🚕 Best Car Seats for NYC Taxis & Rideshares

THE NYC taxi car seat. 7 lbs, installs with just the seatbelt in under a minute. Cheap enough that you don't stress about it getting banged around in trunks.

8 lbs, folds into a backpack. The premium pick for parents who take a lot of rideshares. Carbon fiber frame. Installs fast. Yes, $300 for a car seat — but it's genuinely amazing.

Inflatable booster that packs into a bag. 3 lbs. TSA-friendly. For the 4+ age range when they're past the convertible seat stage but still need a booster.

Fits in a glove box. 10x smaller than a regular booster. Adjusts the seatbelt down to the child instead of boosting the child up. Controversial but NHTSA-approved.

Car seat that transforms into a stroller. Pop out of the taxi and start walking. No separate stroller needed. The ultimate NYC infant hack. Heavy though (16.5 lbs).

Wearable car restraint vest — no bulky seat at all. Kid puts it on like a jacket, clips to the seatbelt. Small enough for a backpack. Certified for use in all 50 states.