After several years at the top of our list, the Britax Roundabout is one of the longest-running favorites here at Infant-Car-Seats.com, and with good reason: It's a safe, comfortable, stylish, easy-to-use seat that is still very compact and affordable. For most kids, this is the perfect choice to bridge the gap between an infant carrier and a full-fledged toddler seat.

The Roundabout's highlights include a 4-position 5-point harness with one-hand tightening, top tether, LATCH connectors with recessed storage compartments, built-in lock-off clips for seatbelt installation, and Britax's signature padding and EPS impact-absorbing foam with an array of fine removable and washable fabrics.