Infant-only seats
(Manufacturers’ names are boldfaced.)
|
Name |
Harness Type |
Rear-Facing Weight Limits |
Height Limits |
Price |
| Baby Trend EZ-Loc, EZ-Flex-Loc, Flex-Loc, Latch-Loc, Fixed Back, Adjustable Back | 5-point | 5-30 pounds | Up to 30" | $79.99-$129.99 |
| Britax Chaperone | 5-point | 4-30 pounds | Up to 32" | $229.99 |
| Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat, only sold as a travel system | 5-point | 4-22 pounds | Up to 30" | $300 |
| Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat | 5-point | 4-30 pounds | Up to 30" | $180-$190 |
| Combi Navette 22, available only through Child Source | 5-point | Birth-22 pounds | Up to 29" | $65 |
| Combi Shuttle 33 | 5-point | Birth-33 pounds | Up to 33" | $170-$180 |
| Combi Shuttle 35 | 5-point | Birth-35 pounds | Up to 33" | $199 |
| Cosco Comfy Carry | 5-point | 4-22 pounds | Up to 29" | $59 |
| CYBEX Aton | 5-point | 4-30 pounds | Up to 30" | $189.95 |
| Dream on Me/Mia Moda Certo Infant Car Seat | 5-point | 4-22 pounds | Up to 29" | $119-$139 |
| Eddie Bauer Deluxe Infant Car Seat | 5-point | 5-22 pounds | 19"-29" | $100 |
| Evenflo Discovery 5 | 5-point | 5-22 pounds | 19"-29" | $50-$60 |
| Evenflo Embrace | 5-point | 5-22 pounds | 19"-29" | $80-$100 |
| Evenflo Secure Ride 35 | 5-point | 5-35 pounds | 19"-32" | $150 |
| The First Years Via | 5-point | 4-22 pounds | Up to 30" | $139.99 |
| The First Years Via 35 | 5-point | 4-35 pounds | Up to 30" | $169.99 |
| Graco SnugRide | 5-point | 5-22 pounds | Up to 29" | $89-$109 |
| Graco SnugRide 30 | 5-point | 4-30 pounds | Up to 30" | $119-$139 |
| Graco SnugRide 35 | 5-point | 5-35 pounds | Up to 32" | $149-$169 |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat | 5-point | 5-22 pounds | 19"-29" | $170 |
| Orbit Baby Infant Car Seat and Car Seat Base G2 | 5-point | 4-22 pounds | 19"-29" | $400 |
| Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 | 5-point | 5-30 pounds | Up to 30" | $249-$299 |
| Safety 1st Comfy Carry | 5-point | 4-22 pounds | Up to 29" | $69 |
| Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite | 5-point | 4-22 pounds | Up to 29" | $75 |
| Safety 1st Designer | 5-point | 5-22 pounds | 19"-29" | $65-$80 |
| Safety 1st OnBoard 35 | 5-point | 4-35 pounds | Up to 32" | $99 |
| Safety 1st OnBoard 35 Air | 5-point | 4-35 pounds | Up to 32" | $159-$179 |
| teutonia USA t-tario 35 | 5-point | 5-35 pounds | Up to 32" | $225 |
Convertible seats
|
Name |
Harness Type |
Rear-Facing Weight Limits, Height Limits |
Forward-Facing Weight Limits, Height Limits |
Price |
| Britax Advocate 70 CS | 5-point | 5-40 pounds, up to 49" | 20-70 pounds,
up to 49" |
$369.99 |
| Britax Boulevard 70 | 5-point | 5-40 pounds, up to 49" | 20-70 pounds,
up to 49" |
$309.99 |
| Britax Boulevard 70 CS | 5-point | 5-40 pounds, up to 49" | 20-70 pounds, up to 49" | $329.99 |
| Britax Marathon | 5-point | 5-35 pounds | 20-65 pounds,
up to 49" |
$279.99 |
| Britax Marathon Classic (ONLY sold at Target) | 5-point | 5-35 pounds, up to 49" | 20-65 pounds,
up to 40" |
$159.99 |
| Britax Roundabout 50 Classic (ONLY sold at Target) | 5-point | 5-35 pounds, up to 49" | 20-50 pounds,
