INFANT CAR SEATS

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Infant Car Seats for Everyday Travel Compare rear-facing infant car seats, compatible bases and travel-system options at baby enRoute. Start with the fit for your baby and vehicle, then consider carrier weight, the installation methods permitted for that model and how it connects to your stroller. What to check before you choose Baby and vehicle fit: Review the seat's Canadian height, weight and fit requirements alongside your vehicle manual. Installation: Check which base or baseless methods the exact model permits. Features such as load legs and lower-anchor systems have model- and vehicle-specific instructions. Daily handling: Compare the carrier's weight, handle operation and space needed in your vehicle. Stroller connection: Confirm the exact stroller, car seat and required adapter combination; a shared brand name does not establish compatibility. Does a travel system make the car seat a sleep space? No. A stroller connection helps with transport, but it does not turn a car seat into a crib or bassinet. Health Canada advises moving a sleeping baby to an appropriate sleep space once you reach your destination. When should my baby move to another seat? Follow the infant seat's own height, weight and fit limits, including its specified head-clearance requirements. There is no single clearance rule for every model. Before changing seats, confirm that the next seat fits your child and can be installed according to both manuals.