We LOVE our Cybex Callisto G 360! Installation was super easy - used the seatbelt and the tether. We did not get the install inspected by a CPST because I felt confident about it, but we did meet with one to look at the install and learn about buckling baby in to his bucket seat. I would totally recommend it, especially if you have anxiety! It was free through a local hospital near me I would absolutely recommend a rotating car seat, I know a ton of people also really like the EvenFlo one. My baby is 4 months old and he has been in his convertible seat since around 2 months, because he screamed every time we put him in his Nuna Pipa More on reddit.com

I asked in a group on Facebook and the people were extremely rude so can anyone give recommendations on the best infant car seat?I read the chicco key fit was good we had that one with my son but it fell apart im willing to give em another chance if there isn't any other budget friendly car seats More on community.whattoexpect.com

In my experience, most modern infant seats are safe when installed correctly. Things that made the biggest difference for me were how easy the harness is to adjust as the baby grows and how heavy the seat feels once there’s actually a baby in it. Some seats are technically great but become a pain once you’re carrying a diaper bag and a sleeping newborn. Comfort wise, babies tend to do better in seats with decent padding and a newborn insert ( like here ) that actually supports their head instead of letting it flop forward. A canopy that actually blocks light and a handle that feels natural in your hand sound small, but you notice them fast when you’re using the seat multiple times a day. Also whatever seat you choose, take 10 minutes to practice tightening and loosening the harness before the baby arrives. It makes those first exhausted weeks way less stressful, and you’re less likely to leave it looser than you meant to More on reddit.com

We ditched the infant car seat around 6–8 months, and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner. My kid was on the bigger side, and lugging that thing around felt like arm day every single time we left the house. I know people love the “just click it into the stroller” setup, but I barely ever did that, it always seemed like more trouble than it was worth. We mostly used the bassinet for walks, and since we weren’t really out and about much, the car seat just sat in the car most of the time. We also live in a city and street parking means you’re never actually close to your car. The idea of dragging a stroller and car seat up and down the block just to load/unload everything was… nope. Total hassle. So, yeah, think about your own daily routine and parking situation, those make a huge difference in what’s “convenient.” If back pain or limited space is on your radar, a rotating convertible seat might actually be the move. You skip the whole “carry the car seat everywhere” phase, and it’s way easier on your back when buckling in. If you do go for an infant seat, get one with a base  trust me, wrestling with a seatbelt install while leaning awkwardly into the car is not it. For what it’s worth, I started with a hand me down Chicco KeyFit (solid, no complaints), and later upgraded to a Graco Extend2Fit for extended rear-facing. Still going strong past age 3! At this point, I care more about ease of cleaning, installation sanity, and comfort than any “travel system” compatibility hype. More on reddit.com