- Graco 4Ever DLX: Best overall. Best overall.
- Cybex Aton 2: Best infant car seat.
- Chicco Keyfit 30: Best for budgets.
- Britax Boulevard Clicktight ARB: Best convertible car seat.
- Evenflo Gold SensorSafe EveryStage: Best extended rear-facing car seat.
- Primo Viaggio Nido: Anti-rebound pick.
Which convertible car seat has the highest safety rating?
Best-rated convertible car seat: Britax Boulevard ClickTight The Britax Boulevard ClickTight may have the best report card of any car seat: It's the No. 1-rated convertible car seat by both Consumer Reports and Baby Gear Lab in their safety and ease-of-use testing.Jan 5, 2022
Name Length Best For
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BRITAX B-Safe Endeavours 30" 3 Layer Impact Protection
Chicco KeyFit 30 27.5” Honey Shaped Impact Zone
Clek Fllo Convertbile 22" Compact Design
Cosco Scenera Next 29.8" Crash tests
What is a convertible car seat?
When your child outgrows her infant seat, the right car seat for your child is a convertible car seat. Convertible seats are so called because they can generally be used rear-facing for infants, then converted to a forward-facing position for use with toddlers.
What is the difference between a car seat and a convertible car seat?
As they're a bit of an all-rounder, convertible car seats are likely to have additional features designed for infant, toddler, pre-school to big kid. Just like infant car seats, you'll also want to check the ease of installation and whether it is LATCH compatible with your vehicle. **Top tip!
Can you use a convertible car seat for an infant?
Can I use a convertible car seat instead of an infant car seat? Yes!
How long can you use an infant car seat?
Your child should sit rear-facing until they are 3 or 4 years old. 99% of car seats allow your child to sit rear-facing until they are 40 pounds, while some (like select Diono seats) have extended rear-facing that allows your child to sit rear-facing until they are 50 pounds (approximately 6 years old)!