Best Infant Car Seats

Most Recommended by Neonatal Nurses

Easy Installation

Designed For Comfort

Fabric on interior may not be breathable enough

Less sun protection

Not as secure without the base

The Chicco Keyfit 30 is generally regarded as the top infant car seat. When it comes to safety and reliability, you can't go wrong. It is priced competitively, connects to most Chicco strollers and is preemie-compatible.

Seat works to fifty pounds rear-facing

Four position seat recline

No rethread harness

Car seat straps are hard to tighten

Recliner is not very smooth

Not the narrowest of car seats

If you want your baby to be comfortable in a rear facing car seat, the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible may be the way to go. Graco's engineers have really stepped up with their sliding unique tray to accomodate your baby's growing legs.

Easy to install with or without a base

Includes a pillow

Easy strap adjustments

Heavy and bulky

Quality control issues

Seat is a bit pricey

Impressive. That's the one word we use to describe the UPPAbaby Mesa. It has a sleek design and is made from the highest quality materials. It won a "Top Pick for City Living Award." However, it's priced on the high end and may not be the right choice for those on a budget.

3-in-1 rear and forward-facing and booster seat

5-position harness

Made in USA

Takes up more space when fully reclined

Cup holders not removable

Can’t use LATCH with the booster option

If you consider The Safety 1st Grow and Go 3-in-1 car seat you probably never have to buy another one for your baby again! The car seat starts off rear facing, starting at five pounds, and eventually converts to a forward-facing car seat that can be used with a child up to 100 pounds. One of the most popular car seats this year.

Air Protect side impact protection

Four harness heights, deep side wings

Excellent stroller compatibility

The car seat only supports a maximum of 22 pounds

Canopy doesn’t stay up

A little bit narrow

Maxi-Cosi Mico Nxt is one of the lightest infant seats in the market. Its ergonomic design makes carrying of the product effortless. The safety is also up to the mark. Getting this infant seat is always a good idea.