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Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat and Base
Chicco has 60 years’ experience in the baby products industry. They manufacture a wide range of baby strollers, car seats, highchairs, feeding products and more.
For infants up to 30 pounds. Easy to install. Loaded with safety features. Exceptional safety ratings
Poor temperature control – parents report heavily bundled infants tend to sweat.
Detachable car seat and base
4 – 30lbs
27.5 x 17 x 24 inches
EPS energy-absorbing foam
Keyfit lock in system
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Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30 Car Seat
Graco is a household name in the baby products industry. They’ve been around for over 60 years, manufacturing high-quality, functional and safe strollers, car seats and more.
Click Connect technology; locks in and out of the car and stroller. Removable head support. EPS energy absorbing foam. Machine washable. Exceeds US safety standards. Works with Click Collect stroller.
Canopy is not removable.
Detachable car seat and base
4 – 30lbs
14 x 17.5 x 26.75 inches
EPS energy-absorbing foam
Click connect system
Baby Jogger City Mini Travel System
Run by parents, Baby Jogger understands the trials and tribulations that come with parenthood. That’s why they manufacture functional, innovative and safe baby products.
System includes car seat and stroller. Clicks into base and stroller. Taxi-safe belt path. 6-position car base. Crash tested. 5-point harness system. 2 installation options.
Head rest isn’t removable.
Car seat and stroller
4 – 35lbs
27.72 x 18.11 x 17.32 inches
Crash tested
LATCH and belt lock-off
UPPAbaby Mesa Infant Car Seat
UPPAbaby has 30 years’ experience manufacturing stylish, innovative and functional baby products. Their range includes lightweight and full-size strollers and car seats.
Smart Secure System. Visual indicator turns green when securely in place. 5-point harness. Moisture-wicking, breathable fabric. Fire-resistant Merino wool. Optimized for preemies.
Not ideal for cars with limited back seat space.
Detachable car seat and base
4 – 35lbs
17.5 x 17 x 31 inches
EPP foam impact protection
Smart secure system
Evenflo Essential LifeMax 35 Car Seat
Evenflo has been around for almost 100 years, manufacturing innovative and stylish baby products for the modern-day parent, including car seats, strollers, playards and highchairs.
Meets rollover safety standards. Lightweight. Padded, ergonomic handle. Locks into base. 2-step belt lock-off system. 4 recline options. Removable head and body pillows.
Some feel the width of the seat is quite snug.
Detachable car seat and base
4 – 35lbs
17.8 x 18.3 x 30 inches
Rollover & side impact tested
2-step belt lock-off