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Infant Carrier Car Seats
Car seats are listed in order of weight
(without base) from lightest to 9.9 lbs.
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 Graco
SnugRide with EPS
* Can travel without the base *
Why we recommend it:
Light in the hand, and lasts to 29" in
height. The Graco SnugRide infant car seat comes in a variety of models
that may include various upgrades, including "GracoPedic" luxury foam, a
cold weather boot (as shown here), peek-a-boo window in canopy, and
various fabric patterns The Graco SnugRide can be used with or without
its base and is FAA-approved for air travel. It measures 24" x 17.25" x
18" when attached to the base. For children 5 to 22 lbs. or 29" tall.
Seat by itself weighs
7.24 lbs, base weighs 5.4 lbs.
Find it online at: Amazon.com
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Click here to see the Graco SnugRide owner's manual |
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 Combi
Connection Infant Car Seat
* Can travel without the base *
Why we recommend it:
Similar to the Combi Centre, the Connection
is also lightweight, designed for longer-use, can travel without the
base, and is compatible with Combi's travel strollers (see tip
below). In addition, the Connection includes an optional supportive
infant body pillow (similar to the Snuzzler), egg shock foam in addition
to EPS, and built-in lock off clips (takes about as much time as
buckling and adjusting your own seatbelt). Energy absorbing EPS and Egg
Shock foam is used in the head area, supportive infant body pillow
included for baby's earliest trips (similar to the Snuzzler).
Height-adjustable base with level indicator to help keep baby happier
longer for rear-facing rides in the car. FAA-certified for use in
aircraft. It is slightly wider than the Centre at 18.5"W x 28"D x 17.5"H
(without base) and weighs 7.7 lbs. (without base). For children 5 to 22
lbs and 29" tall.
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
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See the Combi Connection user's manual online
Tip: This car seat is compatible with
the Combi City Savvy, DK-5, Twin Savvy, Counterpart Tandem, and the
Combi Flash stroller frame, all found in
our recommended car seat compatible strollers.
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 Baby
Trend Flex-Loc Seat
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Can travel without the base *
Why we recommend it:
Good value. It features EPS foam head
protection and an easily adjusting EZ5 harness in adjustable back models
(fixed back must be rethreaded). The triangular rubber grip handle is
designed to go easy on wrists. FAA-approved for air travel. It measures
15" x 17" x 29.75".
The seat by itself weighs
just over 8 lbs, the base weighs 7 lbs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are different versions
of this product with different upper height limits. Fixed Back version:
up to 26" in height; adjustable Back version: up to 28.5" in height.
Both models may be used for children from 5 lbs. to 22 lbs. in weight.
Find it online at:
Amazon.com Babies
R Us
Click here to see the Baby Trend Flex-Loc owner's manual
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 Chicco
KeyFit 30
* Can travel without the base *
Why we recommend it:
It's lightweight and built for travel with
children up to 30 lbs. or 30" in height. While lugging a car seat that
is 9 lbs. plus a possible 30 lbs. of child ion a daily basis s not
especially desirable or comfortable for most parents, the ability to
travel longer with the ease of an infant-style car seat could make it
worth it for you (though if this is important to you, also take a look
at the Sit 'n' Stroll that can
be used rear- and forward-facing up to 40 lbs--and has retractable
wheels). Extra comforts include the infant insert and
extendable sun visor, as shown. The KeyFit travels without its base, if
desired, and fits easily into airplane seats at only 17"W. It installs
with either LATCH or seatbelts, and where LATCH is available, the
KeyFit's unique one-pull adjusting system can save you time during
installation. It is also compatible with the Chicco Cortina and C1
strollers. Measures 24" x 17"x 22" with base, weighs 9 lbs. without
base.
Find it online at: Amazon.com
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 Combi
Shuttle with Anti-Rebound Bar (ARB)
* Can travel without the base *
Why we recommend it:
Safety to go. The Combi Shuttle features the new Anti-Rebound Bar built
into the carrier itself, rather than the base, so that this feature
travels with you even when the base stays at home (unlike the Britax
Companion infant seat, which features an anti-rebound base). EPS foam
lines the headrest for additional protection. Height-adjustable base
with level indicator, and no-rethread height adjustable harness. FAA-certified for use in aircraft. Measures 17"W x
26.25"D x 25.55"H (with base) and weighs 9.9 lbs. (without base). The
Shuttle can be used for children from 5 lbs to 22 lbs., or up t o 29"
tall. It is *quite* similar to the Combi Centre DX with Anti-Rebound
Bar, included below, which may save you some money over this model where
it is still available.
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Baby Age
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 Combi
Centre DX with Anti-Rebound Bar
* Can travel without the base *
Why we recommend it:
Value. The Combi Centre DX has pretty much everything you could hope for
in an infant carrier car seat, including an anti-rebound base (and bar
in the newest models) that is weighted for stability. It is lightweight
and longer-lasting than many infant car seats, and comes with excellent
safety features, including EPS foam, the anti-rebound bar, and LATCH.
It is much like the popular Centre ST model, but with the added
convenience of a one-handed harness height adjustment that requires no
rethreading through the seat. It's space-saving design shaves it down to
17"W with or without the base. Height-adjustable base with level
indicator. FAA-certified for use in aircraft. Measures 17"W x 26.25"D x
25.55"H (with base) and weighs 9.9 lbs. (without base). For children 5
to 22 lbs and 29" tall.
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
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See the Combi Centre user's manual online
Tip: This car seat is compatible with
the Combi Cosmo stroller, both of which can be purchased as a
travel bundle
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