Top Five Car Seats: Graco SnugRide with EPS

Graco SnugRide with EPS
Cost: $78.15 at walmart.com
Just the facts: Fits children up to 22 lbs. and 29 inches. Weighs 8 lbs. Lined with EPS foam. Comes in three-point and five-point harness versions.
Worth noting: If you want an affordable, safe seat, the SnugRide is for you. Because this seat is so popular, many stroller makers have wisely made their rides compatible with this car seat.
What the experts say: Consumer Reports loves the SnugRide, naming it a "best buy." Baby Bargains (7th edition) digs it too, giving it an "A" for weight, stroller compatibility and pattern variety.
Raves: The SnugRide's safety reputation and cost are most mentioned by reviewers online.
Rants: Many users (myself included!) find the car seat handle to be difficult to lower, with one parent saying you "must use two hands and be directly in front of it for leverage."