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Best Booster Seats 2022: Crash Tested

by Juliet Spurrier, MD, Wendy Schmitz, and the BabyGearLab Review Team

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Best Booster Seats 2022: Crash Tested

Best Booster Seats 2022: Crash Tested

Keep growing children car safe with a great booster seat. We tested top boosters to determine which are the best options for every budget.

Best Convertible Car Seats 2022: Crash Tested

Best Convertible Car Seats 2022: Crash Tested

Keeping your baby car safe should be a parenting priority. We tested top convertible car seats to find the safest and easiest to use options available.

Best Infant Car Seats 2022: Crash Tested

Best Infant Car Seats 2022: Crash Tested

We purchased top infant car seats for crash tests and extensive hands-on use for ease of installation and ease of use to find the absolute best for your newborn.

The 10 Best Car Seats 2022: Crash Tested

The 10 Best Car Seats 2022: Crash Tested

Finding the best car seat for your baby is easy when you have all the details. We've tested over 70 competing car seats to find the best possibilities for every family.

The Best Baby Mirrors for Your Car

The Best Baby Mirrors for Your Car

Looking for a baby mirror for your car to keep an eye on your little one while driving? Stay safe and get peace of mind with one of the top baby car mirrors available today.

Car Seat Installation

Car Seat Installation

Installing your infant car seat is job one before you head to the hospital on your labor day...

UPPAbaby Alta

Editors' Choice

UPPAbaby Alta

The Alta is a high-quality booster with better than average crash test analysis and impressive comfort and quality for the price.

Clek Oobr

Editors' Choice

Clek Oobr

The Oobr is a high-backed booster with excellent crash test results and high-quality materials. With an easy to use rigid LATCH system, the Oobr is easy to install even if it is cumbersome...

Chicco KidFit

Chicco KidFit

The KidFit is a high-backed booster with a below-average price and better crash test results. This seat is easy to use...

BubbleBum

BubbleBum

This ultra-light and small booster seat is great for traveling or carpooling so kids can stay safe without the burden of a large high backed booster.

Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 120

Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 120

The Viaggio Flex 120 is an expensive, average booster with some nice features, but it misses the mark overall and isn't as impressive as the competition.

Diono Monterey XT

Diono Monterey XT

The Monterey XT is a budget-friendly versatile option that performed well in crash tests and is relatively easy for little ones to use.

mifold

mifold

This "Grab-and-Go" booster is small and easy to carry, but the lower crash test results and hard to use design resulted in the lowest overall score for the group.

Graco Nautilus 65 LX

Graco Nautilus 65 LX

The Nautilus 65 LX is a budget-friendly, average booster with disappointing crash test results. This heavier option struggles

Evenflo Spectrum

Evenflo Spectrum

The Spectrum is a nice, inexpensive booster that gets the job done without all the bells and whistles that increase costs. It is easy to use, comfy, and lightweight.

Britax Emblem

Editors' Choice

Britax Emblem

A wallet-friendly Emblem sports quality features that are easy to use. With better crash test results, it is hard to find anything not to love about this product.

Graco Extend2Fit

Editors' Choice

Graco Extend2Fit

The Extend2Fit has impressive crash test results and comes with easy to use features like a non-rethread harness, footrest, and dual cup holders.

Evenflo Tribute LX

Evenflo Tribute LX

The Tribute LX is generally below average, but its impressive crash test results and lower price earned it an enviable award.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight ARB

Britax Boulevard ClickTight ARB

The Boulevard ClickTight is a top convertible seat with higher marks than the competition in almost every test

Nuna RAVA

Nuna RAVA

The Rava is a high-quality, comfortable seat that has the best crash test results, but a higher price that could be prohibitive for families on a budget

Clek Foonf

Clek Foonf

The Foonf is a really cool seat with some useful, innovative features that make it a winner in our book. With features like an anti-rebound bar...

Britax Marathon ClickTight ARB

Britax Marathon ClickTight ARB

The Marathon ClickTight ARB is a quality option that is easy to use and comfy. However, the lower crash test scores hurt its overall score with cheaper Britax options earning better results.

Britax Advocate ClickTight ARB

Britax Advocate ClickTight ARB

The Advocate ClickTight ARB is a quality car seat with easy installation but a higher price and lower crash test results.

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible

The Primo Viaggio Convertible seat is a nice seat that looks relatively average compared to the competition, struggling in tests where it should excel

Graco 4Ever DLX

Graco 4Ever DLX

The 4Ever is an average option compared to the competition with uninspired performance and features in just about every metric.

Britax One4Life ClickTight

Britax One4Life ClickTight

This convertible Britax seat isn't a match for the stiff competition from its own brand or even seats from other brands. The average results during testing mean there are better

Clek Fllo

Clek Fllo

The Fllo is a high-quality nice looking seat that costs a little more and has features that are harder to use than much of the competition.

Graco SlimFit All-in-One

Graco SlimFit All-in-One

The SlimFit All-in-One is a convertible seat offering average crash test results and easy LATCH installation. This reasonably priced car seat struggles to

Britax Allegiance

Britax Allegiance

The Allegiance is a budget-friendly option with better crash test results that is very easy to use.

