Best Cheap Car Seats Updated May 2025

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Best Cheap Car Seats
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

1

10.0

Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Slim Convertible Car Seat, Rear Facing, 5-40 lbs, Forward Facing (30–65 lbs), High Back Boost...
Comfort
Quality
Car seat quality
Safety
Fit
Looks
Picked by 405 people this week!
Picked by 405 people this week!

10.0

1
Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Slim Convertible Car Seat, Rear Facing, 5-40 lbs, Forward Facing (30–65 lbs), High Back Boost...
Comfort
Quality
Car seat quality
Safety
Fit
Looks

9.7

2

9.7

hiccapop UberBoost Inflatable Booster Car Seat | Blow up Narrow Backless Booster Car Seat for Travel | Portable Booster Seat fo...
Ease of inflation
Ease of use
Travelability
Functionality
Compactness
Comfort

9.7

2
hiccapop UberBoost Inflatable Booster Car Seat | Blow up Narrow Backless Booster Car Seat for Travel | Portable Booster Seat fo...
Ease of inflation
Ease of use
Travelability
Functionality
Compactness
Comfort

9.5

3

9.5

Safety 1st Guide Convertible Car Seat, Fits 3 Across, Forward Facing and Rear Facing, Chambers
Comfort
Quality
Value for money
Fit
Safety
Ease of use

9.5

3
Safety 1st Guide Convertible Car Seat, Fits 3 Across, Forward Facing and Rear Facing, Chambers
Comfort
Quality
Value for money
Fit
Safety
Ease of use

9.4

4

9.4

Safety 1st Grand 2-in-1 Booster Car Seat, Forward Facing Car Seat with Harness, High Back Booster Seat for Car, 30-65 Pounds an...
Ease of installation
Functionality
Fit
Lightweight
Value for money
Comfort

9.4

4
Safety 1st Grand 2-in-1 Booster Car Seat, Forward Facing Car Seat with Harness, High Back Booster Seat for Car, 30-65 Pounds an...
Ease of installation
Functionality
Fit
Lightweight
Value for money
Comfort

9.2

5

9.2

Bubblebum Booster Car Seat, Inflatable Booster Seat for Kids, Travel Carseat, Backless Portable Child Safety Seats for Car, Inf...
Portability
Ease of use
Works great
Comfort
Build quality
Booster seat

9.2

5
Bubblebum Booster Car Seat, Inflatable Booster Seat for Kids, Travel Carseat, Backless Portable Child Safety Seats for Car, Inf...
Portability
Ease of use
Works great
Comfort
Build quality
Booster seat

9.0

6

9.0

Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster Car Seat, Backless and High Back Booster Seat, for Children Aged 4 ...
Ease of installation
Comfort
Build quality
Fit
Car seat
Value for money

9.0

6
Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster Car Seat, Backless and High Back Booster Seat, for Children Aged 4 ...
Ease of installation
Comfort
Build quality
Fit
Car seat
Value for money

8.9

7

8.9

Evenflo GoTime LX Booster Car Seat (Astro Blue)
Car seat
Value for money
Weight
Works well
Size

8.9

7
Evenflo GoTime LX Booster Car Seat (Astro Blue)
Car seat
Value for money
Weight
Works well
Size

8.6

8

8.6

Cosco Kids™ MightyFit™ LX Convertible Car Seat, Canyon
Car seat quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Comfort
Weight

8.6

8
Cosco Kids™ MightyFit™ LX Convertible Car Seat, Canyon
Car seat quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Comfort
Weight

8.5

9

8.5

Graco Extend2Fit Kenzie, 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat for Infants to Toddlers with Advanced Safety Features
Car seat quality
Ease of installation
Comfort
Build quality
Fit
Safety

8.5

9
Graco Extend2Fit Kenzie, 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat for Infants to Toddlers with Advanced Safety Features
Car seat quality
Ease of installation
Comfort
Build quality
Fit
Safety

8.4

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8.4

Graco TriRide 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat - Highback Booster, Forward & Rear Facing modes, Suitable from Newborn to Preschooler...
Ease of installation
Car seat quality
Comfort
Build quality
Size
Value for money

8.4

10
Graco TriRide 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat - Highback Booster, Forward & Rear Facing modes, Suitable from Newborn to Preschooler...
Ease of installation
Car seat quality
Comfort
Build quality
Size
Value for money

Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Slim Convertible Car Seat, Rear Facing, 5-40 lbs, Forward Facing (30–65 lbs), High Back Boost...
Comfort
Quality
Car seat quality
Safety
Fit
Looks
Picked by 405 people this week!
Picked by 405 people this week!

10.0

1
Safety 1st Grow and Go All-in-One Slim Convertible Car Seat, Rear Facing, 5-40 lbs, Forward Facing (30–65 lbs), High Back Boost...
Comfort
Quality
Car seat quality
Safety
Fit
Looks