Special Announcements:
-Join us at the New York Baby Show! The family-friendly event for new and expectant parents with infants and toddlers from the Tri-State area and beyond will take place on the weekend of May 18-19, 2013.
-In honor of the New York Baby Show, you can enter our Ultimate Nursery Giveaway, compliments of Bellini, a brand new Stella collection designed by Newport Cottages.
-Plus, check back regularly at www.newyorkfamily.com for our weekly stroller giveaways leading up to the New York Baby Show!
From indicators that assure proper seat alignment to monitors that communicate with smartphones, car seats are becoming smarter, safer, and more high-tech than ever. Enjoy the ride!
1. Britax ADVOCATE 70-G3
Built for easy installation with rear- and forward-facing capabilities, the Advocate 70-G3 is a versatile option for kids up to 70 lbs. By utilizing Side Impact Cushion Technology, this seat is designed to reduce crash energy by 45 percent. $379.99, britaxusa.com
2. Baby Trend Inertia Infant Car Seat
For ultimate comfort while traveling, the Inertia Infant Car Seat, designed for infants up to 32 lbs., reclines more than traditional car seats. But rest assured: It also rotates upright when hit with crash forces, to better distribute the impact and keep your infant safe. $179.99, babiesrus.com
3. Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air Infant Car Seat
The onBoard 35 Air Infant Car Seat uses a precise release of air to shield the child’s head and reduce side impact forces. Perfect for infants up to 35 lbs., it also has a customizable insert for preemie babies and low harness slots for growing infants. $169.99, babiesrus.com
4. Maxi-Cosi Prezi Infant Car Seat
For infants up to 30 lbs. and 29 inches, the Prezi Infant Car Seat offers both style and safety. With a sleek design in nine colors, the car seat features new G-Cell HX foam technology to reduce first impact energy. $289, albeebaby.com
5. Cosco Apt 40RF Convertible Car Seat
The rear- and forward-facing Apt 40RF Convertible Car Seat offers all the features you expect—adjustable five-point harness, side impact protection, multiple buckle locations—without the extra fuss (or dollars). Meanwhile, two integrated cup holders keep baby hydrated and full. $54.99, coscojuvenile.com
6. Diono Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat
Made with a full steel alloy frame and aluminum reinforced sides, the Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat is built to absorb energy and deliver safety. The seat folds flat, making it perfect for travel and storage, and the cover is machine washable and dryable. $339, diono.com
7. Chicco NextFit Convertible Car Seat
NextFit is Chicco’s first-ever line of convertible, rear-, and forward-facing car seats. Designed for kids up to 60 lbs., its FloThru belt path allows you to convert the seat’s direction without re-threading, and the RideRight bubble levels indicate correct seat angles. $279.99-$299.99, chiccousa.com
8. Graco Head Wise 70 Convertible Car Seat
The Head Wise 70 Convertible Car Seat specially positions side impact protection to ensure your child is safe at every stage of growth, from 4 to 70 lbs. The rear- and forward-facing car seat also features multiple buckle, headrest, and reclining positions. $199.99, gracobaby.com
9. Snugli All-In-One Car Seat
The All-In-One Car Seat utilizes Outlast Temperature Management foam, which can absorb, store, and release excess heat, so your child is always comfortable. A rear- and forward-facing seat for children up to 110 lbs., it features the TruTether adjuster, which turns green when the seat is properly tightened. $329.99, snugli.com
10. Evenflo Symphony 65 with e3 Side Impact Technology
The Symphony 65 with e3 Side Impact Technology has triple layer foam technology to reduce side impact crash forces by 50 percent. Its Infinite Slide Harness slides for an accurate fit so you won’t need to rework the harness as your child grows. For children up to 100 lbs. $229.99, evenflo.com
11. The First Years IAlert True Fit Convertible Car Seat
To help you stay in the loop, the IAlert True Fit Convertible Car Seat notifies parents on their smartphones if the child is left alone in the car or gets out of the seat while the car is moving. It also reminds parents to check that their child is buckled, monitors the car’s temperature, and helps parents install the seat in the correct position. $399.99, thefirstyears.com
12. J.J. Cole Collections Newport Car Seat
The Newport Car Seat has been tested against worldwide standards. For children up to 35 lbs., it features easily removable pads for convenient cleaning, a no-thread adjustable harness, and a rebound energy management carry handle. $200, jjcolecollections.com
13. Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible
The rear- and forward-facing Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible easily adjusts to 10 different positions to ensure the best and safest fit for children up to 70 lbs. The seat’s head panel is covered in a breathable jersey fabric that’s easy to clean. $329.99, pegperegousa.com