Cybex Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0

Cybex Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0

The Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0 has some interesting features but the low crash test results make it less desirable than seats that cost less and score higher

Chicco NextFit

Chicco NextFit

The NextFit is easy to install with the SuperCinch strap, but the crash test results are only average and the price somewhat high

Cybex Sirona S

Cybex Sirona S

The Sirona S is a convertible car seat filled with gadgets. It has better than average crash results and top performance for comfort and quality. However, this option is expensive and heavy

Chicco NextFit Zip

Chicco NextFit Zip

An average priced set with some interesting features but overall it is fairly average

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35

Editors' Choice

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35

The Primo Viaggio 4-35 earned the highest overall score in this review. It is a nice looking car seat that has some interesting features and performed well in our tests. This seat is very...

Chicco KeyFit 35

Editors' Choice

Chicco KeyFit 35

The Keyfit 35 is super easy to install and offers better-than-average crash test analysis than much of the competition. However, it is sort of heavy

Cybex Aton 2

Editors' Choice

Cybex Aton 2

The Aton 2 is one of the best seats on the market, and a seat we strongly recommend. It has impressive crash test results and scored above average in most metrics.

Chicco KeyFit 30

Chicco KeyFit 30

The KeyFit 30 is a popular infant car seat with a reasonable price tag and easy to use features parents love. With impressive crash test results...

Baby Trend EZ Flex-Loc

Baby Trend EZ Flex-Loc

This inexpensive infant seat is a winner for those on a tight budget or looking for a second seat for grandparents. The EZ ...

Doona

Doona

This unique car seat transforms into a stroller with a quickness. This ability makes it a great choice for city dwellers who frequent public transportation

Peg Perego Nido

Peg Perego Nido

The Nido is a top-ranked infant car seat that is easiest to install without the base. It is a high-quality seat with average crash test results.

Chicco Fit2

Chicco Fit2

The Fit2 allows babies to remain in an infant seat longer than the average seat. This seat is easy to install and use and comes with

UPPAbaby Mesa

UPPAbaby Mesa

The Mesa is a cool looking option that installs easily without the base making it a potential good pick for urban dwellers.

Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

The SnugLock 35 is an inexpensive option with better crash test results that could be a good choice for small budget or a second seat.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa

The Pipa is a sharp-looking seat with average test results in most metrics and disappointing crash test results overall...

Britax Endeavours

Britax Endeavours

The Endeavors is a high-end infant car seat with the average crash test results and a heavy carrier weight.

Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air 360

Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air 360

The onBoard 35 Air 360 is an average infant car seat that is budget-friendly but not a standout...

Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX

Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX

The SnugRide 35 Lite LX is a lightweight option with a small price tag, but the crash tests analysis shows a disappointing below-average result making it one we don't care for.

Britax B-Safe Ultra

Britax B-Safe Ultra

The B-Safe Ultra has disappointing crash test performance we had trouble getting past. With relatively average results in our other tests, it struggles to keep up with most of the...

Britax B-Safe 35

Britax B-Safe 35

The B-Safe 35 offers a disappointing somewhat average performance in this review. While it earned a higher than average score for installation using LATCH, it did not score above average...

How to Choose a Convertible Car Seat

How to Choose a Convertible Car Seat

Choosing a new car seat for your little one doesn't have to be difficult or confusing. Learn all about convertible products in this guide designed to inform parents on what features to...

How to Select the Safest Car Seat for Your Infant

How to Select the Safest Car Seat for Your Infant

Choosing your first car seat can be intimidating. We've done the research to make your search easy. Find out what you should look for in an infant seat and what really matters before you...

Time to Choose Your Infant Car Seat

Time to Choose Your Infant Car Seat

Finding the right infant car seat is one of the most important purchasing you make for your little one and you'll need it for the ride home from the hospital

Diono Radian RXT

Diono Radian RXT

The Diono Radian RXT is an unimpressive seat with an above average price. While it is about average for the ease of installation no matter what direction or method you choose, the low...

Safety 1st Alpha Elite 65

Safety 1st Alpha Elite 65

The Alpha Elite 65 has the lowest overall score for convertible seats in our tests. The Safety 1st offers a non-rethread harness and easy to use buckle that makes...

Maxi-Cosi Pria 70

Maxi-Cosi Pria 70

The Pria 70 is visually lovely but it struggles to match the competition in most tests earning an average overall score

Baby Jogger City GO

Baby Jogger City GO

The Baby Jogger City Go has a disappointing crash test sensor result and lower comfort and quality score than much of the competition giving it a below-average overall score.

Phil and Teds Alpha

Phil and Teds Alpha

Phil and Teds Alpha is a quality choice but it struggles to keep up with the competition in each testing metric including crash tests

Britax Frontier ClickTight

Britax Frontier ClickTight

The rontier ClickTight has better crash test results and a 5-point harness that works up to 90 lbs. Despite an easy installation process and quality materials, the price and overall size...

Recaro Performance SPORT

Recaro Performance SPORT

The Performance SPORT is a high-priced booster with few redeeming qualities to justify the price. With below-average test results in most metrics...

How to Pick a Booster Seat for You and Your Child

How to Pick a Booster Seat for You and Your Child

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