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Best Car Seats For Infants and Babies While convertible car seats work great for growing children however, an infant car seat is best for infants. They're also smaller and easier to snap into strollers than their larger counterparts. CPST instructor Kecia Healy liked the Chicco KeyFit's recline foot with springs and bubble indicator on the base, and its ease of use (the more user-friendly a car seats is, the more likely parents will be to set it up correctly). This model also fits three across in many mid-sized automobiles. 1. Clek Liing infant car seat Clek, a Canadian manufacturer, is renowned for its top-rated convertible car seat. The infant Liing is among their top infant seats. The seat is equipped with the best safety features available including a steel load-leg, and easy installation. It also has 7 different recline positions that can be adjusted to match the slope of your car's seat. A bubble indicator enables you determine if the seat is at the right angle prior to your child riding in it. The base of the Liing is easily installed with the help of LATCH connectors that slide into the lower anchors of your vehicle which makes it easier to secure the seat. This makes the Liing a great option for families who plan to switch vehicles frequently or who require a quick and reliable way to install their child's car seat. You can also use the belt-tensioning system to secure your child. The Liing's 2-piece Newborn System is just one of the features that sets it apart from other infant car seats. It includes an insert for the lower that slides over the crotch buckle as well as a head support that attaches to the harness to to prevent babies from slumbering or bending their heads when they're 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 that offer this type of support. Another advantage of the Liing is its crash-testing frame, which can reduce crash forces by up to 40 percent when compared to other infant seats. The shell of the seat is reinforced with EPP foam to safeguard your child's head and torso which are most vulnerable in the event of a collision. The base of the seat is a load leg made of metal that absorbs energy, and also assists in reducing crashes. 2. Chicco KeyFit This is the most highly rated infant seat. It is easy to install and use, and can expand with your child. Pushchairs And Prams can also be combined together with strollers to create a travel system. The KeyFit is a great choice for parents looking for an easy-to-use and safe flexible seat. It scored highly in crash tests and is lightweight and easy to carry. It also has a broad range of weight and height limits. It was also designed to ensure the comfort of infants. The click-in point has soft materials surrounding it so that your baby doesn't get burned by metal, the infant insert comes with a head surround to shield their heads, and the seat pad that babies sit on has cushions that absorb energy to ensure comfort. Installing it correctly is also simple. This is crucial since incorrectly installed infant seats increase the chance of injury to your child. The KeyFit's LATCH connectors that come with a SuperCinch tightener provide a secure fit with minimal effort. The base also comes with ReclineSure leveling feet and two RideRight bubble-level indicators to ensure the correct vehicle angle. For alternate installation and clear belt routing locks-offs, and the car seatbelt make it easy to place and tighten. However, it isn't as good in the ease of use category due to the rethread style harness height adjustment, a feature that is common on many Chicco seats (and as well on their OG Keyfit model). This means you need to remove the harness and manually re-thread straps from one slot level to another which is more time-consuming than non-rethread adjustments. But this is still an acceptable trade-off for the ease of use this seat offers. 3. Joie i-Snug 2 The lightweight Joie i-Snug 2 is an infant car seat that meets the highest safety standards. It comes with a no-rethread strap and is compatible with Joie Strollers that can accept Maxi Cosi style adapters. It's easy to use, with clear installation guides as well as built-in bubble levels that aid with alignment. The car seat is full of padding and is comfortable. It also comes with a handy canopy to shield your baby from the sun. The i-Snug 2 comes with an ISOFIX base to ensure a secure attachment to vehicles and can be used with a stroller that is compatible for a complete travel system. It's a rear-facing infant car seat that provides maximum neck and head protection for infants and newborns. The exclusive Tri-Protect Headrest features a layer Intelli-Fit Memory Foam that protects your child from collisions with the side. You'll need a new infant car seat as soon as your child is at the limit on weight and height or their first birthday. After that you can upgrade to a convertible or an all-in-one car seats, which allows children to be rear-facing for longer and is safer for them. A convertible car seat has a higher rear-facing weight and height limit than an infant seat, and generally has a bigger space inside. It's a good idea switch to a convertible car seat as soon as is possible to avoid your child from growing too quickly. In certain situations, parents can move their child to an all-in-one car seat without having to buy an additional infant car seat. For that reason, it is crucial to select the most suitable convertible car seat for your family. Read our complete guide for all the info you need to make the right decision. 4. Nuna Pipa Aire RX Nuna Pipa RX is a highly-rated infant seat due to its safety features, lightweight design, and the versatility. It is installed with strong lower anchors on the outboard seats in most vehicles and with vehicle seat belt that utilizes Euro routing (which uses the entire length of the car's seat belt for a secure installation). It also comes with a GOTS organic cotton infant insert, making it an option for environmentally conscious parents who prefer organic alternatives for their child. At only 6 lbs without the canopy and inserts, the Pipa Aire RX is among the lightest infant car seats available on the market. Aeroflex foam is extremely light and durable, but also extremely light, helps to minimize the force that is transferred to your child during the event of a crash. Other safety features include a 5 second steel-reinforced True base lock installation side impact protection and a multi-position stability leg with a crumple zone that limits forward rotation for enhanced rear-facing security. The ergonomic aluminum handle is lightweight and luxurious, with leatherette accents to provide a comfortable grip and a convenient way to carry the bag. A buckle holder with a magnetic buckle keeps straps from getting in the way when you buckle your child in and color-coded installation indicators confirm that the belts are properly connected. The low-profile base allows for quick, easy loading and the open belt path with lock-off secures lap and shoulder belts. Cleaning up after a messy family member shouldn't be. The inserts and fabrics of the Pipa Aire RX can be washed by machine so that your car seat looks like it did following each use. 5. Nuna Pipa Urbn Nuna's PIPA air rx and PIPA Rx car seats are excellent choices. However, the recently launched Pipa Urbn is a step above. This ultralight infant car seats is extremely easy to carry, weighing less than 7 pounds with the canopy and insert. It is user-friendly and elegant design and features like magnetic buckle holders that keep straps out from the way when strapping your baby in and a green/red indicator to let you know that the installation is secure. ). Unlike the Pipa RX and the other base-compatible PIPA models that require an automobile base to be installed it, this model can be used without a base thanks to its unique pipaFIX rigid latch system. This makes it the ideal option for parents who regularly use rideshare, taxis 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 eco-friendly materials include a Merino Wool and Tencel blended Lyocell fibres for the headrest as well as an waterproof machine washable cover. The Pipa Urbn has an upper weight limit of 30 to 35 pounds when rear-facing. This means that you will need to upgrade to a convertible model sooner than with other brands. However, it is still a top pick for infants. The car seat is compatible with Nuna's travel systems, and can be connected to all strollers by using the ring adapter.