Safest Convertible Car Seats 2018
10 Supersafe Convertible Car Seats That'll Grow With Your Little One
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.
Car seats are the most effective way to keep your child safe in case of an accident, and since the law says that children under the age of 4 must use a child-restraint system, it makes sense to invest in a convertible car seat that can grow with your little one. You can use it with your newborn or infant as a backward-facing car seat and flip it to be forward-facing when your child is a toddler and until she is at least 40 pounds — all without spending double the cash.
To make sure you're getting the safest convertible car seat, it's really important to look for some key features, including how easily adjustable its harnesses are, its crash-impact protection, and if it's a good fit for your child's body. We did the work for you here with our list of the safest convertible car seats on the market right now!
1 Chicco Next Fit IX Convertible Car Seat
The Chicco Next Fit IX Convertible Car Seat ($255) has a bubble level-indicator, which always lets you know if your car seat is positioned and locked in place correctly. Plus, with nine headrest adjustments and recline positions, it's a really comfortable option for your little one.
2 Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
The Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat ($225) is side-impact tested and has a built-in five-point harness system to keep your baby, and later toddler, snugly in place.
3 Britax Marathon G4.1 Convertible Car Seat
The Britax Marathon G4.1 Convertible Car Seat ($249) can impressively boast about its impact-absorbing base, side-impact protection, and stabilizing steel frame.
4 Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max Convertible Car Seat
The Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max Convertible Car Seat ($298) is not only easy to install with its click-in feature, but the sturdy car seat also provides extra cushioning around the headrest to protect from impact.
5 Safety 1st Grow and Go 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
The Safety 1st Grow and Go 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat ($120) can last your child from birth until they're 100 pounds! This car seat offers impressive side-impact protection and the brand's QuickFit Harness to secure your child in place properly without much fuss.
6 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4/35 Infant Car Seat
The side-impact protection on this Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4/35 Infant Car Seat ($300) can adjust to six different positions and includes an anti-rebound bar.
7 Disney Baby APT 40RF Convertible Car Seat
The adorable Disney Baby APT 40RF Convertible Car Seat ($60) is LATCH-equipped, has a five-point harness, and offers side-impact protection.
8 Evenflo Tribute Sport Convertible Car Seat
The Evenflo Tribute Sport Convertible Car Seat ($60) is small in size, which is great for parents who have to switch between cars. The Tribute is side-impact tested and can withstand energy levels of two times the federal crash-test standard.
9 Cosco Apt 40 RF Convertible Car Seat
The Cosco Apt 40 RF Convertible Car Seat ($60) is hassle-free to install and comes with an easy-to-adjust harness.
10 Clek Foonf Rigid Latch Convertible Baby and Toddler Car Seat
The chic Clek Foonf Rigid Latch Convertible Baby and Toddler Car Seat ($471) uses automotive-inspired safety technology to reduce impact and force in case of a collision. When you have a car seat that is built with a solid metal substructure, you can rest easy driving your little one around town!