up to 40" |
$229.99 |
| Britax Roundabout 55 | 5-point | 5-40 pounds. up to 46" | 20-55 pounds,
up to 46" |
$199.99 |
| Combi Coccoro | 5-point | 5-33 pounds | 20-40 pounds | $200 |
| Combi Zeus Turn | 5-point | 5-22 pounds | 20-40 pounds | $300 |
| Combi Zeus 360 | 5-point | 5-33 pounds | 20-40 pounds | $330 |
| Cosco Scenera | 5-point | 5-35 pounds, 19"-36" | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" | $50 |
| Cosco Scenera 40RF | 5-point, shield | 5-40 pounds, 19"-40" | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" |
$50-$60 |
| Evenflo Momentum 65 | 5-point | 5–40 pounds AND
top of head is at least 1" below the top of the child restraint headrest |
20–65 pounds, less than 50" | $160-$190 |
| Evenflo Titan Elite | 5-point | 5-35 pounds, At least 19" AND top of head is at least 1" below the top of the child restraint seat back |
20-50 pounds,
less than 47" |
$50-$100 |
| Evenflo Tribute 5 | 5-point | 5-35 pounds, At least 19" AND top of head is at least 1" below the top of the child restraint seat back |
20-40 pounds,
less than 40" |
$45-$60 |
| Evenflo Triumph Advance 65 LX, DLX, or Premier | 5-point | 5-40 pounds, At least 19" AND top of head is at least 1" below the top of the child restraint seat back |
20-65 pounds, less than 50" |
$140-$180 |
| The First Years True Fit 630 | 5-point | 5-22 pounds
without upper seat back installed 5-35 pounds with upper seat back installed |
23-65 pounds,
up to 50" |
$189.99 |
| The First Years Tru Fit Recline C650 | 5-point | 5-22 pounds
without upper seat back installed 5-35 pounds with upper seat back installed |
23-65 pounds, up to 50" | $199.99 |
| The First Years True Fit Rebound C670 | 5-point | 5-22 pounds
without upper seat back installed 5-35 pounds with upper seat back installed |
23-65 pounds, up to 50" | $239.99 |
| Graco ComfortSport | 5-point | 5-30 pounds | 20-40 pounds,
up to 40" |
$79-$99 |
| Graco My Ride 65 | 5-point | 5-40 pounds | 20-65 pounds,
up to 50" |
$149 |
| Maxi-Cosi Priori | 5-point | 5-35 pounds, 19"-36" | 22-40 pounds,
34"-43" |
$200-$230 |
| Orbit Baby Toddler Seat | 5-point | 15-35 pounds | 20-50 pounds,
up to 49" |
$360 |
| Recaro ProRIDE | 5-point | 5-35 pounds | 20-70 pounds,
up to 50" |
$279.99 |
| Recaro Signo | 5-point | 5-35 pounds | 20–70 pounds,
up to 50" |
$299.99 |
| Safety 1st Complete Air 65 | 5-point | 5-40 pounds, 19"-40" | 22–65 pounds, 34"–52" | $180 |
| Safety 1st onSide Air | 5-point | 5-40 pounds, 19"-40" | 22–40 pounds, 35"–43" | $100 |
| Sunshine Kids Radian65SL Car Seat | 5-point | 5-40 pounds | 20-65 pounds,
up to 53"; Up to 65 pounds with lower anchors |
$229.99 |
| Sunshine Kids Radian80SL Car Seat | 5-point | 5-45 pounds | 20-80 pounds, up to 53" Up to 80 pounds with lower anchors |
$269.99 |
| Sunshine Kids RadianXTSL Car Seat | 5-point | 5-45 pounds | 20-80 pounds,
up to 53" Up to 80 pounds with lower anchors |
$299.99 |
| Tripleplay Products/Lilly Gold 5-n-1 Sit’n’Stroll | 5-point | 5-30 pounds | 20-40 pounds | $249.95 |
3-in-1 seats
(Can be used rear-facing, forward-facing, or as a belt positioning
booster.)
