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Recommended Car seats

Recommended models are those that, based on our expert evaluation, deserve special consideration. We highlight high-scoring models that combine performance, features and value, so that you can choose the product that best suits your budget and lifestyle.
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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.

RECOMMENDED
  • Baby Trend Flex-Loc Adjustable Back
  • Type: Infant car seats
  • Infant car seats
  • Price as tested:
  • $90
Overall score
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75
This model performed well in our tests and is recommended in its category.
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RECOMMENDED
  • Graco SnugRide with EPS
  • Type: Infant car seats
  • Infant car seats
  • Price as tested:
  • $90
Overall score
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74
This model performed well in our tests and is recommended in its category.
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Easiest to install and use:
Top-scoring seat; excellent for ease of use and fit to vehicle.

RECOMMENDED
  • Chicco KeyFit
  • Type: Infant car seats
  • Infant car seats
  • Price as tested:
  • $160
Overall score
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88
This model performed well in our tests and is recommended in its category.
See our ratings for this Infant car seat