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Infant Car Seat
Infant car seats are rear-facing only and can be attached to a stroller frame to create a travel system.
- •Rear-facing (baby faces the back of the car)
- •Accommodates up to 32 lbs.*
- •Travel-system compatibility
*Weight requirements vary by model.
Convertible Car Seat
Convertible seats start off rear-facing and eventually can be positioned forward-facing.
- •Rear-facing up to about 2 years of age
- •Accommodates up to 90 lbs.*
*Weight requirements vary by model.
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Booster Car Seat
Booster seats use either a 5-point harness restraint or, once your child is older, a belt-positioning system that attaches to your car’s seat belt.
- •Forward-facing only
- •Accommodates 30 to 100+ lbs.*
- •Can convert from 5-point harness to belt-positioning booster
*Weight requirements vary by model.
What to Look for
- PRODUCT WEIGHT:
- A lightweight infant car seat is key, as you’ll be carrying it to and from the stroller.
- EASE OF INSTALLATION:
- Consider how quickly you can take your car seat in and out, from one car to another.
- PRODUCT WIDTH:
- If there will be more than one backseat passenger, you'll need a car seat that’s compact.
- LATCH:
- Attaches to your car's seat belt for hassle-free installation every time.
- CARRY HANDLE:
- On infant car seats, look for an ergonomic handle for easy transport from stroller to backseat.
- SUPPORT CUSHIONS:
- Baby will spend a lot of time in the car seat, so it needs to be as comfy as can be.
- EXPIRATION DATE:
- Always check the car seat's expiration date if you're planning on buying a car seat that's not brand new.
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