Best Infant Car Seats of 2023
Registering for an infant car seat is a big—and stressful—decision. Here's what to know and the best, expert-approved seats.
By Jen LaBracio
An infant car seat is one of the most important items of baby gear that you’re going to need as a new parent. If you plan on ever taking your little one along in your car, it’s a must-have—and if you’re driving home from the hospital, most won’t discharge you without one.
But there are a myriad of car seat brands and countless different models of seats, a long list of intimidating terminology you’ve likely never heard before and what can feel like some pretty weighty safety factors to consider. Figuring out the best infant car seat for your family (and your budget) feels like a big, stressful decision—and rightfully so.
We’ve consulted real parents, our own team of baby gear experts and a Child Passenger Safety technician (CPST) to help you figure out what you need to know about infant car seats across a range of budgets and styles to make the best—and most informed—decision.
Read This First
- An infant car seat is a car seat that’s made specifically for younger babies.
- Infant car seats always face the rear of a vehicle.
- The majority of infant car seats attach to a base. The base stays installed in your car and the seat clicks in and out. Some infant car seats can be used without the base; in that case, you’ll use your vehicle’s seat belt to install the seat and keep it in place.
- Infant car seats can be used from day one until your baby reaches the seat’s height OR weight maximum, which for most seats is anywhere between 30-35 inches or 30-35 pounds.
- All infant car seats sold in the US must pass the same federal safety standards.
- Bookmark the Infant Car Seat Gear Glossary; it breaks down all the technical car seat terminology you may want to learn about while doing your research.
Babylist’s Picks for the Best Infant Car Seats
- Best Overall: Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat
- Best More Affordable Overall: Graco SnugRide SnugFit35 Infant Car Seat
- Best Lightweight: Nuna Pipa Rx Infant Car Seat with Relx Base
- Best Affordable: Evenflo Litemax DLX Infant Car Seat with SafeZone Load Leg Base
- Easiest to Install: UPPAbaby Mesa V2 Infant Car Seat
- Best Car Seat + Stroller Hybrid: Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller
- Best for Small Cars: Clek Liing Infant Car Seat
- Best Narrow: Britax B-Safe Gen2 Infant Car Seat
- Longest Lasting: Chicco Fit2 Infant & Toddler Car Seat
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Best Infant Car Seat Overall
The Scoop
- Parent and car seat safety expert favorite
- Slim profile, works well three-across
- Good LATCH install but tough to install with seat belt
What Our Experts Say
From excellent safety features to ease of use, the KeyFit 35 is a fan favorite. It’s an upgrade to the also popular KeyFit 30, with the same look and feel—but the KeyFit 35 has the added benefit of accommodating your baby even longer. The KeyFit35 works up to 35 pounds and 32 inches, versus 30 pounds and 30 inches with the KeyFit 30, which means you can safely rear-face your little one even longer.
The base of this seat is simple to install and has just one tightener in the middle that pulls it securely in place. A built-in, easy-to-read level indicates when it’s been correctly positioned—plus you’ll always hear the trusty “click” sound when the carrier is properly inserted into the base.
Other much-loved features include an anti-rebound bar (to prevent extra movement in the event of a crash), a no rethread harness, a removable, washable cover and a narrow profile that can work well in smaller cars or three across. The KeyFit adapter works on most strollers, so you can go from the car to running errands without disrupting your little one’s snooze.
What’s Worth Considering
Installation without the base can be tricky (not ideal if you plan on using your seat in ride shares or for air travel), and getting the right fit for some infants can be challenging.
If you’re in the market for a GREENGUARD Gold Certified car seat (which means that the product is certified for low chemical emissions), check out the KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex Infant Car Seat. The fabric contains no added chemicals. But there’s another huge bonus of this seat: it’s one of the easiest to clean infant car seats around. The seat pad zips off in seconds and is machine washable.
What Babylist Parents Say
“Safe, easy to use, highly recommended by Consumer Reports, affordable.” -Claire M.
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-35 lbs, up to 32” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 10.1 lbs |
Best More Affordable Infant Car Seat Overall
The Scoop
- Popular + well-priced pick for Babylist families
- Anti-rebound bar and good side impact protection
- Headrest + harness adjust together
What Our Experts Say
Part of Graco’s SnugFit line, this rear-facing infant car seat is easy to install and another popular pick among Babylist families, all at an affordable price point.
