STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Raising a young child can be a stressful experience, as parents adjust to a host of new challenges, some expected and others not-so-much.
One thing new parents may fail to realize is just how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to install the appropriate car seat to keep a child safe, particularly if the vehicle is not well-designed to accommodate the type of car seat they’ve purchased.
In fact, a recent survey from Cars.com found that 60% of parents find car seat installation to be at least somewhat frustrating, with nearly 50% stating that the installation process gives them anxiety.
To help new and expecting parents, Cars.com has released its 2021 Car Seat Fit Report Card, which grades 51 different vehicles, ranging from massive minivans to small sedans, on their ability to accommodate various types of car seats.
“As any older parent will tell you, babies change everything. From how much you sleep [or don’t] to what car you drive, that bundle of joy is a game changer. While we can’t help sleep-train your infant, we can help you find a family car that can handle hauling every car seat from infant to booster and beyond,” said Jennifer Newman of Cars.com.
The report card assigned letter grades to each vehicle based on its ability to handle four different types of car seats: rear-facing infant seats; rear-facing convertible seats; forward-facing convertible seats; high-back booster seats.
Additionally, evaluators provided letter grades for each vehicles’ Latch systems, the lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are designed to facilitate car seat installation.
Larger vehicles also received a grade based on how easily parents can access the vehicle’s third row.
Of the over four dozen vehicles evaluated by Cars.com, just four managed to earn an “A” in all categories, landing them a spot on the 2021 Car Seat Check Honor Roll.
Here’s a look at the four vehicles that are best-equipped to handle any car seat.
- 2021 Audi SQ8
- 2021 Genesis GV80
- 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
- 2021 Nissan Sentra
“With 51 vehicles tested for 2021, it’s clear that families have lots of options to choose from. When shopping for your next family vehicle, consider not only what you need right now, but what the future holds, whether that’s more car seats or — gasp — a teen driver,” Newman said.
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