The Best Car Seats Of 2015

Baby Trend EZ Flex-Loc 32 Infant Car Seat

The EZ Flex-Loc Infant Car Seat by Baby Trend, which includes an EZ Flex-Loc Stay In Car Base, is safe for children weighing 5-32 lbs and who are 32 inches long. This car seat offers an array of top-tier features including extra padded soft head support, a five-point safety harness with easy one-hand harness adjustment and push-button release, a four-position push-button height-adjustable base with a level indicator for proper installation, one-hand seat release, EPS energy-absorbing foam for superior side impact head protection, and a multi-grip carrying handle. $139.99, babiesrus.com

BOB B-Safe Infant Car Seat

While out and about with baby, get the best in terms of both safety and style with the BOB B-SAFE Infant Car Seat by Britax. The safety of Britax is now available in matching fabrics of BOB strollers (select colors including navy and orange). Install the infant car seat onto the Britax Infant Car Seat Adapter (sold separately) and convert your BOB stroller, which is suitable for children up to 30 lbs, into a coordinating travel system. Plus, the BOB B-Safe features side impact protection, a large multiple position canopy, four harness heights, two buckle positions, a five-point harness, and more! $199.99, bobgear.com

Britax Advocate ClickTight

Because three out of every four car seats are installed incorrectly, Britax has set out to change car seat installation forever with the ClickTight Installation System. ClickTight makes safe car seat installation as simple as buckling a seat belt so that, now, everyone can install with confidence in a few easy steps. Additionally, this car seat features SafeCell Impact Protection, a 14-position harness, a two-position buckle, and a seven-position recline with an Automatic Level Indicator. Britax’s convertible car seats can be used rear-facing from 5-40 lbs and forward facing from 1 year and 20 lbs, up to 65 lbs, depending on the seat. $419.99, britaxusa.com

Chicco KidFit Booster Seat

Chicco’s KidFit Booster Seat is a 2-in-1 belt-positing booster seat meant to be continually adjusted and used as a child grows—in fact, it is suitable for children 30-100 lbs (with a high-back) and 40-110 lbs (backless). The KidFit Booster also features DuoZone head and shoulder side-impact protection, the SuperCinch One-Oull LATCH Tightener for easy in/out, ErgoBoost double foam padding, a built-in cup holder, an easy installation system, and more. $99, chiccousa.com

Clek Fllo & Infant-thingy

The Fllo is a compact and convertible car seat that allows for a child (6 months and up, and from 14-65 lbs) to sit upright on their own. The Fllo includes a Steel Anti-Rebound Bar, advanced side-impact protection, and Energy-Absorbing Crumple Technology. Plus, Clek will also soon be releasing an Infant-thingy insert that will allow the Fllo (and Clek’s Foonf) to be used from 5-22 lbs. The Infant-thingy will ensure the child is comfortable and safely positioned with additional head support. Fllo, from $349.99; Infant-thingy, $69.99; clekinc.com

Combi Coccoro Convertible Car Seat

The Coccoro is lightweight, compact, and fits perfectly in smaller vehicles. The compact design also accommodates three car seats across the rear seating of most vehicles. The Coccoro features Tru-Safe Side Impact Protection with deep side walls and a layer of energy-absorbing foam. Plus, the Coccoro offers a five-point harness with a color indicator to ensure the harness is securely buckled, four harness heights, a front harness adjuster, and more. This car seat is suitable for children 19-40 inches, rear-facing from 3-33 lbs, and forward-facing from 1 year and 20 lbs up to 40 lbs. $239.99, combiusa.com

Cosco Scenera NEXT

The Scenera NEXT is one of the only car seats on the market to fit three car seats across. The seat can be used forward- and rear-facing from 5-40 lbs, has side impact protection, and has machine washable fabric. Plus, this great car seat is already receiving praise from car seat advocates nationwide for its safety and affordability! $46, walmart.com

CYBEX Aton Q

The Aton Q has a seat that grows with your baby—just pull a tab on the Headrest and the seat adjusts to the size of the child, from 4-35 lbs and up to 30 inches tall, keeping them in the correct sitting angle, so that the seat offers outstanding safety and comfort during every stage. Aton Q has a Load Leg for stability of seat and a Linear Side-Impact Protection system, both features increasing child’s safety. With the Aton Q you can use the easy European installation method, which is convenient and safe when traveling in taxis and rental cars; there’s no need to bring the base. $349.95, cybex-online.com

Diono Monterey

Overprotective in all the right ways, the Monterey is a full-featured, expandable high-back booster seat designed to fit a growing child up to 63 inches and 120 lbs. The Monterey features include: A dial on the back that adjusts the width of the seat to fit a child’s shoulders up to 20 inches wide, dual cup holders, integrated LATCH connectors and front adjusters, extra length for leg support, and thick AirTek foam and tapered sides for comfort. Plus, the Monterey packs flat for travel and storage. $149.99, amazon.com

Evenflo Advanced Protection Series Transitions 3-in-1

Extended use and comfort come to the next level with the introduction of the Advanced Protection Series Transitions 3-in-1 car seat, which transitions between three modes of use: From harnessed booster into high-back booster to no-back booster. The seat’s extended use capabilities consist of: A five-point harness for 22-65 lbs, a high-back booster for 30-110 lbs, and a no-back booster for 40-110 lbs. The seats also feature buckle pockets that tuck the buckle tongues away, making it easier and safer to get a child in and out of the seats. $149.99, walmart.com

