Here's an interesting article from the NY Times on child restraints.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/autom ... .html?_r=1
If you have a consumer reports subscription, you can see their full results: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2014 ... /index.htm
Summary of the consumer reports test for those of use who don't have a sub:
https://www.cars.com/articles/2014/04/1 ... ash-tests/
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/sr/statusreport/article/49/9/1
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/autom ... .html?_r=1
If you have a consumer reports subscription, you can see their full results: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2014 ... /index.htm
Summary of the consumer reports test for those of use who don't have a sub:
https://www.cars.com/articles/2014/04/1 ... ash-tests/
For boosters, price doesn't matter. A $25 booster can be just as good as a $370 one. My $400 Diono Rainier is only "good". The Radian RXT wasn't rated for whatever reason.The 13 infant seats that earned the top score of best are:
Britax B-Safe
Chicco KeyFit
Chicco KeyFit 30
Cybex Aton 2
Cosco Comfy Carry
Evenflo Secure Ride 35
Graco SnugRide 30 (Classic Connect)
Maxi-Cosi Mico
Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite
Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite Plus
Safety 1st onBoard35 Air
The First Years Contigo
The First Years Via I470
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/sr/statusreport/article/49/9/1
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