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  "title": "Infant car seats that install without a separate base",
  "question": "Which infant car seats can be installed in a vehicle without a separate base?",
  "answer": "Clek Liingo Baseless Infant Car Seat: The Liingo is a baseless infant car seat carrier with LATCH connectors integrated into the carrier, so no separate base is needed. Joie Baby Mint Latch (Baseless Infant Car Seat): Aggregated owner sentiment was strongly positive, with the easy baseless LATCH install and light weight praised and the short usable lifespan the main complaint. Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro: Large visible belt guides support baseless taxi-mode installation. The Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro also includes a base: Includes a stay-in-car base with three adjustable positions.",
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  "market": "US",
  "generated_at": "2026-10-19T18:29:39.627Z",
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    "Weight",
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      "value": "The Liingo is a baseless infant car seat carrier with LATCH connectors integrated into the carrier, so no separate base is needed.",
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