Carseat

edaire

Hey moms out there!

 What car seat would you recommend for an infant? I did some research, and it seems that the infant car seats are more safe than convertible ones. Is this true? Can you suggest a particular brand? Thanks for the responses, I don't know where to start  

Dr.Loretta

We had a Graco Snugride, and it worked just fine.

It's not an issue of safety for one vs another, it's what's more appropriate at each age. While you technically could use a convertible carseat from birth, the vast majority of people recommend an infant carseat for newborns, and a convertible once they grow out of the infant seat. There's the added bonus that an infant seat can detach from the base so you can carry them in that instead of waking them up to lug them around.

I would recommend a Consumer Reports subscription, or a copy of Baby Bargains, to get some other recommendations.

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silliestbunny

All carseats meet safety standards so you often pay more for the extras (which I think are worth it!)

Most important and it's already been said... but the safest car seat is the one installed properly and used properly.  Learn how to use and install your car seat.

We had a professional help after I became a freak about carseats.  They seatbelted my girls in and literally swung the carseat upside down to prove that neither girl would budge at all.   

IRR

Consumer reports rates the Gracco snugride as one of the safest and best buys.  I also know Brittax is one their top list.  Snugride has a 22, 30 and 35 pound options.  Obviously the more weight the heavier the car seat.  When we purchased (and returned) our car seat we opted for the Snugride 30 since we figured it could be used for at least a year.  We will upgrade to the rear facing convertible ones after that but will not take it in and out of the car since a 1 y.o. is probably easier to take in and out of the car on their own with out the car seat.