Best Infant Car Seat Reviews 2017

The Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat is loaded with multiple safety features and it is easy to install and remove. The five point harness can be adjusted with one hand and the cushioned seats provide both comfort and impact protection. The best thing about this product is that it features exceptional safety ratings and it will keep your little one comfortable and secure during long trips.

No matter how great the built in safety features are, if your infant car seat isn’t installed properly, your child won’t get the protection she needs. One of the things that makes the Chicco Keyfit stand out from the pack is how easy it is to install. The five point harness, secure attachment and side impact energy absorbing foam all work together to keep your baby safe and secure. There is a body hugging insert for newborns and smaller infants. Parents love the peace of mind they get with the Keyfit. For example, one parent that during a complete SUV rollover accident, the Chicco infant car seat kept her 5 month old baby firmly planted and safe!

When it comes to our shortlist of infant car seats, the Chicco Keyfit is by far the easiest to install. The simple push-button installation mechanism, one-pull LATCH indicator and two bubble type level indicators ensure that the base is properly installed at the right angle. For parents who are looking for an infant car seat that promises simple installation – this is it!


With a price of around 190 dollars at the moment of this writing, the Chicco Keyfit falls in the mid range of infant car seats – but the features it has in terms of safety are well worth it. Installing the Keylift is user-friendly and comes with an extremely sturdy base connection and a push-button installation mechanism. The five point harness is simple to operate and will keep your baby snug and secure – as will the energy absorbing foam that will protect your child during side impacts. The unisex fabric design is great for boys and girls – but it does tend to hold heat in. Still, this seat offers so many features for your money, so don’t hesitate to add it to your contenders list!

The Britax B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat is another excellent contender in our list! Because of the size of this product, it is best suited for mid-sized and larger vehicles. It is one of the heavier infant car seats – but that’s the trade off that comes with all the added protection that this car seat offers.

Although it is bulky, installation of both the base and the carrier are designed to be simple. The carrier clicks in and out of its base easily for parents who want the ability to take their baby out of the car without disturbing them. Great for errands! In the words of one parent, "I’d rather have a seat that is sturdy and heavy when it comes to my babies." When it comes to a manufacturer that has a history of superior safety ratings for all of the car seats they design, Britax is definitely on the list.

When it comes to a manufacture that has a history of superior safety ratings for all of the car seats they design, Britax is definitely on the list. The B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat uses energy and impact absorbing foam and a five point harness system to keep your baby protected in the event of an accident. The liner includes head cradling head support – both for day to day riding, as well as for side impact protection. To make proper installation simple, and to make sure you know it’s done correctly, the Brittax infant car seat has a push button LATCH installation system. One feature parents love is that the adjustable 5-point harness is twist and tangle free.

Although the Britax B-Safe 35 is one of the heavier infant car seats on the market, installation couldn’t be easier. Parents report that adjusting the five point harness and attaching the buckle are also quite simple. On the down side, unlike the ergonomically designed Ingenuity infant car seats, the B-Safe 35 is both cumbersome and bulky to carry around. In the words of one owner, "There is no comfortable way to carry this thing around."

Another mid priced infant car seat, with a price of around $168 at the moment of this writing, the Britax B-Safe has a lot to offer parents both in functionality and safety. Parents absolutely love the tangle free five point harness system that not only keeps babies snug and secure, but is easy for parents to operate. Installing the Britax B-Safe is a hassle free process – with clear instructions and lots of features to make sure that it’s done correctly. The only real complaint that owners report is the bulk and weight of this car seat – but that is to be expected when you are looking at a car seat that is designed to provide the ultimate protection for your most precious passengers!

The InTrust 35 Pro looks great and features an elegant, safe construction. Although this car seat falls in the bulky and heavy range, Ingenuity added a handle that is ergonomically designed that makes carrying your child in the seat a bit easier. For your infant’s added comfort, Ingenuity covered both the harness and buckle with luxurious, soft padding.

For younger infants who don’t yet have full neck control, the InTrust 35 Pro comes with an insert for extra support. In terms of temperature control, Ingenuity’s "AirInfuse" technology includes ventilated panels and mesh upholstery – which is wonderful both for hot summer months and cold winters when your baby is all bundled up. For convenience, the InTrust 35 has a storage compartment at the back of the base.

Ingenuity is a newcomer in the infant car seat arena and its debut product, the InTrust 35 is garnering rave reviews both for the safety features it offers and its ease of use. The unique SureClick Connection System provides a click that you can really hear to know that the LATCH system has been installed properly – the last thing you want is an infant seat that is not safely secured to the vehicle’s seat! With a lower weight limit of 4 pounds (most infant seats are 5 pounds), you can trust Ingenuity to keep even a premature baby safe and snug. The five point harness system is adjustable and will grow with your baby – up to 35 pounds.

When designing the InTrust 35 Pro Infant Car Seat, Ingenuity had two priorities in mind – safety and ease of installation. And they accomplished both goals. Features such as easy-to-understand level indicators When designing the InTrust 35 Pro Infant Car Seat, Ingenuity had two priorities in mind – safety and ease of installation. And they accomplished both goals. Features such as easy-to-understand level indicators and push-on LATCH connectors make installing the seat simple. For parents who need a little bit of extra help, the instruction book has clear diagrams and is easy to understand. To remove the car seat, all you have to do is pull a little green lever. It couldn’t be easier. Securing the base to vehicle seats can be done with either the LATCH system or your car’s seat belts. In order to simplify the process of using the seat belt system in your car, Integrity made the process less complicated with a built-in "lock-off" feature.

