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With a history in the baby products industry that dates back to 1942, Graco is another major player when it comes to car seats and strollers. Shopping within the Graco brand alone can feel overwhelming. Here's an example: In the all-in-one category, Graco offers more than 20 different options. That's a huge lineup, so I picked its most popular model to test.

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Having the ability to take my daughter out of the car and instantly roll her into a store for a quick errand was a game-changer. I was able to stealthily hoist the seat out of the car, transform it into a stroller, and venture into the store without her waking up. Pressing my luck, I drove to another store and did it again, turning what would have been a 10-minute nap into a 45-minute one. This is nothing new if you have an infant car seat and compatible stroller, but not having to dig the rolling portion of the travel system out of the trunk each time saves you a lot of trouble (not to mention your back). I could see the Doona being a lifesaver for parents with small cars and/or limited cargo space.

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My biggest piece of advice for new parents shopping for a car seat is to not get caught up in the minutia of features when comparing car seat models. But if bells and whistles really speak to you, it's worth noting that some features do add an extra layer of safety. 

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Like other infant car seats, the Doona is most convenient when used with the base it comes with. That base is easy to install using the LATCH hooks, which tighten with a turn of a knob. Once the base is secured, you can click the car seat in place and buckle your child in. You then have more options when taking baby out of the car. If they fall asleep, you can take the seat out of the car and convert it to stroller mode in just a few simple steps. With practice, you'll be able to do it without your baby even flinching. 

"There are many aspects of a car seat system that relate to safety," says Herring. "The cover or padding on a car seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards that relate to flame retardancy. This means it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning. A load leg limits the downward rotation in a collision and acts to help the car seat absorb crash impacts to reduce the forces that the child might experience in a crash. An anti-rebound bar is also a feature on some car seats that acts to help reduce motion of a rear-facing seat in a crash."

UppaBaby

UppaBaby is one of the most popular brands in the premium car seat category, and the Mesa has been the company's infant car seat option since 2013. The Mesa has received numerous updates over the years, but the biggest change arrives in early 2022 with the Mesa V2. The new model features more padding than the original as well as a larger sun shade and a handle that doubles as an anti-rebound bar. Just as before, the Mesa works best when paired with the UppaBaby Vista and Cruz strollers, which accept the car seat without any adapters. 

The Safety 1st is a good buy at its full retail price of $180, but it's an even better one if you can find it for less. It can sometimes be found at a significant discount. As a primary or second seat, the Safety 1st Grow and Go is a fine choice.