Top Rated Infant Car Seats

A high-quality infant car seat is a safety necessity, but not all seats are created in the same way. The best seats have features that improve crash test performance. For instance, load legs -- shock absorbing parts that are attached to the base or seat and help to reduce movement during the event of a collision.

A favorite with CPST instructors is the Chicco KeyFit, which has a weight limit that is high for rear-facing and height limit as well as bubble level indicator and a spring-loaded reclining foot that makes it easy to install.

Graco Mesa Max

The Graco Mesa Max is one of the top infant Maxi-Cosi Coral 360 Lightweight Baby Car Seat Pearl Smart i-Size Car Seat - Black (https://www.pushchairsandprams.uk/products/maxi-cosi-pearl-Smart-i-size-toddler-car-seat-black) seats in terms of convenience of use. It has a simple design and great fabrics. It also comes with a handy feature that allows you to attach the child's harness directly to the headrest. It has a large canopy that can be hidden away to keep your child sheltered when they travel. The only downside is that it's a bit heavier than normal and could be an issue if you plan to lug it around or want to use it with your UPPAbaby stroller, which is a winner.

Mesa Max's remarkable results in crash tests reflect its commitment to safety. It scored a top score in the frontal impact test and a high score in the side impact test, which means your baby is protected from both sides in a collision.

The anti-rebound panel is a notable safety feature. It reduces rebound forces in a crash and safeguards the child's head. This is a rare feature in car seats for infants and makes the Mesa Max stand out among its rivals.

When used with the included base when used with the base Graco Mesa Max can be installed quickly and securely into your vehicle using LATCH. The load leg, the recline angle adjustment, and the tightness indicator help ensure a quick, accurate installation. The base weighs 12.6 pounds which is slightly heavier than the average car seat for infants but not enough to be an issue.

Like its predecessor, the UPPAbaby Mesa V2, the Mesa Max uses dual-knit fabric that is free of chemicals that cause fire. It also has an adjustable headrest that can be adjusted infinitely and an extremely durable infant insert that helps improve fit and body positioning for babies weighing between 4 and 11 pounds. The fabric is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, which ensures low emissions of chemicals and VOCs.

The UPPAbaby Mesa Max might be a bit more expensive than the other options but it offers top features and modern technology for a safe travel experience. The base is included and is available in a variety of stylish colors. This is a great addition to the value proposition. Its thoughtful features and robust design offer parents peace of mind for every excursion.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight is an excellent option for those looking for an automobile seat that can expand with their child. Its rear-facing capacity is 40 pounds, which is greater than the majority of infant car seats. Furthermore, it can be used as a forward-facing seat until your child weighs 65 pounds.

Its most prominent selling factor is the ClickTight Installation System, which is the most secure and simple to use available. It lets you tighten the belt by pressing a red release button and pulling on the harness strap and not having to loosen it and then re-thread it. This minimizes the possibility of incorrectly tightening the belt, which is the primary reason for car seat failure.

The EZ-Buckle Pad is another safety feature that holds the buckle in place when you put your child in the Kinderkraft I-Grow 360° Car Seat - Safety & Comfort seat. This feature, as well as beltpath cutouts that run along the sides of the seat, makes it simple to get them in and out of the car.

All three ClickTight convertible seat models (Boulevard CT, Marathon CT, Advocate CT) share the identical features. ClickTight Installation System is one of them. Also included is an impact-absorbing frame that can accommodate 7 recline positions.

It is a heavy seat, and it could be worth considering a lighter alternative when you are planning to use it for frequent car swaps or traveling. The seat is large and could not be suitable for smaller vehicles.

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

The Graco also comes with LATCH connectors that can be pushed on that make it simpler to take the seat off. The LATCH connectors on the Boulevard 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 the webbing is tight. However this seat comes with a convenient storage cubby for the belt straps when not in use.

Clek Liing

Clek Liing is the infant car seat you should consider to have it all in terms of style, safety and comfort. This rear-facing car seat has an excellent crash test score, an impressive range of features and is easy to put in in most vehicles.

The Liing is constructed with features that surpass US and Canadian safety regulations. It's designed for a simple, secure installation in any seating position. It's equipped with the latest safety features like an energy-absorbing steel load leg and two-piece shells lined with EPP foam for increased side-impact protection. The base comes with 7 recline positions and an indicator bubble that lets you know that the seat is just the perfect angle for your child.

The Liing is modern, sleek stroller that parents love. It comes with innovative safety features like rigid lower anchors which are more convenient to attach than hook-and-loop connectors. The Liing has a one-handed quick release, making it simple to remove the base and connect it to strollers compatible with it. It's also small enough to fit three across in many automobiles, and it fits well into many convertible car seats as an added travel aid.

The Liing infant seat is rated first for its unique rigid-LATCH system of installation. The Liing's lower anchors snap into the seat belt slots of the vehicle and the top tether strap snaps on to the vehicle headrest. This results in a secure and secure fit that reduces the risk that the child could be thrown around in a crash.

The seat is light with the base weighting 9 lbs and the carrier itself coming in at a manageable 10.5 lbs. Other rear-facing seats are heavier but the difference is not significant if you plan to transport the car seat and base around. ).

Parents appreciate the Liing's built-in canopy and 100+spf sun protection that comes with a mesh peekaboo window. Parents appreciate the blanket made of merino, which keeps the baby warm and the ability of the handle to move past the canopy. This allows them to grab the seat if they need to.

Graco Trio Grow SnugLock LX

The Graco Trio SnugLock is a 3-in-1 seat that can be converted from a rear-facing infant into a forward-facing harness, and then to a highback booster. It features the SnugLock installation system which allows for a smooth and easy install with either vehicle seat belts or lower anchors. It has the option of using the top tether when in booster mode. (We recommend using the lower anchors to provide extra security.)

This seat is perfect for children of all ages. It comes with an infant insert for smaller babies that helps support their backs and necks. When they get older, this insert can be removed and the seat can be used as a regular toddler car seat. It is one of the only car seats that allow the top tether to be used in booster mode. We highly recommend it.

Its base is quite compact from front to back, so it shouldn't pose a problem fitting into most vehicles. It does require the headrest to be raised, however, to allow a clear path to the lower anchor webbing. Fortunately, there's a headrest adjustment knob that allows you to accomplish this, and you'll be able to see the headrest position in the display window.

One of the most unique features about this seat is the SnugLock installation system that is an anchor that is in the belt path. This makes installing this car seat using the lower anchors an easy task and nearly as simple as using the vehicle seat belt.

The manual also includes a great illustration of how to properly route the lower anchor connectors when routing them through the new belt path which may be confusing at first. Keep them from the chest clip and the crotch loop to avoid interfering with the buckle system.

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