There’s probably no purchase more important than the car seat. But with so many to choose from, how does one decide? We’ve narrowed the herd to the best of the best.
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP
Designed for the most nervous of Nellies, this Italian-made infant seat boasts side-impact protection “wings” and a Comfort-Dry pad. Plus, it can snap into any Peg Perego stroller with ease.
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP; available at www.dearbornbaby.com; $330
Graco Nautilus Multi-Stage
Shazam! This smart seat will take them from toddler to tween (up to 100 pounds!) safely and comfortably.
Graco Nautilus Multi-stage; available at www.sears.ca; $240
Britax Marathon
One of the most popular on the market, this seat has a tall shell and is super-easy to use. Perfect for rear-facing infants and front-facing kids, one great feature is the thicker, wider straps that don’t twist easily.
Britax Marathon; available at www.snugglebugz.ca; $330
Sunshine Kids Radian 65
This rear- and front-facing gem has a narrow base and is the only seat on the market that actually folds for travel (fitting into an airline overhead bin!). You can even fit three across in a standard sized-car.
Sunshine Kids Radian 65; available at www.juniorbaby.com; $260
The First Years True Fit Convertible
An affordable seat with lots of padding, removable headrest for easier rear-facing installation and a harness that holds kids up to 65 pounds? We’ll take it!
The First Years True Fit Convertible car seat; available at www.toysrus.ca; $200
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