There are more than a few things to love about this seat. The headrest and harness can be adjusted together while your child is in the seat, making getting just the right fit much less of a struggle than with other similar car seats. There’s also a low weight limit (four pounds, which is great if you’re bringing home a preemie or a smaller baby), four recline positions, and extra protection built in to help absorb impact in case of a crash, including an anti-rebound bar, a nice perk at this price point.
What’s Worth Considering
If you’re willing to spend a bit more, check out the same seat’s DLX model. Upgrades include a one-hand adjustable handle, better head support and side impact protection and a five-position adjustable base, among other features.
There’s also the brand’s SnugRide 35 Lite LX seat, which weighs a little over a pound less than the SnugFit 35.
What Babylist Parents Say
“We bought this for our newest baby and I couldn’t be happier with it. Love all the features and the feel of the fabric. Great car seat.” -Niki
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-35 lbs, up to 32” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 8.5 lbs |
Best Lightweight Infant Car Seat
The Scoop
- Weighs under 8 lbs
- Modern design + lots of extra safety features
- Easy installation
What Our Experts Say
This sleek, lightweight infant seat is more than just good looks. The Pipa Rx is one of the lightest infant seats around, weighing in at under eight pounds. It’s also one of the easiest seats to install. The True Lock safety system uses color-coded indicators to signal proper installation, giving extra peace of mind to nervous new parents.
A fold-down stability leg, which extends from the base of the seat to the floor, is designed to absorb impact in an accident. (Stability legs, also called load legs, reduce the amount of force on a car seat and reduce the rebound of a seat. They’re an excellent safety feature to look for in an infant car seat.)
Parents also rave about the quality materials and the extendable Sky drape canopy that provides full coverage from the elements, as well as the many different strollers the seat is compatible with the use of an adapter. For those who frequently take taxis, the Pipa Rx is a breeze to install in any car without the base.
What’s Worth Considering
When it comes to cleaning, it’s a pain to remove the seat cover for the PIPA because you have to unthread the harness. Some parents also find the magnet closures on the canopy tricky to maneuver.
Looking for an even lighter seat? The Nuna PIPA Lite Rx with Relx Base weights less than the standard PIPA, clocking in at only 6.9 pounds. Just note that it will cost you more.
What Babylist Parents Say
“We absolutely love our Pipa Rx! What sold me were the extra safety features (anti-rebound bar and load leg) as well as the fact that it’s lightweight! It truly makes such a difference. It’s beautifully made and I love that they use high quality materials without flame retardants. I couldn’t recommend this car seat more!” -Laura D.
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-32 lbs, up to 32” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 7.6 lbs |
Best Affordable Infant Car Seat
The Scoop
- Affordable
- Features load leg for extra support
- Works for very small babies
What Our Experts Say
The LiteMax is our clear favorite for an infant car seat that’s both extremely safe and extremely affordable. The load leg, a safety feature often found in much more expensive seats like the Nuna Pipa or Clek liing, is an impressive addition considering the seat’s price. This seat is also one of the lighter on our list and has the lowest weight allowance on the market at three pounds (with physician’s approval, per Evenflo), making it a great choice if you’re bringing home a preemie or a smaller baby. Other features to love include an adjustable headrest, no rethread harness and LATCH install.
What’s Worth Considering
It can be a little tricky to get a safe, secure install with this seat so be sure you read the directions carefully. Evenflo also offers one-on-one video installation support with a certified car seat tech (US and Canada only), free of charge.
Looking for an even more affordable seat? Check out the entry-level model of this seat, the LiteMax 35. There’s no load leg, but at a little over $100, it’s still a reliable, safe option and a really good deal.
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-35 lbsm (3-35 lbs with physician approval), up to 32” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 8.7 lbs |
Easiest to Install Infant Car Seat
The Scoop
- Easy to both install and check if installed correctly
- Improved safety + comfort from V1 version
- No-rethread five-point harness
- Beautifully designed
What Our Experts Say
Since UPPAbaby strollers are some of the most popular and well-loved on the market, it makes sense that the brand’s Mesa car seat follows suit.
