Christina Szalinski is a freelance science writer with a PhD in cell biology.

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  • Two infant car seats side by side, with baby toys.

    The Best Infant Car Seats

    by Christina Szalinski

    After extensive research and field testing, we found that the Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX is the best infant car seat for most families.

  • Three of our top picks for the best travel car seats, shown side by side.

    The Best Travel Car Seats

    by Christina Szalinski and Rebecca Gale

    After testing 17 lightweight, portable car seats, we have five good options for infants, toddlers, and big kids to recommend.

  • The Britax Poplar Convertible Car Seat (left) and the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat (right), holding kids' water bottles and toys, situated next to each other.

    The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats

    by Christina Szalinski

    After researching dozens of seats and testing 17, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families.

  • Illustration of a person with questions marks over their face adjusting a rear-facing convertible car seat in a the back seat of a vehicle.

    Are Rotating Car Seats Worth It?

    by Christina Szalinski

    Rotating car seats are gaining popularity—but for the typical family, they’re not better than simpler options. Here’s what to know before buying one.