Comparing Infant Car Seats
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Price | $480 List $499.99 at Amazon | $400 List $399.99 at Amazon | $270 List | $330 List $279.99 at Amazon | $270 List $229.99 at Amazon |
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Pros | Best crash test analysis, load leg, great LATCH system, color indicators, easy to install | Soft fabric and lots of cushion, canopy/handle design, retractable LATCH | Easy to tighten LATCH, easy to adjust harness, great ergonomic handle, one of the best | Very easy to use, one-handed handle adjustment, simple LATCH install, more comfortable | Better performance across all metrics, nice padding, easy to buckle and tighten |
Cons | Expensive, heavy base, harder buckle operation | Expensive, below-average chest sensor results, install wasn't easy in all test cars | Annoying belt lock-off, harness buckle inserts get lost down the side, hard to remove carrier from base | Poorly designed handle grip, heavier, higher price point | Non-rigid LATCH, rougher headrest |
Bottom Line | If your budget allows, this seat has the highest-scoring crash test analysis score | If quality and comfort are your priorities, this is the seat for you, but there are better crash test results to be had in other contenders | A good contender with the easy installation of the LATCH system, but grabbing the carrier of the base is more challenging than most | If the price is within budget, it is one of the easiest-to-use infant seats with some comfort features | Not much to dislike in this higher-performing seat, with above-average results in all metrics and high stroller compatibility |
Rating Categories | Clek Liing | UPPAbaby Mesa Max | Britax B-Safe Gen-2... | Chicco Fit2 | Chicco KeyFit 35 |
Crash Test (40%) | |||||
Ease of Install - LATCH (20%) | |||||
Ease of Install - Belt (10%) | |||||
Ease of Install - w/o Base (5%) | |||||
Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
Comfort/Quality (5%) | |||||
Weight/Size (5%) | |||||
Specs | Clek Liing | UPPAbaby Mesa Max | Britax B-Safe Gen-2... | Chicco Fit2 | Chicco KeyFit 35 |
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 | 35 lbs |
Maximum Height | 32 in | 32 in | 32 in | 35 in | 32 in |
Belt Routing Style | European | European | European | European | European |
Measured Carrier-Only Weight | 10.5 lb | 10.6 lb | 11.6 lb | 12.3 lb | 10.4 lb |
Number of Recline Positions | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Shoulder Harness Positions | 3 | Infinite | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Crotch Strap Positions | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Built in Lock Off | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Anti-rebound Bar | No | Anti-rebound handle position | No | Yes | Yes |
Load Leg | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Locking Handle Positions | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Allowed Handle Positions For Auto Travel | Upright Position | Position 4 (all the way forward) | Any position | Stage 1: Any Stage 2: Base Storage Position (behind the seat) |
Any position |
Head Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Newborn Insert | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Method To Adjust Harness Shoulder Height | Rethread | Non-rethread | Non-rethread | Non-rethread | Non-rethread |
Onboard Manual Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Level Indicator On Base | Bubble, in middle | Bubble, both sides | Mark on a dial, both sides | Bubble, both sides | Bubble, both sides |
Level Indicator On Seat | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal |
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