This heavily safety-tested infant car seat has the comfort of both parents and babies in mind with an ergonomic carry handle and soft, temp-regulating cushioning. Even though it is rated for little ones up to 35 pounds some parents find it to be a tight fit over 20.
We looked at the top Infant Car Seats and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Infant Car Seat you should buy.
Key Takeaway: This infant car seat is comfy for parents and babies. Has an ergonomic carry handle and soft cushioning that can help regulate baby's temperature.
In our analysis of 102 expert reviews, the Evenflo LiteMax 35 Infant Car Seat placed 5th when we looked at the top 15 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
From The Manufacturer
Evenflo continues to redefine industry standards with ROLLOVER TESTED car seats. The LiteMax 35 Infant Car Seat is the easiest car seat to carry. It is designed with your lifestyle in mind. It’s extremely lightweight carrier and ergo handle, is uniquely designed for your maximum comfort as you carry your little one. The LiteMax 35 also comes with an easy to install base equipped with a two step vehicle belt lock-off for a quick and secure installation. LiteMax 35 also provides 4 recline options to optimize your child’s comfort on those long car rides.For almost a century we have been a leader in safety, innovation and education. At Evenflo, we continue to go above and beyond government standards to provide car seats that are 2X the Federal Crash Test Standard.
He is a graduate of the Medical University of Silesia-Hope Medical Institute in Poland. After completing his residency in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, he was selected to be the 2013‐2014 Chief Resident at Lenox Hill Hospital–Northshore LIJ Health System. Dr. Sonpal completed his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Lenox Hill Hospital and continues his work in the field of medical-student and resident-test preparation. He now serves as the associate program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Brookdale University medical center.
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Expert Reviews
What reviewers liked
It has an easy to use sure-safe LATCH system, a full-body infant insert, super soft padded straps, a much larger canopy, and a soft and breathable fabric.
The Evenflo LiteMax 35's plush, padded interior keeps even the smallest of infants snug in place. However, its temperature-regulating fabric means your child won't overheat, even if you're in a hot climate, or your little one is bundled up in the winter months.
Parents and caregivers will appreciate the many premium options the Platinum LiteMax 35. From the extended canopy and soft harness pads to the handy buckle pockets, with the Outlast fabric and supportive insert, there are nice little perks from top to bottom. The base is one of the easiest I’ve used, making it clear that the LiteMax 35 a well-designed seat that will fit a wide range of Littles.
the LiteMax 35 is a very comfortable infant car seat. It comes with a seat pad and a body pillow; both of which are full of cushioning and feel very pleasant to the touch.
VERSATILE & CONVENIENT: This Rear-Facing Infant Car Seat fitting newborns and babies from 4-35 pounds includes a stay-in-car convenience base that minimizes overall parent effort
First, we found the seat excessively narrow in its seating area. The overall size of the seat is not particularly narrow (about 17.5" wide), but the seat area itself was too narrow for any of our babies over about 20-25 pounds. Second, while the base functioned quite well, the plastic was a bit more flimsy than other options. Third, the chest buckle worked fine but did not have an audible "click" when closing it (which is usually comforting to hear)...
If you’re an owner of a compact car, this seat probably isn’t the best choice for you. The model requires at least 1.5″ of space between its handle and your vehicle’s front seat, which means that it probably won’t fit well inside your small automobile.
this seat is quite narrow and unlikely to accommodate babies over 20 pounds, the plastic isn’t as durable as some of its competitors, and the chest buckle doesn’t have the audible “click” to let you know it’s securely fastened, which isn’t good for peace of mind.
