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Comparing Infant Car Seats

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Best Value Award    
Price $480 List$120 List
$119.99 at Amazon		$350 List$225 List
$199.49 at Amazon		$230 List
$209.99 at Amazon
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Pros Best crash test analysis, load leg, great LATCH system, color indicators, easy to installBudget-friendly, better crash test result, lighter weightBetter crash test results, lots of padding, canopy/handle perfection, easy belt threadingLive online install assistance, better crash scores, lightweight, load legHigher crash scores, easy to use, good handle grip
Cons Expensive, heavy base, harder buckle operationHard to loosen, poor install stability, no comfort paddingHarder to install LATCH, difficult buckle, itchy fabric headrest/insertHard to tighten harness, hard to use buckle, disappointing comfortMinimal padding, small canopy, poor stability without base
Bottom Line If your budget allows, this seat has the highest-scoring crash test analysis scoreBetter crash scores make this wallet-friendly seat a good buy despite its hiccups in comfort and ease of installBetter scores in crash tests with lots of comfort padding, but the headrest fabric and LATCH are a disappointment for the priceBetter crash test results make the overall poor ease of use an even bigger disappointmentImpressive crash test results but it isn't the most comfortable for a baby
Rating Categories Clek Liing Graco SnugRide 35 L... Peg Perego Primo Vi... Evenflo LiteMax DLX Chicco KeyFit 30
Crash Test (40%) Sort Icon
8.7
8.4
8.4
8.1
7.9
Ease of Install - LATCH (20%)
9.0
3.0
5.8
4.3
6.8
Ease of Install - Belt (10%)
8.3
3.5
5.5
6.0
6.8
Ease of Install - w/o Base (5%)
7.8
3.8
7.0
5.8
5.5
Ease of Use (15%)
5.5
5.5
5.5
3.5
8.0
Comfort/Quality (5%)
6.0
3.0
4.5
4.5
5.5
Weight/Size (5%)
6.8
8.5
6.8
7.9
7.2
Specs Clek Liing Graco SnugRide 35 L... Peg Perego Primo Vi... Evenflo LiteMax DLX Chicco KeyFit 30
Aircraft Certified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Minimum Weight 4 lbs 4 lbs 4 lbs 4 lbs 4 lbs
Maximum Weight 35 lbs 35 lbs 35 lbs 35 lbs 30 lbs
Maximum Height 32 in 32 in 32 in 32 in 30 in
Belt Routing Style European American European European American
Measured Carrier-Only Weight 10.5 lb 7.6 lb 10.6 lb 8.6 lb 9.8 lb
Number of Recline Positions 7 4 Infinite 4 5
Shoulder Harness Positions 3 4 5 5 3
Crotch Strap Positions 1 2 1 2 1
Built in Lock Off Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Anti-rebound Bar No No Yes No No
Load Leg Yes No Yes Yes No
Locking Handle Positions 3 4 5 4 3
Allowed Handle Positions For Auto Travel Upright Position Any position Position C for base Install (even with the top of the seat),
Position A for Seat Only Install (all the way forward)		 Position 1 & 3 Any position
Head Support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Newborn Insert Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Method To Adjust Harness Shoulder Height Rethread Rethread Non-rethread Non-rethread Rethread
Onboard Manual Storage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Level Indicator On Base Bubble, in middle needle, one side Bubble, in middle Rotating dial Bubble, both sides
Level Indicator On Seat Line on Decal Line on Decal Line on Decal Line on Decal Line on Decal