Installation is one of the top selling points of this well-designed rear-facing infant car seat. It’s super easy: just clip the LATCH connectors and push the base down with your body weight. There’s no need to tug or pull at straps like with many other seats, and indicators turn green when the seat is level and tight. Improvements to the V2 include a larger, hideaway canopy, increased headrest size for better side impact protection, better fit for smaller infants and an update to the anti-rebound handle.
The seat clips into the Vista and Cruz without the need for any additional adapters and can be used with lots of other stroller brands too. (You will need adapters for that, though.) Another awesome perk: you’ll never have to rethread the harness (a huge pain) as your baby grows.
What’s Worth Considering
The Mesa clocks in on the heavier side when compared to other similar seats at about 10 pounds. It can be tough to install on certain car models using LATCH where the buckles are farther back in the seat. It’s also on the pricier side for a seat that doesn’t have any extra safety features like an anti-rebound bar or a load leg.
If you are interested in these added safety features—and have the budget to spend a bit more—check out the brand’s new Mesa Max model. It features a load leg and an anti-rebound+ panel on the base
What Babylist Parents Say
“It’s very plush and feels like our baby is well protected each time we use it. I wish it were a little lighter, but when you consider the functionality of the car seat I wouldn’t trade a thing.” -Tessa L.
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-35 lbs, up to 32” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 9.9 lbs |
Best Infant Car Seat and Stroller Combo
The Scoop
- Car seat + stroller hybrid
- Perfect for city dwellers and frequent travelers
- Will need a second stroller as your child grows
What Our Experts Say
The Doona is the first of its kind: an infant car seat that instantly transforms into a stroller with the click of a button. When it’s time to get in the car, stroller legs and wheels pull up and fold under the car seat.
Why is this a big deal? It makes the Doona the ultimate, all-in-one system for frequent travelers. It’s also ideal for city dwellers who need to quickly get in and out of public transportation, parents who live in an apartment complex and have a long way to walk between their apartment and their car or if you’re in and out of the car a lot dropping off older siblings and don’t want to disturb your sleeping baby.
What’s Worth Considering
Once your child outgrows this rear-facing car seat, you won’t be able to use the stroller anymore. The sleek design doesn’t have any storage space for a diaper bag (or anything else, really). Most babies tend to outgrow it sooner than other infant car seats. And the handle on the Doona is fairly low, so it can be awkward to push if you’re taller.
After years of dominating the market, there’s finally a competitor in sight: The Evenflo Shyft DualRide. Like the Doona, the Shyft is a car seat and a stroller all rolled into one. But there are some key differences between the two. You can use the Shyft for babies as small as three pounds (the Doona’s weight minimum is four pounds), a nice perk if you have a preemie or smaller baby. The seat on the Shyft detaches from the wheels, so you can use it as a standard infant car seat carrier, which isn’t an option with the Doona. And there’s an integrated SensorSafe technology that alerts you if the seat’s chest clip comes unbuckled, the temperature is too hot or cold, your baby is seated too long or if you’ve left your baby behind accidentally.
What Babylist Parents Say
“Since we don’t own a car and live in a city this stroller is perfect as it allows us to easily take Uber/Lyft or use friends/family cars without having to take both a carseat and stroller. Perfect for navigating small restaurants and stores as well as travel.” -Francesca
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-35 lbs, up to 32” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 14.3 lbs |
Best Infant Car Seat for Small Cars
The Scoop
- Slim profile, works well in small cars
- Eco-friendly fabrics
- Packed with safety features
- Expensive
What Our Experts Say
Finding a compact car seat that works well in a smaller vehicle can be daunting, but the Liing from Canadian car seat brand Clek fits the bill. It’s a fairly narrow seat, so it works well if you need to put multiple car seats across your vehicle’s back seat. Installation-wise, there are three different (and easy) ways to install the Liing: base with Rigid-LATCH, base with seat belt or no base with seat belt. And safety-wise, this stylish, high-end seat shines. The seat performs just as well in crash tests in any install configuration. And there’s a metal load leg built into the base that provides extra support in the event of an accident.
What else do we love about the Liing? There’s a giant canopy that provides almost full coverage with SPF 100+ protection. There’s also a two-stage infant insert that gives snug support for newborns, lots of recline options and three eco-friendly fabric options.
