The 9 Best Car Seats, According to Experts and Parents

Pico™ Portable Car Seat ($449)

I travel frequently with my kids and the Pico Portable Car Seat is the best option I've tried. Recommended for ages two years and older, it's compact, it weighs 8 lbs, and it passes all U.S. safety standards for motor and vehicles. This forward-facing seat can also go in the overhead compartment on flights, which is a non-negotiable for me as in my experience, airlines repeatedly lose car seats when you check them.

This car seat installs quickly which is invaluable because after a long day of travel. The last thing you want to do is to spend 20 minutes fiddling around with the car seat while your kids are having a meltdown.