between relatives, babysitters or spouses. Our Smart Secure System featuring self-retracting mini LATCH connectors and a tightness indicator makes correct installation quick and easy.

Most users like the fact that it has a solid flat bottom that doesn’t damage the leather seats. With other car seats, you can see lines on the leather where the car-seat edge imprints itself on the leather. But it does not happen with this car-seat.

Features:

• Red-to-green tightness indicator
• Streamlined, low-profile base
• Smooth, finished base bottom won’t damage car interiors
• Infant carrier not included
• Fits MESA infant car seats
• Dimensions: 22.5 x 14.4 x 10.5 inches, Weight: 10.8 pounds

Britax B-Safe Infant Car Seat

Comes with features such as the latch system or the conventional seat belt that attaches the base into your car, it also provides great support to very small infants thanks to the infant padding insert. You can also remove the extra body and head padding to give more room to your growing baby. What is even admirable is the two crotch strap positions which is a rarity, multiple shoulder strap positions to fit a growing baby. It has a great plush fabric which is not only comfortable but also easy to clean. And if you look at additional features, it offers a much larger canopy which protects the baby from sun, rain or snow.

Baby trend Flex Lock car seat

This versatile and trendy car seat is a favorite among many parents. Parents find it to be very practical with features such as non-breakable material, great safety ratings, good fabric that is easy to clean and also keeps the baby cool, wonderful handle design that makes it easy for parents to carry it around, easy to attach and install. It also has a 5-point harness for safety along with EPS energy-absorbing foam that protects the baby in case of an impact. Baby trend has all this and more and at the price at which it is being offered, this is a great value for money product.

Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seats

Graco SnugRide is the car seat that most parents rely on; it has a practical design and rigorously tested for safety aspects. Graco SnugRide is one of the most popular infant car seats available on the market.

Key Features:

• LATCH-equipped stay-in-car base makes it easier to get baby in and out
• Easy-to-read level indicator helps ensure correct installation.
• Removable infant head support and energy absorbing foam to keep the baby comfortable