|
Name |
rear-Facing Weight Limits, Height Limits |
Forward-Facing Weight Limits, Height Limits |
Booster Weight Limits, Height Limits |
Price |
| Eddie Bauer Deluxe | 5-35 pounds, 19"-36" | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" | 40-80 pounds, 43"-52" | $120-$130 |
| Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat | 5-35 pounds, 19"-36" | 22-50 pounds, 34"-45" | 40-100 pounds, less than 57" | $200 |
| Evenflo Symphony 65 | 5-40 pounds, AND top of head is at least 1" below the top of the child restraint headrest | 20-65 pounds, 50" or less | 40-100 pounds, less than 57" | $200 |
| Graco Smart Seat | 5-40 pounds, AND top of head is greater than 1" from top of seat | 20-65 pounds, Maximum height 50" | 30-100 pounds, Maximum height 57" | $299-$329 |
| Safety 1st All-in-One, Alpha Omega | 5-35 pounds, 19"-36" | 22-50 pounds, 35"-45" | 40-80 pounds, 43"-52" | $120-$130 |
| Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite | 5-35 pounds, 19"-36" | 22-50 pounds, 34"-45" | 40-100 pounds, 34"-52" | $160 |
Combination seats
(Can be used with 5-point harness or as belt-positioning booster.)
| Name | Weight Limits, height Limits With Harness | Weight Limits, Height Limits as Booster | Price |
| Britax Frontier 85 harness-2-Booster | 2 years of age and 25-85 pounds, 30"-57" | 40-120 pounds, 42"-65" | $279.99 |
| Cosco High Back Booster | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" | 40-80 pounds, 43"-52" | $50 |
| Cosco Ventura | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" | 40-80 pounds, 43"-52" | $60 |
| Eddie Bauer Adjustable High Back Booster | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" | 40-100 pounds, 43"-48" | $99 |
| Eddie Bauer Deluxe High Back Booster | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" | 40-100 pounds, 43"-52" | $120 |
| Evenflo Express, Chase | 20-40 pounds At least 29" AND shoulders below top harness slots |
40-100 pounds 43.5"-54" AND ears below top of child restraint headrest |
$50-$70 |
| Evenflo Generations 65 | 20-65 pounds | 40-100 pounds 44"-57" AND ears below top of child restraint headrest |
$100 |
| Evenflo Maestro | 20-50 pounds | 40-100 pounds 44"-57" AND ears below top of child restraint headrest |
$80 |
| Graco Nautilus | 20-65 pounds 27"-52" if shoulders are below top harness slots |
High back: 30-100 pounds,
38"-57" Backless: 40-100 pounds, 40"-57" |
$179.99 |
| Graco Nautilus Elite | 20-65 pounds 27"-52" if shoulders are below top harness slots |
High back: 30-100 pounds,
38"-57" Backless: 40-100 pounds, 40"-57" |
$199.99 |
| Kiddy World Plus | 20-40 pounds, up to 40" with protection shield | 40-100 pounds, up to 60" | $269.99 |
| KIDSEmbrace Toddler/Booster Car Seat | 22-65 pounds, 29"-52" | 30-100 pounds, 38"-57" | $159.99 |
| Recaro ProSPORT | 20-90 pounds, 27"-50" | 30-120 pounds, 37"-59" | $279.99 |
| Safety 1st Go Hybrid Booster | 22–65 pounds, 34"–52" | 40–100 pounds 43"–57" | $199.99 |
| Safety 1st Rumi Air Booster or Essential Air | 22–65 pounds, 34"–52" | 40–100 pounds 43"–57" | $179 |
| Safety 1st Summit | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" | 40-100 pounds, 43"-52" | $99.99 |
| Safety 1st Vantage, Surveyor | 22-40 pounds, 34"-43" | 40-100 pounds, 43"-52" | $80 |
Forward-facing only toddler seats
|
Name |
Harness Type |
Weight Limits |
Height Limits |
Price |
| firstSEAT Revolution | 5-point | 22-60 pounds | Up to 50" | $299 |
Belt-positioning booster seats
|
Name |
Type |
Weight Limits |
Height Limits |
Price |
| Britax Parkway SG | High back converts to backless | 40-120 pounds (high back and backless) | 38"-63" (high back and backless) | $119.99 |
| Britax Parkway SGL | High back converst to backless | 40-120 pounds with lower anchors(high back and backless) | 38"-63" (high back and backless) | $149.99 |
| Chicco KeyFit Strada Booster | High back converts to backless | High back: 33-100 pounds Backless: 40-100 pounds |
High back:
38"-57" Backless: 38"-57" |
$150 |
| Clek Olli Booster Seat | Backless | 40-120 pounds | 40"-57" | $79.99-$99.99 |
| Clek Oobr Booster Seat | High back converts to backless | High back: 33-100 pounds Backless: 40-100 pounds |
High back:
38"-57" Backless; 40"-57" |
$274.99-$299.99 |
