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Top3 compact car seats for travel

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Top3 compact car seats for travel

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WayB Pico Portable Car Seat

Overall Best / Travel Pro

WayB Pico Portable Car Seat

Incredibly lightweight (8 lbs) and compact: folds down to fit in most airplane overhead bins
Aero-grade aluminum frame and breathable mesh fabric provide safety and comfort for toddlers
Easiest car seat for travel: installs in seconds with a car's LATCH system or a plane's seatbelt

Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 Car Seat

Best for Compact Cars

Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 Car Seat

Saves space in your back seat with a unique 3-across design and rotating cup holders
Grows with your child: transforms from a rear-facing harness to a high-back booster (5-100 lbs)
Features the Simply Safe Adjust™ Harness System for easy, one-handed height adjustments

Cosco Scenera Next Car Seat

Best Budget / Ultralight

Cosco Scenera Next Car Seat

Unbeatable value and incredibly lightweight: the go-to choice for frequent flyers and taxis
Side impact protection and a 5-point harness keep your little one secure up to 40 lbs
Simplified design is remarkably easy to carry through airports and fits 3-across in most vehicles