What’s Worth Considering
There’s no getting around the price of this car seat—it’s expensive. But it’s built to last. The Liing has a nine-year expiration date so you can definitely use it for multiple kiddos.
Clek also makes a baseless infant car seat in this same product line called the Liingo. The built-in LATCH connectors attach the seat directly to your vehicle, so there’s no need for a base. It’s a great seat if you’re a city family who relies on rideshares or taxis often or if you’re a family who travels frequently.
What Babylist Parents Say
“This car seat is chemical free and one of the top, safest car seats on the market.” -Nichol
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-35 lbs, up to 32” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 9 lbs |
Best Narrow Infant Car Seat
The Scoop
- Slim profile
- Lots of safety features
- Easy to install, but no European belt path
What Our Experts Say
If you’re looking to save space in your backseat or looking for a seat that works three across, the B-Safe offers a slim profile alongside standout safety features—all at a great price point. The deep, narrow seat has sidewalls with energy-absorbing foam for side-impact protection along with a steel frame and an impact-absorbing base. It’s also a cinch to install. If you’re using the LATCH system, you’ll tighten it using straps that extend from the middle of the base, not the sides, a feature that lots of parents really like. Just note that installation isn’t so simple without the base, so if you’ll need to use this seat rideshares or in friends’ cars, the B-Safe may not be your best bet.
What’s Worth Considering
This seat is on the heavier side. (But that’s because of the steel frame, so at least you know it’s for a good reason.) And as we mentioned above, it’s not a great choice if you’ll need to install it without the base; check out the Flexfit model if you’d like that option.
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-35 lbs, up to 32” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 10.9 lbs |
Longest Lasting Infant Car Seat
The Scoop
- Lasts roughly twice as long as most infant car seats
- Narrow; works well three-across
- Good choice for city families
What Our Experts Say
Infant car seats excel at convenience, especially if you’re using them as part of a travel system or with a compatible stroller. The ability to seamlessly transfer your baby between the car and the stroller is huge, as is being able to use the seat without its heavy base in a rideshare or for travel. The downside? Most babies outgrow their infant car seats around one year old, if not even sooner. You’ll then have to move onto a convertible car seat, and while there are some lighter seats on the market, they’re nowhere near as light as most infant seats—and they don’t click into a stroller, either. They’re also much more difficult to install.
Meet the Chicco Fit2: a safe, versatile seat that lasts twice the amount of time as most infant car seats thanks to its two-stage infant and toddler design, taking most families up through their little one’s second birthday. This seat is packed with features we love, but longevity is at the top of this list. It shines for city families who don’t own a car and need a stroller-compatible seat and who want to put off having to lug around a convertible car seat for as long as possible. It’s also ideal if you travel often with your baby.
Don’t fit into either of these categories? You still may want to give this seat a look. It’s narrow, so it works well in small cars and in three-across situations, and features side impact protection and machine-washable fabrics. It’s also easy to install correctly (and quickly) thanks to a leveling foot, bubble levels and a LATCH tightener.
What’s Worth Considering
The Fit2 is heavy, weighing in at just over twenty pounds. (That’s over twice as much as some infant car seats on our list.) It’s also a long seat front-to-back.
Additional Specs
| Child Weight/Height Guidelines | 4-35 lbs, up to 35” |
| Car Seat Carrier Weight | 20.5 lbs |
Other Infant Car Seats Worth a Look
- If you own a Bugaboo stroller, you’ll want to check out their collab with popular car seat brand Nuna. The Bugaboo Turtle Air By Nuna is a lightweight car seat designed to be compatible exclusively with Bugaboo strollers. (Some will require adapters, sold separately, and others do not.) Both are beautifully designed, sleek and safe seats.
- And speaking of Nuna, while this infant car seat is not yet available on its own (you can currently purchase it only as a part of a travel system), the Nuna urbn is turning heads in the car seat world since its release in early 2023. It’s a baseless infant car seat with a rigid LATCH system built right in. Why is that a big deal? It makes installation about as easy as it gets. It’s also an ideal seat for city dwellers who are frequently using rideshares or for families who travel often as there’s no base to lug around.
