Best Car Seats For Infants and Babies

While convertible car seats work well for children who are growing however, an infant car seat is best for babies. They are also lighter and easier to attach to strollers than their larger counterparts.

Kecia Healy, CPST instructor, liked the recline leg with springs and a bubble indicator on the bottom of the Chicco KeyFit, as well as the user-friendliness. (The more user-friendly the car seat, the more likely it is that parents will install it correctly. This model also fits three across in a variety of mid-sized automobiles.

1. Clek Liing infant carrier seat Car Seat

The Canadian manufacturer Clek is renowned for its best-rated convertible car seats and the infant Liing is one of their best infant seats. The seat combines best car seats-in-class safety features, including a steel load leg with easy, user-friendly installation and seven different recline positions that can be adjusted to the slope of your car seat. A simple bubble indicator makes it easy to ensure the seat is in the correct position before your child rides in it.

The base of the Liing can be easily fitted using rigid LATCH connectors that slide into the lower anchors of your car, making it easier to secure the seat. The Liing is a great choice for families who intend to frequently switch cars or want a simple, reliable way to install car seats for their infants. If you prefer, you can also use the included belt-tensioning system to buckle your child.

One of the features that makes the Liing apart from other infant car seats is its two-piece Newborn Support System. The system comes with a lower insert which can be placed over the crotch strap, and a headrest that attaches to harnesses to stop newborns from slumbering forward or pushing their heads backwards while in the seat. It's a game changer for tiny infants and preemies, and it's one of the few rear facing infant car seats to offer this kind of support.

Another advantage of the Liing is its metal crash-test frame, which can reduce crash forces by up to 40 percent in comparison to other infant seats. The seat's shell is bolstered by EPP foam, which protects your child's head and body in a crash. The base of the seat is designed with a load leg made of metal that absorbs energy and helps reduce crashes, as well.

2. Chicco KeyFit

This is a consistently top-rated infant car seat. It's easy to set up, simple to use and can grow with your child. It also works well with strollers for a travel system.

The KeyFit is a good pick for parents who want an easy-to-use, secure and versatile seat. It scored a high score in crash tests, is lightweight and comfortable to carry, and o
The i-Snug has an ISOFIX vehicle base that allows secure attachment to the vehicle. It can also be used with an appropriate stroller to create an entire travel system. It's a rear-facing infant car seat that provides maximum head and neck protection for babies and newborns. The exclusive Tri-Protect headrest has a layer of Intelli-Fit memory foam to protect your baby from side-impact crashes.

Like any infant car seat you'll have to replace it once your child outgrows the height and weight limits or when they reach their first birthday. You can then upgrade to convertible car seats or an all-in one car seat. This will allow your child to travel rearwards for longer and is safer.

A convertible car seat has a greater rear-facing weight and height limit than an infant car seat and generally has a bigger, more spacious interior. To avoid your child growing out of the seat too quickly, it's best to change to a car seat that converts as quickly as you can. In some instances parents may be able to transition their baby to an all-in-one car seat, without ever needing to purchase a new Infant Car Seat (Wayranks.Com). It's therefore important to choose the right convertible car seat for you and your family. Our extensive guide will provide all the information you need to make a good choice.

4. Nuna Pipa Aire RX

The Nuna Pipa Aire RX is among the top-rated infant car seat newborn car seats due to its safety, light weight design and the flexibility. It installs with rigid lower anchors on the outboard seats in the majority of vehicles and is also equipped with a vehicle seat belt using Euro routing (which utilizes pretty much the entire length of a vehicle's seat belt to ensure a secure installation). It also comes with a GOTS organic cotton infant insert, which makes it a great alternative for parents who are looking for organic options for their child.

At just 6 pounds without the canopy and inserts, the Pipa Aire RX is among the lightest infant car seats on the market. Aeroflex foam, which is lightweight and robust, but also extremely light helps reduce the force that is transferred to your child during an accident. Other security features include the five-second steel-reinforced True Lock base installation, side-impact protection, and a multi-position steel stability leg that has a crumple zone to limit forward rotation for enhanced rearward-facing security.

Other highlights include an ergonomic aluminum handle that's lightweight and luxe with leatherette accents to ensure comfortable toting and superb grip. Magnetic buckle holders keep straps out of the way while buckling up your child and color-coded indicators for installation confirm correct connections. The low-profile base allows for easy, super-fast loading and the belt's open path with lock-offs secures shoulder and lap belts.

Parenting is messy But cleaning up doesn't be a chore. The inserts and fabrics of the Pipa Aire RX can be cleaned by a machine to ensure that your car seat looks like it did after every use.

5. Nuna Pipa Urbn

While Nuna's PIPA RX and PIPA air RX car seats are both excellent alternatives, the recently launched Pipa Urbn takes it all to a new level. This ultralight infant car seat is incredibly easy to carry and weighs less than 7 pounds with the canopy and insert. It also comes with elegant, user-friendly design that includes convenient features like buckle holders that are magnetic to help keep straps clear when you buckle your baby in and a red/green indicator to tell you that the installation is secure (we wish that all car seats came with this! ).

Contrary to the Pipa RX and the other base-compatible PIPA models that require a car base to install it, this model can be used without a base due to its unique pipaFIX rigid latch system. This makes it an ideal option for parents who regularly take taxis or rideshares for travel, or simply need the ability to move their car seat between vehicles more easily and quickly.

Like other Nuna products, the Pipa Urbn is designed with environmentally-friendly materials that are free of added fire retardant chemicals, and is GREENGUARD Gold certified. Those green-friendly materials also include a Merino wool and Tencel branded lyocell fiber blend headrest, as well as a machine washable, water-resistant body cover and cover.

The Pipa Urbn has a weight limit of only 30 to 35 pounds when used rear-facing. This means that you will need to upgrade to a convertible seat sooner than other brands. It's still a top choice for most babies. This car seat is also compatible with travel systems and works with all of Nuna's strollers--just click it on or connect via the rings adapter.