Car Seats Features Comparison
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- Car Seat Harness, LATCH System
- Car Seat Weight Limits, Car Seat Size
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Government and medical experts recommend a five-point harness as a safer option than a traditional three-point harness, which doesn't have hip straps. An adjustable harness can accommodate growing children and keep them safe as they get older. The LATCH system uses anchors found in most cars made since 2002 instead of a seat belt to ensure a car seat is secure. Children should ride in a rear-facing seat for as long as possible, so the higher a car seat's rear-facing weight limit, the better. Budget car seats typically allow children to ride rear-facing until at least 35 pounds. A higher forward-facing weight limit allows parents to get more use out of a convertible car seat. When it comes to kids, spills and messes happen often, so a removable, machine-washable seat pad is best. Finally, the weight of the car seat itself can make a huge difference when transferring it from car to car.
| 5-Point Harness | Adjustable Harness | LATCH System | Rear-Facing Weight Range | Forward-Facing Weight Range | Seat Pad | Car Seat Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evenflo Titan Elite estimated price $100 | Yes | 4 shoulder-strap, 2 buckle positions | Yes | 5 to 35 pounds | 20 to 50 pounds | Removable, machine-washable | 12.7 lbs |
| Safety 1st OnSide Air Convertible Car Seat estimated price $64 | Yes | 4 shoulder-strap, 3 buckle positions | Yes | 4 to 40 pounds | 22 to 40 pounds | Washable | 12.1 lbs |
| Graco ComfortSport estimated price $72 | Yes | 3 shoulder-strap positions | Yes | 5 to 30 pounds | 20 to 40 pounds | Removable, machine-washable | 12 lbs |
