Hi all! There are some EXCELLENT Black Friday Car Seat deals this year, so I wanted to share some that I recommend as well as their pros/cons (in alphabetical order).
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A forward facing only seat with a booster mode.
Pros:
Extremely easy to install
Tall, upright seat - good for kids who want the “big kid” feeling in a car seat
Tall harness height
Easy to adjust
Cons:
Only compatible in cars where the headrests can be removed
Booster mode doesn’t fit thinner/smaller kids well
Doesn’t recline much - not good for car sleepers
An inflatable booster (for kids who are at least 5 years old and at least 40 lbs and can sit still), good for travel and tiny middle seats!
Pros:
Very narrow and lightweight
Can deflate for travel to make it even smaller
Fits in a backpack for carpool etc
Cons:
A sturdy booster is safer for heavier booster riders
Shoulder belt clip (included) must be used for most kids
Can be hard for kids to buckle by themselves
Some kids sit still better on a more sturdy booster
A good, versatile infant seat. Has a headrest that moves up and down as opposed to the older Keyfits that have slots for the straps.
Pros:
Narrow
Easy to install base
Generally good fit on most infants 6 lbs and up
Easy to adjust as the child grows
Cons:
Heavier than many other infant seats
Not the best fit on the tiniest newborns (4-6 lbs)
This seat rear and forward faces.
Pros:
Easy to install and adjust
Legroom for daysssss - TONS of legroom
Compact front to back
Cons:
Wide. This is not a narrow seat
Must be reclined forward facing under 40 lbs
This is a “narrow-ish” :) seat that rear and forward faces and has a high back booster mode.
Pros:
Easy to install and adjust
Has decent infant positioning starting at a few months old
Reasonably narrow
Cons:
Despite the name, not the best for the tightest 3 across situations
Not that compact front to back
This is a very narrow seat that rear and forward faces and has a high back booster mode. It has a lockoff for forward facing installation that helps it fit in tight places.
Update: May no longer be on Black Friday deal - be sure to check Amazon for current price
Pros:
fits in narrow spaces better than any other conventional seat
Amazing for 3 across!
Easy to install and adjust
Cons:
Sits tall in some cars and can block the view
Doesn’t have good infant positioning
A terrific budget choice for an infant seat
Pros:
Lightweight
Generally good positioning on babies 6 lbs and up
Easy to install with latch
Easy to install baseless
Cons:
Seatbelt install of the base can be tough
Not the best fit on the smallest newborns
This is an excellent lightweight FORWARD FACING ONLY seat that turns into a high back and no back booster.
Pros:
Very lightweight
Can be used from about age 2 until when the child is out of a booster. (The child is safer rear facing at a younger age though.)
Super easy to adjust - excellent carpool seat
Cons:
can be difficult to install tightly in some cars
This is a good, basic Graco seat that is easy to adjust. It has a rear facing mode, forward facing and booster mode.
Pros:
Fairly easy to install. Easy to adjust
Pretty compact rear facing in the car
Inexpensive!
Cons:
Latch is “hook latch” which can be harder to unattach. (Can install with seatbelt though.)
Not a great newborn fit; starts working well at about 6 months
The Joie Mint Latch is a fabulous new infant seat which connects with rigid latch right to the car! No need for a base!
Pros:
Quick and easy install
Safety feature of rigid latch
Fits newborns very well
Relatively lightweight
Cons:
Has flame retardants - this may be a concern for some families
Only compatible with Joie strollers (may change in the future)
A fabulous convertible seat. Rear and forward faces.
Pros:
Extremely easy to install and adjust
Very compact front to back rear facing
Plush and comfy for kids
Very easy to get a tight installation
No flame retardants
Cons:
Not as much rear facing legroom as other seats. (This is NOT a safety issue at all.)
Starts at 5 lbs but may be too upright for smaller infants in some cars with very sloped seats
This is a super compact forward facing only travel seat that usually fits from ages 2-5. It’s also useful for tiny middle seats.
Pros:
Extremely narrow and compact
Folds up
Very easy to install with latch
Cons:
Not always the most comfortable for kids
Crotch buckle can be tight
Seatbelt install can be difficult
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