Infant Car Seats on Sale

Car seats for infants are an essential piece of baby equipment. Many include strollers to make an efficient travel system. Models that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby.

Some infant seats are also fitted with an attached seatbelt (no base) making them suitable for parents who use public transportation or taxis.

1. Big Box Retailers

Car seats are expensive however they're a necessity. That's why it's important to be aware of when your preferred car seat brands go on sale. Target's annual trade-in sale and Nordstrom's anniversary sale (held every summer) are two of the most popular times for infant car seats to be available for sale. These sales offer a wide selection of car seats, including Graco, Baby Trend, Chicco, and Britax. Some even have discounts up to 50%.

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2. Online

We all know how fast children grow. Their clothes aren't the only thing that they outgrow. Car seats are also major purchases for parents who are new. They are typically replaced once their child is at the weight and height limit for the seat they currently have. To help ease the blow on your budget online retailers are a great resource to find infant car seats for sale.

Amazon is a popular retailer for its extensive assortment of overstock and open-box baby equipment. The site has a range of options that include Graco and Chicco infant car seats that are on sale. The Graco SnugRide SnugFit35 DLX is one you should keep an eye on. This is a multi-purpose newborn car seat seat that can be used from birth until 40 pounds rear-facing. It also functions as a booster with the option of a low or high back for children as heavy as 120 pounds.

The seat's perks include easy installation with recline foot that is spring-loaded and a bubble indicator on the base, and the LockStrong mechanism that tightens your vehicle seat belt over the buckle and locks it. It's also easy to tote around when it's not in use because its LATCH connectors fold away into the base. Nuna Pipa Urbn is another option that you should look into. It is part of an entire system and does not require the use of a base. It has several other features normally reserved for more expensive models, such as an easy-to-remove seat pad for washing it easier and a harness that doesn't need rethread and a handle that can be adjusted to make it easier to carry it.

Another high-quality car seat from a manufacturer that is renowned for its luxury feel is the Britax ClickTight One4Life. This is a second all-in-one seat that can be used in the forward-facing and rear-facing position from birth to 120 pounds. The ClickTight system makes it easy to set up. It also has a five-point neck and head support, as well as nine recline positions for comfort.

Target's annual trade-in event is a great chance to save money if you are a parent with an old vehicle that needs to retire or be replaced. The company will give two coupons for 20 percent off car seats and other baby equipment in-store or online.

3. Brand Websites

The best infant car seats on sale car seat has more features that are of a premium. Some models have rotating features that let you swivel your seat so it faces you when you are unloading and loading your child. Other features, such as harnesses that are adjustable and no-rethread bars, can help improve the comfort during the ride, Dilts notes. It is also possible to think about loading legs, a special brace that attaches to the base and helps in stabilization.

Compare prices online and at different retailers before making a final decision. You might be able to find cheaper prices by shopping for open boxes or other items that are not in stock. It's important to make sure that the car seat for your infant meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) minimum safety standards.

Some people prefer to buy a particular brand for their infant car seat due to being confident in the safety and quality standards of that seat. Others opt to purchase generic models at a low price. It's your choice to decide which one is best for your family, but take into consideration aspects such as how easy it is to install the seat in your vehicle and if you can easily click it into the frame of a stroller, too.

While shopping, make sure to visit the website of the manufacturer for installation videos and instructions. Visit the NHTSA car seat recall page to find more information on recent safety concerns and possible issues. Be aware that any newborn car seat insert seat can be safe for an infant, but the best car seat ones are those with a top Consumer Reports rating and clearly labeled instructions on how to install them. Be aware of the weight of the seat and base when deciding how easy or challenging it is to transport. Last but not least be sure to read the instructions before you use the seat to ensure that you are installing it correctly.

4. Special Offers

As a newly-wed parent, the car seat that you pick for your child is among the most important purchases. It will also be added to your registry. It's essential to shop around and find the most affordable Black Friday deals. You will find discounts on everything from the highest-rated infant car seat to convertible and booster seats at major retailers like Target, Amazon and more.

If you are looking for an infant seat, make sure to consider the safety features that are most important to you and your family. The best infant car seat comes with various features. They include a quick-release system that helps you secure your child quickly as well as a built-in recline feature that is suitable for babies, and an easy harness adjustment with just one hand. The Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX is a great model of a baby car seat that offers the total package of user-friendliness and quality and comes with a very high satisfaction rating and a variety of other special features that are not available in cheaper models.

Once your baby is ready to leave the infant car seat, it's time to upgrade to the convertible or booster seat. These seats have greater weight and size restrictions than infant car seats, which means they'll be able to protect your child for longer. You can find a wide variety of Black Friday deals on brands like Chicco, Graco and Baby Trend.

If you're a parent with experience with an old or unusable car seat sitting in your garage, you should think about donating it to your local charity and use the funds to purchase your next baby gear item. Some retailers, like Target offer a year-long car seat exchange program in which you can exchange your old seat for two coupons of 20 percent. These coupons can be redeemed for any purchase made in-store or on the internet including convertible or infant car seats.