10 Best Lightweight Car Seat of December 2025

• 3-in-1 harness booster helps protect your child, from toddler to youth
• Grows with your child from forward-facing harness (22-65 pounds) to highback booster (40-100 pounds) to backless booster (40-100 pounds) to continue to meet industry standards, we have increased the weight minimum from 30 to 40 pounds
• No-rethread simply safe adjust harness system allows the headrest and harness to adjust together in one motion
• Lightweight, portable seat is ideal for busy, active parents
• One-hand, 8-position adjustable headrest grows with your child
• 2 easy-to-clean cup holders keep your child's drinks and snacks close at hand
• Open-loop belt guides help properly position your vehicle’s seat belt
• Seat pad, body support, and harness covers are comfortable and machine washable
• Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: A combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps to protect your little one in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes
• Meets or exceeds the child restraint criteria for a frontal crash test under the US FMVSS 213

Graco

• 5-POINT HARNESS SECURITY: Two position points at each shoulder, two position points at the child's hips, and one point where the harness buckles between the legs to give your child the best possible protection
• 3 HARNESS POSITIONS: There are three slots to position the harness shoulder straps depending on the age and height of your child. Shoulder straps should be at or just above the shoulders whenever using a forward-facing car seat
• TWO MODE OPTIONS: This forward-facing five-point harness car seat is made for children weighing between 22 and 65 pounds and 29 to 49 inches in height. Converts to a belt-positioning booster seat for older children weighing between 40 and 100 pounds and 38 to 57 inches in height. We recommend using the 5-point harness to the maximum recommended weight and height before using this car seat as a belt-positioning booster
• SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS: This seat exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213). Side Impact Tested only when used with a 5-point harness. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Best Bet" rating when used as a belt-positioning booster
• ADDED COMFORT: Three-position adjustable height headrest is equipped with energy-absorbing EPS foam. Two cup holders provide added convenience to hold drinks or store treats

KidsEmbrace

• The car seat built to grow for extended use through 3 stages: Rear facing 5 40 pounds, forward facing 22 65 pounds, and belt positioning booster 40 to 100 pounds
• Side impact protection
• Harness holders: With the harness held back, it's easy to get your child in and out of the seat
• Grow with baby pillows for a comfortable ride
• Quick fit harness for easy adjustment of both harness and headrest in 1 simple step

Safety 1st

• Designed to help protect your rear facing child from 5 40 pounds and your forward facing child from 22 65 pounds
• Simply Safe Adjust Harness System adjusts the harness and headrest height together with one easy motion no re threading required
• Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: a combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps to protect your child in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes; additional testing based on the New Car Assessment Program and for extreme car interior temperatures
• 8 position headrest is adjustable using one hand and easily adapts to your growing child's needs
• Hassle free installation in the rear facing position using LATCH and an easy to read level indicator

GRACO

• An extra-comfortable ride that lasts for years: Rear-facing 5-40 pounds and forward-facing 22-65 pounds
• Side impact protection
• Fits 3 across in the back seat of most vehicles
• 2 removable dishwasher-safe cup holders
• 5-point harness with easy up-front adjustment

Safety 1st

• 4 seats in 1: 4-in-1 seat gives you 10 years of use--it seamlessly transforms from rear-facing harness (5-40 lb), to forward-facing harness (22-65 lb), to highback booster (40-100 lb), to backless booster (40-110 lb).
• Simply Safe Adjust Harness System: Adjust the height of your harness and headrest to 10 positions in one motion to ensure that your child is always properly secured.
• 10-position Headrest: One-hand, 10-position adjustable headrest is easy to use and grows to properly fit your growing child.
• 6-position Recline: Helps keep your growing child comfy on your many journeys together.
• Latch Equipped: For an easy installation.
• Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: a combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps protect your child in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes; additional testing based on the New Car Assessment Program and for extreme car interior temperatures

GRACO

• Converts from 5-point harness to belt-positioning booster
• Duo Guard side-impact protection for head and torso, and steel-reinforced frame
• 4-position recline, 9-position headrest, and deep Ergo Boost seat with padding/contour
• Premium LATCH connectors and Lock Sure belt-tightening system for easy installation
• 2 dishwasher-safe Cup Folders with push-button removal

Chicco

• 4 in 1 car seat gives you 10 years of use: seamlessly transforms from rear facing harness car seat (4 40 pounds), to forward facing harness car seat (22 65 pounds), to high back belt positioning booster (40 100 pounds), to backless belt positioning booster (40 120 pounds)
• Graco protect Plus engineered helps to protect Your little one in frontal, side, rear and rollover crashes
• Simply safe adjust harness system adjusts the height of your harness and headrest to 10 positions in one motion to ensure that Your child is always properly secured.Do not use bleach
• 6 position recline helps keep your growing child comfy on Your many journeys together
• The Graco exclusive In right Latch attachment provides an easy, one second attachment with an audible click to help ensure secure installation
• Integrated belt lock off for easy vehicle seat belt installation
• Machine washable, rapid remove cover removes in 60 seconds without uninstalling the seat for easy cleaning
• Care: metal and plastic parts may be cleaned with mild soap and cool water

Graco

• Adjust handle with one hand, leaving other hand free
• Silent Shade canopy easily and quietly adjusts without disturbing baby
• InRight LATCH system for a one second LATCH attachment.Do not use bleach
• 4 position adjustable base lets you customize fit to your vehicle; Engineered and crash tested to meet or exceed US standard FMVSS 213
• Easy to read level indicator helps eliminate installation guesswork

Graco

• SnugLock Technology: Installs in less than one minute using vehicle seat belt or LATCH
• Helps protect rear-facing infants from 4-35 lb and up to 32"
• Adjustable base with 4 recline positions lets you customize fit to your vehicle
• Easy-to-read level indicator helps eliminate guesswork from the installation process, so you can feel confident it’s installed correctly
• One-step secure attachment to Graco car seat bases and strollers to create a travel system

GRACO