We bought a Consumer Reports subscription specifically to get access to the car seat test results & rankings for our tiny NICU grad infant. No huge questions, just appreciation for everything you and your team(s) do there. In your time testing & reviewing results, what stands out as a massive surprise? Answer from nipoez on reddit.com
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r/IAmA on Reddit: Hi, I’m the Auto Safety Manager at Consumer Reports and I test car seats! Ask me anything about car seat use and installation!
October 29, 2024 -
Hi! My name is Dr. Emily Thomas, and I am the Manager of Auto Safety at Consumer Reports. I’m a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and I serve on the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) Industry Advisory Board. I also oversee CR’s car seat program and rear-seat safety program at Consumer Reports. I am passionate about helping families and caregivers keep kids safe in cars.
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We bought a Consumer Reports subscription specifically to get access to the car seat test results & rankings for our tiny NICU grad infant. No huge questions, just appreciation for everything you and your team(s) do there. In your time testing & reviewing results, what stands out as a massive surprise?
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Why are child car seats over six years old obsolete? Is there some inherent degradation in the seats or is this a catch all rule in case standards have been raised? Do standards get changed that frequently.
Consumer Reports
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Safety 1st Guide 65 Car Seat Review - Consumer Reports
October 23, 2025 - Rather, the purpose of our new tests is to differentiate the seats’ performance on a scale that ranks the performance of tested seats ranging from “basic” to “best.” Our focus on providing an “extra margin” of safety, rather than on determining whether a seat is safe or not, is based on the fact that any car seat sold in the U.S. already must provide an essential level of safety under the government standards. The new test conditions were carefully designed to simulate the interior environment and forces encountered during a crash in contemporary vehicles. Changes from the way that convertible seats were rated previously include using a test bench that better simulates the vehicle seat design from a contemporary vehicle, with more representative cushion stiffness and seat geometry and incorporation of a “blocker” to simulate a front seatback.
Indecision about Convertible Car Seats
I have the Nuna rava and baby gear lab rated it pretty high. It’s on sale rn too for $399 at Nordstrom (only the color named Curated) . ETA: we purchased the Chicco Clear Tex All in one as well- but have yet to install it since my little is usually in the car with me or we take my car. Those were my top two after lots of research More on reddit.com
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January 3, 2025Hi, I’m the Auto Safety Manager at Consumer Reports and I test car seats! Ask me anything about car seat use and installation!
We bought a Consumer Reports subscription specifically to get access to the car seat test results & rankings for our tiny NICU grad infant. No huge questions, just appreciation for everything you and your team(s) do there. In your time testing & reviewing results, what stands out as a massive surprise? More on reddit.com
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October 29, 2024Recommendations for the Safest convertible car seat?
The safest seat is the one that fits your child, fits your car, and that you use correctly every time. All car seats must pass the same rigorous federal safety tests, it’s a pass or fail grade. What age/weight/height and vehicle model/year are you shopping for? More on reddit.com
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June 22, 2025Convertible car seat recommendation?
What vehicle model/year? Are there any fit considerations for her or the car? Is she average height/weight (50 percentile)? Plenty of space in the car? (Liing is compact back to front.) More on reddit.com
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Cars.com
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5 Convertible Car Seats Top Consumer Reports' Recommendations | Cars.com
April 20, 2018 - After testing car seats for crash performance, ease of use and vehicle fit, Consumer Reports named the five best-rated car seats for 2013. These top-rated convertible car seats cost as little as $45 and as much as $300, proving that a higher price for car seats doesn’t necessarily mean a higher level of safety and crash protection.
Consumer Reports
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Why You Should Buy a Convertible Car Seat Sooner Rather Than Later - Consumer Reports
September 13, 2022 - Consumer Reports' car seat tests show the benefits of moving from an infant car seat to a convertible car seats by the time your child is 1 year old.
Consumer Reports
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5 Best All-in-One Car Seats of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed - Consumer Reports
3 weeks ago - Photos: Consumer Reports, Graco · As the name implies, all-in-one car seats are meant to be an all-in-one solution: Rather than buying an infant car seat, then moving your child up to a convertible car seat and eventually a booster, all-in-one child seats are designed to take children from ...
Vicarseattechs
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Consumer Reports Testing – A Canadian Perspective – Vancouver Island Car Seat Technicians
Helping you keep your kids safe in the car. Posted on December 9, 2015December 9, 2015 by jshapka · Consumer Reports just released their newest test results on a long list of convertible (infant/child) seats. There is a lot of chatter about it and we want to help you to wade through the ...
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Consumer Reports tests safest car seats, launches new baby page to help parents - 6abc Philadelphia
September 19, 2023 - The best convertible car seats are the Chicco NextFit Zip for $320 and the Britax Boulevard ClickTight for $370. The best all-in-one car seats, which are designed for children from birth to booster seat age, are the Graco Trio Grow SnugLock ...
