{"id":5933,"date":"2015-02-17T07:23:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-17T12:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10rate.com\/?p=5933"},"modified":"2015-02-17T11:14:17","modified_gmt":"2015-02-17T16:14:17","slug":"best-baby-car-seat-reviews-ratings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/best-baby-car-seat-reviews-ratings\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Baby Car Seats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top 10 Rated Baby Car Seats2024<\/h2>\n

By Valerie Baldowski<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents looking for a safe infant car seat have the daunting task of wading through dozens of brands and models to find the one seat right for their child. We compared the seats on the market and chose which ones are the best ones based on safety and workmanship.<\/p>\n

1.\tEndorsements and certifications from the government and consumer advocate groups
\n2.\tWell-made car seats that have withstood the test of time, with no recalls
\n3.\tSeats that are light enough to tote around without pulling your arm out of the socket
\n4.\tErgonomically designed car seats with handles easy to grip without twisting the arm
\n5.\tSeats that can readily convert from rear-facing to forward-facing
\n6.\tAffordable car seats for families on a budget
\n7.\tUnits with easy-to-follow installation instructions and diagrams
\n8.\tSeats that can extend to accommodate taller children
\n9.\tExtra foam padding to provide more protection in an accident<\/p>\n

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\nSafety 1st Comfy Carry Elite Plus<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n9.5\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nWeight: 15 pounds
\n17 by 23.5 by x 30 inches\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Parents on a budget can find an economical car seat in the Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite Plus. This rear-facing model holds infants four to 22 pounds…
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\nGraco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n9\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nForward-facing car seat holds children from 20 to 100 lbs.
\n19.5 lbs.
\n29 x 20 x 36.1 inches\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Graco has already made a name for itself for its other baby care products, including strollers, travel systems, play yards, swings, high chairs and baby monitors…
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\nThe First Years True Fit Recline<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8.5\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\n17.5 by 19.5 by 27.5 inches
\nWeight: 19 pounds\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>This is one of the heavier car seats in our Top 10 Review, but despite its weight, the True Fit Recline Convertible Model C650 is a good quality…
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\nSunshine Kids Diono Radian<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8.5\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\n28.5 by 17 by x 16 inches (open)
\n28.5 by 17 by 7 inches (closed)
\nWeight: 23 pounds\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Doing side by side comparisons of the weight of each car seat, the Sunshine Kids Diono Radian R100 is the Mac Daddy of them all. It\u2019s up there almost in the stratosphere…
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\nPeg Perego Primo Viaggio<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8.5\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nWeight 21 pounds
\n26 by 21.17 by 18.66 inches\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>The Italian-made Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible has the dual role of being either rear-facing or forward facing, depending on the age…
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\nEvenflo Titan Sport<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nWeight: 12.6 pounds
\n27 by 18.5 by 20 inches\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Evenflo has gained recognition in the baby care industry with its line of baby bottles, so making infant car seats is a logical progression…
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\nChicco KeyFit 30<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nWeight: 21.1 pounds
\n17.4 by 15.4 by 28 inches\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>The KeyFit 30 is designed for an infant from four to 30 pounds, and has a removable insert for newborns and smaller babies…
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\nBaby Trend Flex Loc<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n7.5\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nWeight: between 7.7 and 9.65 pounds
\n16.5 by 26 by 25 inches\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Unlike some car seats, the Baby Trend Flex-Loc comes with the base included so there is no need to purchase it separately. It\u2019s designed to carry infants…
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\nBritax Chaperone<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n7\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nWeight: 10 pounds
\n18.3 by 25.3 by 30 inches (handle up)
\n18.3 by 17.8 by 30.6 inches (handle down)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Britax is another international baby products manufacturer, and its rear-facing Chaperone brand infant car seat has won several awards…
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Valerie Baldowski is passionate about writing about everything from childrens safety and juvenile products to gardening tools. She is the mother of a high energy 8 year old child so she is accustomed to researching childrens products and services. Her writing and researching began at an early age…<\/span> See more about Valerie<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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