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How to Choose the Best Car Seats for Your Child

It's easy to become overwhelmed when you are shopping for a car safety seat. The most secure car seats are those that fit your child and vehicle and can be used safely all the time.

Car seats that are difficult to use or install can make life for parents and kids more difficult. The best choices have impressive crash test results, come with high ease of use scores, and are lightweight and compact.

Safety

When shopping for car seats, safety features are the most crucial factor to consider. Whether you choose an infant, convertible, or booster seat, it must meet the safety standards of the federal government and have a proven track record of third-party crash tests. It should also be able to fit in your vehicle and be easy to use.

A good car seat should also come with a simple harness adjustment, and either LATCH or seat belt connections. Flexible or rigid lower anchor connectors, which have clips that are similar to alligators that attach directly to the base of the car seat or the vehicle seat belt guides are preferred over flexible straps that move or loosen. The most comfortable seats come with an indicator that changes color and is easy to read and lets you know that the seat is properly connected.

The best seats also have the top Rated baby car seats tether, which reduces the risk of injuries to the head in crashes by restricting the child's head in front. The harness guides are also included in the seats to help parents thread the seatbelt or tether correctly.

The most important aspects of a car seat are the ones that ensure the seat will be in place and used correctly all the time. Unfortunately, a lot of child passenger deaths result from children not properly restrained or using the wrong type seat. Consult a child passenger security technician (CPST) who is located close to you, to make sure that your car seat's installation and placement is correct.

A well-designed seat could help your child survive an accident. It's worth the extra cost for a seat that has been constructed and built with a solid frame, high-quality materials, and intelligent features that make daily use easier. It's also wise to look for a seat that's in compliance with the more modern R129 safety standards, which have more rigorous testing requirements than the older regulations that most seats abide by.

It is also important to understand that a car seat is only as secure as the person who uses it. Children must be properly restrained in rear-facing car seats from birth until they reach a height that allows them to sit forward in a harness, which is usually around the age of four or five.

Comfort

A car seat that is comfortable can help your child go to sleep or stay asleep longer and can be the difference between a long road trip done in one piece and an exhausted, cranky child who is fighting nap time. Choose a car seat that can accommodate your child's growth and needs, with plenty of back and head support, and fits well in the car.

The best infant car seat travel car seats have various features that will make your baby feel secure and comfy, such as soft materials that provide an ideal fit, plush cushions and padded armrests. Some offer a choice of reclining positions and adjustable headrests and cup holders and a sun shade. Some models have adjustable the lumbar and thigh to improve posture. Others have massage features activated by pressing a button when the child is in the seat.

When your child has outgrown an infant car seat then you can upgrade to a convertible toddler car seat. These seats are made for children who weigh up to 40 pounds. They can be used with either a rear facing infant car seat-facing or facing forward. Some convertible toddler car seats can be used as boosters for children weighing up to 120 pounds, which can save you money and reduce the number of car seat purchases you'll have to purchase over the course of time.

The top toddler car seats for comfort include the Evenflo Chase, which offers excellent crash test results and is easy to install using either LATCH or a car seat belt. Its narrow shell makes it easier to fit larger infants. It also has two different crotch buckle positions, which allows for better positioning of shoulder straps. It's also light and narrow which makes it easier to maneuver in small vehicles.

The Nuna PIPA Urbn is a fantastic choice for a car seat that is comfortable for toddlers. Babylist's gear editor Jennifer LaBracio says the seat is luxuriously comfortable, plenty of padding, and easy-to-read indicators to install. It's also compact and can be used with or without the base, which makes it a good option for parents who regularly move their car seats between vehicles.

Easy to Use

Car seats are the only item in a parents' life that is used frequently and a lot of parents want an easy-to-use seat that will fit into their vehicle and work with other baby gear. Car seats for infants are lighter due to having less weight restrictions, and have a shorter life span than a convertible car seats. The best infant car seats are equipped with features that make it simpler to install and use. These include the recline foot, which is spring-loaded, bubble indicators at the base to help you position it properly in your vehicle, and installation guides clearly labeled with clear directions. These car seats have also been designed with clear, durable materials that are machine-washable, as well as comfortable padding for your child.

The top-rated travel infant car seat car seat we tested this year is the Clek Liing, which offers impressive crash test results and analysis scores, as well as an excellent load leg that lets you install the car seat into your vehicle with ease and accuracy. This car seat is easy to install with either the rigid latch connectors or the LATCH. The latches change color to indicate the connection and the harness snaps in place easily and securely.

Chicco KeyFit 35 is another top choice. It has impressive crash test results, as well as a loading leg to assist you in installing the car seat. Parents and experts appreciate it, such as CPST instructor Kecia H. who says it's well-designed, with a spring-loaded recline foot and a bubble indicator on the base, which helps position the seat correctly and tighten it easily. This seat is also affordable and GREENGUARD-certified. It's built to last, with a steel frame, high-density foam and a ventilated seat back that allows air to circulate to keep your child cool.

The all-in-one Nuna Exec is a favorite of LaBracio and Saxton, with both women saying it's a "solid" seat that is worth the price tag due to its premium feel, luxurious materials and easy installation. It features an upper weight limit for rear-facing children of 50 pounds, an expanded legroom panel and strong steel frame with anti-rebound bar. This car seat for infants can also be used as a booster seat for children up to 120 pounds. It is compact enough to fit into the majority of mid-sized vehicles.

Design

A car seat is an investment in your child's safety, so you want to know it will fit well and be easy to use. Your final decision may be influenced by the location and how you'll install the seat and how often you intend to change between vehicles. While it is impossible to predict what might occur in a crash, your seat's design can help minimize damage and make it easier to get your child into and out of the car seat.

The LATCH connectors on the seat are a major aspect. Connectors that are rigid have clips resembling alligators that are attached directly to the seat and are more difficult to disconnect in a crash. Flexible connectors come with a strap which can be adjusted and tightened via a manual mechanism or a device. Most seats feature a level indicator to show whether they've been properly installed. It's usually a made line that is molded on the shell's side or a sticker glued to the seat's bottom which, when positioned against the ground, displays the car seat is at the correct angle.

A seat's ability to fit newborns and infants is also important. This includes the size and the height of the shell, the headrest and the ease with which the harness can be buckled and unbuckled. Some seats have a positioning insert to help smaller bodies fit in the seat and the harness. It is important to remember that these inserts can be removed as your child develops.

A third important factor is the ease with which it is to change the height of the harness. The best seats let you move the harness without removing your child. It is as simple as pressing the button, pulling a tab or turning a lever. In addition, the easiest seats to utilize are those that adjust the shoulder strap position without having to rethread the belt.

If you're interested in an all-in-one car seat make sure it is in compliance with the federal minimum safety standards and has a good performance in third-party crash tests. We like seats that exceed expectations with features like an anti-rebound bar, the use of a foam that absorbs energy built into the shell or the capability to use the seat from birth (with an insert) until your child is 50 pounds in rear-facing mode.