Infant car seats compared by carrier weight
Which infant car seats have the lowest carrier weight for carrying a baby in and out of a car?
UPPAbaby Aria V2: The carrier weighs 6 lb without the canopy and infant insert. The carrier measured 6.8 lb on the test scale, above the claimed 6 lb but still the lightest carrier in the comparison group. Phil & Teds Alpha: The independent review reports the original Alpha carrier weight as 8.3 lb. Clek Liing (SKUs LG24U1-...): The carrier weighs 9 lb with the newborn insert removed and the base weighs 17 lb. Chicco KeyFit Max Zip ClearLux Infant Car Seat: A review puts the carrier at about 10 pounds, average for an infant seat and manageable with the one-hand adjustable handle; another review gives about 10.6 pounds, so the sources disagree on the carrier's weight.
| Product | Why | Carrier weight | Base weight | Measured carrier weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. UPPAbaby Aria V2 sold by albeebaby.com | The review concludes the seat is worth it if portability is the top priority, because it is the lightest carrier on the market while still having a load leg and Anti-Rebound+ Panel. | The carrier weighs 6 lb without the canopy and infant insert. listing | The included base weighs 12.6 lbs. listing | The carrier measured 6.8 lb on the test scale, above the claimed 6 lb but still the lightest carrier in the comparison group. review |
| 2. Phil & Teds Alpha sold by anbbaby.com | The independent review reports the original Alpha carrier weight as 8.3 lb. | The independent review reports the original Alpha carrier weight as 8.3 lb. review | - | - |
| 3. Clek Liing (SKUs LG24U1-...) sold by strolleria.com Recall notice: Health Canada and Transport Canada, 2024-11-07: Transport Canada Recall - 2024716 - CLEK (safety notice, not a recall). The notice may cover only some serial numbers or dates of manufacture, which this listing does not show. What a match means. | The carrier weighs 9 lb with the newborn insert removed and the base weighs 17 lb. | The carrier weighs 9 lb with the newborn insert removed and the base weighs 17 lb. guide | The carrier weighs 9 lb with the newborn insert removed and the base weighs 17 lb. guide | - |
| 4. Chicco KeyFit Max Zip ClearLux Infant Car Seat sold by albeebaby.com | A review puts the carrier at about 10 pounds, average for an infant seat and manageable with the one-hand adjustable handle; another review gives about 10.6 pounds, so the sources disagree on the carrier's weight. | A review puts the carrier at about 10 pounds, average for an infant seat and manageable with the one-hand adjustable handle; another review gives about 10.6 pounds, so the sources disagree on the carrier's weight. blog | - | - |
Also cited in the text
- UPPAbaby Aria V2, verdict: The review concludes the seat is worth it if portability is the top priority, because it is the lightest carrier on the market while still having a load leg and Anti-Rebound+ Panel. blog
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Written 2026-10-13T03:33:35.018Z.
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