There’s a lot to think about when you’re expecting, and one of the biggest decisions new moms and dads have to make is choosing the right car seat. You’ll need it to bring baby home from the hospital safely, and a great car seat will last for much longer than you actually need it to: A durable seat should be able to protect your baby for years, but you’ll find that kids will outgrow a great infant car seat long before they could ever wear it out. Choose the right one, and you might even miss it when it’s time to trade in that first car seat for a big-kid booster.