Whichever seat you end up purchasing, check the return policy and keep the receipt until you're sure the seat is compatible with your vehicle . Our Consensus Report shows how many times products are top-ranked by reviewers included in our All The Reviews Reviewed chart. The models picked most often by reviewers are included in ConsumerSearch Fast Answers, except for the Century Assura. If a baby reaches 20 pounds before his first birthday, experts recommend placing the baby in an infant seat approved for higher weights or in a convertible seat facing the rear of the car. The related categories, convertible car seats and toddler car seats, are addressed in separate reports on our site.
Some car manufacturers offer built-in car seats as an option.
In these, the child sits farther away from the seat in front of him than he would in an infant seat. With these, you can take the child out of the car and put her into the stroller without waking her up. All of the models listed in ConsumerSearch Fast Answers are available as part of a travel system. Travel systems are also addressed in a separate report, stroller-car seat combos. Children with specific health problems or medical conditions may require a special car restraint system.