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Best Car Seats For Infants and Babies While convertible car seats are great for growing children however, an infant car seat is best for babies. They're also lighter and easier to clip into a stroller than their larger counterparts. CPST instructor Kecia Healy liked the Chicco KeyFit's spring-loaded recline foot and bubble indicator on the base, in addition to its ease of use (the more user-friendly a car seats is and is, the more likely parents are to install it correctly). The model also fits three across in many midsize vehicles. 1. Clek Liing Infant Car Seat Clek, one of the Canadian manufacturer, is renowned for its top-rated convertible car seats. The infant Liing is among their best infant seats. It is fitted with best-in class safety features like a metal load-leg that can be easily installed. It also has 7 different recline positions that can be adjusted to match the slope of your car's seat. A bubble indicator allows you ensure that the seat is set at the right angle prior to your child riding in it. The base of the Liing is easy to put in with the help of LATCH connectors that fit into your vehicle's lower anchors which makes the seat much easier to anchor. The Liing is a great choice for families that intend to frequently switch cars or want a simple, reliable way to install a baby's car seats. You can also use the belt-tensioning system included to buckle your child. The Liing's 2-piece Newborn System is just one of the features that sets it apart from other infant car seats. This includes an upper insert that slides over the crotch buckle as well as a head support that is attached to the harness to help to prevent babies from slumbering or bending their heads forward while they're in the seat. This is a game changer for tiny babies and preemies. It's also one of the few rear-facing infant car seats that provide this degree of support. Another great feature of the Liing is its crash-testing frame, which reduces crash forces by up to 40 percent in comparison to other infant seats. The shell of the seat is reinforced with EPP foam, which protects your child's head and body, which are most vulnerable in the event of a collision. The base of the seat has a load leg made of metal that absorbs energy and assists in reducing the risk of the risk of collisions. 2. Chicco KeyFit This is a consistently top-rated infant car seat. It's simple to set up, simple to use and will grow with your child. It can also be used together with strollers to create a travel system. The KeyFit is a good pick for parents who want an easy-to-use and safe versatile seat. It has an excellent score in crash tests, is light and comfortable to carry. It also offers a wide range of weight and height limits. It is also designed with babies' comfort in mind. The click-in area is surrounded by soft materials to prevent your baby from being burnt by the metal. The newborn insert also includes a head cover that protects their tiny heads. And the seat pad, which the baby is sitting on, encases them in foam cushions. Installation is extremely simple. This is important because incorrectly installed infant seats increase the risk of injury to your child. The KeyFit's top LATCH connectors that come with a SuperCinch tightener provide an extremely secure fit with little effort. car seat for newborn comes with ReclineSure leveling foot as well as two RideRight bubble-level-indicators to ensure the proper angle of the vehicle. In addition, for a different installation using the belt on the vehicle, clear belt routing and lock-offs make it simple to position, install and tighten the belt on the car seat. However, it isn't as good in the ease of use category due to the rethread style harness height adjustment—a common feature on a lot of Chicco seats (and also on their OG Keyfit model). This means you need to disconnect and manually re-thread straps from one level to the next which is longer than adjustments that aren't rethread. But this is still an insignificant trade-off to the convenience this seat offers. 3. Joie i-Snug 2 The light Joie i-Snug 2 is an i-Size infant car seats that meets the most stringent safety standards. It has a harness that is not rethread, and is compatible with Joie strollers that can accept Maxi-Cosi style adapters. It's easy to use, with clearly labeled installation guides as well as built-in bubble levels to help with alignment. The car seat is comfortable, with plenty of padding. It also has a useful canopy that shields your baby from the sun. The i-Snug 2 has an ISOFIX base to ensure a secure vehicle attachment and can be used in tandem with a stroller compatible to create a complete travel set-up. This rear-facing infant seat offers the highest level of cervical and head protection for infants. The exclusive Tri-Protect Headrest comes with a layer Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to protect your child from side-impact crashes. As with any infant car seat, you'll need to replace it once your child outgrows the height and weight limits, or when they reach their first birthday. You can then upgrade to a convertible car seat or an all-in one car seat. This allows your child to be rear-facing for longer, and is safer. A convertible car seat is larger and more spacious than an infant car seat and also has a higher weight and height limit when facing backwards. It is a good idea to switch to a convertible car seat as soon as possible, to prevent your child from outgrowing it too quickly. In some cases parents can make the transition into an all-in one car seat without needing to purchase another infant car seat. It is therefore crucial to select the right convertible car seat for your family. Our extensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to make a good choice. 4. Nuna Pipa Aire RX Nuna Pipa RX is a top-rated infant seat due to its safety features, lightweight design, and its versatility. It can be installed using rigid anchors for the lower part of the outboard seats in the majority of vehicles and also with a seat belt for the vehicle using Euro routing (which makes use of all of the length of the vehicle's seat belt to ensure a secure installation). It also comes with an organic cotton infant insert, making it an option for parents who are looking for organic options for their child. The Pipa Aire RX weighs only 6 lbs. without the canopy or inserts. It's among the lightest infant car seat on the market. Aeroflex foam is extremely light and robust, but also extremely light, helps to minimize the force that is transferred to your child during the event of a crash. Other security features include a five-second steel-reinforced True base lock installation side impact protection, and a multi-position steel stability leg with crumple zones that limit forward rotation, resulting in greater rear-facing security. Other highlights include an ergonomic aluminum handle that's light and luxurious with leatherette accents for easy to carry and excellent grip. A buckle holder with a magnetic buckle keeps straps from getting in the way when you buckle your child in and color-coded indicators for installation confirm correct connections. The low-profile base allows fast loading, and the wide belt path with lock-offs secures lap and shoulder belts. Cleaning up after a messy family member should not be a hassle. The inserts and fabrics in the Pipa Aire RX are machine washable so you can keep your car seat looking as good as new after every use. 5. Nuna Pipa Urbn While Nuna's PIPA rx and PIPA aire RX car seats are both great alternatives, the recently launched Pipa Urbn takes it all to a whole new level. This ultralight infant seat is lightweight and easy to carry, and weighs less than 7 pounds when the canopy and insert are connected. It also comes with a luxe user-friendly design with practical features like buckle holders with magnetic buckles to keep straps from getting in the way when you buckle your baby in and a red/green indicator to tell you that the installation is secure (we would like to see all car seats had this! ). The unique pipaFIX technology allows it to be used without a base, unlike the Pipa RX or other base-compatible PIPAs that require one to be installed. This makes it a great choice for parents that frequently use taxis, rideshare services, or travel. 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. These green-friendly materials include the Merino Wool and Tencel blended Lyocell fibres for the headrest and a machine washable, water-resistant cover. The main drawback of the Pipa Urbn is that it only has a rear-facing weight limit of 30 to 35 pounds, so you might need to upgrade to a convertible car seat sooner than some other brands. It is still a top-rated option for infants. The car seat is compatible with Nuna's travel systems, and can be connected to all strollers by using the Ring adapter.