Car Seats

Eight rotating convertible car seats tested for easy loading, tight installs, and real back-seat fit, with picks for tight cars, budgets, and tall kids.

A spare base saves you reinstalling a seat in every car. We tested bases from Graco, Chicco, UPPAbaby and more to find the ones worth buying.

We tested convertible car seats for rear-facing reach, install ease, and back-seat fit — here’s what to buy for tight budgets and tight back seats.

We tested toddler car seats for rear-facing limits, three-across fit, and daily buckle-up ease. Here are the seats we recommend and who each one suits.

We tested travel systems from Graco, Doona, Evenflo, and Baby Trend to find the combos that are easiest to live with from newborn to toddler.

We tested six seats that grow from rear-facing to booster. Here’s the one to buy once, plus budget, rotating and sun-shading picks worth a look.

Padded protection, hands-free carry, and wheels for heavy seats: the car seat travel bags we trust with a convertible, plus the cheap pick for one trip.

We tested car seat protectors for grip, padding, coverage, and easy cleaning. Here are the picks that keep leather and cloth seats looking new.

We found the narrowest car seats that still leave room for passengers, strollers, and three-across setups in a small car.

We tested booster seats for fit, belt routing, and everyday buckling to find the best highback, backless, and harness options for your car.