How do you know you can use a carseat safely for your child? Cheap (and not-so-cheap) Chinese carseats sold in the U.S., and caregivers buying items not certified for use here, have created a market where unscrupulous sellers have swooped in with vastly inferior, and sometimes fake, products.

A comprehensive list of 2025 car seat models that are marketed as being “FR-free”. The list is grouped by type of car seat (infant, convertible, booster, etc.) to make it easier to find what you’re looking for!

An anti-rebound bar will catch the carseat as it’s rotating into the back of the vehicle seat and help stabilize motion caused by a side impact (if there’s one), dissipating the rest of the energy that’s left. Is it a must-have feature?

A Load leg is an energy management feature that limits downward rotation toward the front of the vehicle. Eliminating the downward rotation by using a load leg means the child stays down in the seat, instead of sliding up, and there’s less potential for injury.

CYBEX has issued a recall for the Aton G and Aton G Swivel infant seats. The harness anchor pin on the bottom of the car seat may dislodge causing the harness to detach from the seat at the hip anchor.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) doesn’t require airlines to mandate the use of a car seat for babies or toddlers under age 2, so many parents feel there is little risk in holding their young child during the flight. We know that air travel is generally very safe; therefore, many parents feel comfortable with their decision to just hold their child. And some people have a fatalist “we’re all going to die anyway if the plane goes down” mentality.

The Britax One4Life Slim ClickTight All-in-One car seat has a mile-long list of features: a robust ClickTight belt-tensioning lockoff panel, a top harness slot height higher than most harness-to-booster seats, a top shoulder belt guide higher than most dedicated belt-positioning booster seats, flame retardant-free machine washable fabrics, and more! What else could we talk about in our review? Plenty.

Boasting tall harness slots, a narrowness that works in many 3-across situations, a robust ClickTight installation system, and naturally flame-retardant fabrics that are machine wash- and dryable, the Britax Poplar and Poplar S convertible carseats seem to be perfect. But nothing is that perfect, right?

The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is both popular and very expensive and has become a favorite target of counterfeiters. You can find knockoff Doonas everywhere, from Temu to Facebook Marketplace to TikTok. There are features to look for and we show you how to be a smart consumer in How to Spot a Fake Doona.

The Doona Car Seat & Stroller took the carseat world by storm when it was introduced. For parents living in large cities and relying on taxis and rideshares, the Doona is a total game-changer: there’s no need to drag around an extra piece of equipment, whether it’s a stroller or a carseat. But does convenience come with a price?

Is Diono the first casualty of updated federal safety standards taking effect in 2025? It seems likely at this point since many of their employees, including the CEO, head of engineering, CPS Advocate and many others have been laid off in the last few weeks.

You asked for it: a complete list of carseats that rear-face to 50 lbs., along with their rear-facing height limits. And our awesome chart in shareable form!

If you’re at all familiar with Graco car seats, you know they love to have confusing, similar names. With three, yes 3, versions of the SlimFit, it’s super important to know which one is the skinny one if you’re looking to have a 3-across in your back seat. They’re all awesome seats, but one is skinny while the other two are not.

Slim and ultra-narrow car seats are a hot trend right now. And while this new trend has been a godsend for many parents and caregivers looking to squeeze 3-across in their vehicle, it’s quite possible that the looming side-impact standard (FMVSS 213a), which will take effect on June 30, 2025, will force the discontinuation of some narrow harnessed car seats that aren’t able to comply with the stringent new requirements.

If you’re considering a Doona, chances are you are also comparing it to the Evenflo Shyft DualRide and wondering which might be better for you. Like all niche products, these car seats with integrated strollers are definitely convenient but there are tradeoffs.

There are THREE different models of the popular Evenflo Revolve360 Rotating Carseat and each model has various "trim levels" that offer different features at different prices. They all rotate 360° but trying to sort out which version has which features can be confusing. Since we have considerable experience with each of the different Revolve 360 models, we're going to break it all down for you.

Pros & Cons of rotating car seat models from Chicco, Cybex, Evenflo, Graco, Joie, Nuna & more to help you find the BEST revolving carseat for your child! Plus, a comparison chart with all your need-to-know features!

The Graco SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1 carseat is the industry standard when it comes to narrow carseats. Need to get 3-across in your back seat? It’s likely you turn to the SlimFit3 LX first. What makes it so great? We dive deep in our review to show you all the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision before you buy.