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How to Choose the Best Car Seats for Your Child When searching for a car seat, it's easy to become overwhelmed. The most secure car seats are those that fit your child's vehicle and car and are safe to use 100 percent of the time. Car seats that are difficult to install or use can make life for parents and kids more difficult. The best car seats have high scores for user-friendliness, impressive crash test results, and are light. Safety Safety features are the most important factor to take into account when shopping for the right car. It doesn't matter if select a convertible, a booster or infant seat. All of them must conform to federal safety standards and they should have demonstrated track records in third-party crash testing. It should fit in your car and be easy to use. A good quality seat should include a harness adjuster that is simple to use, and the option of connecting using LATCH or seatbelt. The rigid 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 preferable to flexible straps that move or loosen. The best seats come with a clear, intuitive color-change indicator to indicate whether the seat is connected properly and provide a tight fit. The most comfortable seats also come with a top tether, which reduces the risk of head injuries during crashes by restricting the child's head in front. The harness guides are built into the seats to assist parents use the seatbelt or tether correctly. The most important car seat features are those that ensure that the seat is used and installed correctly all the time. Sadly, many child passenger deaths occur because children are restrained incorrectly or in the wrong type of seat. It's important to consult a child passenger safety technician (CPST) near you to ensure that the installation and positioning of your car seat are right. A quality seat can save your child's life in an accident. It is worth the extra cost for an item with strong frames and high-quality materials. It is also beneficial to have thoughtful features. It's also wise to look for a seat that is compliant with the most recent R129 safety standards, which have more rigorous testing requirements than the older regulations that most seats abide by. In the end, it's crucial to realize that the car seat is only as safe as the adult who uses it. Children must be properly restrained in rear-facing car seats from birth until they are too tall to sit forward in a harness, usually at the age of four or five. Comfort A car seat that is comfortable can aid your child in getting to sleep or stay asleep for longer and could mean the difference between a long road trip done in one piece and an exhausted, cranky kid who screams at naptime. Choose a car seat that can accommodate your child's growing needs and needs, with plenty of back and head support and is a good fit in the vehicle. The best infant car seat s offer many features that will make your child feel safe and comfy, such as soft materials that provide a snug fit, plush cushions, and armrests that are cushioned. Some come with recline positions and adjustable headrests as well as cup holders and sun shade. Some models have adjustable the lumbar and thigh to improve posture. Some have massage functions activated by pressing a button when the child is sitting in the seat. When your child outgrows an infant car seat, you can move on to a convertible toddler car seat. These seats are designed for children weighing up to 40 pounds. They can be used rear-facing or facing forward. Some convertible toddler car seat can also be used as boosters up to 120lbs. This helps save money and decreases the number of car seats you will require over time. Evenflo Chase is one of the top toddler car seats for comfort. It offers great crash test results and is easily installed with LATCH or vehicle seat belt. Its narrow shell makes it easy to fit newborns and larger babies. It also has two different crotch buckle positions that allow for better positioning of the shoulder straps. It is also light and narrow making it easier to maneuver. The Nuna PIPA Urbn is a fantastic choice for a car seat that is comfortable for toddlers. Babylist gear editor Jennifer LaBracio says the seat is luxuriously comfortable and plenty of padding and easy-to-read indicator for installation. It's also compact and can be set up with the base or without it, making it an ideal choice for parents who often transfer their car seats between vehicles. Ease of Use Many parents use their car seats frequently, and they want an simple to use and fits in their vehicle. They also want it to integrate with other baby equipment. Car seats for infants have smaller weight limits and shorter lifespans than convertible car seats, so they are typically lighter in both body and frame. The best infant car seats come with features that make them easier to install and use, including recline feet that are spring-loaded, as well as bubble indicators on the base to assist you in place it in the right position in your car and clearly labeled installation guides that include clear instructions. These car seats have been designed with clear durable and long-lasting materials that are machine washable, as well as comfortable padding for your child. The top-rated infant car seat we reviewed this year is the Clek Liing, which has impressive crash test sensor results and analysis scores, in addition to an impressive load leg that allows you to place the car seat in your vehicle with ease and accuracy. The car seat is simple to install with either the LATCH connectors that are rigid or the latch connectors. The latches change color to indicate the connection, and the harness snaps into place quickly and securely. Another top pick is the Chicco KeyFit 35, which provides impressive crash test analysis scores, as well as a load leg to help you install the car seat in your car. It's also a top choice among parents and experts, including CPST instructor Kecia Healy. She says the seat is well-designed for comfort with the recline foot that is spring loaded and a bubble indicator on the base to help place it in the right position and tighten it up easily. This seat is inexpensive, GREENGUARD certified and built to last. It features steel frames and a ventilated, high-density foam. The all-in-one Nuna Exec is a favored of LaBracio and Saxton and both women calling it an “solid” seat that is worth the cost due to its premium feel luxurious materials and simple installation. It comes with a 50-pound rear-facing weight limit, and an expandable legroom panel, as well as an all-steel frame that is sturdy and has an anti-rebound bar. The infant car seat converts into a forward-facing booster seat for children who weigh up to 120 pounds and is compact enough to fit three across in many midsize vehicles. Design You want to make sure that the car seat you select is simple to use and is well-fitting. The location and method in which you install the seat, as well as how often you switch between vehicle types could affect your final decision. Although it's impossible to predict what will happen in a crash, the design of your seat can help minimize damage and make it easier to get your child in and out of the car seat. One crucial aspect is whether the seat has rigid or flexible LATCH connectors. Connectors that are rigid are attached to the seat with alligator clips. They are more difficult to disconnect during a crash. Flexible connectors feature straps that can be tightened and loosened via a manual mechanism or a device. Most seats come with an indicator for level that tells when they've been correctly installed. It's usually a made line that is molded on the shell's side, or a sticker stuck to the seat's bottom which, when positioned against the ground, shows that the car seat is within the right angle. Another important aspect is how well a seat can accommodate newborns and infants. This includes the size and the height of the shell, the headrest and the ease at which the harness can be buckled and unbuckled. Some seats also come with an insert to help smaller bodies better fit into the seat as well as within the harness. It is important to remember that these inserts are removable as your child develops. The third factor to consider is the ease of changing the belt's height. The best seats let you move the harness without removing your child. It is as simple as pressing a button, pulling an tab or shifting levers. In addition, the easiest seats to utilize are those that adjust the strap's length without having to rethread the belt. If you are interested in an all-in-one car seat, ensure it satisfies the minimum federal safety requirements and has a good performance in third-party crash tests. We recommend seats with additional features, like an energy-absorbing layer molded into the shell or an anti-rebounding bar.