Which Car Seat is the Safest for My Child? 4 Popular Brands Reviewed and Compared

The safety of your child is no laughing matter. You will do everything in your power to make sure your love and poppet stays safe and sound, even if that means you spend an obscene amount on car seats. A car seat can cost anywhere between $50 and $400+ dollars per seat, depending on the brand and features. That’s not including installation costs!

This article we’re going to highlight four popular brands: Britax, Evenflo, Graco and Safety 1st.

We’ll go over their different safety features along with a “real life” review from someone who has used each one for personal reasons.

We’ll also give you some tips when it comes time to purchase a new car seat!

Safe car seats are expensive. When I was in a position to buy my baby girl a new seat, I looked at the prices of several brands before deciding on one that was not only safe but also within my budget. Of course, you can always go with a secondhand option or something that you’ve found used in good condition and just hope for the best when it comes time to install, but if you’re going to spend money on something new, why not make sure it’s done right? That said, here’s what we discovered when looking at four popular options – Britax, Evenflo, Graco and Safety 1st.  

• Britax is perhaps one of the more popular brands when it comes to safety. This brand has been around for a while and they have won several safety awards from various institutions, including the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This company takes its responsibility very seriously when making their car seats. They also make a lot of different types of seats which means that you’re going to find something within your budget – whether it’s under $50 or well into three digits.

Britax boasts a trusted product line that includes the following: Primo Viaggio Convertible Car Seat , Boulevard ClickTight Convertible Car Seats, Britax B-Safe 35 Elite Infant Car Seat with Anti-Rebound Bar , Marathon ClickTight Convertible Car Seat, Advocate ClickTight Convertible Car Seats , and the BOB B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat .

While this brand offers a lot of possibilities, they can also get pretty pricey. The average price for most models is around $200 with the most expensive being nearly $400. If you’re looking to save money but still want a reliable car seat, there are a few options within your budget:

Britax Pioneer Combination Booster Seat, Britax SlimFit All-In-One Convertible Car Seat

• Evenflo is another popular option when it comes to car seats. They have been making them for more than 50 years so they’ve had plenty of experience in making safe products for your baby! They produce several different types’ seats including booster options. Some of their products are designed for special needs children, such as the Evenflo Amp High Back with Head Support Convertible Car Seast.

Evenflo offers several types of seats to choose from: Contender 65 DLX Convertible Car Seat, Chase LX 3-in-1 Baby Car Seat, Nurture Infant Car Seats and the Sentri Smart SensorSafe Child Passenger Safety Device. Unlike Britax however, Evenflo car seats can be found for a more affordable price tag. The most expensive seat is less than $200 and many options come in at under $100! Some cost even less than $50.

If you’re looking to save money when buying a new seat for your little one but wants something that’s still safe? Evenflo is your best bet: Evenflo Embrace LX Infant Car Seat and Evenflo SureRide DLX Convertible Car Seat.

• Graco is another brand that offers several safe car seat options. The company’s knowledge of child safety has been pass on from generation. To generation and that tradition continues with the newest models. They are always striving to improve upon their existing designs by listening to parent complaints regarding product performance or lack thereof. This particular brand offers something for children 0-12 years old.

Graco has a wide range of seats including 4Ever All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, Nautilus 3-in-1 Harness Booster, Snugride Click Connect 30 Infant Car Seats, Snugride 35 LX Infant Car Seat, and the SafeMax All-in-One Convertible Car Seat.

Conclusion:

Graco car seats are safe and affordable, with many options starting at under $50!

Safety 1st is perhaps one of the most well-known brands when it comes to child safety. They have been around since 1990 and strive to provide customers with top-quality products. That meet or exceed the government’s high standards for safety. Their products can be in stores nationwide. So you should be able to get one near your home if you don’t want to wait for shipping.