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Infant car seat

All seats in the Ratings are crashworthy at 30 mph, the government standard. All have a weight limit of 22 pounds, except for the Graco SafeSeat, which has a weight limit of 30 pounds. The top seven also were very good or excellent for ease of use and fit to vehicle.

The Ratings list infant seats in performance order.

Best value:
These are less expensive than others and are very easy to use, with excellent fit to vehicle.

Easiest to install and use:
Top-scoring seat; excellent for ease of use and fit to vehicle.

Chicco KeyFit
Type: Infant car seats
Infant car seats
Price as tested:
$160

Overall score

100

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See also:: Strollers; High chairs; Play yards; Bouncer seats