A car seat is the one piece of baby gear you use on every single drive, so it pays to choose one that fits your child, your car and your routine. At MacroBaby you can compare infant car seats, convertible and all-in-one seats, rotating seats and boosters from the brands parents trust most, online or in person at our Orlando store.
Types of Car Seats
Infant Car Seats
Rear-facing seats made for the newborn months. Most click into a base that stays in the car and onto a compatible stroller, so you can move a sleeping baby without unbuckling. Babies usually outgrow them within the first year, often by height before weight. Our guide to the lightest infant car seats of 2026 compares weights and features.
Convertible Car Seats
These start rear-facing and later turn forward-facing with a 5-point harness. They stay installed in the car and let children ride rear-facing much longer than an infant seat, which is why they are the usual next step.
All-in-One Car Seats
One seat covers the rear-facing, forward-facing and booster stages. A single purchase can last for years, but these seats are heavier and do not attach to a stroller. Many families pair one with an infant seat for the first months.
Rotating Car Seats
Rotating seats swivel toward the door, so you can lift your child in and out without twisting your back. Learn how they work in Rotating Car Seats in 2026.
Booster Seats
Boosters raise older children so the adult seat belt crosses the strong parts of the body. Under the updated federal standard, boosters are labeled for children who weigh at least 40 pounds. Read How to Choose a Booster Seat before making the switch.
How to Choose the Right Car Seat
Start with your child's current weight and height, then check the seat's limits for each mode. A few more questions narrow the list quickly:
- Does it fit your vehicle, and do you need three seats across?
- Will you move it between cars often?
- Do you want stroller compatibility during the first year?
- When does the seat expire?
- Is the installation easy for you to do correctly every time?
Not sure which stage your child is in? Our guide on when to switch car seats walks through every transition, from the ride home from the hospital to the day your child uses just the seat belt.
New Side-Impact Rule: FMVSS 213a
Car seats manufactured on or after December 5, 2026 must pass a federal side-impact test for children up to 40 pounds. The rule is not retroactive, so a seat you already own stays legal to use as long as it is not expired or damaged. Several seats we carry already list FMVSS 213a certification. Read what the new side-impact rule means for your family.
Car Seat Brands at MacroBaby
We carry car seats from Nuna, Cybex, UPPAbaby, Britax, Maxi-Cosi, Doona, Graco and Peg Perego, among others. Each brand takes its own approach to installation, carrier weight, fabrics and vehicle fit, and our team can help you compare them side by side. Complete your setup with car seat accessories like mirrors, covers and travel bags.
Why Shop Car Seats at MacroBaby?
MacroBaby has helped families since 2009 from our store in Orlando, Florida, across from The Florida Mall. In the store you can see car seats in person, feel how heavy each carrier is and check how it clicks onto a stroller. Our baby gear specialists help families in English, Portuguese and Spanish in store, online, by phone and on WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of car seat does a newborn need?
A newborn needs a rear-facing car seat. That can be an infant car seat, or a convertible or all-in-one seat rated for newborns. Check that the minimum weight and height on the label fit your baby.
How long should my child ride rear-facing?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the highest rear-facing weight or height allowed by their seat. With today's seats, most children can ride rear-facing well past age 2.
Do car seats expire?
Yes. Most car seats have an expiration date printed on a label or molded into the shell, counted from the date of manufacture. Check your manual for the exact date of your seat.
Do I need to replace my car seat because of FMVSS 213a?
No. The rule applies to seats manufactured on or after December 5, 2026 and is not retroactive. Keep using your current seat as long as it is not expired, has not been in a significant crash and still fits your child.
Are rotating car seats safe?
Rotating car seats must meet the same federal safety standard as any other car seat sold in the U.S. The seat turns only for loading and locks into the rear-facing or forward-facing position for driving.
Where can I buy a car seat in Orlando?
Visit MacroBaby in Orlando, across from The Florida Mall, to compare car seats in person with help in English, Portuguese and Spanish. You can also shop the full car seat collection online.
