Convertible car seats and the best infant car seats are designed to carry infants facing the rear and upon reaching twenty pounds are adjusted to the forward facing position.

It is strongly recommended that after a child has reached twenty pounds you begin making the transition to a safety booster seat since convertible car seats were created with specific weight limitations in mind.

Britax Roundabout

This pricey convertible is worth every penny of its price tag. The Roundabout is easy to use and offers a five point harness, a trusty anti-tangle belt and a locking clip. The Roundabout was specially designed for rear facing use for children weighing from five to thirty pounds and when converted to the forward position can be used for children weighing up to forty pounds.

Evenflo Medallion V XL

This is one Evenflo car seat that is tops. It sports a fashionable "seat within a seat" for a more comfortable baby. The seating material is removable and machine washable. In addition to sturdy construction and more than adequate high impact padding, Evenflo has insured that this unit can be easily installed.

Costello Comfort Sport

Retailing at a cool $89.95, the Costello Comfort Sport is a versatile, economic buy. The seat is comfortable and the unit even offers a drink holder for older children. Like other highly-recommended car seats, the Costello is well padded and sturdy.

Search online for any of these car seats for information on availability and price structure. While you will most probably find better prices online, visit a baby store and examine the seat in which you are interested in person. You will be handling the seat on an almost daily basis. It needs to feel good in your hands and you need to be able to manipulate the latches and harnesses easily and efficiently.

Regardless of your decision on make and model of infant car safety seat, the money you are spending is an investment in the security of your most precious "possession" - your child. Whether you choose a high end Graco infant car seat or one of the excellent Britax car seats don't put off making this important step toward safeguarding your baby.

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