- Baby Jogger, known and loved for their amazing one-handed fold stroller (among other things) is now in the car seat space. The City GO 2 Infant Car Seat features an anti-rebound bar, is easy to install and is on the lighter side. It also attaches to all Baby Jogger strollers.
How We Chose Our Best Infant Car Seats
- We analyzed results from Babylist’s Best Baby Products survey, which polled 6,000 Babylist users and asked them to share the baby products they love the most and why.
- We utilized insight from the Babylist editorial team, including Gear Editor Jen LaBracio, an expert in the baby space for over six years and a mom of two who has written hundreds of baby gear guides and personally researched and tested hundreds of baby products, including infant car seats.
- We consulted a Child Passenger Safety technician (CPST) and researched information on infant seat safety and reviews from several leading car seat experts, including Car Seats for the Littles and The Car Seat Lady, as well as information from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- We reviewed customer reviews from hundreds of real Babylist parents.
What Is an Infant Car Seat?
An infant car seat is a seat made specifically for infants and younger babies. These five-point harness seats always face the rear of the car and are designed to attach to a base. The base stays installed in your car and the seat clicks in and out, making it easy to get your baby into and out of your car.
Other types of car seats:
- Convertible car seats: These grow-with-your-child seats transform from rear-facing car seats for babies and toddlers to forward-facing seats for older children up to about 65 pounds. Some convertible seats can be used from birth, but they’re not designed to be easily popped out of your car and are much too heavy to be carried around so you’ll lose some of that convenience factor if you decide to use a convertible seat from day one. (More on that below.)
- Booster car seats: For kids at least four years old and at least 40 pounds, boosters do just what the name implies—boost your child up higher in your car’s seat. This ensures that your car’s regular lap and shoulder belts cross over your child’s body at the correct points to securely hold them.
Do I Need an Infant Car Seat?
If you plan to take your baby in the car, you’re going to need a car seat. Whether you choose an infant car seat or a convertible is a matter of personal preference.
Purchasing a convertible car seat means one less piece of baby gear you’ll need to research and buy. Convertibles also have a much longer lifespan than infant seats; many will take you from the baby days well into the preschool years, and some even through elementary school. But while it may seem like purchasing a convertible car seat would be the most efficient, there are a few distinct advantages to using an infant car seat instead.
- Convertible car seats are heavy, bulky and time-consuming to uninstall and reinstall. If your baby will be riding in multiple vehicles, transferring an infant car seat is much easier—just be sure to purchase an additional car seat base so you can quickly click the infant car seat into the backseat base and go.
- It’s easier to transfer a sleeping baby from the car to the stroller (or the other way around) if you’re using an infant car seat that’s compatible with your stroller. This is doable if you purchase a travel system—a car seat and a stroller from the same brand that attach to each other—or create your own set using adapters. It’s also much easier to click your infant seat, baby in tow, in and out of your car since it attaches to a base that’s permanently installed.
Infant Car Seat Features
From no-rethread harnesses and adjustable headrests to load legs and anti-rebound bars, there is no shortage of features to consider when you’re researching infant car seats.
Infant car seat safety features
Every car seat sold in the US must meet the same federal safety standards set forth by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. While each individual state may have its own guidelines around car seats (many states, for example, now require that children under the age of two ride in a rear-facing seat), any seat sold in the US must meet the same benchmarks around safety and installation. You can be reassured that spending less money on a car seat doesn’t mean it’s any less safe.
Here are some safety features to consider:
- Anti-Rebound Bar: In the event of a crash, a car seat will move toward the point of impact. An anti-rebound bar reduces the movement of a car seat as it moves back into your vehicle’s back seat. It halts the rebound and causes the seat to come to a stop sooner than it would have without the anti-rebound bar.
- European Belt Path vs. American Belt Path: A belt path is how you’ll install your car seat when you’re not using a base. (Think for travel, ride shares, etc.) Both belt paths start by routing your car’s lap belt over your baby’s lap area. A European belt path wraps the belt around the back of the infant seat for extra protection. Car seat safety experts recommend the European belt path as it allows for a more secure installation and decreases crash forces.