KSAT
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Consumer Reports: Use rear-facing convertible car seats sooner
Top ratings for convertible seats go to the Chicco Nextfit for $300 and the Britax Marathon ClickTight Seat for $265. But you don’t have to spend a lot to get a safe seat. Consumer Reports recommends two Best Buys -- the Evenflo Sure Ride ...
Published December 9, 2015
THV11
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Consumer Reports: Top child safety seats | thv11.com
Consumer Reports also recommends all of the Britax convertible seats it tested. They range in price from $145 for the Britax Roundabout to about $300 for the Britax Advocate. Another great choice, the Evenflo SureRide for $100.
Published September 16, 2014
Government of Canada
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Consumer Reports article concerning infant car seats
Transport Canada wants to reassure the Canadian travelling public that the Department's collision investigations and data analyses do not support the results obtained by Consumer Reports. When car seats are used correctly, they perform effectively in motor vehicle collisions and child occupants are afforded optimum protection.
Reddit
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r/Buyingforbaby on Reddit: Indecision about Convertible Car Seats
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My LO is rapidly outgrowing her infant car seat and we need to switch to a convertible ASAP but we are having indecision and seeking advice/recommendations/experience.
Important to us:
Safety, good crash test ratings (not sure whose crash test ratings to trust)
rear facing as long as possible
preferably car seats withOUT flame retardant chemicals
preferably car seat that is easy to clean
slim fit might be nice since Mom likes to sit in the back with the baby and we may have another HOWEVER we anticipating our baby to be above average height so she might benefit from extra leg room
We are currently considering Chicco Nextfit Max ClearTex (more leg room) vs. Britax Poplar S (Slim Fit & anti-rebound bar). However, some websites (Baby Gear Lab) gives these average crash test ratings. We are a little confused and open to all advice and alternative car seats. We would like to make the decision soonish. Thank you in advance for all your help. We are in the United States.
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I have the Nuna rava and baby gear lab rated it pretty high. It’s on sale rn too for $399 at Nordstrom (only the color named Curated) . ETA: we purchased the Chicco Clear Tex All in one as well- but have yet to install it since my little is usually in the car with me or we take my car. Those were my top two after lots of research
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Trigger Warning: Car Accident Just putting this out there, my Graco 4Ever DLX All in One Convertible car seat was in a MAJOR accident in 2019 with my 2-year-old front facing in the center seat in the back. All he got was a little bit of a black eye, while I was hospitalized for 2 weeks and had to relearn to stand and walk over the next few months. Our auto insurance agent also commented that the car seat was known for being a good one for safety based on accidents they had dealt with. I know this is outside the brands you’re considering, but wanted to share that I’ve seen it in action and was so grateful we had a good carseat that night.
Consumer Reports
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Best Convertible Car Seats of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed - Consumer Reports
3 weeks ago - CR's top-rated convertible car seats are easy to install and versatile, and they offer best-in-class crash protection. Photos: Nuna, Consumer Reports
BabyGearLab
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Best Convertible Car Seats | Crash Tested
Graco 4Ever DLX
We do not use data from other companies, such as Consumer Reports, as they perform different tests, and their test results do not allow for a side-by-side comparison of crash test results. An analysis of auto crash injuries for children shows that head and chest injuries are the two most significant risks of fatal or severe injuries. That is why we use sensor data from these locations. All of the Products We Tested Provide a Basic, Safe Level of Protection All of the convertible car seats ... Car seat safety can create anxiety in any parent. Whether your fears are crash test performance or per
NYTimes
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The 5 Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter
November 24, 2025 - After researching dozens of seats and testing 17, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families.
Parents
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We've Been Using These Convertible Car Seats for Years—Here's Why They're the Best
6 days ago - Before testing the Evenflo Revolve360 Extend and Graco Turn2Me, Katrina’s son rode in the Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 in one vehicle and the Graco Slimfit 3-in-1 in their family’s second car.
Evenflo
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Car Seats, Strollers, & Baby Essentials | Evenflo® Official Site
We’re here for you whether you’re looking for the best car seat, stroller or travel system, baby proofing every room of your house, taking playdates on the road with a portable playard, protecting your little cruiser with a baby gate, or finding a convertible high chair to grow with your sprout.
Consumer Reports
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Best Rotating Car Seats of 2026 - Consumer Reports
Rotating car seats, like the (clockwise from top left) Nuna Revv, Graco Turn2Me, and Baby Jogger City Turn, can make it easier to get kids safely into and out of the car, but the added convenience comes with some downsides. Photos: Consumer Reports
Published 2 weeks ago
Consumer Reports
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Car Seat Ratings & Reviews - Consumer Reports
No one tests car seats like we do. Get ratings, pricing, and performance for all the latest models based on the features you care about.
Consumer Reports
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Car Seats - Consumer Reports
We test and rate 100+ car seats so that we can make clear recommendations—and you can easily find the right fit.
NHTSA
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Car Seat & Booster Seat Safety, Ratings, Guidelines
Convertible and all-in-one car seats typically have higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time.