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Which is the Best Car Seat For Your Newborn?

A car seat that is safe and secure ensures your baby is safe, comfortable and secure while on the road. Which one is the best for your baby?

With features such as latch hooks, load legs and belt paths to consider, choosing the right infant car seat can be a challenge. Here's what you need to know to make the best choice for your family.

Ease of Use

If you're in the market for an infant car seat for your newborn or upgrading from a toddler's car seat, you'll need an option that is simple to install and use. Think about the size of the base and the car, how the seat fits your baby's weight and height, as well as convenient extra features like an option to lay flat that doubles as a stroller bassinet.

Infant-only chairs are a good choice for small babies because they're typically narrower than convertible car seats and fit newborns more snugly. They also provide a harness that supports your child's delicate head in the event of a collision which reduces the strain on their neck and spinal cord.

Convertible car seats are great for parents who want to keep their baby rear-facing for as long as they are able to. The majority of models allow children to ride rear-facing until 30 pounds or more. If you opt for a convertible car seat, look for one that is compliant with federal safety standards and has a weight limit of 50 pounds or more.

It's important to keep in mind that, even though all car seats must comply with strict NHTSA standards, there are many different models to choose from. Pick a seat certified by a reputable organization or company. Also, check for recalls or complaints from the manufacturer.

The best car seats are constructed with skin-friendly materials, plush padding, and a variety of recline positions. Some of them also have padding around the buckle and on the shoulder harness to help your newborn remain comfortable on long travel. If you're in a smaller vehicle, think about a narrow infant car seat, such as the Clek Liing. It's less than 17 inches in width, and can be easily installed in all vehicles. The UPPAbaby Mezza Max, which can be used together with UPPAbaby Strollers is a great choice for families who want a simple car seat. Its auto-retracting straps, EZ buckle and premium lower anchor connectors with guides, and no-rethread harness make it easy to use for every car trip.

Safety Features

There are a few features when choosing the best infant car seat. If you're looking to ensure your child is safe throughout the entire ride or are looking for a lightweight, safe car seat for your child to use on long trips, it's important to keep in mind a few aspects. First, think about the height and weight limit of your infant car seat. This will determine how long your baby car seat can safely be in the seat. Choose a seat which goes up to the 90th percentile of your child's height prior to turning 1. Also, consider whether you'd prefer to wear a coat or blanket over the straps of the harness. The AAP cautions against this, since heavy clothing may be compressed in a crash and make the straps too loose to hold your child, thereby increasing the risk of injury.

Other factors to consider are whether you're planning to attach your car seat using a vehicle belt or the LATCH system, and if it's compatible with other strollers or travel systems. A car seat that can fit on a base that is compatible is the best option if you plan to use it for the majority of your car trips in order to save time and energy by not having to take it off it and put it back in place every time you use your vehicle.

In our testing the Best of the Bump-winning Cybex Cloud G Lux earned high marks for ease of installation and adjustments, with testers saying it "has everything you need to have a quick and easy installation." This includes premium LATCH connectors that open from the base and turn green when fully connected, and a SuperCinch force-multiplying strap tightener and a spring-loaded leveling foot.

Another option that is worth considering is the Baby Trend's budget-friendly Secure-Lift We've found it to be just as simple to use as other models that cost twice as much. Its five-position adjustable headrest that adapts to your child's growth as well as its magnetic buckle holders, and its harness that doesn't rethread have been praised by our test subjects.

The Maxi-Cosi jade is the perfect choice for infants due to its unique 180-degree sleeping position. This lets them sleep comfortably and stay asleep for longer on travel. It's also been praised for its safety, with consumer advocate Which? calling it 'one of the safest infant car seats available and ADAC awarding the highest lab rating for an infant car seat.

Rear-Facing Options

In most cars the most secure position for infants is in the middle rear seat. The position in the center is the most secure from any potential impact and will safeguard your child from harm in the event of a crash. If possible, you should select an infant car seat that lets your child sit rear-facing up to an year old. It's also crucial to ensure that the car seat is correctly installed and that the headrest fits perfectly against your child's head and chest. Find a certified child passenger technician who will provide you with the most up-to-date suggestions for car seat installation and use. Find the nearest one here.

The choice of an infant car seat for your baby is a huge purchase that you'll likely be using for a long period of time, so it's important to choose a seat with an excellent crash test sensor and analysis score, as in addition to features that will ensure your child's comfort. The Clek Liing is a great choice for parents looking for an affordable rear-facing infant car seat. It scored well in our sensor and analysis test. It comes with an easy LATCH system that changes color to show when the buckle straps are properly attached to the car and a load-leg to help prevent frontal collisions.

Jen Trolio, senior editor at Strategist and mother of two, utilized the Graco Extension2Fit to fit her daughters, who were both from birth up to age six. The adjustable harness height and size allows it to be adapted to children of all sizes, including taller ones. The seat is suitable for many vehicles, and it has an upper limit of 50 pounds rear-facing. The seat also converts into a booster, which Trolio used for her daughter's oldest until she was 10 years old.

Nuna RAVA is a different, affordable option. It doesn't come with a base, but it is still easy to put in using the rigid LATCH connectors. They can be flipped out of the bottom and turn green automatically when the seat is secured to the vehicle. The RAVA is also a comfortable seat for babies, with an unrethread harness that is not rethread and magnetic buckle holders that make it simple to secure the straps without removing your baby seat from the seat. It also has the ability to recline in six positions which LaBracio found to be useful.

Options with a Forward-Facing

Children's necks can be held by the seat back in front-facing seats instead of being pushed forward on the car seat. This position protects them in collisions with the sides. Car seats typically allow children to ride rear-facing until they are over 20 pounds and one year old. However, a lot of experts recommend that children remain rear-facing as long as they can because their neck muscles and bones will be stronger by the time they're ready for a forward-facing seat.

If you are looking at alternatives for forward-facing car seat, ensure they meet iSize specifications, have a padded head rest, and a spacious harness pocket. Make sure you know the maximum height and weight limit and think about purchasing a car seat that can expand with your child to the position of a booster seat. Certain models come with an all-in-one feature that allows you to move your child from a rear-facing car seat (with harness and tether) to a forward-facing car seat with a harness, and then onto the booster seat.

It is also important to think about whether the car seat will fit in your vehicle, especially when it has a narrow trunk or a low clearance. Make sure you check the dimensions of the car seat and owner's manual of the vehicle to ensure the best fit.

Look for a car-seat that offers good support and comfort to your child. Long journeys in the car seat inserts for newborns will be more enjoyable if they can sleep comfortably. This may include features like a reclining seat back, a five point harness that can tighten from the back of the seat, and a range of recline positions.

After narrowing down your options, you should consider the policies regarding crash replacement for the car seat you're thinking of buying. These can vary from the manufacturer's replacement policy, to a case-by -case review.

Once you've done your research and determined what kind of car seat you're looking for It's time to begin looking around. You can also ask friends with young children for recommendations. You can also book an appointment with a CPST at Rockridge Kids to help you locate the perfect car seat for your baby.