- LATCH: LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. The LATCH system is an alternate way to secure your car seat that uses built-in anchors and tethers rather than your vehicle’s seat belt. The system consists of two lower anchors found in the seat crack of your car that clip or hook onto two lower attachments on your car seat and a tether anchor behind the back seat that clips onto a tether hook found on the back of your car seat. LATCH is also not available in every seating position, so you’ll need to consult your vehicle manual. Both LATCH and seat belt installations are safe, but are not to be used at the same time. There are also LATCH weight limits that you need to be aware of before utilizing this system to install your seat.
- No-Rethread Harness: As your baby grows, you’ll need to adjust your seat’s shoulder straps to accommodate the correct fit. A no-rethread harness means you’ll be able to move the straps up and down without having to manually reroute them through the back of the seat.
- Safety indicators: Some car seats come with built-in leveling systems and indicators to signal they’ve been correctly installed. (Most safety issues with car seats stem from them not be installing correctly. Here’s info on how to get a safe install.)
- Stability Leg (Load Leg): A stability leg, also called a load leg, helps to reduce the amount of force on a car seat and reduce the rebound of a seat in the event of a crash.
- Safety extras: Some car seats include additional shock absorption, padding and higher quality materials.
A safety note on new versus used car seats. Used car seats might be damaged and may not be up to snuff when it comes to current safety regulations. While we recommend new car seats, if you do end up selecting a used car seat, get it from someone you trust. Be sure to look up the seat’s expiration date and research if that particular model has ever been recalled. If the seat is dirty, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s strict rules around how to clean it. Each car seat has a specific set of rules about how to clean it while maintaining its safety and integrity.
Infant car seat convenience features
While they don’t impact the safety of your seat, convenience features are also important to think through when you’re deciding on an infant car seat.
- Canopy: A canopy is the extendable piece of fabric found at the top of a car seat. Canopies extend and retract to provide shade, protection from the elements and privacy for your baby.
- Ease of cleaning. Babies are messy. Not all car seats have removable seat fabric for cleaning, and of those that do, some are easier to pop out and wash than others.
- Fabric: Besides looking for a style of fabric that matches your taste, consider its durability and how easy it’ll be to wash when messes happen. You also may want to consider an infant car seat with GREENGUARD Gold Certification, a certification that means both the item and its manufacturing process was tested and reviewed for over 10,000 chemical and VOC emissions.
- Fit.: Car seats range in size and shape. The way a car seat feats in your specific vehicle is both a convenience feature (especially if you’re on the taller side or prefer to recline your seat) and a safety feature (a safe car seat is one that fits properly in your car’s back seat and can be secured properly).
- Peekaboo Window: A peekaboo window is a small opening found in the fabric of a car seat canopy. It’s often made of mesh or another type of sheer fabric and lets you get a quick peek at what your little one is up to without having to retract the canopy or sneak around the side of the seat.
- Stroller compatibility: You can snap infant car seats into many strollers or stroller frames. You can buy a prearranged set, like a travel system, or mix and match brands as long as they are compatible via adapters.
For more details about car seats, read our How to Choose a Car Seat guide.
Infant Car Seat Frequently Asked Questions
How long do babies stay in infant car seats?
Infant car seats can be used from day one until your baby reaches the seat’s maximum height or weight limit (usually anywhere between 30-35 pounds, depending on the specifics of your seat).
The “or” is important to remember here. It means that even if your child falls within the height limits of your infant car seat, but has outgrown the seat’s weight limit, it’s time to make the switch to a convertible, and vice versa. Most babies outgrow their infant seat around one year of age or so.
Where is the best place to put an infant car seat?
The middle of your vehicle’s back seat is statistically the safest place to install your child’s car seat. That’s because many crashes involve a side impact, so a middle position will help to avoid direct impact.
However, not all vehicles allow for a car seat in every spot that has a seat belt. Always check your specific vehicle’s owner’s manual prior to installation. The Safe Kids’ Ultimate Car Seat Guide Installation Tips is a great resource for car seat installation.
Can my baby sleep in an infant car seat?
Yes, babies can fall asleep in an infant car seat, but it’s important to then transfer them to a safe sleep space like a crib or a bassinet, as the AAP recommends against the use of car seats for sleep outside of a car. The AAP also advises that babies have a break from the car seat every 90 minutes.
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