Toddler Car Seat

The safest toddler car seat is the one that will properly fit your toddler and remain secure in your vehicle. Until your child reaches 4-feet 9-inches they will go through a wide range of several different car seats.

Models and Styles

There are rearward facing, forward facing, and the convertible models that can be switched from forward to back. Most state laws enforce that children ride facing rearward until the age of 1 year old. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend until the age of 2. Some of the styles are for toddler seats include:

• Harnessed toddler booster seats
• Built in seats
• Belt positioned booster seats

Safest Car Seats

The height and weight are the most important criteria when choosing a seat. You’ll want to make sure they can fit comfortably and securely in your vehicle. Some of the safest picks for 2011 car seats included:

• Britax Frontier 85
• Eddie Bauer Auto Booster
• Evenflo Big Kid Amp
• Recaro Vivo

Choosing the safest car seat for your toddler is mostly dependent on your toddler. Making sure the car seat can be securely placed inside your vehicle and that your toddle is comfortable is the best way to insure your toddler safety.

When it comes to buying a car seat for your toddler, it’s important to factor in the following

• Your budget
• Your car
• Your toddler

Toddler car seats on a budget

Depending on your budget you may want to purchase a toddler car seat that is inexpensive, since your toddler will eventually out grow their car seat. Some good car seats on a budget would include:

• Graco Nautilus 3-in-1
• Orbit Baby toddler seat
• Britax Frontier

Car seats that grow with your toddler

There are some toddler car seats that are more expensive and will allow your toddler extra space for when they grow. For example the Cosco Summit High Back Car Seat 22260.

Trusted car seats that fit most cars

It is also important to make sure the car seat you purchased can be put in and taken out of your vehicle with ease.

• Eddie Bauer Auto Booster
• Cosco Pronto
• Recaro ProSport & ProBooster
• Britax Frontier 85 SICT

Since your toddler is the one that will be sitting in the seat, make sure you take them along and have them try out the seats before you purchase. Making your toddler happy and comfortable will make your driving experience a lot less stressful.