Keep Baby Snug and Safe in Top-Rated Seats
Vote for the Top Infant Car Seats
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Often one of the first pieces of equipment new moms purchase (baby’s got to come home from the hospital in something!), infant car seat options abound. But finding the perfect one for your family is a daunting task, which is why we’ve created this lineup. If safety is at the forefront of your mind, don’t worry; all of these models meet required safety standards, and a few of them even exceed current standards. You won’t have any trouble installing or cleaning these seats either since most install in a few minutes or less and come with covers that are machine washable. Seats with extra perks like stroller compatibility, rotating bases, and SensorSafe technology also made our list. See your favorite on our list? Give it a vote!
Top Infant Car Seat of 2025 Nominees
Baby Jogger | City GO 2
If you’re already sold on a Baby Jogger stroller, the City Go 2 is a perfect compatible car seat option. In addition to easily clicking onto its stroller, this sleek car seat has a new RapidLock Base that installs in seconds and has been engineered to keep baby safe in rollover, side, front, and rear collisions. Moms also note that this seat rates high for cozy comfort.
Baby Trend | EZ-Lift Plus Infant Car Seat
Ergonomic and affordable, the EZ-Lift Plus Infant Car Seat from Baby Trend protects your back while providing all the expected features in a budget-friendly design. The built-in side grip allows you to lift and hold the seat with less strain on your spine, so carrying a snoozing baby inside is a breeze. The handle doubles as an anti-rebound bar for additional crash protection, too.
Britax | Willow S
Britax’s ClickTight technology takes the guesswork out of installing your new Willow S car seat, giving new moms peace of mind. Plus, its five-point harness with the RightSize system enables you to get a safe, snug fit around each part of your baby. Thanks to materials that are machine washable and dryer friendly, unexpected blowouts are also a cinch to clean up.
Chicco | KeyFit 35 Zip Clear Tex
GreenGuard Gold certified, the KeyFit 35 Zip Clear Tex is made of textiles that are free of flame retardants so that you can feel good about your little one being clicked in close. As baby grows, the no-rethread Easy Extend Headrest System makes it easy to move the straps up, and an integrated anti-rebound bar adds stability but won’t cramp those tiny legs as they get taller.
Clek | Liing
Scoring high in crash protection from multiple third-party testers, the Clek Liing has an adjustable load leg, a Rigid Latch system, and seven recline positions. Still not convinced? A lifetime extended warranty and an expiration date nine years past its production date make this seat a no-brainer for safety-conscious moms. Added perk: the Liing is compatible with multiple top stroller brands like Bumbleride.
Cosco Kids | Scenera Next DLX Convertible Car Seat
The Scenera Next DLX Convertible Car Seat is an ideal choice if Grandma wants an extra seat to keep in her car. Not only is the seat affordable, but it also has the ability to grow with a rear-facing baby up to 40 pounds and 40 inches. The compact design makes it easy to take and stow on a plane, as well.
Cybex | Callisto G 360
Instead of replacing your car seat at every big milestone, choose the chic Callisto G 360, built for newborns to elementary-aged kids. Each seat installs in as little as 15 seconds and features a rotating design to avoid awkward loading angles when it’s time to buckle baby in. Additional safety components like the patented steel frame and Linear Side-Impact Protection also help you feel confident about choosing Cybex.
Doona | Doona + Car Seat & Stroller
As the first completely integrated travel system, Doona has revolutionized the car seat and stroller market. Simply remove the belt or base, lift the seat out, and release the wheels to start moving. Premium fibers (that are machine washable), a rust-free aluminum frame, and high-durability wheels combine to create a long-lasting product that should last through multiple kids.
Evenflo | Shyft DualRide
Urban moms who rely on public transit and the occasional Uber love Evenflo’s Shyft DualRide, a car seat and stroller combo. But features like a detachable stroller base make it a winner with suburban moms, too. Its SensorSafe system is also a huge plus since it tracks dangerous temperatures and provides alerts in case you walk away from the car without unbuckling baby.
Graco | SnugRide 35 DLX Infant Car Seat ft. Load Leg Technology
A trusted name in the baby world, Graco has been wooing moms for more than 65 years with its reliable baby gear, and continuing in this tradition is the SnugRide 35 DLX Infant Car Seat with Load Leg Technology, the brand’s affordable, safety-first model. Parents love that you can adjust the handle with just one hand and the hassle-free harness system that doesn’t require you to rethread any straps.
Joie | Mint Latch
The Mint Latch’s innovative base-free design is perfect for moms with smaller cars who need a low-profile seat. Its key selling feature, though, is the built-in anchor attachments that release with one hand, making it effortless to move the seat between cars for babysitters, rideshares, or just travel in general. These seats still meet all the strict federal safety standards—even the newest side-impact testing requirements.
Nuna | Pipa Aire RX
Frequently appearing in the “best of the best” lists, the 6.2-pound Pipa Aire RX is a sleek, modern approach to infant car seats. Each one installs in just five seconds with the steel-reinforced True Lock feature, and an integrated anti-rebound panel is just one reason why the seat does so well in crash tests. Looking for a deep canopy? The iconic Sky Drape allows sleepy babies to remain undisturbed.
Orbit Baby | G5+ Infant Car Seat
A rotating base (that securely installs in less than 60 seconds, hello!) and comfortable side grip handles for easy transfers set the G5+ Infant Car Seat apart from the competition. Getting baby in and out of the seat is also straightforward with buckle magnets that keep straps out of the way and its no-rethread adjustable headrest. This Orbit Baby model also exceeds safety tests for additional peace of mind.
Romer | Juni Infant Car Seat
The Juni Infant Car Seat is mindfully luxurious, designed with soft Seawool in neutral colorways. But don’t let the chic exterior fool you. The Juni ranks at the top for safety with components like a steel support bar, a load leg, Rigid Latch, and its exclusive SecureLoc strap tension technology. And that gorgeous Seawool cover is machine washable and durable, maintaining its quality for years to come.
UppaBaby | Aria
When you pick up the UppaBaby Aria, you may be stunned; at just under six pounds, it’s light as air. In addition to being the lightest car seat you can buy, the Aria’s uncomplicated no-rethread, five-point harness and one-crotch buckle position really ups its score in the ease-of-use category. You won’t dread lugging this seat through the airport, either, since it’s approved for airplane use.
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