32 products · ranked by Cradle Score
Best Infant Car Seats, Convertible Seats & Strollers
Every car seat sold in the US must pass the same federal crash standard, so we compare what sits on top of that: crash-test results from hands-on testers, flame-retardant-free fabrics, how easy the seat is to install correctly, and recall history from NHTSA. Strollers are judged on real-world use, fold and recall records.
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Nuna PIPA rx Infant Car SeatBabyGearLab's top infant seat: exceptional crash-test results, light, and easy to install every way.#1About $550Medium confidence84
Chicco Fit360 ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car SeatRotates to make loading easy, installs simply, and uses FR-free, GREENGUARD Gold fabric.#2About $440Medium confidence84
Chicco OneFit LX ClearTex All-in-One Car SeatAn all-in-one seat with FR-free, GREENGUARD Gold fabric and easy LATCH tightening.#3About $330Low confidence83
Romer Juni Infant Car SeatOutstanding crash results with both a load leg and an anti-rebound bar, and a straightforward LATCH install.#4About $400Low confidence83
Britax Willow S Infant Car SeatBest value: strong crash performance and easy installation for under $300, with flame-retardant-free fabric.#5About $280Low confidence83
Nuna Rava Next Convertible Car SeatRear-faces to 50 lb with an easy belt install, plush padding and FR-free fabric.#6About $580Low confidence83
Mockingbird 3.0 Single-to-Double StrollerA premium-feeling stroller that converts from single to double, at a much lower price than luxury brands.#7Mid-rangeLow confidence82
Nuna PIPA aire rx Infant Car SeatOne of the lightest infant seats with a load leg and rigid LATCH, and every fabric is free of added flame-retardant chemicals.#8About $650Medium confidence82
Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car SeatA long-time favorite: good crash results, easy handling and FR-free fabric on current versions, at a mid-range price.#9About $230Low confidence82
Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car SeatAn all-in-one seat from 4 lb newborn to 120 lb booster, with top crash results in testing.#10About $320Medium confidence82
Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car SeatBest budget convertible: rear-faces to 50 lb with an extension panel for legroom, and good crash results.#11About $240Medium confidence82
Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car SeatClickTight makes a tight belt install nearly foolproof, with a steel frame and rear-facing to 50 lb.#12About $440Low confidence82
Britax Poplar S Convertible Car SeatOnly 17" wide, so three can fit across most back seats, with ClickTight and an anti-rebound bar.#13About $400Low confidence81
Clek Liing Infant Car SeatExcellent crash results with a load leg, a strong LATCH system and color indicators that make installs easier.#14About $500Low confidence80
UPPAbaby Cruz V3 StrollerA compact full-size stroller that lies flat for newborns without a bassinet, steers smoothly and is built to last.#15PremiumLow confidence80
Ergobaby Metro+ Compact StrollerA 17 lb compact stroller that fits overhead bins, lies flat and feels high-end for about half the price of premium travel strollers.#16Mid-rangeMedium confidence78
UPPAbaby Aria v2 Infant Car SeatA light seat with good crash results and an easy base-free install, made to click into UPPAbaby strollers.#17About $450Low confidence78
Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car SeatBetter crash performance and plush padding with Chicco's FR-free ClearTex fabric.#18About $250Low confidence78
Thule Shine StrollerStylish and nimble, with a one-hand fold and a huge canopy.#19PremiumLow confidence78
BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging StrollerThe go-to jogging stroller for trails and runs, with a locking front wheel and smooth suspension.#20PremiumLow confidence77
Nuna Exec Next All-in-One Car SeatAbove-average crash results and recliner-level comfort with a leg rest, at a very high price.#21About $720Low confidence76
Babyzen YOYO2 StrollerThe smallest fold available, with excellent build quality and add-ons for newborns.#22PremiumLow confidence76
Colugo Compact StrollerPractical and good-looking, with no-flat tires, a lay-flat recline and washable fabric for under $300.#23Under $300Low confidence75
Graco SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1 Car SeatUltra-narrow at about 16.5" with excellent crash analysis, but testers found installation hard in every mode.#24About $300Low confidence75
Bugaboo Fox 5 StrollerBeautiful, smooth and well-made, with a bassinet included.#25LuxuryLow confidence75
Joolz Aer2 Lightweight Travel StrollerUltra-fast one-hand fold and a larger basket than most travel strollers.#26PremiumLow confidence75
UPPAbaby Minu V3 StrollerA compact stroller that works from newborn to toddler with a one-hand fold.#27About $499Low confidence74
GB Pockit Air Lightweight StrollerThe most compact, lightest travel stroller at 9.5 lb, but it's sparse on features and not for newborns.#28About $200Low confidence72
UPPAbaby Mesa V3 Infant Car SeatComfortable, with a self-ratcheting LATCH and great canopy, but crash results tested below average.#29About $350Low confidence66
Graco SnugRide Lite LX Infant Car SeatThe cheapest seat tested, with decent crash results but a difficult install and low overall quality.#30About $140Low confidence57
Doona Infant Car Seat & StrollerA car seat with built-in wheels that's handy for city errands, but it's heavy and scored poorly in BabyGearLab's crash analysis.#31About $550Low confidence!
Britax B-Safe Gen2 Infant Car SeatThis seat has an open recall: its carry handle can come loose and partly detach.VariesSafety warningDon't see a product? Tell us what to score next. We add new products every week.
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Each product's score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every page lists its sources and when we last checked it. Read the full method.