Pixelated
Moderator - CPST Instructor
This list will be updated as products change and more feedback develops on a particular seat. If you feel a seat shouldn't be on this list please say why. If you think something is missing please say that too!
If there is something that's too critical, too editorial, not in the same format...I'd appreciate comments on that as well.
INFANT SEATS:
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35
Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite/Light 'N' Comfy
Chicco Keyfit
Graco Snugride Classic Connect 35
Graco Snugride Classic Connect 30
Safety 1st OnBoard/OnBoard Air/OnBoard 35/OnBoard Air 35
Britax B-Safe
If there is something that's too critical, too editorial, not in the same format...I'd appreciate comments on that as well.
INFANT SEATS:
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35
- ~$220 at Babies R Us
- 4-35lbs or 32″ tall
- very light weight
- narrow base with straight sides making it a good choice for tight seating situations
- some models come with a lock-off on the base, harness covers, and more body padding
- fits small babies very well
- expires in 7 years
Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite/Light 'N' Comfy
- ~$99 at Walmart, Sears
- 4-22lbs or 29″ tall
- light weight
- most user-friendly front-adjust seat under $100 (others in this price range are rear-adjust – avoid a rear-adjust seat if at all possible)
- narrow base with straight sides making it a good choice for tight seating situations
- fits small babies very well
- expires in 6 years
Chicco Keyfit
- ~$220 at Babies R Us, Amazon.ca and specialty stores
- 4-22lbs or 30″ tall
- very simple base installation with UAS (latch) design
- built in lock-off for lap/shoulder belts
- very narrow base with straight sides making it a good choice for tight seating situations
- fits small babies very well
- fairly compact front to back
- expires in 6 years
Graco Snugride Classic Connect 35
- ~$220 at Babies R Us, Sears, Amazon.ca and specialty stores
- 4-35lbs or 32″ tall
- base has built-in lock-off for exceptionally simple seat belt installation if needed
- fits small babies very well
- expires in 7 years
Graco Snugride Classic Connect 30
- ~$160 at Babies R Us, Walmart, Amazon.ca
- 4-30lbs or 30″ tall
- narrow base with straight sides making it a good choice for tight seating situations
- fits small babies very well
- expires in 7 years
Safety 1st OnBoard/OnBoard Air/OnBoard 35/OnBoard Air 35
- ~$150-200 at Canadian Tire, Babies R Us, Sears, Amazon.ca
- 4-22lbs or 4-35lbs and 29″ tall
- deeper seat gives ample leg room
- fits small babies very well
- built-in lock-off for seat belt install
- expires in 6 years
Britax B-Safe
- ~$200 at Babies R Us, Amazon.ca
- 4-22lbs and 32″ tall
- fits small babies well
- fairly compact front-to-back
- built-in lock-off for seat belt install
- straight sides of base make it narrow and 3-across friendly
- expires in 6 years
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