| Clek Ozzi Booster Seat | Backless | 40-120 pounds | 40"-57" | $69.99 |
| Combi Kobuk Air Thru | High back | 33-125 pounds | 33"-57" | $80 |
| Cosco Ambassador, High Rise | Backless | 30-100 pounds | 34"-57" | $18 |
| Cosco Complete Voyager | High back | 40-80 pounds | 43"-52" | $20-$25 |
| Cosco Protek | High back | 30-100 pounds | 34"-57" | $30-$50 |
| Cosco Pronto! | High back | 30-100 pounds | 34"-57" | $35 |
| Cosco Disney Pronto! | Backless | 40-100 pounds | 43"-57" | $24 |
| CYBEX Solution X-fit | High back | 33-100 pounds | 38"-60" | $199.95 |
| Evenflo Big Kid, Big Kid Amp | Backless | 40-100 pounds | 40"-57" and whose ears below top of vehicle seat headrest | $15-$25 |
| Evenflo Big Kid | High back converts to backless | High back: 30-100 pounds Backless: 40-100 pounds |
High back:
38"-57" Backless: 40"-57" And ears below top of vehicle seat back |
$30-$60 |
| Evenflo Maestro Booster | High back | 40-100 pounds | 44"-57" AND ears below top of child restraint headrest | $30-$40 |
| The First Years B505 Compass Booster | High back | 30-100 pounds | 38"-57" | $59.99 |
| The First Years B540 Compass Booster | High back | 30-100 pounds | 38"-57" | $79.99 |
| The First Years Pathway B570 Booster | High back | 30-100 pounds | 38"-57" | $99.99 |
| Graco TurboBooster | Backless | 40-100 pounds | 40"-57" | $24.99-$29.99 |
| Graco TurboBooster | High back converts to backless | High back: 30-100 pounds Backless: 40-100 pounds |
High back:
38"-57" Backless: 40"-57" |
$49.99- $69.99 |
| Harmony Baby Armor Youth Booster Seat | High back converts to backless | 30-110 pounds (high back and backless) | 34"-57" (high back and backless) | $79.99 |
| Harmony Cruz Youth Booster Seat | Backless | 30-100 pounds | 34"-57" | $18.99 |
| Harmony Dreamtime Comfort Booster Seat | High back converts to backless | 30-110 pounds (high back and backless) | 34"-57" (high back and backless) | $49.99 |
| Harmony LiteRiderYouth Booster Seat | Backless | 30-100 pounds | 34"-57" | $13.50 |
| Harmony SECURE Comfort Deluxe Booster Seat | Backless | 30-110 pounds | 34"-57" | $19.99 |
| Jeffco Fibres Grizzly Bear | High back | 40-100 pounds | 33"-57" | $119 |
| Jeffco Fibres Polar Bear | High back | 30-100 pounds | 33"-57" | $129 |
| Jeffco Fibres Teddy Bear | High back | 30-80 pounds | 33"-57" | $109 |
| Maxi-Cosi Rodi | High back | 30-100 pounds | 34"-57" | $130-$140 |
| Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR | High back | 30-100 pounds | 34"-57" | $160 |
| ProRider Booster Car Seat | Backless | 33-80 pounds | 60" or less | $17.95 )online ordering only) |
| Recaro ProBooster | High back | 30-120 pounds | 37"-61" | $129.99 |
| Recaro VIVO | High back | 30-100 pounds | 37"-59" | $89.99 |
| Safety 1st Boost Air | High back | 30-100 pounds | 34"-57" | $79 |
| Sunshine Kids Monterey Booster Seat | High back converts to backless | 30-120 pounds Up to120 pounds with lower anchors |
Up to 63" | $139.99 |
| Sunshine Kids SantaFe Booster | Backless | 30-120 pounds with lower anchors | 38"-63" | $69.95 |
Travel Vests
|
Name |
Weight Limits (Age Limits) |
Price |
| E-Z-ON 103Z Adjustable Vest (rear zipper closure) | 20–168 pounds, ages 2–adult | $120 |
| E-Z-ON 203 Adjustable Vest (mini push button front closure) | 20-100 pounds, ages 2-smaller-sized children (XSmall, Small) | $120 |
| E-Z-ON 203/225 All-in-One LATCH Vest | 20-100 pounds, ages 2-smaller-sized children (XSmall, Small, Medium) | $145 |
| E-Z-ON 86Y Harness | 100-168 pounds | $60-$80 |
| E-Z-ON Kid-YC Harness | Up to 100 pounds | $65 |
| E-Z-ON 101Z Non-adjustable Vest (rear zipper closure) | 20-168 pounds, ages 2-adult | $120-$140 |
| E-Z-ON 101 Push Button Non-adjustable Vest | 101 Mini Push Button: 20-65
pounds 101 Standard Push Button: larger children-adult up to 168 pounds |
$120-$140 |
| Safety Angel Booster Harness | 30-100 pounds, must be used with a booster seat | $48 |
| Safe Traffic Systems RideSafer Travel Vest | Small vest: 35-60 pounds
(3-6 years) Large vest: 50-80 pounds (5-10 years) |
$124 (SM) $129 (LG) |
Built-in (integrated) seats
Built-in or integrated child safety seats are available on selected models from some motor vehicle manufacturers. Check with the vehicle manufacturers for specifics.
