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  "question": "Which infant car seat base fits well in a small car?",
  "answer": "Britax StayTight Base: The review reports that the car seat base fit in rear-seat footwells of most four-door sedans tested.\nCybex Gold Aton G Base: The same blog owner found the Aton G plus base left very tight clearance to the front seat in a Mini Clubman, though it was still usable.\nCybex Cloud G Base: The writer says the maker's 5-second install claim held up in practice and that the rigid arms remove the loose-fit problem typical of strap-based bases.\nDoona Doona+ Car Seat Base: The base is wider and bulkier than many competitors, which can make a tight install harder in smaller cars and on padded or contoured vehicle seats.",
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