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How to Choose the Best Car Seats for Your Child It's easy to become overwhelmed when looking for a car safety seat. The most secure car seat is one that fits your child's vehicle and can be used safely every time. Car seats that are difficult for parents or children to set up or use can be a major issue. newborn car seat boast impressive crash test sensor results, have excellent ease of use scores and are also lightweight and narrow. Safety Safety features are the most crucial factor to take into account when you are shopping for an automobile. It doesn't matter if opt for a convertible, booster or infant seat. All of them must conform to federal safety standards and have demonstrated track records in third-party crash testing. It should be able to fit in your vehicle and be simple to operate. A good car seat should also come with a simple harness adjustment, as well as LATCH or seat belt connector options. Rigid or rigid lower connectors with an alligator-like clipping which hooks directly to the vehicle seat belt guides or seat base are preferred to straps with a flexible design. The best seats feature a simple, easy-to-read color change indicator to show when the seat is connected correctly and ensure a tight fit. In addition to these features, the best seats have a top tether that reduces the risk of head injuries in crashes by securing the front of the child's head. They also come with harness guides to help parents correctly thread the belt of their child or tether. The most important car seat features are those that guarantee the seat is used and installed in a safe and efficient manner all the time. Unfortunately, a lot of child passenger deaths result from children being improperly restrained or using the wrong type of seat. It is important to speak with a child safety technician (CPST) near you to ensure the installation and positioning of your car seat are right. A good seat could save your child's life if they are involved in case of an accident. It's worth paying more for seats that have strong frames and high-quality materials. It also helps to include intelligent features. Make sure you choose seats that comply with the R129 safety standards that are more rigorous than the older standards that most seats follow. It is also important to remember that the car is only as secure and safe as the adult who is driving it. Children must be properly restrained in rear-facing car seats from birth until they are too tall to sit up straight in a harness, which is usually at the age of four or five. Comfort A comfortable car seat can assist your child in falling asleep or stay asleep for longer. This can be the difference between a happy well-rested and rested child and a cranky, tired child who doesn't want to nap. Look for a car seat that is able to accommodate your child's needs, has plenty of support for the back and head and is a good fit in the vehicle. The best infant car seat has various features that make your child feel secure and comfortable, such as soft materials, cushioned armrests and plush cushions. Some include cup holders, adjustable headrests, and sun shades. Others offer various different reclining positions. Other models have adjustable thigh supports and lumbar supports to improve posture. Some include massage features which are activated by a button you press when your child is in the seat. When your child has outgrown an infant car seat, you can move on to a convertible toddler car seat. These seats are made for children who weigh up to 40 pounds. They can be used either front-facing or facing forward. Some convertible toddler car seat can be used as boosters up to 120 lbs. This can save money and reduces the number of car seats that you will need to purchase over time. Evenflo Chase is one of the top-rated toddler car seat for comfort. It has excellent crash test results and can be easily installed with LATCH or the seat belt of a vehicle. Its slim shell makes it easy to fit newborns and larger infants. It also has two different crotch buckles which allow for better positioning of the shoulder straps. It is also lightweight and narrow, making it easy to maneuver. The Nuna PIPA urbn is a excellent option for a comfortable toddler car seat. It's a great choice for parents who want an easy toddler car seat. It features padding on the sides and is easily-read indicators. It's also compact and can either be installed with the base or without, making it a good choice for parents who frequently move their car seats from one vehicle to another. Easy to Use Car seats are the only thing in the life of a parent that sees a lot of use and a lot of parents want an easy-to-use seat that will fit into their vehicle and also work with other baby gear. Car seats for infants are lighter because they have less weight restrictions, and have a shorter life span than a convertible car seats. The most effective infant car seats are equipped with features that make it easier to install and use. They include the recline foot, which is spring-loaded, bubble indicators on the base to help you position it correctly in your vehicle and installation guides that are clearly labeled with clear directions. Car seats are made of sturdy materials that can be machine-washed and easy-to-see. They also have comfortable padding for your child. The Clek Liing is the top-rated infant seat we reviewed in the year 2018. It offers impressive crash test results and analysis scores as well as an excellent load leg that will help you position the seat in your car with ease and accuracy. The car seat is easy to install using either LATCH connectors that are rigid or the latch connectors. The latches change color to indicate the connection, and the harness snaps in place easily and securely. Another popular option is the Chicco KeyFit 35, which provides impressive crash test analysis scores and load legs to help you place the car seat in your car. It's also a top choice with parents and experts, including CPST instructor Kecia Healy, who says the seat is designed to provide ease of use with the recline foot that is spring loaded and a bubble indicator on the base to help position it correctly and tighten it easily. This seat is affordable, GREENGUARD certified and built to last. It features an aluminum frame and a ventilated, high-density foam. The Nuna Exec is an all-in-one seat that's a favorite among LaBracio, Saxton and other women. Both women describe it as a “solid” comfortable seat that's well priced for its exquisite feeling, luxurious materials and its easy installation. It has an upper weight limit for rear-facing children of 50 pounds, an expanded legroom panel and strong steel frame that has an anti-rebound bar. This infant car seat can also serve as a booster seat for children weighing up to 120 pounds. It is small enough to fit in the majority of mid-sized vehicles. Design You should ensure that the car seat you select is simple to use and is well-fitting. Where and how you will install the seat, as well as the frequency you switch between different car types, may impact your final choice. It is difficult to predict what could happen in a crash. However, the design of your seat can help to minimize damage and make it easy to get your child in and out of their car seat. One important factor is whether a seat comes with LATCH connectors that are flexible or rigid. Connectors with rigid construction are bonded directly to the seat by alligator clips. They are more difficult to disengage during an accident. Flexible connectors have straps that can be adjusted by hand or through a type of mechanism. Most seats have an indicator for level that tells when they've been correctly installed. It's usually a molded plastic line on the shell or a sticker at the bottom of the seat that shows the range of angles when the seat is positioned against the ground. A seat's ability to fit newborns and infants is also important. This is based on the size of the head rest and shell as well as the ability to buckle and unbuckle the harness. Some seats have an insert for positioning to help smaller bodies fit in the seat and the harness. It's important to note that these inserts are removable as your child develops. Another important aspect is how easy it is to adjust the height of the harness. The best seats let you move the belt without taking away your baby and require just pushing the button or pulling a tab shifting levers. The easiest seats to use allow you to adjust the shoulder strap without having to rethread the belt. If you're interested in an all in one seat, make sure it meets federal minimum safety standards and has performed well in third-party crash tests. We recommend seats with additional features, like an energy-absorbing layer built into the shell or an anti-rebounding bar.