Car Seat Picks

The Nuna PIPA Lite LX

• Designed in Europe and exceeds American safety standards
• Lightweight Aeroflex foam absorbs and diffuses energy in case of a crash, minimizing the force transferred to your baby
• Side impact protection and a stability leg that folds down and wedges against the car floor, absorbing collision forces in an accident and stabilizing the baby at all times
• The steel-reinforced base is easy to install, and a True Lock system with color-coded indicators to let you know when you’ve got all the buckles fastened and locks in place correctly
• Another callout for the Pipa Lite LX is its high-end fabrics. All the materials used in this seat are flame-resistant but without any added fire retardant chemicals. The fabric is a comfy Merino wool and Tencel lyocell fiber blend—it’s soft, safe, naturally moisture-wicking, and environmentally friendly. The pull-down UPF 50+ canopy creates a shady cocoon for your babe, while the mesh window lets you check in on them.
• Two downsides are that this infant car seat with its Merino fabric is hand-wash only and a costly option.

Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat

• SnugRide® performance helps protect rear-facing infants from 4-35 lb and up to 32″
• Anti-Rebound Bar provides an additional layer of rear-facing safety
• Headrest and harness adjust together while your child is in the seat with the front-adjust No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust™ Harness System
• 4-position adjustable base offers 4 recline positions, providing the right position for proper installation
• Infant head and body supports offer a comfortable fit for smaller infants
• Easy-to-read pendulum level indicator helps eliminate installation guesswork
• Harness covers help keep baby comfortable
• Convenient, LATCH-equipped, stay-in-car base for easy installation
• Silent Shade™ canopy adjusts quietly without disturbing baby
• Graco® ProtectPlus Engineered™: a combination of the most rigorous crash tests that help to protect your little one in frontal, side, rear, and rollover crashes
• One-step secure connection to Graco® strollers and infant car seat bases for quick, secure installation

Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 Infant Car Seat

Evenflo LiteMax DLX Infant Car Seat Freeflow

• Designed for infants weighing 4-35 lb and measuring 17-32 in.
• Features FreeFlow, a cooling mesh fabric that circulates air, so your little rider stays happy, dry and comfy.
• Meets all applicable federal safety standards. It is rollover tested, temperature tested, and structural integrity tested at energy levels approximately 2xthe federal crash test standard.
• Compatible with ParentLink® customer service experts offer help online in real-time to help with installation. Get live video support with a certified car seat safety technician to ensure proper vehicle installation, so you can drive with confidence knowing your child is protected.
• Steel-reinforced with bubble level, harness covers, and an easy latch install
• The ergonomic handle makes it more comfortable to carry

UPPAbaby MESA Infant Car Seat

• SMART Secure system installs in seconds
• Adjustable no-rethread headrest with integrated Side Impact Protection. Storage pockets for harness buckles
• Attaches to VISTA and CRUZ strollers without adapters. Removable and washable seat fabric
• SPF hideaway canopy; Carry handle with stroller release button
• Suitable for infants 4-35 lbs. and up to 32″ in height
• 5-point harness
• Weighs 20 pounds with base
• Moisture-wicking fabric, but must be hand-washed
• Installation via seat belt and auto-retracting LATCH

DOONA Infant Car Seat & Stroller

• One simple motion operation from Car Seat to Stroller in seconds
• 5-point harness
• Adjustable handlebar – also acts as an
• An anti-rebound bar inside the car
• New stretch material canopy in fashion colors
• Removable and washable textiles
• Baby Safe materials & new and improved
• Breathable textiles and inner foams
• Rear-facing only
• Highest safety & quality standards
• TUV and FAA aircraft approved for travel
• Suitable for infants from 4 lbs to 35 lbs and up to 32 inches tall
• 2 years manufacturer’s warranty

Clek Liing Infant Car Seat in Thunder

• Comes fully loaded with advanced safety features, including an energy-absorbing metal load leg, a two-piece shell lined with EPP foam for enhanced side-impact protection
• Clek’s signature rigid-LATCH base offers up to 7 recline positions – adjustable after installation – to ensure your baby is at the perfect angle for safe, open airways.
• Its lightweight design and convenient one-handed quick-release make it easy to remove from the base or from one of many compatible strollers.
• At less than 17 inches wide, Liing’s narrow design makes it easy to ride 3-across.
• The belt-tensioning system provides an effortless seat belt installation that feels every bit as secure.
• The two-piece energy-absorbing shell is lined with EPP foam to protect the head and body, providing maximum side-impact protection and airflow between the layers of the seat.
• The two-stage insert system provides proper head support and a snug seating position for newborns. The extra support is a game-changer for early arrivals.
• The 13-position metal load leg can be easily adjusted to fit in any seating position, even the center seat where there is often a hump on the floor.  It’s designed to increase stability and significantly reduces the risk of injury in the event of a collision.
• Free of brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, while the mammoth collection is free of any added flame retardants.

MAXI-COSI Mico XP Max Infant Car Seat

• Rear-facing for 4-30 pounds and up to 32 inches
• Featuring purecosi fabrics made without wool or added fire retardant treatment that are machine washable and dryer safe
• Plush, premium materials provide extra cushioning with cozy head and neck support, as well as a soft body pillow, buckle, and harness pads for maximum comfort and stability
• Extended canopy with flip-out visor for added UV protection
• Infant inserts for proper fit of babies as small as 4 pounds
• Patented Air Protect technology provides superior side impact protection around the head and extends down the side
• An anti-rotation stability leg that limits back and forth movement for maximum head and neck protection
• The stay-in-car base features Max I lock secure locking system with self-retracting one-click LATCH connectors for quick, easy and secure installation.
• Features a contoured handle to make it comfortable to carry.
• Compatible with an array of premium strollers.

BRITAX B-Safe Gen2 Infant Car Seat

• Includes car seat and base with purchase
• Secure installation in just three simple steps
• Naturally flame retardant and machine washable cover
• A one-hand harness buckle release
• Full body protection
• UPF 50+ extra-large canopy protects your little one from sun and rain
• Click-and-go compatibility with any Britax stroller
• Features a sturdy build with a steel-reinforced base and SafeCell crumple zone that absorbs crash energy (to help keep it away from your little one). Full body protection surrounds the baby’s head, neck, and torso.
• Spacious seating area and tagless smooth-touch knit fabric
• Total weight = 20 pounds (car set weight: 10.9 lbs; base weight: 9 lbs)
• One year warranty; six-year expiration
• Built-in lock-offs help to ensure a snug vehicle seat belt installation with minimal effort
• Easy-read level indicators are visible from all angles
• Spring-assisted recline makes it easy to adjust the seat to the best angle for your vehicle

CYBEX Aton 2 SensorSafe Infant Car Seat

• The Cybex Aton 2 is a lightweight infant car seat made with SensorSafe technology that alerts caregivers if unsafe situations arise. The alerts are provided through a vehicle receiver and the caregiver’s smartphone to ensure safety for children in a range of situations all through a user-friendly app.
• Weighs only 9.5 pounds (off base)
• Features a linear side-impact protection system that absorbs up to 25 percent more impact forces in a collision than other infant car seats
• Also comes with an oversized sun canopy with a UPF 50+ rating
• The European belt routing provides safe installation without a car seat base
• Safely use from 4 lbs to 35 lbs and 17” to 30”
• Compatible with CYBEX strollers using car seat adapters

The information offered here is designed to serve as a guide. Always check your car seat manual for specific information about usage, weight, height limitations, and more.

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