13 High Design Car Seats That Give Baby A Safe & Comfortable Ride

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-Join us at the New York Baby Show! The family-friendly event for new and expectant parents with infants and toddlers from the Tri-State area and beyond will take place on the weekend of May 18-19, 2013.

-In honor of the New York Baby Show, you can enter our Ultimate Nursery Giveaway, compliments of Bellini, a brand new Stella collection designed by Newport Cottages.

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From indicators that assure proper seat alignment to monitors that communicate with smartphones, car seats are becoming smarter, safer, and more high-tech than ever. Enjoy the ride!

1. Britax ADVOCATE 70-G3
Built for easy installation with rear- and forward-facing capabilities, the Advocate 70-G3 is a versatile option for kids up to 70 lbs. By utilizing Side Impact Cushion Technology, this seat is designed to reduce crash energy by 45 percent. $379.99, britaxusa.com

2. Baby Trend Inertia Infant Car Seat
For ultimate comfort while traveling, the Inertia Infant Car Seat, designed for infants up to 32 lbs., reclines more than traditional car seats. But rest assured: It also rotates upright when hit with crash forces, to better distribute the impact and keep your infant safe. $179.99, babiesrus.com

3. Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air Infant Car Seat
The onBoard 35 Air Infant Car Seat uses a precise release of air to shield the child’s head and reduce side impact forces. Perfect for infants up to 35 lbs., it also has a customizable insert for preemie babies and low harness slots for growing infants. $169.99, babiesrus.com

4. Maxi-Cosi Prezi Infant Car Seat
For infants up to 30 lbs. and 29 inches, the Prezi Infant Car Seat offers both style and safety. With a sleek design in nine colors, the car seat features new G-Cell HX foam technology to reduce first impact energy. $289, albeebaby.com

5. Cosco Apt 40RF Convertible Car Seat
The rear- and forward-facing Apt 40RF Convertible Car Seat offers all the features you expect—adjustable five-point harness, side impact protection, multiple buckle locations—without the extra fuss (or dollars). Meanwhile, two integrated cup holders keep baby hydrated and full. $54.99, coscojuvenile.com

6. Diono Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat
Made with a full steel alloy frame and aluminum reinforced sides, the Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat is built to absorb energy and deliver safety. The seat folds flat, making it perfect for travel and storage, and the cover is machine washable and dryable. $339, diono.com

7. Chicco NextFit Convertible Car Seat
NextFit is Chicco’s first-ever line of convertible, rear-, and forward-facing car seats. Designed for kids up to 60 lbs., its FloThru belt path allows you to convert the seat’s direction without re-threading, and the RideRight bubble levels indicate correct seat angles. $279.99-$299.99, chiccousa.com

8. Graco Head Wise 70 Convertible Car Seat
The Head Wise 70 Convertible Car Seat specially positions side impact protection to ensure your child is safe at every stage of growth, from 4 to 70 lbs. The rear- and forward-facing car seat also features multiple buckle, headrest, and reclining positions. $199.99, gracobaby.com

9. Snugli All-In-One Car Seat
The All-In-One Car Seat utilizes Outlast Temperature Management foam, which can absorb, store, and release excess heat, so your child is always comfortable. A rear- and forward-facing seat for children up to 110 lbs., it features the TruTether adjuster, which turns green when the seat is properly tightened. $329.99, snugli.com

10. Evenflo Symphony 65 with e3 Side Impact Technology
The Symphony 65 with e3 Side Impact Technology has triple layer foam technology to reduce side impact crash forces by 50 percent. Its Infinite Slide Harness slides for an accurate fit so you won’t need to rework the harness as your child grows. For children up to 100 lbs. $229.99, evenflo.com

11. The First Years IAlert True Fit Convertible Car Seat
To help you stay in the loop, the IAlert True Fit Convertible Car Seat notifies parents on their smartphones if the child is left alone in the car or gets out of the seat while the car is moving. It also reminds parents to check that their child is buckled, monitors the car’s temperature, and helps parents install the seat in the correct position. $399.99, thefirstyears.com

12. J.J. Cole Collections Newport Car Seat
The Newport Car Seat has been tested against worldwide standards. For children up to 35 lbs., it features easily removable pads for convenient cleaning, a no-thread adjustable harness, and a rebound energy management carry handle. $200, jjcolecollections.com

13. Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible
The rear- and forward-facing Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible easily adjusts to 10 different positions to ensure the best and safest fit for children up to 70 lbs. The seat’s head panel is covered in a breathable jersey fabric that’s easy to clean. $329.99, pegperegousa.com

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;