WHICH HIGH END BABY CAR SEAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE?

Trying to find the perfect high end baby car seat that best fits your needs? Look no further and check out this guide to baby car seats.

Finding the right car seat can feel a little bit overwhelming. What model is best? Will you need to buy multiple car seats? When do kids move between types of car seats? Thankfully, we’ll cover each of these questions in more detail later on. However, it’s important to first note that if you’re looking to cut costs on a car seat, think again. High end baby car seats are one of the most important investments you can make, and they are an investment. A quality, high end baby car seat will protect your child from the youngest age, keep them safe in an auto accident, and offer convenient features to make travel easier on tired parents.

 

 

What Are the Different Types of Car Seats?

If you’re expecting a new child (especially for the first time) then a durable, high end baby car seat is probably on the top of your list of things to get. However, it’s also natural to wonder whether you’ll need to get multiple car seats, and at which ages or stages of development you might have to look for the next baby car seat. Below we breakdown the most popular styles of car seats and explain the pros and cons of each depending on specific needs and age of your child. Remember that there is no exactly right answer for which model or brand to buy, or when to make the switch between styles. Your decision may depend on many factors, including budget, your preferred methods of travel, your child’s age, etc.

 

2-in-1 High End Baby Seat Combination

Many infant car seats will attach to a car seat base (which is secured to the vehicle bench seat via metal clips or the seat belt) and easily detach to then reconnect with a stroller base. This highly practical option is most often used for infants, and the innovative combination of a car seat and stroller makes the 2-in1 option attractive for many parents. Infant car seats can easily be taken inside so that your baby can be snugly secured before transporting them to the car. As an added benefit, if your new baby falls asleep in the car, simply disconnect their car seat from the base and secure them in the stroller without causing a disturbance. These infant car seats are easy to use on the go with a convenient handle and (usually) a built-in shade pull-over to cover your baby. 

 

Convertible Car Seats

Some high end baby car seats are designed to adapt to your child’s age, weight and size as they develop. This style, called a convertible car seat, features additional padding and the ability to pivot on the base so that it maintains a safe angle as children grow taller. As your children get older, the smaller portions of padding will be removed to create more space for their legs, shoulders, arms and head. Unlike the 2-in-1 car seats, convertible models do not disconnect from the base for easy combination with a stroller base. Instead, convertible car seats stay in the vehicle and you pick up your child to strap them into the seat.

 

Booster Seat

The primary difference between a booster seat and a car seat is that the vehicle’s seat belt is the primary form of restraint in a booster seat. Conversely, a car seat is mounted to the seat itself via a seatbelt or clips that attach to metal components in the seat bench. In a car seat, a specially designed multi-point harness is provided for safe and effective restraint. With a booster seat, your child will sit in the seat but only be restrained by the actual seat belt. 

Booster seats (either backless or a high back) are used for older children to help provide additional support and ensure that the seat belt provides properly and safely distributed restraint if an accident occurs. Specifically, a booster seat will make sure that your child is positioned at the proper height so that the seat belt crosses their lap and shoulders, not their tummy and neck. 

Although parents have different reasons and timing for transitioning to and from a booster seat, it’s most typical for kids to make the switch around 5 years of age or 40 pounds. We recommend doing further research to determine if your child is ready to graduate from a forward-facing car seat to a booster seat. 

Best High End Baby Car Seats by Model

2-in1 Car Seat/Stroller Combination

With superior safety standards, remarkable features and an attractive modern design the Doona Infant Car Seat and Stroller has become a favorite combination model for parents. Each part of the Doona combination seat and stroller has been individually tested to ensure it meets or exceeds all regulations, no matter how it’s being used. 

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Convertible Car Seats

A continual leader in baby seat innovation and quality, the Cybex Sirona M Sensorsafe car seat has received high ratings from parents due to its reliability, quality and highly adaptable design. The cutting edge Sensorsafe 2.0 technology helps alert parents to unsafe situations and the Linear Impact Protection offers additional protection if a collision occurs.

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Booster Seats

A simple, sleek design that looks great in any vehicle makes the UPPAbaby ALTA Booster Seat a go-to choice for many parents who want the best combination of value and superior design. Thoughtful design features make this booster seat a top option for comfort, security and safety. 

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Unique High End Baby Car Seat Options

Some high-end premium car seats have been carefully designed with remarkable safety features and thoughtful accommodations for your child’s comfort and overall well being. These features include leg rests, wool inserts, additional safety padding, smart sensors that integrate with your vehicle's internal safety system and much more. 

 

Cybex Sirona S

Aside from it’s innovative safety sensors, the Cybex Sirona S SensorSafe is a beautifully designed car seat that is the first to offer both front and rear facing capabilities on the same base.

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Nuna EXEC All In One Car Seat

A clear leader in luxury baby car seats, the Nuna EXEC All In One model has tons of added features to protect and comfort your child, even during long trips in the car. 

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