Best Convertible Car Seat Ratings

Best Convertible Car Seat Ratings Characteristic

By : Abd. Mudeffar

Based on the NHTSA's rating system, the Best Convertible Car Seat Ratings was The First Years True Fit Premier. The next highest overall ratings belong to The First Years True Fit, RecaroSigno and GracoMyRide 65. The remaining top-rated car seats include Britax Advocate CS, Britax Diplomat, CombiCoccoro, Graco Comfort Sport, Evenflo Tribute and Sunshine Kids Radian 65.

The use of car seats is key to child safety in the event of a crash. A drop in child fatalities in car accidents is very likely a direct correlation to the increased use of car seats. However, for the parent looking for the correct car seat, the choices can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to find the Best Convertible Car Seat Ratings for your budget, style and safety needs.

Make sure the car seat has a five-point harness system, meaning that the baby is strapped in at five separate points. Also, check the harness system for how many loops are available for each car seat. The harness should always fit at or slightly under the child's shoulders, so be sure the car seat is easily adjustable.

Though the manufacturer's website claims the Flex-Loc is the No. 1 rated infant car seat, it lands near the bottom of this list with an overall rating of four stars, receiving only one star in the evaluations-of-labels category. Therefore, while the seat holds infants 5 to 22 pounds who are up to 28.5 inches in height safely, the NHTSA suggests you may have difficulty clearly understanding information on the labels. The seat's appeal is in features such as a four-position height adjustment button, so there is no re-threading required for the seat to fit properly when infants grow in height, and a one-hand seat release.

Following the trend of other seats by accommodating a broader range of weights and heights in infants, the Keyfit 30 received an overall rating of four stars from the NHTSA for ease of use. Even though the seat, which accommodates infants from 4 to 30 pounds and up to 30 inches in length, has high ratings, models were recalled in June 2008. To check whether or not your model of the Keyfit 30 is a recal,l visit the NHTSA, Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) website (See Resources) and locate your model by manufacturer.

With an overall rating of four stars, the Mico infant car seat is suitable for small and large infants alike. The weight and height requirements are in line with many of the other models, requiring infants to be between 5 and 22 pounds and 19 to 29 inches in length, but the Mico includes an insert, the Cozi-Dozi, to provide a better fit for infants at the lower end of the requirements. The seat provides safety, with a five-point harness and side impact protection, and functionality, with an attached canopy and compatibility with Maxi-Cosi strollers. The seat makes its way onto the "Parents Magazine" top list for its stylish looks and lightweight design.

Your child's safety is the most important priority when choosing a Best Convertible Car Seat Ratings, but with so many available options, it can be difficult to choose the best one. Parents must take several factors into account, including your child's height, weight, age, type of car and budget. According to Car-Safety's online buying guide, parents should look for features such as five-point harnesses, twist-resistant straps, front harness adjustments, two-piece chest clips, seat-belt routing paths and built-in locking clips.