Five Best Infant Car Seats

1. Graco SnugRide Two Infant Car Seat, Lotus
2. Britax Companion Infant Car Seat - Onyx
3. Compass I-420, Fuoco
4. Chicco Key Fit 30 Infant Car Seat - Atmosphere Infant Car Seats
5. Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP infant car seat Toffe

These are reviewed on basis of safety, usability and price.

But can't you borrow someone's old one? In today's economy- you should definitely check out this option! Check to make sure all parts are operating well. The cover should be washed and the bases should sit properly on your seats. What fits well on a bench type seat, might not fit well on a bucket type seat. I don't recommend using a seat older than 7 years.

You only use it for a year- so don't obsess over it!