Car Seat Guide

car seat sizing

• The car seat you choose will mostly depend on your child’s size and age (since that’s how they are designed).

• How will you know when you need to change their car seat? When they’ve reached the weight and/or height limit of their current car seat (not their age!).

Height:

up to 28-35 inches

Weight:

up to 30-35 pounds

The safest way to travel in their first year, infant car seats secure the tiniest passengers thanks to side-impact protection, while thoughtful features encourage restful rides for everyone. Removable head supports, multiple-point harnesses, customizable inserts and recline options ensure newborns are perfectly snug, then allow a flexible fit as they grow.

Full Coverage Canopy

Babies are known to drift off on a long drive. Keep them cool and safe from the sun with a UPF 50+ canopy. (Bonus points if it pulls down smoothly and attaches with nosie-less magnets.)

Travel Capabilities

If you’re often on the go, whether it’s a taxi ride in a different city or just a different car, look for a car seat you can easily install with a seat belt—no base needed. (Trust us, you don’t want to be lugging that thing through an airport.)

A range of Inserts

Extra padding for newborns keeps their head in a safe and secure position when they’re small, and can be removed as they grow and gain head control.

SHOP ALL INFANT CAR SEATS

Height:

up to 49 inches

Weight:

up to 65 pounds

Keep them safe, coming and going. Rear-facing baby convertible car seats transition with your little ones as they grow, transforming into front-facing seats for bigger kids. Multiple-point harnesses provide a perfectly secure fit for infant convertible car seats and carry over to front-facing toddler life.

Easy to Clean

This is the age of potty training and constant snack time, so be sure the fabric you choose camouflages spills and is easy to clean.

Little Extras

Ensure no (er, less) complaining on long car rides with laid-back legroom, two cup holders, ventilation panels and soft, breathable fabric.

Safety Guides

Since a baby convertible car seat can take many forms, look for guides to help ensure proper use at every stage: color-coded belt path indicators, recline angle guides and an adjustable five-point harness are all great features.

SHOP ALL Covnvertible Car SEATS

Height:

up to 49 inches

Weight:

up to 65 pounds

From baby to big kid, from home to wherever you want to roam. All-in-one car seats convert from rear-facing baby seats to front-facing toddler car seats to booster seats, taking your child securely from their infancy through the terrific twos and possibly all the way into their tweens (or whenever they’re able to safely ride with just a safety belt).

Protective Pillows

Of course safety still comes first: Look for side-impact headrests that provide maximum safety and sleep-inducing comfort.

Room to Grow

The most versatile car seats accommodate at least a 100-pound weight range to provide a customizable fit through a decade of growth spurts.

Easy Cleanup

Dishwasher-safe cup holders and machine-washable pads and pillows keep the car seat looking its best.

SHOP ALL-In-One Car SEATS

Height:

at least 40 inches

Weight:

at least 40 pounds

Designed for children who have outgrown their forward-facing car seats but are still too small to use the vehicle's seat belt effectively, booster seats elevate kids to the appropriate height for the seat belt to fit across their bodies correctly. These seats come in various styles, including backless boosters and high-back boosters, offering options for different age groups and vehicle types. Beyond providing a secure fit, booster seats offer peace of mind to parents and caregivers, reducing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Many booster seats also incorporate features for added comfort, such as padding and adjustable headrests, ensuring a safe and comfortable ride for young passengers on every journey.

SHOP ALL Booster SEATS