Infant toddler car seat can be a great way to be budget conscious. Also called a convertible because it can carry an infant as they grow up to 40lbs depending on the specifications of the model you buy. The seat starts out rear facing for the infant (make sure it is not in a seat that has an air bag). Then as the child grows it can be turned to be a forward facing seat, after your child is a year old and over 20lbs.


Many have different options to consider before buying

- height-adjustable side impact protection

- removable headrest

- infant padding to keep infants from sliding around

-toddler head pillow

- ability to be tethered rear- and forward-facing

- fit in an airline overhead bin

- separate, color-coded LATCH straps for rear-facing and forward-facing installations,

- tall shell for growing kids

- budget friendly

- 3 or a 5 harness and harness height adjustments

- removable seat cover for cleaning

The cost for an infant toddler car seat can be anywhere from $50 for a no frills seat to over $900, depending on what will fit your budget and lifestyle.

One of the more popular brands that cost just over $200 and comes in over 15 colors is the Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat

it features

 
  • 5 point harness with patented Floating HUGS system and 4 harness heights
  • Built-in lock-off clips, Versa-Tether & Safe Guard LATCH Connectors
  • EPS and Comfort Foam for safety and comfort
  • Rear- and forward-facing recline
  • Rear facing: 5 to 35 pounds. Forward facing: At least 1 year old and 20 to 65 pounds