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Best Car Seats For Infants and Babies

While convertible car seats work well for growing children however, an infant car seat is best for newborns. They are also lighter and easier to click into strollers than their larger counterparts.

CPST instructor Kecia Healy was impressed by the Chicco KeyFit's recline foot with springs and bubble indicator on the base, as well as its ease of use (the more user-friendly a car seats is, the more likely parents are to put it in the correct position). This model also fits three across in many midsize vehicles.

1. Clek Liing infant car seat

The Canadian manufacturer Clek is known for their best-rated convertible car seats and the infant Liing is among their top infant seats. It is fitted with best-in class safety features, such as a metal load-leg, and easy installation. It also features seven different recline positions that can be adjusted to suit the slope of your vehicle's seat. A bubble indicator helps 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 install using rigid LATCH connectors that fit into the lower anchors of your vehicle and make it much easier to secure the seat. This makes the Liing an ideal choice for families that plan to switch vehicles frequently or who want a quick, reliable way to install their child's car seat. You can also utilize the belt-tensioning system to buckle your child.

One of the features that distinguishes the Liing apart from other infant car seats is its 2-piece newborn car seat Support System. The system comes with an lower insert that can be placed over the crotch strap and a headrest that is attached to harness to prevent newborns from slumbering forward and moving their heads backwards in the seat. It's a game changer for tiny babies and preemies and is one of the only rear facing infant car seats to offer this kind of support.

The Liing's metal crash-test framework reduces crash forces up to 40% compared to other infant seats. The shell of the seat is bolstered by EPP foam, which protects your child's head and body during the event of a crash. The base of the seat has a load leg made of metal that absorbs energy, and also helps to reduce the risk of collisions.

2. Chicco KeyFit

This is the top-rated infant seat. It is easy to set up and use, and it will adapt to your child's needs. It also pairs well with strollers as an overall travel system.

The KeyFit is a great choice for parents looking for an easy-to-use and safe versatile seat. It has an excellent score in crash tests, is lightweight and comfortable to carry, and has a good range of height and weight limits. It was also designed to ensure the comfort of infants. The click-in point is surrounded by soft materials to prevent your baby from getting burned by metal. The insert for babies has a head cover that shields their little heads. The seat pad, which your baby sits on, is able to nestle them in energy absorbing foam cushions.

The process of installing it correctly is extremely simple. This is crucial because improperly installed infant seats increase the chance of injury to your child. The KeyFit's top rated baby car seats LATCH connectors and a SuperCinch tightener ensure an extremely secure fit with little effort. Plus, the base has a ReclineSure leveling foot and two RideRight bubble level indicators that help ensure the correct angle for the vehicle and quick installation. For alternate installation clear belt routing, lock-offs and the car seatbelt make it easy to place and tighten.

The harness height adjustment rethread feature is a feature prevalent on many Chicco seats including the Keyfit model. This means you have to manually re-thread straps to change from one level to the next. This is a minor disadvantage for the ease of this seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

The lightweight Joie i-Snug 2 is an i-Size infant car seats that is built to the highest safety standards. It features a no-rethread belt and is compatible with Joie Strollers that can accept Maxi Cosi style adapters. The installation guide is clearly marked and bubble levels are built-in to aid in aligning the seat. The car seat is comfortable, with plenty of padding. It comes with a canopy that protects your child from direct sun's rays.

The iSnug 2 comes with an ISOFIX base for secure vehicle attachment and can be used in tandem with a compatible stroller for a complete travel set-up. This rear facing infant car seat-facing infant car seat provides maximum cervical and head protection for newborns. The exclusive Tri-Protect headrest comes with a layer of Intelli-Fit memory foam to protect your baby from side-impact crashes.

You'll need a new infant car seat when your child reaches the weight and height limits or their first birthday. In the meantime, you can upgrade to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat, which allows children to be rear-facing for longer and is safer for them.

A convertible car seat is larger and more spacious than an infant seat and it has a greater weight and height limit when facing rearward. To stop your child from growing out of the seat too quickly, it's best to move to a seat that can be converted as quickly as you are able to. In some cases parents can move their child to 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 comprehensive guide will give you all the details you require to make a good infant car seats choice.

4. Nuna Pipa Aire RX

The Nuna Pipa Aire RX is one of the most rated infant car seats due to its safety, lightweight design, and flexibility. It installs with rigid anchors for the lower part of the outboard seats in most 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 an extremely secure installation). It also includes a GOTS organic cotton infant insert, which makes it a great option for parents who prioritize organic choices for their child.

With a weight of just 6 pounds without the canopy and inserts, the Pipa Aire RX is among the lightest infant car seats on the market. This is thanks to the revolutionary Aeroflex foam that is extremely light but incredibly durable, reducing the force transferred to your baby during a crash. Other safety features include the 5-second steel-reinforced True Lock base installation, side-impact protection, and a multiposition steel stability leg with a crumple area to reduce forward rotation to provide greater rearward-facing security.

Other highlights include an ergonomic aluminum handle that's lightweight and luxe with leatherette accents for comfort and a great grip. A buckle holder with a magnetic buckle keeps straps clear when buckling your child in and color-coded installation indicators confirm correct connections. The low-profile base enables easy, super-fast loading and the belt's path is open and lock-offs secures shoulder and lap belts.

Parenting is messy Cleaning up doesn't need to be. The fabrics and inserts of the Pipa Aire RX can be machine washed so that your car seat looks as good as it did after each use.

5. Nuna Pipa Urbn

While Nuna's PIPA rx and PIPA air RX car seats are both great options, the newly launched Pipa Urbn takes it all to another level. This ultralight infant seat is lightweight and easy to carry, and weighs less than 7 pounds once the canopy and insert are attached. It also has a luxe user-friendly design with useful features such as buckle holders that are magnetic to keep straps clear while you buckle baby in and a red/green indicator to ensure the installation is secure (we would like to see all car seats had this feature! ).

This innovative pipaFIX system allows it to be used with or without a base, unlike Pipa RX or other base-compatible PIPAs that need a base to be installed. This makes it a perfect choice for parents who frequently take taxis or rideshares for travel, or simply want the ability to transfer their car seat more easily and quickly.

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. The green-friendly materials include a Merino wool and Tencel branded lyocell fiber blend headrest and a machine washable, water-resistant body insert and cover.

The main drawback of the Pipa Urbn is that it only has an upper weight limit for rear-facing children of 30 to 35 pounds. This means you might have to upgrade to a convertible car seat sooner than other brands. It's still a top choice for babies. The car seat is travel system-ready and pairs seamlessly with all of Nuna's strollers--just click it on or attach using the rings adapter.