Car Seat Comparison

Confused about what car seat to buy? Car seats come in all different sizes, shapes and features. It is difficult to choose unless you can compare them side-by-side. We have included this car seat comparison chart to assist you:

	Cost	Orientation	Seat Weight	Maximum Infant Height	Maximum Infant Weight	Harness Type	Extras
Safety 1st Designer Car Seat	Approx $80	Rear Facing	16.6 pounds, full seat and base weight. Without base weight not published	29 inches	5-22 pounds	5-point harness system with up-front harness adjustment	Side impact protection, infant head support
Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat	Approx $100	Rear Facing	7.5 pounds, without base. 12.7 pounds, full seat and base weight	32 inches	5-22 pounds	5 point harness	Level indicator to help ensure correct installation. EPS energy absorbing foam.
Evenflo Triumph 65 DLX Seat	Approx $170	Rear and Forward Facing	23.4 pounds, full seat weight	29 inches, rear facing	5-65 pounds	5 point harness. Infinite slide harness adjustment system	Cup holder. EPS energy absorbing foam.
Chicco Keffit 30 Infant Car Seat and Base	Approx $180	Rear Facing	11 pounds, without base. 17 pounds full seat and base weight	30 inches	4-30 pounds	5 point harness. adjustable with 1 hand	Full body inserts to protect newborns from 4-11 pounds. EPS energy absorbing foam.
Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier	Approx $230	Rear Facing	10 pounds, without base. Total seat and base weight unpublished.	32 inches	4-30 pounds	5 point, no thread harness	True side impact protection and anti-rebound bar. Ergonomic carry handle and quick adjust headrest. There is a recall on seats made between April 2009 and May 2010