11+ Best Car Seats of 2024

Not even your kiddo’s favorite Lovey will hold up as well as this convertible car seat. Easy to install, the Maxi-Cosi Pria works from birth all the way up to 10 years old. Three is indeed a magic number with this seat, because it starts rear-facing with your newborn, moves into the forward-facing position when your child is ready, and then converts to a booster. With its 3 reclining positions, 5 headrest heights, and “QuickFit” shoulder harness, the Maxi-Cosi Pria keeps your kiddo safe at all ages. This seat holds children rear-facing from 4-40 lbs.; forward-facing to 65 lbs.; and up to 100 lbs. when used as a booster.

While relaxing in this rear-facing only car seat, your little one will feel like they’re being safely held in your arms. Oh, and another cool fun fact: Medical experts assisted in this design so that your baby can relax in the perfect ergonomic position. The Doona converts easily to a stroller, too, so you never have to wake your sleeping baby when taking them out of the car. And wait for the best part— it does this in seconds, so your sleeping baby won’t even notice the transition. The Doona comes with a 5-point harness and “3 Layer Sided Protection.” It works with babies from 4 lbs. to 35 lbs., with a maximum of 32in height. It’s also FAA Aircraft Approved for travel, so feel free to bring it along with you on your family vacays. 

You’re getting both a rear-facing position and a forward-facing car seat with this one, um, and yeah, and…a booster seat, too. Wait to be super impressed by the ease of installation this car seat provides when you put it in your car for the first time and then convert it as your child grows. With side impact protection and an easy-to-work harness, this “3-in-1” seat is rear-facing from 5 to 40 lbs., and then forward-facing from 22 to 65 lbs. It turns into a booster seat for 40 to 100 lbs. 

Transitioning from one activity to another can be tough for your toddler, but you can breathe a sigh of relief because transitions are easy for this car seat. The Britax seamlessly converts from a forward-facing car seat to a booster when your child is ready to make that big back-seat change. Bobbie Mom, Jenny, says, “I love the Britax! We got at least 6 years out of this seat!” And Bobbie Mom, Frances, agrees adding, “I love our Britax ClickTight!” The fabric is breathable so your kiddo will stay cool and the headrest is comfy enough to encourage some car ride nap times. There are 2 layers of side impact protection and the harness and buckle are super easy to use. Weights for the Britax are: forward-facing minimum 25 lbs, forward-facing maximum 120 lbs.

When it comes to keeping your infant safe, Chicco has been working since 1958 to create “better solutions” for parents. This top-rated, rear-facing infant seat has a minimum weight of 4 pounds and a max weight of 35 pounds. It sports more headrest height and legroom so your little one can stay rear-facing longer. Huzzah! The canopy has a privacy shield to cover your baby from the bright sun or if they just need a moment to themselves. For your newborn, this car seat comes with an ergonomic head and body support, too. Plus— compatible Chicco strollers make this easy to move from the car to your great out-of-door car adventures.  

Want to save your lower back when picking your baby up and out of their car seat? This seat rotates so you don’t have to play Twister (and lose) with your car seat. Bobbie mom, Frances says this car seat saves her back because it swivels, has two cupholders, and has been essential for her daughter’s low muscle tone. And Bobbie Mom, Dani adds, “we bought this one for my parents and they LOVE it because it’s so easy for them to get the kids in and out, especially if they’re in a tight parking spot”. Just turn the seat to face you, buckle your child in, and turn it back to its rear-facing position. Done and done! This seat grows with your child so it converts to forward-facing and a booster seat. It’s good for kiddos weighing 4 lbs all the way up to 100 lbs. 

When you only want to invest in one car seat for the many phases of your child’s life, Chicco’s OneFit is here for you. This car seat is designed to take up less space in your car but still give your child all the space they need to grow and stay comfortable and safe. The OneFit has extra rear-facing legroom, a wide range of height and headrest adjustments, and comes with a removable head and body support insert for your newborn. The weight for this seat goes as follows: rear-facing is 5–40 lbs, forward-facing is 25–65 lbs, and the booster seat is 40–100 lbs. 

This slim-fit car seat is ready to be installed with more than one car seat already in your back seat. Bobbie Mom, Jennifer, says the Diona is good for tight spaces and for captain seats. The Diona will fit 3 across in most vehicles and can stay rear-racing with children up to 50 lbs. This seat will also convert to forward-facing in a flash and then to a booster seat, so get ready for up to 10 years of safe traveling with this seat. The other perk to the Diono is how portable it is. “We went with the Diono Radian 3RX and we like it because it’s very narrow and also FAA-approved for travel,” says Bobbie Mom Ashely. Oh, and this one comes with a removable machine-washable cover for those spills and diaper accidents that just might happen. 

This backless booster seat is made to give your kid the extra height boost they need to keep their seatbelt in the correct position. This seat holds kids from 40 to 100 lbs and 43 to 57 inches in height and won’t leave marks on your seat when you’re ready to take it out of your car— although we can’t guarantee you won’t find some cracker crumbs under there. This budget car seat is easy to move from one car to another making it great for grandparents’ cars, too. 

Luxury and safety combine in a car seat with the CYBEX. This is the first seat of its kind in the U.S. to feature a 360° rotatable seat, and the Sirona S makes it super simple to switch between rear-facing and forward-facing— which is always appreciated. This car seat comes with the Sensor Safe clip alert that sends app alerts if your child unbuckles the clip, if the backseat is too warm or cold, or if your child is accidentally left. You have 12 different headrest positions and the harness adjusts without rethreading. The rear-facing minimum weight is 4 lbs., the forward-facing maximum weight is 65 lbs., and height requirements start at a minimum of 17 inches and a max out at 49 inches.

If you and your family are ready to leave on that jet plane for some memory-making destinations, you’re going to need a car seat for your kiddo. The Cosco Mighty is mighty in safety and top in Amazon reviews. Certified for use on an aircraft, your child will be traveling safe and cozy during their flight. This car seat is super light which makes it easy to carry on your trip but still has all the safety features like a 5-point harness and 3 buckle locations. This seat is made so that it takes up less room in your car or on the plane ride to Disney. And its compact design makes it so much easier to manage when going through security checks at the airport. Rear-facing is from 5 pounds up to toddlers weighing 40 pounds, and kids up to 65 pounds for forward-facing.