Manufacturer phone numbers and Web sites
For more information on the seats listed in this guide, please contact the individual manufacturers.
|
Manufacturer |
Phone Number |
Web site |
| Baby Trend | 800/328-7363 | www.babytrend.com |
| Britax | 888/427-4829 | www.britaxusa.com |
| Chicco | 877/424-4226 | www.chiccousa.com |
| Clek | 248/284-2462 | www.clekinc.com |
| Combi | 800/992-6624 | www.combi-intl.com |
| Cosco, Inc. | 800/544-1108 | www.coscojuvenile.com |
| CYBEX (Regal Lager, Inc. distributor) | 800/593-5522 | www.reallager.com |
| Dream on Me/Mia Moda | 732/748-1300 | www.miamodainc.com |
| Eddie Bauer | 800/544-1108 | www.djgusa.com/eddiebauer |
| Evenflo | 800/233-5921 | www.evenflo.com |
| E-Z-ON Products Inc. of Florida | 800/323-6598 | www.ezonpro.com |
| The First Years | 888/899-2229 | www.learningcurve.com |
| firstSEAT | 408/607-6294 | www.firstseat.com |
| Graco Children's Products Inc. (Newell Rubbermaid) | 800/345-4109 | www.gracobaby.com |
| Harmony Juvenile Products | 877/306-1001 | www.harmonyjuvenile.com |
| Jeffco Fibres (formerly LaRoche Brothers) | 800/225-7352 | www.jeffcofibres.com |
| KiddyUSA | 678/377-3309 | www.kiddyusa.com |
| KIDSEmbrace | 866/947-3287 | www.kidsembrace.com |
| Maxi-Cosi | 800/951-4113 | www.maxi-cosi.com |
| Orbit Baby | 877/672-2229 | www.orbitbaby.com |
| Peg Perego USA, Inc. | 800/671-1701 | www.pegperego.com |
| ProRider, Inc. | 800/642-3123 | www.prorider.com |
| Recaro of North America | 800/873-2276 | www.recarokids.com |
| Safe Traffic System, Inc. | 773/509-0530 | www.safetrafficsystem.com |
| Safety 1st | 800/544-1108 | www.safety1st.com |
| Safety Angel | 877/431-1678 | www.safetyangel.com |
| Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products | 888/336-7909 | www.skjp.com |
| teutonia USA (Newell Rubbermaid) | 800/345-4109 | www.teutoniausa.com |
| TriplePlay Products, LLC/LillyGold | 800/829-1625 | www.lillygold.com |
The NHTSA has put together the car safety seat Ease of Use
Ratings to educate parents and caregivers about car safety seat
features and to assist them in finding the appropriate seat for
their needs. You can view this list at
www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Ease-of-Use.
Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is not a testing
or standard-setting organization, this guide sets forth the AAP
recommendations based on the peer-reviewed literature available at
the time of its publication, and sets forth some of the factors that
parents should consider before selecting and using a car safety
seat.
The appearance of the name American Academy of Pediatrics does not
constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the products listed or the
claims made. Phone numbers and Web site addresses are as current as
possible, but may change at any time.
The information contained in this publication should not be used as
a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician.
There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may
recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
Prices are approximate and may vary.
- Last Updated
- 3/20/2011