With a price of about $200, which is a bit on the higher end of the price range, some people may hesitate about whether or not to go with the debut product in the Ingenuity line of car seats. But for those who have tried it, there is a lot of praise for its safety features, installation process and ergonomically designed handle (which makes carrying your baby much more comfortable than most infant car seat carriers). The InTrust 35 Pro is the only model on our short list that has something Ingenuity calls SmartAdjust – which lets you simultaneously adjust both the harness and headrest at the same time. Another great positive for this higher end infant car seat is the breathable mesh fabric which helps to regulate temperatures, keeping your baby comfortable.
and push-on LATCH connectors make installing the seat simple. For parents who need a little bit of extra help, the instruction book has clear diagrams and is easy to understand. To remove the car seat, all you have to do is pull a little green lever. It couldn’t be easier. Securing the base to vehicle seats can be done with either the LATCH system or your car’s seat belts. In order to simplify the process of using the seat belt system in your car, Integrity made the process less complicated with a built-in "lock-off" feature.

With the Graco SnugRide you will always know that your infant seat has been installed correctly when you hear the sound of the “click.” One of the things that makes the Graco SnugRide stand out from the competitors is its higher upper weight limit of 40 pounds. This means that it can provide the security of a rear facing position for both infants and toddlers up to two years old (which is the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics).

In order to accommodate children for longer period of time (and higher weights), that means we are looking at a heavier and bulkier car seat. The SnugRide has eight reclining angles which is great for adjusting for leg room as your child grows. On the negative side, some parents have reported that the handle is a bit close to the canopy shade and your hand can get pinched while carrying the seat with baby in tow.

Graco is a manufacturer who has been in the car seat industry for quite a while – and they are known for car seats that are both affordable and safe. One of its newer products, the SnugRide Click Connect 40 has been completely crash tested – with the 5 point harness, securely attached base and energy absorbing foam all designed to keep your baby safe in the event of an accident. The SnugRide has a top weight capacity of 40 pounds – which is perfect for following the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation for keeping children in a rear facing car seat until they are two.

With the Graco SnugRide you will always know that your infant seat has been installed correctly when you hear the sound of the “click.” One thing that parents love about the SnugRide is that the carrier works with the Click Connect stroller (which uses the same audible "click" technology). You will also know that the LATCH-equipped base is properly installed with the bubble level indicators. Using the harness is simple too with Graco's Simply Safe Adjust Harness system and their No Rethread" promise. As your child grows, you can adjust both the harness and headrest by squeezing the red buttons located on the back of the car seat.

Graco is no stranger to the car seat arena, and the Snugride Click Connect 40 is yet another one of its safe and reliable products. With a price of around $185, it is on the more expensive end but what it offers is worth that you will pay. One thing that makes the SnugRide stand out from the other models on our short list is that you can use it longer – this car seat provides rear facing protection for children up to 40 pounds, which is the average weight of a two year old. Why is this important? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children up to two year need the added protection of a rear facing car seat until they are two – but they out grow most infant car seats by then. Other great features include an easy to use, NoRethread, adjustable harness system and 8 different recline positions. Like other infant car seats, the SnugRide is heavy – in fact, it’s actually heavier than most, but that’s because it is built for the higher weight capacity.

Because of its weight, the Disney Baby Light 'N Comfy Luxe Infant Car Seat is and extremely easy to handle car seats. One of the lightest infant car seats on the market, portability is a great feature of this high-quality product. For Disney fanatics, the Mickey and Minnie mouse design – either red and black or pink and black – this infant car seat is fantastic, especially since there are so many coordinated accessories available such as strollers, diaper bags, bouncers and more. Priced at the lower end of the spectrum, it has all the basic safety features a parent wants in a car seat for infants.

What we would consider a “budget” level infant car seat, the Disney Baby Light 'N Comfy Luxe has all the necessary safety features you want to protect your baby – head and neck support, side impact protection and a five-point harness system. For Disney fans, you can choose between pink Minnie Mouse or red Mickey Mouse designs – both are cute and stylish! While the Luxe meets the required federal safety standards, there are manufacturers like Chicco, Britax and Ingenuity who go way beyond – but of course this comes with a higher price tag.

In terms of ease of use, the Disney Baby Light 'N Comfy Luxe has its pros and cons. Because it is so lightweight, transporting your baby in the carrier is a breeze. But this comes at the expense of an installation system that is a bit more complicated than many other models. Parent have reported that securing the harness and buckle is not very user friendly – it takes two hands to secure snap and front buckle together.

At the moment of this writing, the Disney Luxe Infant Car Seat has a price of around $90 and it provides an affordable option for budget conscious families – or ones who want to have a second car seat to use in other vehicles. Speaking of portability – when it comes to carrying your baby, because of its light weight, this is one of the easiest car seats to handle. The adorable Mickey and Minnie Mouse design are a “must have” for every Disney fanatic! And don’t forget all the matching accessories available.