Infant Car Seats

Infant car seats are specifically designed to fit newborns and small babies well, providing the support and positioning they need during their earliest months. Their removable carrier design adds convenience for parents, allowing you to buckle your baby inside, then click the seat into the car or onto a compatible stroller. Many families also appreciate being able to move a baby in and out of the vehicle without unbuckling or disturbing them. For many parents, this flexibility can make everyday outings a little easier during the first year.

There are many excellent seats on the market, and this list highlights just a few that I've found fit a wide range of kids and vehicles particularly well. Because every child and vehicle is unique, no single seat is right for everyone. Use these recommendations as a starting point.

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Chicco Keyfit30 $

Great for: budget pick with easy install and good fit for most kids

Amazon - KeyFit30

Amazon - Keyfit Max

Doona $$

Great for: convenience of stroller/car seat combo

Amazon - Doona +

Amazon - Extra base

Nuna Pipa Rx $$$

Great for: super easy to install, small back seats, premium fabric and feel

Amazon - Bugaboo version

Clek Liing $$$

Great for: small back seats, 3-across, small babies

Great for: budget seat that fits most babies well, easy to install

Joie Rue $

Evenflo Shyft Dualride $$$

Great for: convenience of stroller/car seat combo, wheels detach for traditional carrier car seat

Joie Mint Latch

Great for: Families who use ubers often, Grandparents, 3-across