The following cars seats were tested for safety and ease of use by consumer reports (a respected consumer testing agency). These were the top 3 newborn car seats for infants weighing up to 22lbs. The Chico Key Fit 30 also rated #1 for infants up to 30bls.

Getting the best overall rating for ease of use, crash protection and fit to vehicle latch is Chicco Key Fit for babies up to 22lbs and Chicco Key Fit 30 for babies up to 30bls.

Features:

• Energy-absorbing foam for side-impact protection.
• Five-point safety harness.
• Center-pull LATCH adjustment for security

Pros:

• Easy read level indicator on base.
• Latch tension is easy to adjust
• Carrier locks easily into base
• Belt lock off provides secure installation

Cons:

• Belt lock off can slip in some vehicles
• Difficult to secure without base
• Some have reported that fabric on car seat

*Overall users and people who have bought this car seat have rated it favorably. A few users have reported that fabric either smells or does not provide enough ventilation for baby.

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Maxi-Cosi Mico – This newborn car seat was rated second in car seats for newborns up to 22lbs. It is light-weight and has excellent safety features.

Features:

• 5 – 22 lbs, 19 – 29″
• Cozi-Dozi infant insert for added comfort for a smaller baby
• 5-point harness with up-front harness adjustment
• Stay-in-car adjustable base
• Attaches to the Quinny Buzz and Quinny Zapp for a travel system

Pros:

• Excellent crash protection rating.
• Push-on LATCH connectors.
• Adjustable crotch strap.
• Can be installed without the base securely in many vehicles making it a good alternative for those that live in the city and use a taxi often or other transportation.
• Can Attach to several strollers for complete travel system

Cons:

• Carrier release handle on base is difficult to use and too close to base adjustment lever.
• The LATCH tether strap can interfere with securing carrier to base.
• A few users reported 5 point harness difficulties

*Most owners/users rated this seat favorable and made mention of the tether straps.

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This seat ranks 3rd overall for infants up to 22lbs. It provides excellent protection at a very affordable price.

Features:

• Side impact protection
• Infant head support
• 4 harness heights
• 5-point harness system with up-front harness adjustment
• 3-position stay-in-car base

Pros:

• Great price and high safety level.
• Handle can be locked in any position during travel.
• Adjustable crotch strap.

Cons:

• Newborns may need to recline more.
• Harness/height adjustment is complicated
• Harness adjuster can bind.
• LATCH strap tether can interfere with securing carrier to base.

*Overall this car seat was rated favorably by owners/users.

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Please check car seat requirements in your state so you know when you should upgrade your child to a new car seat based on their height and weight.

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