Baby Trend Flex-Loc

The Baby Trend Flex-Loc infant car seat does well overall in expert and user reviews and in objective safety tests. Owners give it high marks for adjustability and ease of use. The Baby Trend Flex-Loc's most unusual feature is its triangular handle, which many parents say is comfortable to hold. Owners generally don't report trouble installing the Flex-Loc, although there are a few complaints that the base doesn't fit snugly in all cars. The Flex-Loc comes in more than two dozen colors/patterns and holds babies up to 30 pounds and 30 inches tall. There are a few downsides, such as its less-than-perfect fit in some vehicles and limited availability, but for the price it's worth seeking out.

ConsumerReports.org is the only source to lab-test each car seat before rating it, making it the most credible reviewer of the Baby Trend Flex-Loc infant car seat. A top-rated baby gear book takes ConsumerReports.org's findings into consideration but also broadens the context with parent feedback and brand performance history. Babble.com's Kate Bayless also personally tests and reviews the Flex-Loc, while taking into consideration crash test ratings from ConsumerReports.org. The owner-written reviews at Walmart.com are a good place to find out how parents feel about the Flex-Loc's comfort, convenience and aesthetics.