Find Your Car Seat - Forward-Facing Only (Harness to Booster) Stage

Budget

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SITS TIP: Rest easy knowing all recommended car seats adhere to federally regulated safety standards. The key to keeping your child safe in the seat is using the car seat correctly!

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Your child's size matters!

Are you shopping for a convertible car seat for your newborn?

SITS TIP! While all car seats state a weight limit range, it doesn't always mean the car seat will fit your small baby safely. Not to worry—we know which ones will! This is why we typically recommend starting with an infant seat.

Yes, I'm shopping for a convertible car seat for my newborn.

No, I'm not shopping for a newborn.

How would you describe your child's build compared to same-age peers?

Torso height matters because kids sit in car seats.

Does your child have a long torso?

The answer is likely yes if you buy a larger size shirt than pants.

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Yes, I have a child with a long torso.

No, I don't have a child with a long torso.

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Car

Think about your vehicle.

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I drive a Ford or Lincoln with inflatable seat belts.

I need a seat that works with non-removable headrests.

I need a seat with high lower anchor limits.

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Circumstances

Think about your family now and into the future.

Do you plan to use your car seat for domestic or international travel? How about ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft?

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I need a seat that has a lock-off for international travel.

I need a narrow car seat to fit 3 across.

I need a car seat with a no-rethread harness.

I need a seat that is rideshare friendly.

I am open to a car seat with or without these features.

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Just chiming in here for a quick SITS safety message!

While you’re shopping this stage to keep your forward-facing kiddo in a harness, these seats transition to booster mode as well. Your child’s body will always be in the proper position in a harness seat because they don’t have a choice! In booster mode, it’s your child’s responsibility to keep their body in the proper position! It’s a big deal, and why we recommend maxing out the harness seat before graduating your child from the harness to booster mode.

When your child meets ALL of these criteria, you can make the transition to high back booster:

✔️Reached the height and/or weight limits of their current seat AND

✔️Mature enough to sit properly the entire ride, AND

✔️At least 5 years old, AND

✔️Meets the height, weight, and/or age requirements of the booster, AND

✔️Has proper seat belt fit (fit varies by car), AND

✔️Has practiced riding properly on short rides for a period of time

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Added Convenience Features

Are added convenience features important to you?

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SITS TIP: While many of these options are nice to have, they may also shorten your custom car seat list considerably so keep that in mind when choosing.

Allows a Vehicle Seat Protector

Converts to a high-back booster

Converts to a no-back booster

Cup Holders

Flame-Retardant-Free Fabric Option

Foldable

Machine-Washable Cover

I’m open to a car seat with or without these convenience features.

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How We Picked Your Matches
We don’t just toss together a random list.
Your results are based on every detail you shared—then matched against our full database of car seat specs plus real-world experience from the Safe in the Seat team of certified CPSTs with 40+ years of hands-on knowledge.
We know the nitty-gritty: the install quirks, the kid-fit differences, and the little details that don’t show up on the box. That’s how we hand-picked the seats that actually work for your unique combo of child, car, and lifestyle.

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