GB Asana

The GB Asana35 AP rear-facing infant car seat just launched in January of this year! It’s suitable for infants 4-35 lbs with a preemie insert, and up to 32 inches in height. This car seat features an ergonomic handle, the three-part FirmFit System (with FirmFit Arm, Harness, and Load Leg) to ensure a secure fit every time, premium padding, and eye-catching, super-soft fabrics. $249.99, GBChildUSA.com

Graco 4Ever All-in-One Car Seat

The 4Ever All-in-1 Car Seat gives you 10 years with one car seat. It’s comfortable for your child and convenient for you as your child transitions from rear-facing infant car seat (4–40 lbs) to forward-facing five-point harness seat (20–65 lbs) to high-back belt-positioning booster (30–100 lbs) to backless belt-positioning booster (40–120 lbs). For a proper fit, the Simply Safe Adjust Harness System and 10-position headrest lets you adjust the harness and headrest together, with no rethreading. The six-position recline keeps your child comfortable, while the InRight LATCH system with one-second attachment makes installation easy. $299.99, babiesrus.com

Jané Montecarlo R1 Booster Seat

The Jané Montecarlo provides a comfortable ride for kids 30-100 lbs, and looks super-stylish doing so. The high-quality fabrics consist of a smooth polyester that is breathable in warmer weather and cozy during colder months. Additionally, the Montecarlo is engineered to adapt with your child as they grow, thanks to its aluminum integral adjustment system—which adjusts easily via the backrest, the sides of the headrest, and the lumbar area—providing complete lateral protection. $190, jane-usa.com

Lilly Gold Sit’n’Stroll

The Sit’n’Stroll is both a rear-facing car seat for children up to 30 lbs and a forward-facing model for children up to 40 lbs. The model is also an FAA Certified Flight seat and can be used as a child safety seat on aircraft, or as a dining booster chair during mealtime. With the push of a lever, the model transforms into a stroller. $329.99, lillygold.com

Maxi-Cosi Vello 65

With Side Impact Protection and a FlexTech Construction System for advanced crash energy management, the new Vello 65 provides safety and comfort for children weighing in at 9-65 lbs. Additionally, the Vello 65 features one-hand harness height adjustment, a One Click LATCH System for ease of installation, a removable and machine-washable pad, and a detachable soft cup-holder and snack container. For smaller children, it comes complete with an infant insert to ensure maximum comfort. $229.99, maxi-cosi.com

Orbit Baby G3 Infant Car Seat + Car Seat Base

Orbit Baby’s G3 Infant Car Seat offers state-of-the-art safety features and side-impact protection for your baby, as well as a parent-friendly design that allows you to dock and rotate on the Car Seat Base, Stroller Base, and Rocker Base. The G3 Car Seat Base makes your car seat installation simple, safe, and secure and offers 360-degree protection for all Orbit Baby car seats in the car. $440, orbitbaby.com

Peg-Perégo Primo Viaggio 4-35

As Peg-Perégo’s hottest rear-facing infant car seat for babies 4-35 lbs and up to 32 inches, the Primo Viaggio 4-35 takes the Peg-Perégo experience in child restraint systems to a new and improved level of safety and design. Equipped with an all-new modern look and an innovative base with the “Right Tight System,” the Primo Viaggio 4-35 is the perfect infant car seat for keeping baby safe and comfortable. $299.99, pegperegousa.com

RECARO Performance Coupe Infant Car Seat

The Performance Coupe Infant Seat exemplifies performance in every detail. It’s engineered to protect with racing-inspired superior safety features like full-body side impact protection, strap twist-preventing safety-stripes, and HERO harness technology. Plus, the infant pillow keeps your baby snug and removes easily when it’s outgrown. The Performance Coupe also has a five-point harness that adjusts easily with a one-handed pull and features five height and two buckle positions. $259.99, babiesrus.com

Safety 1st Advance 65 Air Protect + Convertible Car Seat

Designed for children between 5-65 lbs, this car seat features Air Protect+ advanced side impact protection and a steel-reinforced metal frame for extra stability. Belt paths and installation labels are color-coded. $189.99, walmart.com

UPPAbaby MESA

Designed to increase safety by decreasing complexity, the MESA SMARTSecure system provides visual confirmation that the seat is correctly installed. The one-button stroller release, adjustable headrest with SIP, and no-rethread harness optimizes safety, functionality, and ease of use. The MESA works directly with UPPAbaby’s VISTA or CRUZ for a performance travel system. Plus, the MESA offers dual-sided level indicators, easily-removable and washable seat fabric, and an SPF 50+ hideaway canopy. $279.99, uppababy.com

Urbini Petal

The Petal is lightweight (weighing in at less than 8 lbs), easy to install, airplane ready, and super safe. Suitable for children 4-25 lbs and up to 32 inches rear-facing, the Petal features an adjustable harness, a roller-ball indicator, and increased side-impact protection. It also comes complete with a preemie insert for infants 4-6 lbs. $99, walmart.com