Chicco Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat

As mentioned in the comments, this is a very easy seat to use. It accommodates a late preterm, under 5 # infant well. It is also not an overly large seat so it fits well in a smaller vehicle.

We think that these (two for our twins!) are fantastic. Though comparable in price to many other similar brands, we believe that these stand above in terms of functionality. They are both lightweight and easy to carry - when visiting the doctor, for example, we don't even bother with the stroller and I can easily carry one huge diaper bag over my shoulder and a baby carrier in each hand. The handles are comfortable for extended carrying in my experience. Once the children are installed in the seats and the shoulder straps tightened, they rock quite nicely on their curved bases with the handles up, sometimes making it easier for the twins to fall asleep.

We ordered the "graphica" pattern, and it came with a bonus "boot" which snaps over the foot area - a nice little bonus. It's not as warm and protective as a "bundle-me" but does provide nice, lightweight, easy-to-remove protection from moderate elements such as wind or light rain between the car and the house.

Very easy to install, comfortable fit! Love this carseat!

This is a great car seat. It is very sturdy and easy to install. It seems to be quite comfortable for my baby and is easy to clean as she has spit up in it several times and still looks like new.

As a first-time grandma and safety nut, I did tons of research for my daughter and son-in-law -- the Chicco Keyfit won us over with it's ease-of-use (snap in and go), baby weight range (4-30 lbs.), and versatility (works with multiple strollers -- we use it with the BOB and UPPAbaby Vista.)

I can't say enough about it; cleans up great, and buying an extra base makes it a cinch to use with both vehicles. The strap system is easily adjustable and doesn't involve a wrestling match to secure baby, as the restraints can be fastened with loose straps and then tightened for safety.

I was so impressed by how easy it was to switch the base between cars, even those without latch, and to take the top off of the base! It is sturdy, and has great safety ratings from Consumer Reports and other studies. I find it easy to adjust the straps to accommodate the baby wearing thicker winter clothes, as well. It is not compatible with the Bugaboo stroller carseat converters, though, which could be a turn-off for some.

We initially looked into this seat because we have a Honda Fit which is a very tiny car and we heard that some car seats won't fit in some smaller cars. Of course we didn't want to sacrifice safety, though, and were wondering if we'd need a new car instead. But the safety ratings for this seat are terrific- it fits great in our little car, is lightweight, fits babies up to 30 lbs. vs. 20-25 for many other infant seats, and you can use it without the base which is a HUGE help if you ever need to use it in a different car. Most of the padding is easy to remove for machine washing and the height straps are incredibly easy to adjust (not that you have to adjust them often, but it's still a nice feature). Also a really great-looking seat in my opinion.

Love this car seat - so easy to use and well designed.

Great carseat at a great price. Installs much easier than some other brands and has great head support. I had an additional head supporter than I never needed to use.